Nearly half of parents think their children’s education will always be behind following months of disruption caused by Covid-19. A study of 2,000 mums and dads revealed they think it will take at least three weeks on average before their child is fully settled back into the school routine. A further two in five are […]

Millions of adults have no idea how to eat healthily – with one in 10 believing cheese is better for them than spinach. A study of 2,000 adults conducted by Morphy Richards found that despite 59 per cent claiming to be foodies, one in five don’t think it’s possible to have good fats in food. […]

By teapigs Lots of companies are sending their employees and partners a little pick-me-up to help keep spirits high while a lot of us adjust to life working from home. teapigs have loads of fab bundles which will do just the trick! There’s no team without tea! 2020 has been quite a year so far! […]

By MBM Omega Returning to the workplace and employee safety in all sectors is one of the most talked about subjects currently. The government are encouraging those to return to offices with new Covid-19 restrictions in place. How can you make sure your staff are returning to a safe environment? It is essential to introduce […]

Imperial Venues, Imperial College London, offers more than 100 flexible event spaces in South Kensington. Spaces range from a Grade II listed townhouse with private courtyard garden to modern meeting rooms, classrooms and lecture theatres.  Event organisers can take advantage of Imperial’s professional event services, including in-house catering, superb audio-visual equipment, full event management and […]

The communal biscuit tin may be off-limits but that doesn’t mean you can’t treat your team as they start to return to the office. If you’re looking for a sweet (and safe) way to welcome your team back then look no further. CakeDrop’s ‘Welcome back’ cookies are the perfect desk surprise. Each cookie comes individually-wrapped […]

As we start to move towards a COVID-safe office environment post-lockdown, employers can now keep a written record of the daily health status of each employee using a new symptom tracking app. The Safe For Work app, developed by London-based Filter Digital, has been designed to give colleagues working together the reassurance that everyone who […]

If you’re looking for partners to help with office or event tech after lockdown, the PA Life Recommended Supplier Directory is home to dozens of trusted partners ready to help. Our list of specialists covers everything from Audiovisual and Stand Builds to Lighting and Health & Safety – There’s something to suit every requirement! Start […]

Appetite For Business specialises in every stage of the Microsoft 365 & SharePoint lifecycle, including planning, designing, data migration, deployment and user adoption. It provides SharePoint, 365 and Teams consultancy and training, with its bespoke training sessions delivered via Microsoft Teams and other online meeting applications. Fully understanding and utilising Microsoft 365 will ensure your […]

Suzy Sanders quit the 9-5 when she fell pregnant and wanted to spend more time at home. She became a Virtual Assistant, realised she could help others looking to do the same and then set up the Alchemy VA franchise. She tells all to PA Life…  Why did you choose to become a Virtual Assistant? […]

It’s been an extraordinary few months since our last issue. As we went to press, the country was heading into lockdown and our lives were about to change beyond recognition. Five months on and restrictions have lifted somewhat – and now we’re ready to head into what is constantly being referred to as The New […]

By Nicole Alvino, Co-Founder and Chief Strategy Officer, SocialChorus Ever get the feeling we’ve been on pause or holding out for our old way of life, pre-Covid-19, to return? Now that lockdown has lifted, but with restrictions still in place, many find themselves in limbo – unsure of how to sustain or evolve their new […]

4R Office is a web-based office supplies business. The company promotes sustainability by price supporting and leading with eco and ethical products to improve their appeal and encourage their use.  Some 2% of turnover is donated to Pump Aid (www.pumpaid.org), a charity that continues to improve the health and quality of life by providing clean […]

We’re delighted to announce the Wellness Revival Festival – a one-day digital event focused on wellbeing and tailored specifically for the needs of PAs, EAs, Corporate Bookers and Event Organisers – Like you! Wednesday September 16th Attendance is FREE for all sessions and activities, but you must register early as we have a limited number of places. The […]

With the August Bank holiday coming up and because many people have delayed their holidays due to the pandemic, employers are being urged to remind workers about the importance of taking annual leave for their mental wellbeing. Recently the NHS Confederation highlighted that doctors are seeing a rise in people reporting severe mental health difficulties, following […]

39 per cent of UK business decision makers have admitted to dismissing staff members due to a breach of company cyber security policy since the start of the Covid-19 outbreak. That’s according to research from Centrify, which surveyed 200 UK business decision makers, revealing that almost two-thirds (65 per cent) of companies have made substantial changes to […]

43% of UK business owners are not confident they could make redundancies in line with the law, according to a survey carried out by BrightHR. With a third of UK organisations expected to cut jobs in the next quarter of 2020, according to the latest Labour Market Outlook, the firm says its results are a […]

A job interview is the scenario most likely to leave Brits feeling hot under the collar – ahead of being the centre of attention, something not going to plan and doing a presentation. The study of 2,000 UK adults revealed meeting the in-laws for the first time, the first day of a job and taking […]