By teapigs Lots of companies are sending their employees and partners a little pick-me-up to help keep spirits high while a lot of us adjust to life working from home. teapigs have loads of fab bundles which will do just the trick! There’s no team without tea! 2020 has been quite a year so far! […]
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Helping you get back to business premises – What you need to know about reopening the workplace
By MBM Omega Returning to the workplace and employee safety in all sectors is one of the most talked about subjects currently. The government are encouraging those to return to offices with new Covid-19 restrictions in place. How can you make sure your staff are returning to a safe environment? It is essential to introduce […]
VENUES: Imperial Venues, Imperial College London
Imperial Venues, Imperial College London, offers more than 100 flexible event spaces in South Kensington. Spaces range from a Grade II listed townhouse with private courtyard garden to modern meeting rooms, classrooms and lecture theatres. Event organisers can take advantage of Imperial’s professional event services, including in-house catering, superb audio-visual equipment, full event management and […]
Event Wellbeing Week turns into Event Wellbeing Month
Since launching in 2017, Eventwell‘s Event Wellbeing week has been a platform for individuals and businesses in the events industry to come together to campaign and advocate for better mental health and wellbeing for all. This year also saw the introduction of Event Wellbeing Day in February, coinciding with International Confex. However due to the […]
UK employees would take a £2,665 pay cut to avoid going back to the office
Saving money on the daily commute, no need to worry about what to wear and no office politics to deal with… are just a handful of benefits to working from home. And many don’t want to give it up now. Insolvency Support, provider of business support, tips and resources, conducted a survey of 3,000 employees […]
Grab your ‘Back to the Office’ cookies from CakeDrop
The communal biscuit tin may be off-limits but that doesn’t mean you can’t treat your team as they start to return to the office. If you’re looking for a sweet (and safe) way to welcome your team back then look no further. CakeDrop’s ‘Welcome back’ cookies are the perfect desk surprise. Each cookie comes individually-wrapped […]
Safe For Work app helps employers & employees track COVID-19 symptoms
As we start to move towards a COVID-safe office environment post-lockdown, employers can now keep a written record of the daily health status of each employee using a new symptom tracking app. The Safe For Work app, developed by London-based Filter Digital, has been designed to give colleagues working together the reassurance that everyone who […]
Office & Event Technology at the top of your list? Check out the PA Life Recommended Supplier Directory!
If you’re looking for partners to help with office or event tech after lockdown, the PA Life Recommended Supplier Directory is home to dozens of trusted partners ready to help. Our list of specialists covers everything from Audiovisual and Stand Builds to Lighting and Health & Safety – There’s something to suit every requirement! Start […]
Kickstart wellbeing in your workplace: Meet Scentered
By Beth Strong, Scentered There is nothing more powerful than giving a gift of wellbeing. That is why at Scentered, we concentrate on supporting employee health with our wellbeing and employee rewards packages. Scentered is a mindfulness lifestyle brand that has created a unique Wellbeing Ritual, teaching people how to use the power of our […]
BACK TO THE OFFICE: Microsoft 365 support from Appetite for Business
Appetite For Business specialises in every stage of the Microsoft 365 & SharePoint lifecycle, including planning, designing, data migration, deployment and user adoption. It provides SharePoint, 365 and Teams consultancy and training, with its bespoke training sessions delivered via Microsoft Teams and other online meeting applications. Fully understanding and utilising Microsoft 365 will ensure your […]
Read the Summer issue of PA Life magazine online!
It’s been an extraordinary few months since our last issue. As we went to press, the country was heading into lockdown and our lives were about to change beyond recognition. Five months on and restrictions have lifted somewhat – and now we’re ready to head into what is constantly being referred to as The New […]
OFFICE SUPPLIES: 4R Office Solutions
4R Office is a web-based office supplies business. The company promotes sustainability by price supporting and leading with eco and ethical products to improve their appeal and encourage their use. Some 2% of turnover is donated to Pump Aid (www.pumpaid.org), a charity that continues to improve the health and quality of life by providing clean […]
Introducing… The Wellness Revival Festival – Register today!
We’re delighted to announce the Wellness Revival Festival – a one-day digital event focused on wellbeing and tailored specifically for the needs of PAs, EAs, Corporate Bookers and Event Organisers – Like you! Wednesday September 16th Attendance is FREE for all sessions and activities, but you must register early as we have a limited number of places. The […]
Employers ‘should be encouraging workers to take annual leave’ to support mental wellbeing
With the August Bank holiday coming up and because many people have delayed their holidays due to the pandemic, employers are being urged to remind workers about the importance of taking annual leave for their mental wellbeing. Recently the NHS Confederation highlighted that doctors are seeing a rise in people reporting severe mental health difficulties, following […]
40% of businesses sacked staff due to breach of security during Covid
39 per cent of UK business decision makers have admitted to dismissing staff members due to a breach of company cyber security policy since the start of the Covid-19 outbreak. That’s according to research from Centrify, which surveyed 200 UK business decision makers, revealing that almost two-thirds (65 per cent) of companies have made substantial changes to […]
43% of UK business owners ‘not confident’ in making redundancies in line with the law
43% of UK business owners are not confident they could make redundancies in line with the law, according to a survey carried out by BrightHR. With a third of UK organisations expected to cut jobs in the next quarter of 2020, according to the latest Labour Market Outlook, the firm says its results are a […]
What gets you hot under the collar? Top 20 stresses revealed
A job interview is the scenario most likely to leave Brits feeling hot under the collar – ahead of being the centre of attention, something not going to plan and doing a presentation. The study of 2,000 UK adults revealed meeting the in-laws for the first time, the first day of a job and taking […]
Delta resumes Heathrow-JFK service with COVID-safe measures
Delta Airlines has restarted a daily service on the London Heathrow to New York-JFK route, two months after it resumed flights between London and Atlanta. The airline says it remains the only one offering nonstop service between the UK and United States that is keeping middle seats blocked and capping capacity throughout the aircraft on […]















