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 […]
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Safe For Work app helps employers & employees track COVID-19 symptoms
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 […]
25% think COVID-19 will have negative effect on health & safety in the workplace
25% of Brits believe COVID-19 will have a negative impact on health and safety in the workplace, with 15% saying it will have a negative effect with health & safety being taken to the extreme. That’s according to a survey commissioned by Lenstore, which also revealed 31% of Brits believe COVID-19 will have a positive effect […]
Bien Venue Event Management Agency confirms new Managing Director
Kerry Edwards has been appointed as the new Managing Director of boutique event agency Bien Venue, replacing agency owner Sam Elliott in the role. Edwards has been promoted from within the business, from a Client Director position, and will now lead sales, operations and finance teams and suppliers as Elliott moves to a CEO capacity to […]
Employees ‘welcome contact tracing’ and trust their employer
Three quarters of UK employees (74%) trust their employer to create a physically safe and healthy work environment, while the vast majority (92%) of employees are at least “a little” comfortable with contact tracing led by their employer for the purpose of organisational safety. That’s according to a global survey of 3,903 employees across Australia […]
The Venues Collection resumes event hosting with ‘We’re Good To Go’ accreditation
Many of their venues in The Venues Collection (TVC), including Yarnfield Park, Kents Hill Park, Eastwood Hall and Milton Hill House, are now open and hosting small, socially distanced training courses and events. Alexandra House and Sedgebrook Hall will be re-opening from 1st September. TVC is accredited by Visit Britain’s ‘We’re Good To Go’ standard, […]
PA Life LIVE: Register now for next month’s essential virtual event
We’re delighted to confirm that the second PA Life LIVE Post Lockdown Reboot virtual event will take place on September 30th – and you can secure your free place today! Join PAs, EAs, VAs and office managers for a virtual conference that will help you navigate all your current challenges, including getting your business up […]
Heading back to the office? You’ll need your slippers…
After months of getting used to the loungewear life, Brits are bracing themselves for a corporate culture shock – as a return to the office looms. Say hello to the earlier starts, the kettle more than just a few feet away and having to actually dress to impress… Footwear retailer, Shoe Zone, has put together […]














