Lockdown is making people feel more confident about going make-up free. A study of 2,000 adults found more than a quarter have felt comfortable looking natural while on video calls during the current pandemic. And a further 34 per cent have even taken more care of their skin than usual. Of the younger 18-24 demographic, […]

Brits need three feel good ‘energy boosts’ a day to keep them going – including a cheeky flirtation, getting a letter in the post which isn’t a bill – and sex. A poll of 2,000 adults found putting their ‘out of office’ reply on ahead of some time off work and finding money in a […]

Planning your events for later this year? Butlin’s three seaside resorts (Bognor Regis, Minehead & Skegness) offer energising environments full of unique event spaces and fantastic facilities, modern accommodation and a host of quality dining options. Whatever you’re planning, from a board meeting for a dozen to a product launch venue for thousands, from team […]

Earlier this month we gave PA Life readers the chance to win one of our course bundles free for a year – and we’re excited to reveal the winner. This bundle of 100+ courses would normally cost £890 if you bought the modules individually, with the courses covering all areas of Administration, Business, Technology, HR, Health & […]

Four in five parents believe the coronavirus lockdown has brought their family closer together, a study has found. A poll of 2,000 parents found the extra time at home, without the distraction of school and extra-curricular activities gives mums, dads and kids more of an opportunity to bond. Just under two thirds (62 per cent) […]

Evendo has launched inside.events, a series of free weekly webinars bringing various industry event experts from both the supply and demand side of the market to talk about team event topics and related areas. Some benefits include. First-hand advice from leading industry event experts The ability to put questions directly to team event experts Direct […]

Lockdown has been stressful for parents juggling home schooling and working from home. To help parents and children, London Bushcraft is offering nature and bushcraft activities online during lockdown for children aged 7+ to help ease the pressure from parents by providing interactive, fun and educational sessions. During the week they will learn about: Stone Age […]

We’re all in this together. But we need to share our concerns and challenges, and stop worrying about appearing vulnerable. To this end, we have created a survey here which we urge all our readers to complete. There are just 10 questions, so it will take you less time than it would to put on […]

With thoughts turning to life beyond lockdown, you’re probably already planning event projects for the second half of 2020 – and the PA Life Recommended Supplier Directory is home to dozens of trusted Venue Finder partners ready to help. Our list of Venue Finding specialists covers everything from hotels and restaurants to conference centres and […]

Northamptonshire-based Annette Harris has joined Alchemy Virtual Assistance, to provide remote PA and administrative services to small businesses in her local area. With over 30 years’ experience as a PA, and as businesses are being forced to suddenly adopt a remote and virtual approach to their operations, Harris says she is not scared to be […]

More than a fifth of Brits are now cooking every meal from scratch – compared to just one in eight before the lockdown, according top research from Tesco. The study of 2,000 adults found more than half have been experimenting and using extra ingredients in their cooking more often since the call to stay at […]

On 9th April, the world-famous Tower of London, one of six venues cared for by Historic Royal Palaces, joined in with the national campaign, Light it Blue, to demonstrate a public display of thanks to the NHS and the courageous efforts of our nation’s healthcare professionals. With the support of creative event production agency Event […]

A Middlesex University academic expert on relationships has offered couples stuck at home during the Coronavirus pandemic five tips on how they can avoid arguments. With millions of husband and wives, boyfriends and girlfriends and LGBT couples currently having to stay indoors with each other all day during the Covid-19 lockdown, there could be the […]

UK companies are to be given free access to mobile inspection app and digital platform iAuditor from SafetyCulture, to help manage the working from home concerns of employers and employees during the Coronavirus crisis. The offer is aimed at HR teams, who have found it difficult to conduct risk assessments, quickly and at scale, following rapid […]

We’re all in this together. But we need to share our concerns and challenges, and stop worrying about appearing vulnerable. To this end, we have created a survey here which we urge everyone to complete. There are just 10 questions, so it will take you less time than it would to put on some make-up […]

A study has revealed the 43 songs you need to include in your playlist to keep you focused when working from home.  Using ‘scientific studies’, boffins at business loans group Trasmit Startups performed the research with key findings including: An unproductive workforce costs British businesses £143 billion each year Happy music can make you 23% more creative […]

If you’re planning beyond lockdown by researching corporate hospitality solutions, then the PA Life Recommended Supplier Directory is home to dozens of trusted partners ready to help. Our list of Corporate Hospitality specialists covers everything from hotels and restaurants to entertainment and team building – There’s something to suit every requirement! Start Your Search Now […]

These are extraordinary times for everyone. As we put the latest March / April issue of the magazine together, the country was asked to work from home, and remain at home outside of daily exercise and travelling to buy essential groceries. Our lives have changed beyond recognition for now, and businesses and individuals are having […]