From July 19th, the government dropped its formal advice for people to work from home where possible, now leaving it up to employers to decide when their staff should return to the office full-time or, whether they will offer the flexibility to remain working from home. We made big shifts in our daily lives when […]

Eighteen months ago no-one could have foreseen the profound changes a global pandemic would inflict on our working and home lives. Orlaith O’Brien, EA to five executives at tech giant Endava, recounts how she has adapted… Tell us about your role. I work for a company called Endava, an information technology and services provider. My […]

Ric Salmon, co-founder and CEO of Driift, the company that produced Glastonbury Festival’s Live At Worthy Farm livestream, has been revealed as The Meetings Show’s keynote speaker. The music industry veteran, who founded award-winning livestream promoter Driift in 2020, will take to the main stage on October 1st to talk about his experience in producing […]

As we put this issue of PA Life to press, restrictions have been lifted, but the so-called ‘Pingdemic’ has begun, with hundreds of thousands of individuals being asked to isolate, leading to retail, hospitality and many other businesses being affected by this dreadful virus once again. We live in hope that lockdowns do not follow […]

The Business Travel Association (BTA) has announced a new partnership with global hotel booking technology specialist, HotelHub. The strategic alliance will enable the BTA’s TMC members and partners to gain valuable insight into optimising their hotel business strategy as HotelHub’s platform has been designed specifically to give TMCs unparalleled efficiencies, choice and automation of corporate […]

More than half of the global workforce say they are prepared to leave a job that’s lacking in flexibility and remote working options. The latest research collated by Instant Offices, a Global Workspace Specialists, shows 9 out of 10 office workers say they want more flexibility in where and when they do their job – and more than half of […]

Even tech lovers know to turn away from their devices after a while. A new survey of 2,000 individuals found that 56% of those who spend their entire day glued to a screen try to limit using their devices as much as possible at night. On average, people unplug after five and a half hours of […]

Register today for the Facilities Management Forum. It’s FREE for you to attend and could help you reduce your expenditure by matching you up with innovative suppliers who match your requirements. As one of our VIP guests, you’ll be joining just 60 other facilities procurement professionals who are attending the event to network, learn and […]

It’s been revealed that how you organise your smartphone can say a lot about your personality, with the average phone having over 80 apps. But what does the way you organise your home screen say about you? Experts at online smartphone retailer, Mobiles.co.uk, alongside Business Psychologist, Sonya Dineva, reveal what your home screen says about your personality… All your apps are in folders If you organise your apps into […]

The Meetings Industry Association has announced the Ignite conference, set to take place on Thursday November 4th at the Millennium Gloucester Hotel, London. Tourism minister Nigel Huddleston will be the opening guest speaker at the Meetings Industry Association’s forthcoming conference, designed to equip the sector with foresight to navigate the ongoing evolution of the events sector. Aptly […]

These are challenging times for the travel industry. According to a recent survey by Business Travel Show Europe, more than half of business travel budgets are expected to be slashed by up to 50% over the next 12 months. But as quarantine restrictions are lifted and the number of amber and green countries continues to […]

Lime Venue Portfolio has joined the global effort to reach Net Zero; joining its parent company, Compass Group UK&I in its commitment to the UN’s Race to Zero campaign. The group became the first in the industry to publish a Net Zero plan, which will help deliver its ambition to create a sustainable food system, […]

More than a year of various lockdowns and isolation has taken its toll on the nation, with figures from The Mental Health Foundation showing that feelings of loneliness rose to 26% in February this year. Over the past year the only source of connection with others for so many has been a phone call or text, but often this […]

By Roddy Adair, Director at Hays Personal & Executive Assistants… The question ‘is this the end of the PA?’ has become all too familiar over the past few years as organisations have prioritised digital transformation, questioning whether the role of the EA/PA still has a part to play in the modern working world. The focus […]

A study, conducted by flexible office specialist Workthere, has revealed that the average ‘lunch hour’ for office workers in the UK is just 28 minutes, shrinking by six minutes since 2017. For millennials this is even shorter, with 25–34-year-old workers taking just 25 minutes on average each day, three minutes less than the current national average. This means younger workers […]

When you’re planning how to reunite your team, look no further than Marriott. With 5% off, double Marriott Bonvoy points and flexible terms and conditions for meetings, groups and events held between 1st September 2021 and 31st August 2022, getting back together will be even more rewarding. And with expert health and safety standards still […]

Data from a recent study reveals that the UK’s company benefit schemes are ignoring younger employees, despite a huge majority placing great value on benefits. Just 16% of UK employees under 25 (Gen Z) feel that their current benefits package is suitable for them. This figure increases to 24% for those aged 25-34. The study was […]

Simone Biles’ withdrawal from the Olympic Games in order to look after her mental health has opened up discussions surrounding taking time away from work to manage mental wellbeing and whether people are able to be honest about this. Research carried out by not-for-profit healthcare provider Benenden Health found that only half (50%) of UK adults would […]