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PA LIFE MEET UP: Time is running out to register for Decent Dropโs virtual wine tasting – RSVP today!
Decent Drop are offering PA Life Club members you the opportunity to enjoy a fun and social virtual tasting session via Zoom. Attendees will be sent a selection box of their delicious wines and cheeses straight to their door, to taste and discuss. Date: Thursday 16th September Time: 17.30 (pm) Duration: 1.5 – 2hrs There […]
The Meetings Show Tomorrowโs Talent Winner spotlight: Lauren Moulsley, Gilead Sciences
The Meetings Show recently announced the winners of its Tomorrowโs Talent competition, an initiative which aims to champion talented newcomers to the industry and provide a platform for nurturing, mentoring and supporting the industry leaders of the future. Over the coming days, PA Life will throw the spotlight on each of the winners, continuing with […]
81% of younger workers fear loneliness from long-term home working
New research from Chargifi reveals that since working from home, Gen Z and Millenials feel disproportionately isolated, and say it is negatively impacting their ability to build and develop relationships at work – and potentially harming their career progress. The survey of 2,000 US and UK office workers found that over two-thirds of workers aged […]
How precious are you about your office coffee?
A study of 2,000 adults found just under half would rather go thirsty and tired than let someone else make their coffee as they like it “just so”. It emerged 27 per cent are concerned others would make their drink too watery, one quarter worry it will be too strong and 14 per cent are […]
Only 23% of young people feel businesses understand their needs
With there being negative headlines breaking the news about politicians in the news in the past few months, the disconnect between young people and politicians and the lack of trust in their capabilities has never been more prominent. Leading youth social mobility charity Speakers for Schools commissioned three YouGov surveys to determine the attitudes of […]
7 ways to save ยฃ126 a month when you go back to the office
Looking forward to returning to the office and commuting, or dreading it? Either way, the folks at personal finance experts, Ocean Finance have shared seven ways to cut down costs at work:- Ditch takeaway coffees and save ยฃ410 per year The average coffee costs ยฃ2.63 so should you have one three days per week, this […]
Aberdeen – The best UK city to live and work in, says data
If you’re looking for somewhere with the perfect balance of work and happiness then Aberdeen is the perfect city for you. Analysis of 50 UK cities by Shawbrook Bank Personal Loans reveals the highest-ranking places to live based on several factors, including the number of green spaces, working hours, house prices and the cost of […]
RedArc cautions employers on Long Covid as office workers return
The aftermath of Long Covid, and the full impact on employers, will only become fully apparent when employees return to the workplace, says RedArc Nurses. Christine Husbands, managing director for RedArc, said: โWhile weโve been living with the pandemic for a long time now, the situation regarding Long Covid is complex and still emerging. Itโs […]
Number of offices reopening up 5% in August
Offices reopening their doors andย employeesย returning to work increased by 5% in August compared to July, despite it being a traditionally slow month. That’s according to data from fromย Freespace,ย aย workplaceย technologyย solutionย thatย anonymouslyย captures space usage in offices worldwide. It hasย so far deployed overย 120,000ย workplace sensors worldwide atย major corporations, providing insights into working patterns and office utilisation, supporting the โreturn to workโ […]
Weโve got some great speakers at the PA Life Skills Academy – Book your place!
The PA Life Skills Academy, sponsored by corporate ground travel specialist Gett,ย is an amazing opportunity to attend two days of learning and development โ and we can now confirm some of our fantastic talks and speakers:- Secrets Of Great Project Management โ Rosemary Parr, Global PA Association Building Your Personal Confidence โ Amy Gallagher, Transformational […]
The Meetings Show Tomorrowโs Talent Winner spotlight: Katie Pollitt, EM Mentoring
The Meetings Show recently announced the winners of its Tomorrowโs Talent competition, an initiative which aims to champion talented newcomers to the industry and provide a platform for nurturing, mentoring and supporting the industry leaders of the future. Over the coming days, PA Life will throw the spotlight on each of the winners, continuing with […]
REGISTER TODAY: Join PA Life in Manchester for an exclusive PA Showcase!
Taylor Lynn Corporation and Manchester Convention Bureau, part of Marketing Manchester, Team Up with PA Life in Manchester Event Showcaseโฆ One of the countryโs top event organisers, Liz Taylor, CEO of the Taylor Lynn Corporation, has joined forces with Manchester Convention Bureau and PA Life to shine a spotlight on Manchester this autumn, with an […]
Work & Life with Stacey McEwan
Stacey McEwan (pictured, right) works as an Executive Assistant at a London-based consumer goods company. She tells PA Life about navigating the pandemic as an Assistant, the biggest challenges sheโs faced and slipping back into high heels… How did you get your current job? I was temping and was contacted about a two-week placement. 14 […]
Business travel will be back, predicts Business Travel Show Europe
New research from Business Travel Show Europe (30 September โ 1 October at ExCeL, London, plus online content and networking) has revealed that business travel is on its way back and, for some organisations (3 per cent), it will hit pre-pandemic levels within 12 months. The survey, which was answered by 313 European travel buyers […]
The Meetings Show Tomorrowโs Talent Winner spotlight: Hannah Robinson, BMA House
The Meetings Show recently announced the winners of its Tomorrowโs Talent competition, an initiative which aims to champion talented newcomers to the industry and provide a platform for nurturing, mentoring and supporting the industry leaders of the future. Over the coming days, PA Life will throw the spotlight on each of the winners, continuing with […]
Summer holidays pushes 4 in 5 parents to plan return to the office
Parents are most keen to return to office (81% vs 66% without kids at home) – too many distractions, lack of social interaction with colleagues/people their age and a bad work-life balance were cited as key reasons. Working 9 to 5 is a tempting prospect for many parents, as new research from Hitachi Capital Business […]
The Meetings Show 2021 is set to return this month
The Meetings Show, the UKโs leading show for the meetings, events and incentives community, returns later this month when it will be delivered live at ExCeL London and virtually. Taking place on 30 September and 1 October, EAs and PAs will have the chance to meet with the showโs extensive exhibitor line-up to find out […]