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Stuart O'Brien

LAST CALL! Join PA Life, Global PA & Save The Children for a Race To Yemen

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PA Life has teamed up with Global PA to raise money and awareness for one of the world’s worst humanitarian crises – and time is running out for you to join us! Six years of war has left 12.4m children needing assistance. Half of Yemen’s health facilities have been forced to close or are only partially functioning […]

Differing global vaccine programmes ‘create challenges for employers with overseas staff’

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The situation across the world is at hugely differing stages with regards to the Covid pandemic. Many employees have been abroad throughout the pandemic and more will now be going overseas as lockdown in the UK eases. Employers need to understand the circumstances in each country in which they have staff and they need to […]

How to manage the wellbeing needs of a multi-generational workforce

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Naomi Thompson, Head of Organisational Development at Benenden Health, shares her top tips on how to support a multigenerational workforce effectively… Today’s workforce is increasingly becoming more age-diverse, with more workers staying in employment into their later years and delaying retirement to secure a better financial future for themselves and their loved ones. This means […]

Don’t miss your early bird ticket for the PA Life Skills Academy

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The PA Life Skills Academy, sponsored by corporate ground travel specialist Gett, is a two-day virtual conference that will give you the skills you need to take your career further, opening up new opportunities within your current organisation – or arming you with the knowledge to land that next great position. It’s your opportunity to improve […]

Get ahead with PA Life Courses – Big discounts for PA Life Club members

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Whether you’re back at the office, still working from home, looking for new opportunities or just want to bring some vibrancy to your role, PA Life Courses has everything you need to get ahead. Enjoy 100+ courses that cover all areas of Administration, Business, Technology, HR, Health & Safety, Personal Development and Teams & Management. Signing […]

Wolverhampton Wanderers and Paycare team up to support colleague wellbeing

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Wolverhampton Wanderers staff looking after the wellbeing of their colleagues have undertaken specialist mental health training. A total of 11 Wolves staff have been trained by Kerry B Mitchell, Wellbeing Manager at Paycare – also based in the city. They undertook a two-day course accredited by Mental Health First Aid England, which included information about […]

These are the top 30 most stressful life situations

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First dates, work presentations and making phone calls to strangers are among the top 30 most stressful situations in life, according to research. A study of 2,000 UK adults found deadlines for work, bumping into an ex-partner and forgetting something important are other things which cause unnecessary distress. But running late to something like an […]

One in four distracted by office noise, as WFH guidance ends

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After almost 18 months at home, UK workers are gearing up to return to the office as the government advice to work from home comes to an end. And while Netflix and the kitchen won’t be there to distract us anymore, offices are still filled with potential productivity sappers. But what exactly distracts the office […]

Languishing among employees: 6 measures employers can take

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New advice from employee wellbeing specialist Tictrac reveals what employers can do to support staff who find themselves in a state of languishing at work. The occurrence of languishing among employees is rising with a New York Times article describing the state as ‘the neglected middle child of mental health… the void between depression and flourishing’. […]

Venues of Excellence launches ‘Confidence in Us’ campaign

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Venues of Excellence has launched its ‘Confidence in Us’ campaign, which aims to underpin the commitment of its venues to deliver safe meetings and events as the UK opens up to ‘business as usual’. Mandy Jennings CEO, Venues of Excellence, said: “We have recognised throughout the pandemic that we needed to keep in contact with […]

Female workplace resilience dives 68% vs males, says study

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Findings from a new report have revealed new insights into UK workplace resilience and wellbeing across age, sector, staff level and gender categories, suggesting the groups that could potentially be most at risk of burnout. The Wraw Resilience Report examined resilience and wellbeing data across almost 9,500 employees between July 2018 and January 2021 and […]

Henley Royal Regatta 2021 ready for August hospitality

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One of Britain’s most prestigious sporting events, Henley Royal Regatta, returns to Henley-on-Thames from Wednesday 11th – Sunday 15th August 2021; and Sodexo, the exclusive official hospitality partner of the Regatta, has curated a range of packages to make this an unforgettable experience for you and your guests. The historic event, which was first held […]

UK heatwave: You can now cool down on the River Thames with Bateaux London

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As temperatures soar, many Brits are turning to social media with handy tricks to cool down. Everything from placing ice bowls in front of fans to create make-shift air conditioners and putting bed sheets (and even underwear!) in the freezer. But just because The Met Office has issued its first ever extreme heat warning, doesn’t […]

Build back better at the London Venues Summit

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Over 80% of all events were postponed during lockdown, which means that most venues/dates for the end of 2021 and 2022 have been pre-booked – have you secured yours yet? With live events returning and restrictions easing many venues are filling up fast. Join us at the London Venues Summit where you can get priority […]

145% spike in counselling needs as lockdown eases

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Employers may think that the easing of lockdown will result in an improvement in mental health, but figures released today by Towergate Health & Protection suggest that employees may be in greater need of support than ever. Figures from one of firm’s leading employee assistance programme (EAP) providers show a pronounced increase in utilisation as […]

Employee backlash predicted for 80% of businesses post-Freedom Day

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80% of UK office workers could fight back against short sighted bosses who are not planning future place of work options or not preparing effectively for flexible working after Freedom Day (today, July 19th). That’s according to research from the UK’s largest online venue booking platform VenueScanner, based on survey responses from 1000 office workers, revealed […]

FREEDOM DAY: UK workers ‘hesitant’ to return to the office

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Research commissioned by Chargifi has today revealed that despite restrictions being lifted, office workers in the UK are resistant to a full-time office return. The survey of 1,500 UK and US office workers found that over half of British workers (55%) still expect to spend fewer days in the office per week, with more than […]

Save & earn on your next event with Marriott

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Organising a meeting with Marriott isn’t just simple; it’s rewarding too. With Marriott Bonvoy Events, you get extras every time you book – and they come in the shape of points and member benefits. All at no extra cost. And with our latest offer, you’ll get even more – Earn 2x Marriott Bonvoy points and […]