New research reveals the most Googled employee training questions and suggests that it’s not just employees doing it. Bosses are most likely to also be turning to Google when they want to find out more about training at work. LMS provider Digits analysed thousands of Google search queries to find out more about the types […]

We sat down with Dynamite Events founders Andy Hackett and Dan de Sausmarez to find out how they got started and what’s special about their events. So Dynamite Events – what is your story? – how far back do we go… don’t want to sound like rave dinosaurs!! Before Dynamite came about Andy and Dan ran […]

Metaverse is already seen as the next step for hybrid working models and there is great enthusiasm among business leaders for Metaverse working. Two thirds of bosses say Metaverse is inevitable next step for hybrid working but millions of workers are worried that their company will adopt the tech too slowly. Just 6% think their […]

Over half of office workers say regular socials are crucial for strong peer relationships, survey reveals. More than half (54%) of the UK office workers say that work socials are crucial for building strong work relationships with colleagues, a new survey reveals. Just Eat for Business asked the nation’s employees about how often they have […]

It’s Afternoon Tea Week next week – 8th-14th August. This British pastime deserves to be celebrated. Searcys are doing it in style this year as part of celebrating its 175th anniversary. Searcys has been leading the way with beautiful afternoon teas, served in some of the UK’s most unique and historic settings. Experts in Champagne, […]

Niche Cocktails is delighted to be sponsoring PA Life Club members’ August competition – and one lucky winner will receive a 24 Can Variety Pack of delicious premium cocktails sent to their chosen address (UK only deliveries). THE COMPETITION IS OPEN TO PA LIFE CLUB MEMBERS ONLY! Members please log onto the PA Life Club […]

Nicolson Square Edinburgh plays host to Edinburgh Fringe Festival when Greenside presents almost 70 shows at the venue during the 75th Anniversary year of the festival. Nicolson Square Edinburgh (NSE), part of Central Hall Venues group, will play a leading role in Edinburgh’s famous Festival throughout August when it partners with inclusive Fringe venue, Greenside. […]

Structured meeting arrangements are not suited to every type of corporate event with companies often seeking a more relaxed and convivial way of conducting business or networking. Ascot Racecourse has introduced a new tasting bowl menu designed to cater for exactly this scenario. This clever solution from the accomplished and creative team from 1711 by […]

A Buckinghamshire businesswoman who founded a global VA (virtual assistant) company, saw off hundreds of applicants to reach the finals in the Best Business Women Awards 2022. Kathy Soulsby, founder of Personally Virtual, has been shortlisted as a finalist in two top categories – Best Business Woman in Business Services and Best Business, which recognises […]

It’s a record year in the legal market in the UK and an extraordinary time for City law firms recruitment. As many as 85% of them are planning to increase staff numbers for the remainder of 2022.  The new jobs data has been released by the global recruitment consultancy Robert Walters. 85% of law firms […]

Both older and younger generations have suffered the effects of ageism in recruitment and in the workplace.  The older age groups seem to have been more affected of this harmful way of thinking in recent years.  Ageism in recruitment has been accelerated by the repercussions of Covid-19. After the pandemic, Baby Boomers and a significant […]

UK job vacancies are at an all time high. If you are thinking of changing jobs, it’s worth reading what expert career advice on job applications is given across the UK as the absolute do’s and don’ts when you want to land your dream job. Applying for a new job can be both nerve wracking […]

PA Life surveyed its readers to find out what EAs and PAs are looking for when it comes to flexible working post pandemic. Our new research reveals that most Assistants expect – and want – to continue working remotely at least part of the week. Below is the full survey onto Assistants working conditions. Read […]

It’s great news for Britain as a whole and for disabled Brits even more so as number in work has risen by 53% in the last eight years. Ricky Towler, founder of Middletons mobility solutions, discusses their latest research into accessibility concerns facing disabled workers in the UK and how businesses can best to support […]

We finally got to experience the newly opened five star boutique hotel, The Guardsman, on the hottest day ever recorded in the UK. Our earlier intended date had to be rescheduled due to train strikes. Despite the +40°C temperatures in London that afternoon a group of PA Life Club members made their way by sweltering […]

The Cocktail Club, known as one of London’s most prestigious bar experiences, is pleased to bring a great set of party offers to PA Club members: *No deposit when booking a table *20% off bill –  pre order when reserving a space *15% Christmas party total *Complimentary Bellini Reception when booking a private hire *2-4-1 […]

As we continue facing skills shortages, Rrebound recruitment is a valuable source of experienced staff but two thirds of businesses are failing to capitalise on returning ex-employees. The numbers show a worrying reality: 78% of businesses experiencing problems replacing departing employees 26% of businesses regularly have a period of one month or more between an […]

Green & Fortune welcomed guests on the 14th of July to the launch at their new Rose Court Events venue that offers stunning panoramic views across the South Bank area in London. Our Editor was very impressed with the views, as well as the catering, not to mention the creative cocktails!  All meetings rooms, as […]