More and more UK workers are beginning to suffer from ‘smartphone fatigue’. In a survey commissioned by Thumbtel, creators of the Another Number and HulloMail apps, six out of ten 25 to 34-year-old full time workers revealed that they feel they are experiencing ‘smartphone fatigue’. This is created by the increasing demands of inbound calls, […]

Many millennials still choose to cuddle with a soft toy, new data has found. A study, carried out by OnePoll in conjunction with Life Storage, looked at the sentimentality of 2,000 adults and found 43 per cent still privately indulge their softer side with a cuddle from their favourite stuffed toy. Four in ten adults […]

The annual PA Life Reader Survey returns once again for 2018, and we want to find out your thoughts on a range of topics. Whether you are a PA, EA or VA, we want to know what you would like to see more of from PA Life, in terms of content, events and social media. […]

Brits are afraid of living on the edge with six in ten admitting being afraid of taking risks, new research has revealed. Millions consider themselves to be risk-averse, with more than two thirds blaming it on a fear of the consequences. Meanwhile, others cited a fear of failure or that they aren’t confident enough to […]

Are you looking to increase your networking opportunities? Join recruitment firm Tate this week at the Devonshire Club, London where the company will be hosting an exclusive PA event. Taking place on Wednesday 7 March at 6pm, limited spaces are available so get in touch with Adam Weir on adam.weir@tate.co.uk now to secure your space. […]

Red-naxela Serviced Accommodation Limited has joined the first of the PA Life Masterclasses, which has a key focus on business travel. As a roundtable sponsor to the event, Jan Alexander (pictured), director of the company, will host a roundtable that will discuss how PAs can encourage the executives they support to book a serviced apartment, […]

Jade Burke heads to the contemporary Bermondsey Square Hotel for an overnight stay in one of its exclusive terrace rooms. Overlooking the weekly Bermondsey antiques market, the Bermondsey Square Hotel lives up to its trendy location. A 15-minute walk away from London Bridge tube station, the hotel is close enough to the heart of the […]

Exhibition and convention centre ExCeL London has outlined its new training and meeting facility, CentrEd at ExCeL. After its grand opening in January 2016, the space has been designed to cement ExCeL’s reputation as a home of world-leading events, with an ambition to be the number one choice in the UK for any type of […]

Guests to the office* show should make their way to the Keynote Theatre between 4.45pm to 5.30pm to take part in some networking and enjoy a prize draw. Taking place across both days at London Olympia, everyone is welcome to attend for a chance to win some of the many prizes. Each of the prizes […]

Recruitment firm Tate is inviting PAs to take part in its variety of sessions set to take place today and tomorrow during office* 2018. The company will be running a range of workshops including: The changing role of the PA, how to network, understanding your boss, upskilling your career, managing multiple bosses, interview tips, writing […]

PA Life will be hosting its highly-anticipated panel session at office* today, which will have a key focus on self-development. The session will take place on the Keynote Stage today at 10-10.45am, where panellists will discuss how assistants can develop their skills and how to best seek out training opportunities in the workplace. Dubbed How […]

With the 2018 event set to kick off tomorrow, Duncan Siegle, event director of office*, reveals what guests can expect from the two days at London Olympia. We are delighted to bring you another year of office*. The show is packed full of prospective business, networking and learning opportunities. The exhibition showcases a dynamic range […]

Creative events agency, Shout About, has joined forces with the Lost Rivers Brewing Company, to launch a 1,200-capacity live music and event space Boasting an on-site brewery, restaurant, and destination bar, the venue will open in Leake Street graffiti tunnels in September 2018. Shout About will be exhibiting at office* tomorrow and March 1, where […]

PAs attending office* this week have been invited to visit the Jeans for Genes stand to sign-up for a free pack to hold a fundraising day on national Jeans for Genes Day. Taking place on September 21, the day will give assistants the chance to fundraise for the charity, while also bringing their team or […]

PA Life will be offering PAs an exclusive 10 per cent discount for membership to its PA Life Club during office*. The member’s only club, which usually costs £74.17 excluding VAT to join, will be priced at £66.75 excluding VAT for a limited time only. If you’re an assistant visiting the two-day event, be sure […]

Older male workers employed by microbusinesses within marketing, communications or advertising are happier at work than any other age group, new research has found. A survey of 1,024 UK workers, by workplace incentives and rewards provider, One4all Rewards asked employees from different age groups, genders and industries to score how happy they are in their […]

Corporate Travel Management (CTM) is aiming to keep business travel simple for SMEs with the launch of its premium service package, Lightning Lite. Unveiled at the Business Travel show, the service is manageable and low cost for companies who spend up to £750k per year on travel. SMEs using the service can select from three different […]

Janet Street-Porter CBE will be taking to the stage at International Confex next week as the keynote speaker for day two of the event. During her speech, the journalist and broadcaster will use 3D technology with the help of holographic experts Musion. While Janet’s speech will appear to be given in person at the show, […]