Despite living in a world of constant connection through mobile phones, tablets, laptops and an ever-improving internet service, employers are still wary of telecommuting. However, a new study shows remote working actually has positive effects on employee performance. A study by Ravi S Gajendran, a professor of business administration at the University of Illinois, says […]

UK train commuters admit to missing their stop on their journey to work because they were up late checking their phones, according to new research commissioned by Vodafone. The study found that one in three commuters have slept through their stop because of tiredness, with 28% admitting they frequently wake up during the night to […]

Nearly a third of employers have reported an increase in people coming to work while they are ill, according to the annual CIPD/Simplyhealth Absence Management Survey. The survey of nearly 600 employers finds that 31% of employers have seen an increase in so-called presenteeism in the last 12 months. It also shows that presenteeism is […]

Our fourth Training Day is bigger and even better than before, with more sessions, more speakers, more experts, more choice and more learning opportunities. With less than a month to go, time is running out to sign up for what promises to be a great day out of the office for PAs of all levels. […]

PAs have to be prepared for anything, including the occasional scolding from their boss. Beyoncé’s PA learned the hard way this week that it doesn’t pay to get in the diva’s way. Walking the red carpet at the Tidal X: 1020 live music event in Brooklyn, New York, “Queen B” wore a revealing low-cut red […]

There’s still two months to go and four out of five people are already feeling underwhelmed by their work Christmas party. Despite this year’s festivities still being a whole two months away, a recent survey carried out by indoor skydiving specialists Airkix reveals that the majority of workers are feeling indifferent about their office or team Christmas […]

New research into the impact of Shared Parental Leave on businesses and their employees has revealed that while just 2% of companies have experienced significant take up, 38% say they have received interest and momentum is definitely building. A joint study by My Family Care, the company that helps businesses introduce family friendly working practices, […]

Keith Goddard Catering is proud to introduce Munch Food Company as its brand that will focus on delivering the ultimate nutritional lunches. This is a premium yet affordable delivery service, featuring delicious food prepared by Keith Goddard and his expert team of chefs that is ideal for boardroom meetings. From healthy lunch boxes to laying […]

Our constant connection to social media has caused a cultural change in the way we communicate, which can sometimes lead to embarrassing situations at work. Journalist, author and faculty member at The School of Life John-Paul Flintoff, writing for the Evening Standard, recently presented six ways to take back control of communication at the office. […]

Winter blues. Winter depression. Call it what you will, seasonal affective disorder is a common affliction that causes depressive symptoms during the colder months. Employers may notice a decrease in staff morale, energy and productivity, but there are ways to combat it, according to David Price, Managing Director of Health Assured. Price says keeping employees […]

A recent survey conducted by the University of Leeds shows that a quarter of the UK’s workforce is only getting five hours of sleep or less every night. Psychologists say this striking figure is a result of the growing pressures of work and family life. The research, which was funded by Silentnight beds, asked 1,024 […]

The PA Life Training Day offers something for assistants and admin professionals of all levels. No matter how experienced you are, you’re sure to learn something new at one of our sessions. In addition to a wide range of topics, attendees have a choice of a full or half day, allowing PAs to decide how […]

Mismanaging the contrasting work styles between different generations could lead to disaster, according to Cognitive Neuroscientist and Business Improvement Strategist Dr Lynda Shaw, who argues that the millennials (born early 1980s to early 2000s) in particular are being grossly mishandled. Shaw argues: “The mentality between baby boomers (born between 1946 and 1964) and millennials couldn’t […]

Speaker, educator and executive life coach Monique Caissie recently wrote a blog for the Canadian Huffington Post describing how she handled a former boss with a nasty temper. Here are a few snipets from her story, including her three tips for managing your boss’s temper tantrums. Caissie started working at a company where the boss […]

Spaces are filling up fast at the next PA Life Training Day, taking place on 12 November at the ILEC Conference Centre at the Ibis London Earls Court. With only a few places remaining in each session, PAs who are interested in attending are encouraged to sign up now to avoid disappointment. Our fourth Training […]

Following a recent study, which found that PAs are working long hours and taking on a range of tasks they haven’t had training for, stationery supplier Avery is proudly launching the #PAPromise initiative. In response to the study’s findings, which revealed 68% PAs worked extra hours at least once a week, Avery is inviting PAs everywhere […]

Work-life balance is increasingly talked about and something often regarded as unobtainable in today’s fast-paced world. Janice Haddon discusses what it means to the bottom line and how businesses can support their employees We recently conducted research that implied work-life balance is low priority for HR departments, with recruiting top talent considered the number one […]

On day two of the office* show, PA Life Editor Amelia Walker held a Q&A with Michelle Smith, the award-winning founder of Value Add Business Solutions, to discuss the logistics of starting your own business as a virtual assistant. Michelle started off by explaining how she got into the VA business. She had been made […]