PA Life will be focussing on Team Building throughout the month of April. It often falls to the PA or EA to organise team building activities for their organisation, so we’re taking an in-depth look at the sector over the next four weeks. The PA Life editorial desk will be having a key focus on team building throughout […]

A new book on behavioural science within the workplace has been published, with some fascinating insights on how to improve products and services while achieving the best possible outcome for customers. ‘Applying Behavioural Science To The Private Sector’ has been written by Dr Helena Rubinstein, who has previously worked on projects for Southwest Airlines, Heineken, […]

Virgin Atlantic has given female cabin crew more choice to ‘express themselves how they wish at work’ by dropping mandatory makeup rules while in the air, with the airline also providing female crew trousers as part of their standard uniform, rather than only providing them on request. But what are the dos and don’ts of workplace […]

300,000 people in the UK lose their jobs due to mental illness each year, with 86% admitting to observing presenteeism in the workplace. That’s according to new research on mental health within the workplace from Instant Offices, encouraging businesses to support their teams to speak about and prioritise mental health, while retaining a healthy work-life […]

Almost eight million Brits have broken gadgets – in a fit of rage, a study found. Research revealed 15 per cent have run out of patience with their troublesome tech at one time or another and have attempted to destroy it as a result. Typically those polled will endure 63 IT issues a year – […]

The 2019 Academic Venue Solutions (AVS) Showcase took place on the 19 March at the ILEC Centre, London. Academic venues have earned a reputation for great value, by providing first-class facilities and services at very competitive rates. Visitors to this year’s AVS Showcase had a diverse range of academic venues at their fingertips with cutting-edge […]

We have an important issue to address as almost one third of UK workers feel they have a poor work-life balance. CT Shirts investigates… We have investigated how the UK can improve and taken some tips from other countries. It can take its toll on our home life happiness, relationships and mental health, so this is not […]

In the second of a two-part analysis Jonathan Gahagan, Business Development & Travel Risk Consultant at Securewest International, shares his top tips for PAs when arranging travel… In Part 1 of this piece we looked at the challenges faced by organisations in supporting PA’s and EA’s in the travel approval process. With Global Business travel […]

Looking for the perfect excuse to escape the office for one day and get the VIP treatment? The 10th annual Conference & Hospitality Show 2019 is just around the corner (30th of April) and the team at CHS have lots of exciting things planned, especially for PA’s.  We know it’s not often that PA’s are […]

Within every business, there will be those who suffer in silence to the point that control is lost and the very act of getting out of bed becomes utterly overwhelming. To mark the start of National Stress Awareness Month, Instant Offices investigates… Employees are still reluctant to share mental health information with their managers or […]

New research commissioned by insurance experts Direct Line for Business has revealed that the entrepreneurial dream is alive and well in the UK, with 5.3 million people dreaming of becoming their own boss one day. The data, conducted by Optimum amongst a nationally representative panel of UK adults, found that over 8.6 million people currently […]

The professional jobs market is still remaining steady amid the chaos surrounding Brexit, according to new data from a survey compiled by Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA) on behalf of the Association of Professional Staffing Companies (APSCo). Professional recruitment firms reported that demand for permanent talent fell by 3% year-on-year in February 2019, while vacancies for […]

The Meetings Show officially opens for registration today, and to help highlight the new branding a show preview video has been created to help potential visitors get a feel for the event. Taking place over a two-day period on Wednesday 26th and Thursday 27th June at Olympia London, the event brings together more than 4,500 […]

‘India’s Best Restaurant,’ Indian Accent, has launched a new menu. The award-winning restaurant, which has received critical acclaim and multiple five-star reviews thanks to menus created with flair and flavour by Chef Manish Mehrotra, has ‘stepped into spring’. Its new menu includes seasonal dishes utilising innovative flavour combinations, including baked paneer pinwheel with tomato salad; […]

A new Jet Lag Remedy remedy has been introduced by Rome Cavalieri, a Waldorf Astoria resort, to help long-haul travellers overcome the effects of tiredness as part of its ‘True Waldorf Service’ concierge offerings.  From helping long-haul travellers overcome jet-lag to advising British guests on how to manage fatigue and insomnia, the Jet Lag Butler can […]

Popular TV chef and Sunday Brunch host, Simon Rimmer, has been announced as the Keynote speaker at this year’s Conference and Hospitality Show (CHS). Simon will be ‘in conversation’ with Samme Allen, chair of the CHS Awards, who will lead a Q&A session taking questions from the floor. Delegates will get the chance to meet […]

New research from the Office of National Statistics (ONS) has revealed the jobs most likely to be automated, with Legal Secretaries, Office Supervisors and Office Managers all ranking highly. The study identified over 710,000 jobs in the Square Mile which they said were at risk from new automated technology, with Legal Secretaries at 61.6% likelihood […]

A new programme of seasonal packages has been announced by Searcys at The Gherkin, adding to their existing conference and event offering with a range of interactive tasting menus, supper clubs and wine tasting events available in the suite of private dining rooms. Commencing in March, the brand-new series starts with a special chocolate-inspired menu, […]