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Stuart O'Brien

Half of UK workers would leave their job because of a terrible office

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Almost half of employees in the UK would be willing to leave their job because of an unappealing office. That’s according to a survey of almost 1,000 office workers to find out UK employees’ opinion on their current and preferred workspaces. The research, carried out by property specialist Matthews & Goodman, revealed that 44% of […]

Working hours and salary main career change considerations

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A YouGov survey of 2,000 adults has found that while money is predictably the biggest motivator behind moving jobs (64%), over half of the respondents cited working hours as an important factor (55%). In line with National Careers Week (w/c 2nd March), The Oxford Open Learning Trust commissioned the survey to explore the major motivations […]

Do you get emotional over emojis in the workplace?

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The ‘thumbs up’ emoji is the nation’s favourite way of conveying a ‘well done’ (51%), followed by the ‘OK’ emoji in second place (16%), ‘starry eyes’ (13%), ‘smiley face’ (11%) and ‘raised hands’ (10%). That’s according to research by Perkbox, which polled 1,000 working Brits found to celebrate World Compliment Day, a global initiative to […]

Register for our Meet Up at Trinity House

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We’re delighted to announce an exclusive Meet Up networking event for PA Life Club Members at Trinity House on Wednesday July 1st 2020. Trinity House, home to the General Lighthouse Authority, is located on Tower Hill overlooking Trinity Square Gardens with a direct view of the Tower of London. Behind the building’s imposing Georgian façade […]

Register for our Meet Up at 27 Soho Square

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We’re delighted to announce an exclusive Meet Up networking event for all PA Life readers at 27 Soho Square on DATE TBC, in association with Meet In Place. To be at home in London means to be busy, informed and cosmopolitan. It means having a local touch but with a global outlook. Welcome to Meet […]

TBR Global Chauffeuring partners with Carbon Footprint to offset emissions

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TBR Global Chauffeuring has partnered with carbon offsetting provider Carbon Footprint to further enhance its commitment to the environment. Through the partnership, TBR will offset all carbon emissions from its vehicle operations and services across the globe, contributing to a global portfolio of carbon offsetting initiatives including; tree planting in the UK and Kenya, reducing […]

Coronavirus: Half of Brits think all travel to and from the UK should be stopped

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Half of Brits think ALL travel to and from the UK should be stopped in a bid to halt the spread of coronavirus. A study of 1,000 UK adults found almost a third are ‘very concerned’ about the virus, with 73 per cent worried about elderly relatives or those considered to be ‘high-risk’. Just under […]

The Imperfect PA – A celebration of being authentic in the workplace

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Is striving to be perfect in the workplace more important than being authentic? Amy Gallagher from Amy Gallagher Coaching says it’s about fully embracing who we are… Let’s face it, most of us think we are authentic, right? If we’re not authentic then we are fake, shallow, imperfect… or are we?  The truth is authenticity […]

Church House Westminster launches new range of alcohol-free drinks

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Westminster venue Church House’s 2020 wine and drinks list now includes an extended range of alcohol-free alternatives alongside its range of fine wines, Champagnes, beers, ciders and spirits. The new additions are in response to the growing number of guests who, for whatever reason, choose not to drink. The new wine list features two red […]

Six signs of sexual harassment in your workplace

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By Professor Binna Kandola, Co-Founder and Senior Partner, Pearn Kandola  The sad truth is that there is a formula for getting away with sexual harassment. There are workplace cultures and processes that can be taken advantage of, bosses who can be tempted to turn a blind eye and certain demographics that are easier to victimise. […]

De Vere East Midlands Conference Centre set to undergo £2million refurbishment

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The De Vere East Midlands Conference Centre (EMCC) on the University Park campus at the University of Nottingham has announced a major refurbishment to begin at the end of January.  More than £2million is being invested to reinvigorate the conference facility, which will be unveiled at the end of Spring 2020. The project, which is […]

No.8 Waterloo Street Apartments unveils new online look

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Stay in style at No.8 Waterloo Street Apartments, the hidden gem in the heart of Birmingham’s Business Quarter, which has unveiled a new-website. The site allows visitors to make direct bookings, with pop up offers for 3 night, 7 night and Fri/Saturday night stay discounts. Privately run and owned with live-in staff, each of the […]

PA SHOW 2020: Day Two in pictures!

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This week The PA Show (along with sister events International Confex, OMYAGUE and the Event Production Show) opened its doors at ExCeL in London. A heady mix of exhibitors, workshops, conference sessions and networking, the Show also played host to a major presence by PA Life. Our own stand was fully sustainable and was created […]

PA SHOW 2020: Day One in pictures!

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This week The PA Show (along with sister events International Confex, OMYAGUE and the Event Production Show) opened its doors at ExCeL in London. A heady mix of exhibitors, workshops, conference sessions and networking, the Show also played host to a major presence by PA Life. Our own stand was fully sustainable and was created […]

UNIQUE VENUES: Great Hall – The People’s Palace

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The Grade II listed Great Hall within the People’s Palace in London’s E1 reopened in early 2013 following a £6.3 million investment to restore it to its art-deco glory, while ensuring maximum comfort for its audience. The stunning Great Hall was originally built in 1937 and is a versatile space for up to 1000 people […]

50% of women avoid asking for a pay rise

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2019 UK wages saw the fastest rise in just over a decade, increasing by 3.9% in just three months, but research collated by Instant Offices reveals that women are still less likely to ask for a pay rise as less than half (43%) often feel ‘uncomfortable’ doing so.  One-third of women state they believe they are over qualified […]

PA SHOW 2020: Your guide to Day Two

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It’s Day Two at The PA Show (along with sister events International Confex, OMYAGUE and the Event Production Show) at ExCeL in London. A heady mix of exhibitors, workshops, conference sessions and networking, the Show will also play host to a major presence by PA Life. Visit us at Stand D03P – the structure is […]

Majority of PAs worried work pressures are affecting their health

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Over 60 per cent of PAs in the UK are worried that workplace stress is affecting their health – with long hours, heavy workloads, disorganised bosses and being constantly ‘on call’ contributing to the pressure they feel. The results of a widescale survey of Personal and Executive Assistants carried out by PA Life were revealed […]