More than two thirds of office workers admitted they have missed their workplace during the pandemic – with their desk, gossip and even meetings among the most longed for things. The study of 2,000 office workers found simply speaking to people face-to-face topped the list of the most missed aspects. Having equipment including printers and […]

73% of workers extensively use their company-issued device for personal matters, with nearly two-thirds (60%) admitting to an increase in frequency since starting to work remote. That’s according to the Company-Issued Computers: What are Employees Really Doing with Them report from Mimecast, which says the most common activities were checking personal email (47%), carrying out financial […]

A study has found that the rise of the Zoom call has led to a national wave of self-consciousness, with 50 percent saying they loathe seeing their own face on video calls. So bad is the problem that a quarter (25 percent) of British adults admit to avoiding the ubiquitous video call at all costs, […]

The leading UK training specialist for PAs, EAs, VAs and Administrative Professionals, Your Excellency Ltd, has announced details of a new Ambassador Programme. Your Excellency Ltd has been established for thirteen years and was set up by founders Malcolm and Lindsay Taylor. With over ten years’ of experience working as a Personal Assistant to CEOs […]

Employee burnout is reaching new highs, with aggregated data from 1.75 million employee-engagement surveys carried out this year showing 5.41% of employees provided free-text comments that spoke to fatigue, being overwhelmed and other potential signals of burnout. By contrast, January’s reading was just 4.08%. The past two years have averaged 4.12% — a 33% rate rise. […]

The Business Travel Forum, gives you the opportunity you need to meet with budget-saving and innovative suppliers, building business relationships, that can help you prepare for every eventuality. Alongside the meetings, you can enjoy topical and insightful webinar presentations hosted by industry thought-leaders. Join fellow travel management professionals including; CDC Group Cisco Systems Endeavour Mining […]

VisitBritain and Harvey Nichols have met with the venues of Stadium Experience this week as the not-for-profit association held one of its busiest ever Members Meetings with delegates from different stadium venues across the UK and Ireland. The meetings, currently held in a virtual format, are a regular opportunity for stadium venues to join together […]

Gleneagles has introduced a new Strathearn ‘Valley Pass’ – a two-night experience that celebrates the thrill of the great outdoors, the glamour of decadent dining and the beauty of Scotland’s landscape. On the first day, guests can wrap up for the wild Scottish elements and take a scenic helicopter ride to the slopes of the […]

Sandals and Beaches Resorts has revealed a new e-Gift Card for luxury incentive experiences, offering corporate businesses the chance to incentivise, reward and recognise their employees and customers during the challenges of the Covid-19 era. Aware that larger-scale overseas incentive trips may not be feasible for lots of companies right now, the new e-Gift Card […]

UK CEOs and board members have sought more information about their people during the COVID-19 crisis, with 74% saying people data unlocked strategic decision making. That’s is according to SD Worx, the payroll and HR services provider. What’s more, people data is not only helping navigating a crisis but is also imperative to coming out better off […]

If you’re registered for this week’s The Meetings Show, make sure you come and visit PA Life at our virtual stand! The Meetings Show is the UK’s leading exhibition for event, meeting and conference professionals, and is a fully virtual event running 19-21 October. Hundreds of exhibitors – from UK and international destinations, to destination management […]

The PA Life Summit is a unique virtual experience created specifically for senior PAs, EAs, Office Managers and Corporate Bookers to help save you time and money – and it’s completely FREE to attend! As a delegate you’ll have the chance to meet with top industry suppliers with innovative products and services via a series […]

A brand new, user friendly website, UK-Staycations.com has launched this week and it’s the brainchild of TR Global Group owner Tony Murdock. Due to the pandemic and the temporary closure of many hotels in the UK, Tony was anxious to find a way to support the hospitality industry to ensure it got back on its […]

A quarter of office workers feel their wellbeing has been negatively impacted by working from home, showing the importance of access to an office for elevating employee wellbeing. That’s according to a new report from workplace design consultancy Peldon Rose, commissioned in conjunction with workplace strategy and employee engagement specialists WKspace. The research, “The Office of […]

When Warwick Conferences re-opened its doors following the lockdown period, one of the first companies to return was British Mensa. The high IQ society not only held its first post-lockdown board meeting in the COVID-secure facilities, but also hosted its first ever virtual annual general meeting (AGM), for its 18,000 members. Lifting apprehension The lockdown […]

If you’re registered for next week’s The Meetings Show, make sure you come and visit PA Life at our virtual stand! The Meetings Show is the UK’s leading exhibition for event, meeting and conference professionals, and is a fully virtual event running 19-21 October. Hundreds of exhibitors – from UK and international destinations, to destination management […]

Meeting and event professionals from around the world will come together for three days of inspiration, education and networking at The Meetings Show next week. The show will take place virtually from 19-21 October, enabling business meetings and events professionals to stay connected and informed, wherever they are in the world. To help you plan […]

Enterprises need to improve their digital workplaces in order to attract and retain talent, and knowledge workers are delaying career moves under lockdown due to concerns about employee experience in new roles. That’s according to research released by Sinequa, which cites larger employers such as Google and Salesforce already confirming they were not planning on staff returning […]