Steve Han was Charlie Sheen’s assistant for two-and-a-half years. Following the actor’s revelation that he is HIV positive last week, Han has opened up to the Daily Mail, telling tales of ‘wild’ drug-fuelled porn-star parties and recalling the moment his boss revealed his illness to him. Han attended a party at Sheen’s house in his […]
Office Christmas parties have become notorious for excessive drinking and sometimes scandalous behaviour – but how much of this is true? New research into employee behaviour at office Christmas parties has revealed how various sectors behave and also how much of this behaviour has made its way onto social media. The survey of 1,000 UK […]
Employers receive an average of 60 applicants for every advertisement for a low-skilled job, and 20 for every skilled job. Significantly, almost half of these candidates are perfectly suitable for the role, according to research by the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD). So that makes their CV (curriculum vitae) all the more important […]
Thank you to all of our fantastic readers and supporters who joined us last night for our first annual PA Life Christmas party. The event proved to be a huge success all round. Our readers and top commercial supporters enjoyed a fun-filled festive evening of networking, drinks and canapés at Belgraves, a Thompson Hotel to […]
Recent research from Pulse Accounting, providers of online accounting services to contractors and freelancers, has found that the majority (57 per cent) of contractors surveyed were unaware of changes to legislation which could be coming into force in April 2016. These changes would restrict travel and subsistence relief for workers employed through intermediaries, such as […]
The National Council for Voluntary Organisations (NCVO) and the CIPD, the professional body for HR and people development, have today launched new research into employer-supported volunteering (ESV). The research found a lack of understanding between charities and companies about the costs and benefits involved in ESV, with some companies unwilling to contribute to the costs […]
Tonight’s the night for a festive celebration with the PA Life team at Belgraves, a Thompson Hotel from 6-9pm. There are still a very few places left, so there’s still time to RSVP for an evening of networking, drinks and canapés at one of London’s trendiest venues. Combining exceptional British hospitality with stunning design, Belgraves […]
Come along and join the PA Life team at a networking event at Soho Square cocktail bar and restaurant on Monday, 30 November from 5.30pm-8.30pm. Soho Square is a cocktail bar and restaurant located just off London’s Oxford Street. It’s set in a unique Art Deco building and features four full floors. Soho Square is […]
Sending Christmas cards is a great way to keep in contact with customers and friends this festive season. With more than 140 designs to choose from and a choice of more than 20 charities to support, Kingsmead can cater for all tastes. Kingsmead cards has more than 30 years’ experience publishing executive Christmas cards and […]
Celebrate Christmas in a private pod where you can sing your own festive songs, cook up a storm with cooking classes for you and your team, or celebrate the season with at Syon Park! Plus much more in the second instalment of our November Christmas Top Picks… Christmas at Lucky Voice! Enjoy a festive sing […]
Celebrate Christmas in the newly refurbished IET London, in a tropical rainforest or celebrate the season with the Jumeriah Carlton Hotel in London! Plus much more in our November Christmas Top Picks… The NEW fully refurbished IET London: Savoy Place will soon be re-opening in Central London, just in time for your festive events! Be […]
More than half of all employers (54%) say the new National Living Wage (NLW) will have an effect on their wage bill, with three in 10 of those organisations affected by the new higher wage floor planning to raise productivity in response. This is according to a new survey published today by the CIPD, the […]
New research from Sodexo Benefits and Rewards Services reveals the festive season leaves one in four employees feeling less motivated than any other time of year. When asked at what time of year individuals feel least motivated in the workplace, Christmas was highlighted as the most prevalent time for employees to be in the doldrums, […]
On Tuesday, 24 November from 6-9pm, PA Life invites you to a festive celebration at Belgraves, a Thompson Hotel. Join us for an evening of networking, drinks and canapés at one of London’s trendiest venues. With only a week to go, spaces are filling up fast, so RSVP today to secure your place. Combining exceptional British […]
Hire the Solent Forts from Amazing Venues exclusively this Christmas and wow your friends, family and colleagues! Drink, dine and dance within the luxuriously Christmas-themed forts. Enjoy all of the incredible facilities, stay in one of its eight sumptuous bedroom suites and enjoy a full cooked breakfast in the morning. Whatever it is that you […]
Need a BIG space for your next special event? Accommodating up to 294 people theatre style in the Great Hall and with a range of impressive breakout spaces, BMA House is a gem of a choice for any central London event. Visit BMA House on 1 December for an amazing PA Life reader event. Get […]
UK employers are anticipating a significant skills gap when baby boomers retire over the next two to five years and are already taking steps to mitigate the risk. New research from leading recruitment specialist Robert Half UK reveals that 74% of finance directors are concerned that the skills gap resulting from widespread retirement of baby […]
Productivity is a buzzword that’s thrown around in the business world an awful lot lately. As a result of the economic downturn a few years ago, a top priority for companies is to get the biggest return from their employees. Here are eight tips from entrepreneur coach Martin Swilling for improving your performance at work […]
