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British bosses raise concerns over post-Brexit recruitment
Recruitment is expected to struggle in 2018, and Brexit could make it worse Almost two thirds of British employers believe that 2018 will see a shortage in valuable skills, which many expect to worsen after Brexit, according to a new recruitment study by specialists Robert Walters, Totaljobs and Jobsite. 65% expect the country to be […]
PA Life readers reveal how they dress for work
Do you still wear a suit to the office? PA Life readers have revealed their thoughts on formalwear in the workplace, and despite a clear winner emerging early on, the results completely changed within the last few hours. Asking our Twitter users if we’ve reached the end of the traditional business suit and how often […]
Penelope Alice visits The Listing
Before our full review this Friday, resident PA Penelope Alice discusses our trip to The Listing at Cannon Green Having opened in November of last year and sat neatly beside Cannon Street train station, the restaurant and bar is surprisingly quiet and relaxing. I was worried that the spacious, industrial-chic style of The Listing mixed […]
Brits spend six hours a week feeling guilty
The average Brit feels guilty for six hours and 36 minutes every week, a study has found. Researchers who polled 2,000 adults found guilt strikes on three occasions each week, with the feeling lingering for more than two hours each time. Giving into a craving is the most common guilt trigger while not keeping in […]
Member offer: 30% off ANYTHING at Thortful
Just in time for Valentine’s Day, greeting card company Thortful is offering PA Life Club Members a significant reduction on all of their products. From birthdays to anniversaries to a special someone this Valentine’s, members will receive 30% off all their cards, for any occasion, for the entire year, with greeting cards ranging from romantic and cheesy to […]
28°-50° Wine Workshop and Kitchen introduce a Taste of Iceland Set Menu
Chef Patron Aggi Sverrisson, has announced a new Taste of Iceland healthy set menu to feature at 28°-50° Wine Workshop and Kitchen, inspired by its Michelin-starred sister restaurant Texture. Available now, the menu celebrates the finest Icelandic ingredients from his homeland. The set menu will kick off with salmon gravlax, served with a delicate mustard […]
Non-stop live music venue comes to the West End
The House of Song is opening its next non-stop, late night, audience-requested live music venue this month next to Whitcomb Street, off Leicester Square, following the success of its first live music concept, The Piano Works in Farringdon. The name, Studio 88, is inspired by the plethora of creative studio spaces in London’s West End […]
Are we getting ruder and less cultured?
Do we know what kids are watching online? The UK is at risk of losing a ‘common culture’ and could become more demanding and arrogant, according to the annual Childwise monitor report, which examines how children across the country are consuming media, finding that we could be raising a generation without any clear shared history […]
Hands-on: ‘Handshake’ SRM mouse review
PA Life’s Toby Cruse get’s his hands on the latest ‘handshake’ ergonomic mouse by Dutch designer BakkerElkhuizen This isn’t the first time our readers have taken an interest in BakkerElkhuizen’s unique, ergonomic office designs, but after the popularity of our recent story covering their latest vertical mouse, built to reduce repetitive strain and wrist injury, […]
Has 2018 marked the end of the business suit?
Women are benefitting since ditching trouser suits and shoulder pads This could be the year we see an end to traditional business attire, according to new research by Travelodge. Examining the modern workplace, Brits are more likely to be found sporting jeans and trainers than a full suit, with around 70% preferring to dress comfortably. […]
Women earn £400,000 less than men in their lifetime
The gender pay gap is alive and well for most of us, according to new research The average worker is expected to earn just over a million pounds during their career, with that figure expected to drop drastically for women compared to men according to new studies by Casumo. Across the country, the average worker […]
Brits struggle to switch off
How often do you get time to unwind? The British workforce has been revealed to spend their lunch, breaks and off-time to take part in other busywork. Research by Electric Tobacconist has revealed that workers suffering from Time Poverty are no longer taking a breather during their time off, instead using the time to tackle […]
UK bosses benefit from staff volunteering
CEO of Trustees Unlimited, Ian Joseph, explains how bosses could benefit from staff volunteering Over one in four people formally volunteer once a month and about one-fifth of the UK population is involved in social action in their local community, according to a new report from the National Council for Voluntary Organisations (NCVO). Tapping into […]
January/February 2018
Brits left in the dark over sick pay entitlement
Millions of workers are being left in the dark over how much sick pay they are entitled to, with many unaware that they could be facing a From Subject Received Size Categories Anita Patel Re: Have you been left in the dark? 13:09 91 KB salary shortfall if they are unwell and unable to work. […]
PA Life readers reveal the most trustworthy social networks
Our readers have responded to the latest Twitter poll, revealing which social media networks they put their trust in, and which are considered less trustworthy. Which social media sites do you trust the most?https://t.co/wb6Kcd4kR3 — PA Life (@PALifeMag) January 22, 2018 Asking our readers which websites they thought were most trustworthy, LinkedIn ranked top with […]
Can food improve your company culture?
City Pantry brings corporate food into the digital age. With a best-in-class platform built to save time and reduce stress, we deliver delicious meals from London’s restaurants as a catalyst to get teams working better, together There’s a big meeting coming up, and your team needs to be fed. You reach for your contacts book, […]