Barbie, the movie, released late in July isn’t just a consumer blockbuster. Big business in the worlds of banking, retail, education and media are clamouring to the cinema chain to book private screenings for the film.  Simona Negretto, Head of Conferences and Events at Vue said “It’s quite extraordinary, as a business we haven’t seen […]

Our Editor spent a beautiful summer evening at Bōkan in Canary Wharf, enjoying sun-downers on the 39th floor rooftop bar, followed by a fine dining experience two floors down at one of London’s best skyline restaurants. London is not shy of skyscrapers and rooftops and when it comes to admiring views across the city, there’s […]

In today’s fast-paced and technology-driven world, it is becoming increasingly challenging to maintain a culture of presence at work. With constant distractions, multitasking, and the pressure to be always available, employees often find it difficult to fully engage and be present in their work. However, fostering a culture of presence at work can significantly enhance […]

New research has discovered the most fatal industries to work in, with agriculture taking the top spot. We were taken by surprise to see Administrative and Support Services on the fourth place. Find out why the role isn’t without its risks to PAs and EAs safety. Accident compensation experts at Claims analysed HSE data to […]

Whether it’s Gen-Z wanting to fast-track progression, or cash-strapped employers trying to save on money but keep staff engaged, job title inflation is real. The process of giving an employee a more important-sounding job title has caused an influx of new, more senior sounding job titles to enter the market without the experience, skills or […]

Since the pandemic and subsequent rise in remote work, international collaboration between businesses, customers and clients has massively increased, meaning that more people are dealing with different nationalities in a work setting than ever before. This is why Amanda Augustine, careers expert at Lebenslaufapp decided to share her best advice on working with different nationalities. […]

More employers have implemented, or are considering implementing, a nine-day fortnight (28%), compared to a four-day week (22%), according to two new studies from recruitment company Hays. A nine-day fortnight is a compressed work pattern where each employee has one day off every two weeks, typically every other Friday. Hays’ survey of 3,483 UK employers […]

The summer holidays should be a chance to kick back, step away from routine and really enjoy spending quality time with our loved ones. But for those with young children it most likely means a lot of juggling and organising as parents manage work schedules whilst ensuring the children are looked after and kept active. […]

Workplace communication statistics show that 86% of employees and executives cite the lack of effective collaboration and communication as the main causes of workplace failures. Sometimes, rather than having what might feel like a difficult conversation, we walk away and don’t speak honestly or express our wishes. Sara Hope, the Co-Author of Conversational Wisdom (out […]

PA life summer print issue is now out and is being delivered to offices and home desks at the moment. If you are not on our mailing list, or can’t wait for your copy, you can read the digital version here. We’ve given the pagination a reshuffle, bringing the PA Life Club pages right to […]

PA Life asked Adam Fidler, who specialises in the education of EAs, to clarify what the difference between an EA and PA role is. I have written extensively about the differences, and similarities, between the role of Personal Assistant (PA) and Executive Assistant (EA). This brief article will help current job-holders, as well as employers, […]

Naava’s first-ever sustainability report outlines the company’s sustainability strategy, emissions, and handprint. The CEO of the Finnish indoor nature technology company emphases the emergence of the hybrid office as an important business driver. This is an important factor for Naava to sustainably support the modern office as a desirable destination for employees, making it a […]

Celebrating the hotly anticipated Women’s World Cup that kicks off on 20th July, join the legendary Kelly Smith MBE at M Canary Wharf on Tuesday 20th June from 6pm for an unforgettable sporting evening. One of the most gifted and successful players England has ever produced, her honours are staggering, with five league titles, 11 […]

An intimate wedding shot was the Overall Winner at the ninth edition of Off to Work Event Photography Awards 2023. The celebrations culminated in a highly enjoyable gallery viewing and awards ceremony at the stunning RIBA at 66 Portland Place in London on Monday 5th June before Off to Work Event Photography 2023 winners were announced. […]

From budget to theme, catering to carriages, in a series of blogs for PA Life, events expert Liz Taylor covers the key advice that will enable PAs to make the best decisions when planning events. The latest topic to receive the’ Taylor treatment’ is entertainment. In this blog, Liz shares her five tips to choosing the […]

Running a business is time consuming and often demanding, but with employee burnout becoming an increasing problem for business owners, how can they strike the right balance between mental health and profitable productivity? Money.co.uk business loans experts surveyed 2,000 UK employees to explore the different generations’ attitudes to work and burnout coping mechanisms. Trending on […]

It’s time to pop the corks as British restaurateur and events caterer Searcys launches its first-ever Bubbly Show in London, a two-day celebration of all things fizz this June. The show will take place in the stunning surrounds of the historic {10-11} Carlton House Terrace, located just off Pall Mall, making its debut from Friday 23rd to […]

PA Life is pleased to share these somewhat surprising findings about what stresses out office workers most. Almost a third (30%) of UK office workers are stressed about personal appearance, according to a new survey from business technology firm The Adaptavist Group. This is double the number of those anxious about potential layoffs (15%). Almost […]