Some 84% of large businesses and organisations in the UK have lost working days due to a lack of effective contact tracing, according to a new study. The resulting lost productivity is estimated to have cost the country’s economy over £11b in the last 12 months – equivalent to 4.3 million working days. The study, […]

Following the largest ever meta-analysis of wellbeing studios from around the world, researchers have discovered the key to building personal wellbeing. The analysis by teams at SAHMRI and Flinders University in Australia included 400+ clinical trials involving more than 50,000 participants. Researchers divided people into three main groups – those in generally good health, those […]

Venues of Excellence (VoE) has confirmed the latest Affiliate Member to the consortium’s Preferred Partner Programme – Hospitality Digital Services. The consortium has over 15 companies providing products and services to the hospitality industry within their programme, with Hospitality Digital Services (HDS) the latest company to sign up to network with our member venues. Stewart […]

By Sarah Hawkes, Mr Simms Sweet Shop Fed up of the same old corporate gifts?  Are you looking for something new or different this year? Descended from a generation of confectionery shopkeepers dating back to 1891, we love providing products that people love to receive. Watching eyes open and jaws drop, seeing childhood memories rekindled […]

68% of SME business leaders say they have witnessed an increase in mental health issues reported since the pandemic began. That’s according to a new report from HR firm Breathe, which surveyed 429 SME cross-sector decision makers were surveyed with questions around current and planned policy to tackle the surge in mental health problems. Key […]

Despite the uncertainty in travel currently, you can bet frequent travellers are itching for a big getaway once travel corridors begin to open. But with the need for quarantines on either side of embarkation, some may look to ‘workcations’ as a way to still get away without using up all of their holiday allowance. That’s […]

Nominations are open for the sought-after West Midlands PA Awards 2021, recognising the region’s business support community. Founded by PA Forum, the awards are now in their fourth year and celebrate the successes and achievements of executive, personal and virtual assistants across the West Midlands. As the process begins to determine the winners for the awards ceremony taking […]

With lockdown rules being eased and the hospitality sector opening up once more, many companies are beginning to navigate a path to allowing employees to return to their offices – and we want to find out how the nation’s PAs, EAs and Office Managers feel about that prospect. Depending on which research your read, we […]

Over the past 12 months, wellbeing and performance company PUSH has seen a significant increase in enquiries from UK businesses, signifying an upsurge in the number of employers safeguarding employee mental health and wellbeing. Over the course of the pandemic alone, PUSH has supported over 20 major UK companies including Catalina, Rightmove, Urban Outfitters, Toyota, […]

With government restrictions due to end on the 21 June, more and more companies are looking to capitalise on the opportunity to get their employees or teams together for the first time in a long time. After an incredibly challenging 2020 and without the opportunity to reward staff at Christmas, many companies are viewing the […]

Nicola Davidson has been a PA at Brewin Dolphin for the past seven years, supporting the head of Change & Transformation and the head of Data and Analytics – And we’re delighted to introduce her as the PA Life Club’s Guest Editor for April! Her working career started 20+ years ago as an office junior, […]

A YouGov survey for Young Women’s Trust has revealed that a third (33 per cent) of female HR managers agree that sexist behaviour still exists in their organisation and a quarter (25 per cent) of female HR managers agree it is harder for women to progress in their organisation than men. The new research shows nearly one in ten (9 per cent) HR managers reporting that they were aware of young women (aged 18-30) being patronized or […]

Research by business psychology firm Pearn Kandola has revealed the severe impact the UK Government’s Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme has had on the workforce, which it says raises concerns about a hidden workplace divide as furloughed employees return to work. The study, which surveyed over 500 employees across the UK, 253 of whom had been […]

If there’s one thing we can all agree on about the past year, it’s that most of us have never spent so much time at home. With bans on travel and going into the office, we’ve had to adapt, and fast. But how has working from home (WFH) affected us? Expert Insolvency Practitioners, Hudson Weir, polled […]

From May, the River Terrace at Somerset House will be open for events, culture and corporate hospitality. As well as enjoying the architecture and views, guests can immerse themselves in the surrounding culture with the exhibitions taking place at London’s working arts centre. From June 1st – 27th the London Design Biennale is in town, […]

It’s Events & Meetings Reboot month here on PA Life – and if post-lockdown events are on your agenda, the PA Life Recommended Supplier Directory is home to dozens of trusted partners ready to help. Our list of specialists covers everything from venues and restaurants to conference AV and event management – There’s something to […]

The Museum of London Docklands has announced the latest addition to its venue portfolio with the launch of the Riverside Room. The new space is now available to book for events taking place once the museum reopens in May, in line with Government guidance and with social distancing measures securely in place. Housed within one […]

Over the past year, remote working has proven to be less of a hindrance and more of a benefit to a lot of UK businesses. As a result, business decision makers are more flexible when considering candidates for employment, with new research revealing that nearly three quarters (73%) are open to hiring people from anywhere in the UK, rather than just those local to their business. The […]