With searches for ‘burnout signs and symptoms’ up 50% worldwide in 2024, Instant Offices have analysed trends across 30 global cities to reveal where burnout sentiment is highest. To find cities with the highest interest in burnout, Instant Offices researched Google searches at a city level for: Burnout symptoms How to cope with burnout Am […]

The changing dynamics of the workplace and the role of AI in the business meetings and events industry are among the topics being discussed at the miaSummit 2024. Hosted by the Meeting Industry Association (MIA), the event at Hilton Liverpool City Centre on 7 November 2024, will re-connect and inspire leaders and future leaders through a […]

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We have only a handful of free delegate places left for the PA Life Summit, which will deliver a host of seminars from industry thought-leaders as well as provide you with a full working day of networking. Taking place on the 12th of September 2024 at the Hilton London Canary Wharf, our unique event will […]

58% of employers do not have a good understanding of their employees’ health and wellbeing needs, with just 44% of employers strongly agree they have a good understanding of employees’ financial needs. This is followed by 43% who strongly agree they have a good understanding of their employees’ mental health needs, 42% their physical health […]

Approximately 1 in 3 employees in the UK regularly consider leaving their current workplace, according to new research conducted by Great Place To Work. The data leveraged  the firm’s research-based Trust Index Survey, a UK-wide population study which surveyed 2,200 employees across 11 sectors has unveiled attitudes towards work following the pandemic, and throughout the […]

We’ve just had an extended period of hot weather, and the chances are we’ll have some more before the summer is over – so here are some top tips from health and safety experts at Protecting on the right procedures to put in place during hot days – given that there’s currently no legal maximum […]

Commercial properties are struggling to attract and keep tenants, according to a new report – But the majority of building operators and asset managers are planning drastic steps without first collecting and making use of the vast amounts of insightful data available to them. The report, from workplace access, experience, and analytics platform, Accessia, surveyed […]

Radisson Hotel Group has announced the opening of The View Hotel Folkstone as part of its  Radisson Individuals line-up. Nestled in the charming seaside town of Folkestone in Kent, the four-star boutique hotel is in a prime location, close to attractions and the nearby beach, with breathtaking views of the English Channel and easy access […]

Hospitality consultant and leading event management specialist, Liz Taylor, has been selected to serve as a Special Advisor to Manchester’s unique heritage space Victoria Baths, to help the venue develop its corporate and private events business. When it closed for swimming in 1993, The Manchester Victoria Baths Trust was set up by residents and comprises trustees, […]

A new report suggests more landlords than ever before are imposing bans on working from home on their tenants. Whether it’s due to insurance or other reasons, such as consideration of other tenants, this could have a significant impact on both employees and employers. But how? Kate Palmer, Employment Services Director at Peninsula, says that […]

The PA Show Summer Summit and Supplier Awards take place next week on July 17th at the prestigious HAC Ground, gathering personal assistants, executive assistants, office managers and all support professionals seeking to enhance their technological skillset and professional networks – and PA Life readers can claim 10% off delegate tickets! To claim the offer, […]

70% of employees highlight the importance of recognition, but less than half (42%) report receiving regular recognition from their CEOs. That’s according to Boostworks’ research-based whitepaper ‘The Heart of Workplace Engagement’, carried out across 3,000 HR professionals, C-suite leaders, and employees across UK businesses. The findings emphasise the particular importance of line managers and peers […]

As a PA or Office Manager, you play a vital role in ensuring a safe and healthy work environment for your colleagues, and this is particularly the case in the SME environment, where HR and Health & Safety departments often may not be present. Regular risk assessments are crucial for identifying potential hazards and implementing […]

The AI Act is coming into force soon, and many businesses will need to develop their understanding of the types of applications that are prohibited, what the Act defines as ‘high-risk’ activity and what systems – if any – are exempt from the rules. An expert team of data protection specialists at DPO Centre have […]

The Meetings Industry Association’s (MIA) chief executive, Kerrin MacPhie, has responded to Labour’s landslide UK general election win, saying the body will be pressing the new government on the challenges being faced by the sector. From its latest quarterly MIA Insights that were published yesterday (4 July), just 4% of professionals felt that the sector […]

Specialist events and hospitality teams from over 50 football, rugby and cricket venues across the UK have joined together to recognise and celebrate their ‘off the pitch’ successes at The Stadium Events & Hospitality Awards 2024, hosted at Elland Road, home to Leeds United FC. The event welcomed over 500 guests attending to represent their teams […]

We know that being a PA or Office Manager means juggling a million tasks. Disconnecting completely on holiday can often feel impossible. Constant work check-ins can zap your relaxation and leave you feeling more frazzled than refreshed. But it doesn’t need to be that way. Here’s how PAs like you can achieve true holiday zen, […]