Listening to music at work can improve productivity by 15 per cent, an experiment has revealed. A study of 2,000 workers found half listen to music at their desk – with some bosses encouraging it while others are actively against it. In response, classical entertainment station Scala Radio teamed up with psychologist Dr Becky Spelman […]

It used to be down to catching the eye of your suitor at the water cooler, but now with the influx of co-working super offices with an average of 700 members per building, office romances are hitting record levels. Daily networking opportunities, huge open plan co-working areas and free beer are some of the features […]

Workers are struggling to fit medical appointments around the demands of their job despite the best efforts of employers and the NHS – are you one of them? A study by AIG Life found more than half (52%) of UK workers have had to cancel or change medical appointments because of work commitments while nearly […]

A ‘virtual assistant’ specialist in Northamptonshire is launching a nationwide franchise – with the first ‘Hub’ opening in the New Year. Alchemy Virtual Assistance has been providing remote PA services and practical support since 2016. Founder Suzy Sanders says the decision to turn her family-run business into a franchise was always part of a very […]

We’re delighted to confirm Skinsmiths skin clinic as the gift bag Partner for this year’s now SOLD OUT PA Life Christmas Party, which takes place on November 25th.  Join us for an evening of festive fun, networking and entertainment – all taking place at the stylish private members club BEAT, London. Make sure you reserve […]

We’re delighted to confirm Steamed Egg as an Event Partner for this year’s PA Life Christmas Party, which takes place on November 25th.  Join us for an evening of festive fun, networking and entertainment – all taking place at the stylish private members club BEAT, London. Make sure you reserve your place by completing our […]

PA Life has teamed up with New Skills Academy to offer our readers access to a hand-picked selection of essential personal and professional development courses. Available via the PA Life website and specially curated by an expert team, there are more than 100 courses available to help develop your career and yourself, including: Microsoft Office […]

Anna Fiske is a PA to two senior Directors at professional services giant Arup. She talks to PA Life about her career to date, the challenges of her role and the importance of technology… What inspired you to start a career as a PA/Assistant? After my degree, I took a secretarial diploma, so I would […]

70% of people admit to regularly lacking confidence in themselves when it comes to their careers and speaking up at work. According to research by My Confidence Matters, this lack of confidence is seen across the board, regardless of industry sector, size of business or job title. However, there was a notable disparity between men and […]

On November 18th Searcys will officially open the season of sky-high festive parties at London’s iconic landmark – The Gherkin. The Art of Spectacle will see in the festive season atop the city’s skyline with a showstopping 12-foot Christmas tree in the 360o Iris Bar, exclusive Champagne breakfasts and tasting flights with Laurent-Perrier, a range of festive menus in the restaurant […]

We’re delighted to confirm Gett Business Solutions as an Event Partner for this year’s PA Life Christmas Party, which takes place on November 25th.  Join us for an evening of festive fun, networking and entertainment – all taking place at the stylish private members club BEAT, London. Make sure you reserve your place by completing […]

Boffins at Tea and Coffee have worked out that on average a person within the workplace will earn £27,745, from within their overall salary, making hot drinks over the course of their lifetime. Analysing data derived from an online survey, it found that this hot beverage making side hustle differs by industry: Architecture – £37,295.41 […]

Tap Warehouse have investigated Stressed Out Britain – uncovering the rising stress levels and revealing how it affects everyone from the NHS to the workplace. Among the key findings of the report are:- Patients Suffering from Stress Take Up 18% More Bed-Days Than Those in Labour After analysing the past ten year’s worth of NHS hospital […]

We’re delighted to confirm The War of the Worlds – The Immersive Experience from DotDot.London as an Event Partner for this year’s PA Life Christmas Party, which takes place on November 25th.  Join us for an evening of festive fun, networking and entertainment – all taking place at the stylish private members club BEAT, London. […]

Capita Travel and Events is helping its customers optimise their travel programmes and encourage positive behavioural changes by running a series of Smarter working workshops and providing a unique set of tools and data insight. The company is using its expertise and technology to work alongside customers to address the wellbeing agenda of their travellers […]

With Christmas just around the corner, award-winning Indian Accent in Mayfair has launched a series of exciting new dining choices for the festive season. With an elegant Christmas Eve tasting menu alongside a number of creative party dining options, and a new à la carte menu, Chef Manish Mehrotra has ensured that there is something to suit every occasion. The elegant […]

Employers concerned about the effects of employee relationships on their business need to ensure they have professionally drafted policies in place to avoid claims of harassment or discrimination. The advice from employment law specialists at law firm Slater Heelis comes after the British chief executive of McDonalds, Steve Easterbrook, was dismissed following the discovery of […]

Two in five (40%) British workers will never add colleagues on social media. So says a study conducted by the independent tech retailer eBuyer, which asked 1,000 Brits about their social media etiquette at work, including how long they would wait before adding a new co-worker on social media. Of the five main social media […]