As lockdown restrictions begin to ease, many business professionals who have adapted to using digital platforms to communicate will now need to readjust their communication style again as they transition back to being in the office. Although it may not appear challenging, as ‘in person’ communication has always been the norm, a year of communicating behind screens […]

68% of SME business leaders say they have witnessed an increase in mental health issues reported since the pandemic began. That’s according to a new report from HR firm Breathe, which surveyed 429 SME cross-sector decision makers were surveyed with questions around current and planned policy to tackle the surge in mental health problems. Key […]

Despite the uncertainty in travel currently, you can bet frequent travellers are itching for a big getaway once travel corridors begin to open. But with the need for quarantines on either side of embarkation, some may look to ‘workcations’ as a way to still get away without using up all of their holiday allowance. That’s […]

With lockdown rules being eased and the hospitality sector opening up once more, many companies are beginning to navigate a path to allowing employees to return to their offices – and we want to find out how the nation’s PAs, EAs and Office Managers feel about that prospect. Depending on which research your read, we […]

With government restrictions due to end on the 21 June, more and more companies are looking to capitalise on the opportunity to get their employees or teams together for the first time in a long time. After an incredibly challenging 2020 and without the opportunity to reward staff at Christmas, many companies are viewing the […]

Nicola Davidson has been a PA at Brewin Dolphin for the past seven years, supporting the head of Change & Transformation and the head of Data and Analytics – And we’re delighted to introduce her as the PA Life Club’s Guest Editor for April! Her working career started 20+ years ago as an office junior, […]

With Covid restrictions constantly changing and evolving worldwide, many employees taking business trips to other countries, or already working abroad, have found that they are suddenly either banned from returning to their home country or not allowed to leave the country they have visited. Employers must ensure they are able to support employees who are […]

Research by business psychology firm Pearn Kandola has revealed the severe impact the UK Government’s Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme has had on the workforce, which it says raises concerns about a hidden workplace divide as furloughed employees return to work. The study, which surveyed over 500 employees across the UK, 253 of whom had been […]

At some point over the next few months, employers will be able to reopen offices and welcome back employees. But while some individuals will be chomping at the bit and desperate for face to face contact with long-lost colleagues, others will understandably need to be coaxed back. The office space will take on a new […]

New graduates are preparing to enter the world of post-graduate employment for the first time. But, unlike previous years, they’re doing it in unique circumstances. Not only did many spend their final months of university learning remotely, but they also now face the prospect of being remotely trained and integrated into their new workplace. This […]

It’s Events & Meetings Reboot month here on PA Life – and if post-lockdown events are on your agenda, the PA Life Recommended Supplier Directory is home to dozens of trusted partners ready to help. Our list of specialists covers everything from venues and restaurants to conference AV and event management – There’s something to […]

As events prepare to open up once more we’re delighted to announce that the Woodhaven space eco venue has lined up a special offer for all PA Life readers. The Woking-based venue has been inundated with new and existing clients, all wanting to book its spaces as a Covid-safe registered ‘ONE’ team only location. Woodhaven space […]

Ethical corporate glamping events specialist The Soul Camp has reported a huge spike in booking enquiries for glamping events as lockdown restrictions start lifting – and the company is offering PA Life Club Members the opportunity to take advantage of free event planning and more. The Soul Camp was conceived in the early 2000s by Pete […]

You can sign up to the PA Life Club for just £19.99 for six months – or if you already have a membership that renews in April to have club access for the rest of the year! The new PA Life Club package will give you six months access to our private members page and […]

Here at PA Life we’re focused on giving you the tools and information you need to succeed in your professional life – and now that there’s light at the end of the COVID tunnel, we can start to turn our attention to live events once again (with virtual attendance options available to all too!). We’re […]

Sandals Resorts International (SRI) is continuing development in the Caribbean as Sandals Royal Barbados breaks ground on a new expansion, just in time for the summer season. Set to launch on 1st July 2021, the South Seas Village at Sandals Royal Barbados will be home to 66 new suites, bringing the total room count to […]

“One positive thing to come out of the past year is a change in attitude towards wellbeing,” says Tara Williams, founder of Conscious Spaces. “There’s been an awakening. People have discovered first-hand just how much your indoor environment can impact your health.” “For too long, we’ve ignored what our buildings are made of, how much […]

PA Life LIVE was back by popular demand on March 24th, with PAs, EAs, VAs, Office Managers and more joining the one-day virtual conference to help them navigate all their current challenges. And you can now re-watch all five sessions on-demand! We’d like to say a huge ‘thank you’ to everyone who attended as a […]