Research from Cass Business School and Cranfield School of Management has confirmed that flexible working can increase employee job satisfaction and organisational commitment. However, the researchers discovered that employees who establish flexible working arrangements through informal discussion with their line manager are judged to perform much better than those who use formal flexible working arrangements. […]
Ambitious millennials are prioritising financial security, home ownership and career progression over marriage and having children, according to new research. A survey of 2,017 UK adults carried out by personal training course provider beabetteryou.com, revealed 88% of British millennials have financial stability on their bucket lists. Buying a home (82%), achieving health and fitness goals […]
What employers want: the transferable skills that will land you a job in 2017, courtesy of the experts at Love Success If you’re hoping to find a new job in 2017, it’s important for you to know what transferable skills you have to offer an employer. Sure, the role you’re going for might require certain […]
Situated in the heart of London’s West End, No.11 Cavendish Square is a Grade II-listed Georgian townhouse with stunning original features complemented by an exquisite contemporary design. The venue houses 20 flexible event spaces spread across four floors, including several large lecture theatres, breakout rooms, board rooms, and a light and airy Orangery and courtyard garden ideal for […]
Britain’s small and medium sized firms make up 99.9% of the UK’s private sector businesses, employ nearly three-fifths of its workforce and account for 48% of the turnover, but it’s employees are more susceptible to burnout. But full-on pursuit of commercial success may be putting owners and employees of these businesses at increased risk of […]
Erstwhile digital editor Molly Dyson has been appointed as Editor of PA Life, responsible for both print and online. Dyson has worked on PA Life for four years and was last year promoted to Digital Editor. She has spoken at a number of PA conferences and regularly attends PA networking events. She takes on the […]
UK mothers get one of the lowest amounts of decently-paid maternity leave in Europe, according to new TUC analysis published today ahead of Mother’s Day on Sunday (26 March). The UK ranks 22 out of 24 among European countries that offer statutory maternity leave. While mums in the UK only get six weeks’ decently-paid maternity […]
Red Nose Day is here already. Where has the time gone? We hope your office is buzzing with activity in an effort to raise money to save lives. Here at PA Life HQ we’re also celebrating Purple Day (which takes place on Sunday), hoping to raise awareness of epilepsy. We’ve got loads of tasty baked […]
Research by Robert Walters shows the absence of career progression opportunities is the number one reason women would leave a job. Now, a survey by Glassdoor shows a lack of equal pay between women and their male counterparts will also drive them to avoid certain employers. Just over half of working women (51%) and 37% […]
Richard Morris, UK CEO at global workspace provider Regus, explains how businesses can help employees on their return to work following a long absence. Helping professionals back into work following a career break is an issue under the spotlight once again following the budget announcement that £5 million will go towards extending return to work […]
Nominations are now open for The London PA Awards for you to put yourself or a colleague up for recognition. Nominations close on 9 May, so don’t miss out. The London PA Awards are the brainchild of Amy Law, Director of Sales and Events at The Hippodrome. Having worked with countless PAs during her career, she […]
Tara Jackson, ex-PA and holistic self-care and wellbeing coach, gives us her top tips for taking care of yourself despite a busy schedule. Being a PA can be quite stressful. There are consistent demands on you and your time, you’re often juggling numerous tasks, to-do lists and diaries and you are also often trapped in […]
A group of PAs got to cut a rug last night with a taster of Strictly Come Dancing life at Karen Hardy Dance Studios in Chelsea Harbour. Readers and PA Life Club members gathered at the venue for some bubbles and delicious canapés at the in-house champagne bar before putting on their dancing shoes to […]
Looking for another form of accommodation rather than a standard hotel? Why not take a look at our top serviced apartments? From renovated 1850s Victoria buildings in Glasgow to fully furnished apartments within a short walking distance to city centres. Whatever your requirement, we’ve got it covered in our March Serviced Apartment Top Picks. House […]
New research by insurance expert SunLife shows millions of over-50s experience age discrimination in a number of places, including shops, their local GP’s office and even work. Nearly four in 10 survey respondents said they’d experienced age discrimination since turning 50. Shockingly, 62% said they believe they’ve lost a job due to their age, while […]
Despite the digital revolution, printing is still a big part of the business world. While it’s common knowledge that reducing the number of pages your company prints can save money, new research by Staples shows simply changing the fonts you use can also cut costs. Staples looked at the cost of ink when printing various […]
With businesses looking for new ways to stand out and engage attendees, could PAs use the power of disruption to shake things up and boost sales? The experts at Apex provide their insight. Insight into your target market is key. How can you reach out to attendees in new and absorbing ways if you don’t […]
De Vere Latimer Estate, located in Buckinghamshire and part of The Principal Hotel Company, has undergone a renovation of its main function spaces and improved technology as part of the continued roll out of a multimillion pound investment programme in the De Vere country estate hotels portfolio. Home to more than 30 meeting rooms across […]
