Britain’s next generation parents are delaying plans to start a family mainly due to affordability concerns, new research from the Scottish Widows think tank the Centre for the Modern Family (CMF) has found. The latest CMF report reveals that almost half (45%) of 25-34 year olds plan to delay starting a family for at least […]

The office romance could be an endangered species after new research found that nine out of 10 people don’t think it’s worth acting on their crushes. A workplace survey by a British employment law consultancy found that the vast majority was too scared to start an office romance in case they fell foul of harassment […]

Welcome back to our weekly spotlight on helpful apps. We focus on a variety of products that are useful for work, personal use, or both, providing our own thoughts on the apps and what you can do with them. This week we look at how to maximise your reading time with Pocket. An intro to Pocket […]

A powerful new film launched by the British Safety Council shows how stress can lead to injury and fatalities at work. In any activity where concentration is vital for safety, such as working in construction, driving, or in health and social care, stress can be fatal. Stress is often discussed in relation to sickness absence. […]

This month, enjoy 50% off room hire in BMA House’s new Worcester Room, take in the beautiful countryside at Windsor Racecourse, or simply get an adrenaline rush at Rockingham Motor Speedway with our July Conference Top Picks. Enjoy 50% off room hire for BMA House’s new Worcester Room Bloomsbury’s central London venue BMA House is […]

Up-to-the-minute data from the UK’s largest job site, reed.co.uk, reveals that job opportunities across the country are up 8.2% on the same time last year. However, the monthly index fell by three points (1%) compared to June. Overall, the Reed Job Index for July stands at 289. The latest figures show that more than two-thirds […]

How to be a PA – a practical guide to becoming a super-efficient personal assistant by Maria Fuller (Available to buy at amazon.co.uk, £17.60) This book is very comprehensive and interesting, however it would possibly be useful to have an author’s section regarding her career at the beginning of the book so the reader can […]

Numerous studies have shown that sitting at a desk for long periods of time is detrimental to our health, with heart disease and back pain among the biggest risks. New research suggests that at least an hour of physical activity is needed to offset the harmful effects of sitting all day. The World Health Organisation […]

For many people their summer holiday is a time when they take stock of their career progression. For some, a change of direction is inevitable, but employers, particularly SMEs, need to be careful that they don’t lose staff unnecessarily at this crucial period because they don’t feel valued at work. Claire Ward, HR expert and […]

Pokémon Go is inspiring the unlikeliest of players to take to the streets and walk for miles in pursuit of rare, virtual reality characters. And it’s not simply a game for the young – 40% of adults who have downloaded it are aged 25 or older. But this new obsession could seriously harm the focus, […]

30 Euston Square thanked loyal clients including Mumsnet, NetSuite and MA Healthcare under beautiful summer evening skies with a tropical summer party, complete with a local community steel band last night. Located in the State Rooms and atop the stunning Rooftop Terrace, guests at the event sampled the venue’s delicious Holy Smokes BBQ grill while […]

Driven Worldwide can’t take the stress out of business, but its drivers can remove the stress from your journey. Right now, Driven Worldwide is giving one lucky PA Life reader the chance to win the ultimate de-stressing day in London. Driven Worldwide has a simple job, and they take it very seriously. From the customer […]

Story Events has announced a new initiative to form part of its exhibition series, the London Summer Event Show and the London Christmas Party Show. ‘Story Gives Back’ will represent a special area at the shows, helping to promote small or new event suppliers to the event market. Being launched at the London Summer Event Show […]

PA Life Editor Amelia Walker hosted an informative panel discussion at the last PA Life Training Day to find out how PAs can prepare to take the next step in their career. Participants gave some excellent tips and talked about their experience to help attendees in their job search. The panel included both established PAs […]

Employees in the UK are feeling pessimistic about the future because of the Brexit vote, a survey by the CIPD, the professional body for HR and people development, reveals. The survey asked more than 1000 working adults a range of questions, including how they felt about the future as a result of the UK’s vote […]

When it comes to preparing for an interview, we all know to brush up on speaking about our skills and experience. But a job interview is also designed to help both parties decide if their personality matches the organisation and vice versa. Here are six questions managers will ask you to test if you fit […]

Discover Ripley’s Believe It or Not! London to ensure your next event is as magical as the space itself, or enjoy some stunning views overlooking the city skyline with Big Easy Canary Wharf’s new terrace area with our July London Top Picks… Ripley’s Believe It or Not! London Ripley’s boasts six floors of weird wonders […]

New research from leading recruitment specialists Robert Half UK reveals securing a promotion is no guarantee of a pay rise, as 94% of finance professionals would elevate an employee into a new role without offering any additional remuneration. The primary motivation (42%) for chief financial officers (CFOs) and finance directors (FDs) promoting employees without offering […]