A quarter of office workers feel their wellbeing has been negatively impacted by working from home, showing the importance of access to an office for elevating employee wellbeing. That’s according to a new report from workplace design consultancy Peldon Rose, commissioned in conjunction with workplace strategy and employee engagement specialists WKspace. The research, “The Office of […]
If you weren’t able to join us for the PA Life LIVE digital conference last week, we’ll be posting the sessions here to allow you watch them at your own leisure. Our closing talk, Corporate Gifting and Staff Rewards & Incentives, was delivered by Bow Gifts MD Emily Newstead and sponsored by Incentivise, Laithwaites Wines and Laura’s Confectionery. Unfortunately, […]
PA Life Club members gathered fro a Virtual Meet Up on Thursday, October 8th with special guest speaker the Wellcome Collection – You can rewatch the entire session online now! Wellcome Collection is a free museum and library in central London close to Euston and King’s Cross stations. At Wellcome we create opportunities for people […]
Kerry Ferguson is EA to the Head of Finance & Administration at legal and professional services group Ince Gordon Dadds LLP. She tells Lisa Carter what she enjoys about her role, the challenges and how she’s coped with lockdown… How did you get your current job? I joined the firm 10 years ago as a […]
You can now secure your free place at the 2021 virtual Business Travel Forum – don’t miss out! The newest event from the team behind PA Life takes place on the 18th January 2021 – join us as our guest and enjoy; Access to a series of LIVE industry relevant webinars, that focus on the industry and its challenges […]
Training specialist Today’s PA was founded over 15 years ago by PAul Pennant. And that’s not a typo in his name – it demonstrates how committed he is to the PA and EA community and helping individuals achieve their potential. He speaks to Lisa Carter… Tell us about Today’s PA – the background to the […]
The disconnection from the day-to-day social interactions of the workplace and the encroachment of work on our home lives has seen feelings of loneliness and isolation take hold, in a workforce already struggling to adapt to the challenge of the ‘new normal’. According to a new survey by Totaljobs, almost half (46%) of UK workers […]
Venues + Events Live Digital launches 23-24 September, providing an opportunity for learning and discussion throughout a challenging time. Engage with key industry experts and network with your peers through a fun, interactive and easy to use platform. Connect with some of the UK’s most amazing venues and innovative event suppliers who will be available […]
Due to the recent updates from the government, we have made the decision to move the date of the Summit to the 19th November – Hilton London Canary Wharf. Still forming the same concept, your guest pass includes; a personalised itinerary of relaxed meetings with top industry suppliers, networking with fellow professionals that share your challenges, all meals and […]
With the Coronavirus pandemic leading to significant changes in legislation across a range of sectors and people throughout the country being impacted, businesses and business owners should take the time to look into the processes they have in place. Phil Parkinson (pictured), Head of Commercial Law at Blacks Solicitors, discusses why it’s never been so […]
There have been unprecedented impacts on employees’ rights during this coronavirus pandemic, including the right to health and safety and the right to be paid. Alex Monaco, Founder of Monaco Solicitors and the first ever Employee Rights Day, explains the key laws your business needs to be aware of… What is the furlough scheme? The […]
The PA Life Club is currently offering every new member that signs up by August 21st, an additional 4 months membership – completely FREE! Sign-up by August 21st and your membership will continue until December 2021! Use code PALC16M in the “Reference Code” area of booking and enjoy your all-inclusive benefits, such as; Priority invites to all PA Life […]
By Andrew Willis, Head of Legal at employment law and HR consultancy, Croner Letters are the primary way of keeping employees in the know regarding redundancy. The UK employment law requires you to issue letters at all stages throughout the process. But how do you start writing such an important letter? And what should you include in each […]
The Meetings Show has unveiled further plans for its 2020 hybrid show, after the UK government confirmed that business events, conferences, exhibitions and events centres are permitted to re-open on 1 October, if adhering to social distancing. The Meetings Show 2020, which has been rescheduled to October due to the ongoing impact of the Covid-19 pandemic, […]
In light of the recent announcement that live events can take place from 1st October, we have made the decision to move the PA Life Summit from 7th September to 19th November at the Hilton London Canary Wharf, where it will now take place as a hybrid event. This is hugely positive news for the […]
By David Price, Workplace Wellbeing expert and CEO of Health Assured It’s been a few months now since lockdown began—and slowly, things are starting to return to normal. While some pockets of strict lockdown measures remain in place—and are likely to pop up as small outbreaks of COVID-19 appear—for the most part, retail and offices […]
Since the coronavirus outbreak was first reported in China, over 185 countries have been infected, which has had a significant international impact. This led to the development of the UK’s Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme which has been used to furlough around 8.4 million employees. For people who are still working, many have had to begin […]
Just prior to lockdown PA Life was lucky enough to visit the Oatlands Park Hotel for a venue scout and overnight stay – and we think this jewel in the Surrey countryside offers corporate bookers something a little different… One of the most important things to consider when choosing a venue for your event, conference […]
