With more of us working remotely than ever before, Premier Inn has surveyed over 1,000 working professionals to reveal the most endearing (and frustrating) behaviours displayed by colleagues while working from home.   The survey revealed that many workers have actually found their colleagues more endearing since the move away from the office, with three quarters (75%) of workers reporting that their colleagues showed endearing behaviours at least once a […]

As a new study reveals that half of new dog owners are spending less time in the office to stay with their pet, employees are being urged to balance both dog-caring duties and working in the office. Of the estimated 12 million pet dogs in the UK, around 3.2 million were brought to their new […]

With more than 13.5 million workers having returned to their place of work for at least one day a week, more than four million say that they do not feel entirely safe doing so, according to new research by Direct Line Life Insurance. Some 5.5 million workers would work from home permanently if given the […]

Analysis by HR software provider CIPHR reveals that eight out of ten of the UK’s most popular job roles, employing 100,000 people or more, have a gender pay gap in favour of men – and administrative roles have the second widest. CIPHR reviewed the latest official data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) about […]

Tickets for the PA Life Christmas Party in association with Gett Taxi and MNKY HSE are now completely SOLD OUT – We can’t wait to see you all on November 22nd! DATE: 22ND NOVEMBER 2021 TIME: 6PM – 9PM VENUE: MNKY HSE, 10 DOVER STREET, MAYFAIR, LONDON W1S 4LQ On the night you’ll be treated […]

The Meetings Industry Association (mia) has revealed the individual names and teams who have secured a place on its coveted annual miaList. Competition once again remained extremely high for a place on the prestigious roll of honour, which for a decade has been recognising and celebrating the outstanding individuals working within the business meetings and events sector. […]

By Hannah Kelly, Port Lympne Hotel & Reserve 2021 has no doubt been a tough year, with many of us separated from loved ones, get-togethers on hold and travel curtailed. This has left many of us with a desire to mark this festive season with something extra special. Port Lympne Hotel & Reserve offers an […]

It is hard it is to find an experience or activity that will keep your whole team happy. With Virtually Together’s wide range of virtual experiences and their tried and tested formula for the perfect party, they will make sure everyone enjoys their Christmas celebration. The Formula: Icebreaker + Choose Your Own Activity + After […]

A multilingual mum of twins has embarked on a new Alchemy Virtual Assistance venture as she strives to help “small business owners recover, rebuild, and thrive”. Magda Bilska-Pereda switched careers and started an Alchemy Virtual Assistance (VA) franchise Hub from her home office in Hackney, East London last month, offering flexible, remote admin and PA […]

Darren Delaney is a virtual magician and he’s expecting this Christmas season to be as busy as the last with online office parties. “Many people are still working from home, and there’s uncertainty over the what will happen this winter”, he said. “A virtual party is a safe bet, and you can involve international teams […]

By The Virtual Events Experience The Virtual Events Experience is the first social enterprise specialising in virtual and hybrid events certified by Social Enterprise UK. This year is proposing a range of CSR events that will bring your team together to have fun while giving back to great causes! Check out below our favourites CSR […]

Jamie Rudland, Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines All of us at Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines are incredibly excited to be sailing the ocean waves again, and with two new ships, Bolette and Borealis, among the fleet this summer. We have always believed that smaller is better, and we are extremely proud of our ships. But it […]

A study of 2,000 adults found 43 per cent feel swamped by the choices they have to make about money. As a result, 53 per cent have avoided making certain decisions altogether as they couldn’t face it. But this head-in-the-sand approach left them feeling stressed (54 per cent), nervous (40 per cent), and upset 32 […]

A quarter of employers do not financially support their employees when they are long-term absent from work according to research from GRiD, the industry body for the group risk protection sector. For most employees, remuneration is the primary reason they work, and GRiD believes that it’s important for employers to consider how they can financially […]

Recent research reveals that over 1 in 8 UK employees (13%) expect to leave their current jobs within 12 months, with engagement levels dropping by 60% compared to those who intend to stay in their current roles. For those expecting to leave their roles, current engagement rates stand at 36%. This is compared to an […]

Typically containing a single shot of coffee, steamed milk, and a frothy top, researchers polled 2,000 coffee drinkers and found 38 per cent like this variety the most. At the other end of the scale, 14 per cent consider an espresso to be their favourite type of coffee, while a quarter are more ‘middle of the road’ and opt for a ‘straightforward’ flat white. But regardless of what form it takes, 65 per cent […]

We have teamed up with Gett Taxi and MNKY HSE to bring you a cracking “in person” PA Life Christmas Party to end 2021 with a bang – and PA Life readers are being invited to RSVP! DATE: 22ND NOVEMBER 2021 TIME: 6PM – 9PM VENUE: MNKY HSE, 10 DOVER STREET, MAYFAIR, LONDON W1S 4LQ Make […]

The UK Government’s social care reforms discussed in the Autumn Budget will still fall short of filling the gap to cover costs for necessary social care, according to Aon. In raising £12 billion a year by increasing national insurance by 1.25 percentage points from employers and employees, the UK Government intends to address both the NHS backlog […]