Workers aged over 50 are routinely being overlooked for promotion despite possessing the essential knowledge and experience needed to fill the ever-growing leadership skills gap in the UK, according to a new released today by the Institute of Leadership and Management (ILM). ?Untapped talent: Can over 50s bridge the leadership skills gap??, which has drawn […]

Women planning to retire in 2015 are preparing themselves to live on an income 25% lower than their male counterparts, according to new research from Prudential. The insurer?s annual ?Class of? research, which tracks the future financial plans and aspirations of people planning to retire in the year ahead, is now into its eighth year […]

Nearly a third of workers have admitted using drugs at work and nearly 90% of employees say they?ve been drunk when they were on duty, incredible figures from a survey carried out for a national health and safety law consultancy have revealed. According to Protecting.co.uk, the ?lunchtime drinking session? has never gone away, costing UK […]

PA Life is pleased to announce the arrival of its new editor, Amelia Walker. Amelia joins the team at an exciting time of growth and development for the brand, including the introduction of new publisher Katy Phillips. Amelia?s previous experience includes five years at FMS, a specialist contract publisher for luxury brands. Her role involved […]

You?ve just got back from a week of complete relaxation, when the only thing on your to-do list was to not do a thing. Now, you?re back to reality and struggling to muster up the strength to turn on the computer, trudge through your inbox and jump right back into your normal work routine. Even […]

Rail users in the UK spend a higher proportion of their wages on travel than workers anywhere else in Europe, rail campaigners have revealed this year. For the average-earning British worker (?27,200 annually), as much as 17% of earnings are now being spent on commuting to and from work or on business travel. With this […]

Try as you may, things don?t always go to plan at work and emergencies arise. One of the most sought-after skills in a PA is the ability to remain calm under pressure, so instead of hiding from the situation, take control with these top tips. It won?t go away Ignoring a problem or allowing a […]

There has been a focus on stress levels in the workplace in recent years, which has given rise to the need for companies to offer help to employees. Despite this new awareness, research shows that workers are still leaving their jobs en masse in order to escape the pressure. Capita Employee Benefits has launched its […]

The art of selling may not come naturally to everyone, but by embracing business psychology techniques your workforce can become an extension of the sales team. The outcome? A boost to revenues and more motivated employees, says Bryan McCrae The 80/20 RuleWorking on Pareto?s Principle, 20 per cent of existing clients will bring in 80 […]

Nearly nine in 10 senior managers said their organisation is good at showing appreciation to workers while 30% of employees gave their firms low marks when it comes to shining a light on their achievements, according to a new OfficeTeam survey. Clearly, there is a difference of opinion about what effective employee recognition entails. Thankfully, […]

The UK?s countryside provides a picturesque backdrop for corporate events with a difference. Molly Dyson travels into the woods to visit one property that has a lot to offer Ashdown Park Hotel is nestled in the Ashdown Forest, famous for being the inspiration behind the Hundred Acre Wood, home to the characters of AA Milne?s […]

More than one in three (35%) office workers are too busy to take time out for health and wellbeing activities that could benefit them now and later in life, according to new research by Age UK and Bupa. The survey found that more than a third (35%) of people whose work is mainly office based […]

Want to host a corporate day with a difference? Why not try a Golf Day? PA Life?s Golf Top Picks showcases the very best golfing venues across the UK offering unique experiences and perfect equipment for your corporate day out. Welsh sweet spot for corporate golf day – Corporate Golf days at the Vale Resort […]

Do you find yourself considering your mobile phone to be your lifeline and can?t imagine life without it? New research conducted by cloud-based expense management solution webexpenses reveals that UK employees who use mobile apps at work are 21% more likely to be happier with their jobs. With almost half (49%) of all employees saying […]

Now you can have TV-style, close-up magic live at your chosen event ? no camera tricks, no special props, just real miracles guaranteed to amaze thanks to Neil Devlin Magic. If you?re looking to create a real buzz for both you and your guests at your next event with a truly unique and cost-effective brand […]

Any EA or PA knows that events are crucial to businesses, but the time and effort it takes to organise them can really take the fun out of putting them on ? especially when event management is just part of an EA or PA?s already jam-packed day. Micepage recognises that businesses need to run company […]

If you?re booking multiple train tickets for your colleagues, did you know there are a number of ways to ensure you?re getting the best available ticket? On average, you can save 38%* by booking train tickets in advance using a trainline business account, but that?s not all ? here?s five tools and tips to make […]

Book a summer lunch or dinner three times before the end of August at The Don Restaurant or The Sign of The Don Bistro & Bar and the company treat you to a complimentary three-course dinner for two and a glass of Trinity Hill award-winning New Zealand wine. Choose from The Don?s Summer Express Lunch, […]