Welcome back to our weekly spotlight on helpful apps. We focus on a variety of products that are useful for work, personal use, or both, providing our own thoughts on the apps and what you can do with them. This week put all our finances in one place with Yolt. An intro to Yolt In […]
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Recruiters prepare for the next generation after A-Level results
Businesses need to prepare themselves for an influx of strong talent following this yearโs A-Level results, according to The Open University. The results saw a rise in those leaving school with the top A* and A grades, with the BBC reporting an increase of 0.5%. Despite the boost in grades, there has been a 2% […]
Brits too busy for socialising
Half of British workers have revealed that they consider themselves too busy to use up their full holiday allowance. As part of the Flights quicker than campaign, holiday flight experts Monarch has looked into how much time and effort is put into mundane tasks when they could be taking a break, yet many in the […]
The importance of transparency to successful venue sourcing
Louise Goalen is Chair of the HBAA and took up the role of Head of Venues at live event specialists Top Banana earlier this year. Louise believes that trust and transparency are the cornerstones of great client/ agency / venue relationships and sees the role of venue finders as pivotal in this three-way connection. Trust […]
VIDEO: How to tackle โbig dataโ
Understanding consumer behaviour and your clientsโ wants and needs has never been easier if you know where to look. With technology companies embracing the analytical, the key to success is hidden within your data, according to business travel and commission management specialist Mark Lewington in an interview with The Future In 15. โPeople can make […]
PA Life renews partnership with the office* show
PA Life is proud to announce that it has renewed its annual partnership with the office* show, which returns to Olympia London from 28 February to 1 March 2018, for the fifth year running. As the largest event of its kind, office* connects PAs, EAs, VAs and office managers with a host of exhibitors, ranging […]
UK unemployment lowest since 1975 as pay growth โerodesโ
Unemployment rates have dropped to the lowest point in 42 years, according to official statistics. The number of those out of the job aged 16 and over has dropped to 4.4%, the lowest since May 1975. Despite the drop in unemployment, the earnings of those in work still fell by 0.5%, according to the Office […]
Brits would change jobs after a jackpot win
More than five million UK workers would look for a new job if money was no longer a factor, according to reports. Studies by Wink Slots as part of the Working After Winning Report revealed that 11% of Brits would retrain for new positions if they were to win big in the lottery, suggesting that […]
The best British bosses revealed
The British public are more than satisfied with their bosses, it has been revealed. A whitepaper by One4all Rewards showed that more than half of British workers would say they have a good or even great boss, with many managers being applauded for their communication skills that leave staff feeling worthwhile by the end of […]
Hiring of PA and support roles to increase in second half of 2017
A third of hiring managers expect to bring in more secretarial and assistant roles in the second half of the year compared to the first, according to reports. Research by recruiter Robert Walters has revealed that there has been an increase in PA demand since the start of 2017, and recruiters are hoping to inspire […]
How to get job interview feedback
Being told you arenโt the โright fitโ, the business has chosen a โdifferent directionโ or that you just arenโt the right person โat this timeโ can be crushing after youโve spent the time and braced yourself for your job interview, but it isnโt the end of the world. The key to success is to think […]
Taking a social media break could make you a better worker
As the UK continues to embrace the digital age, most of us never seem to be off our phone. For many across the country, checking their phone is the first thing they do in the morning and the last thing they do at night, but bringing social media into the office is still very much […]
How Facebook has changed the way we work
Stuart Logan, Chief HR Officer at SoftServe explains how his company has utilised Workplace by Facebook to help its global employees stay in touch In October 2016, Facebook announced the launch of its corporate social network, Workplace. People work in different ways, and Workplaceโs mission is to help them stay connected. For SoftServe, a global […]
Stamford Bridge opens its doors to corporate teambuilding
Under The Bridge, the live music and entertainment venue located at Chelsea FCโs home ground, Stamford Bridge, has launched a new interactive teambuilding package for the corporate market. The state-of-the-art underground venue has launched a selection of tailorable experiential golfing packages, alongside Blue Hawk Events, to offer clients a fun new interactive teambuilding experience. There […]
Brits spend just 8% of their earnings on things they want
The British public struggle to spend their earnings on enjoying themselves, according to new reports. A study commissioned by airport transfers provider Hoppa revealed that most of our money ends up going straight into the bare necessities rather than the finer things in life, and when it comes to treating ourselves we find it hard […]
Are you comfortable discussing mental health? PA Life readers respond
Company cultures may be intimidating workforces into silence without realising, as our readers have spoken out in support of reports that macho culture stops people discussing mental health. The results of our twitter poll revealed that nearly half of you would never discuss mental health at work, although 56% did reveal theyโre more than comfortable […]
Top 10 stories of the week
Itโs holiday season in the office and as the sun finally begins to bring us into the weekend, weโre looking forward to putting our feet up at last! Weโve enjoyed reading your comments and responses on Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn, so be sure to follow and like our pages to keep up to date and […]
Is your company prepared for future technology?
Technology is continuing to change, and companies have had to adapt quickly to keep relevant in the shifting landscape, but just how has it altered the way we see the business world? Business Energy comparison specialist Love Energy Savings has investigated the changes in tech and has spoken to industry experts to identify the best […]