If your company doesn’t offer flexible working, you’re missing out on attracting top talent, with 73 per cent of Brits believing that flexi-employment is the ‘new normal’. New findings by flexible workspace provider IWG shows that 80 per cent of those in the UK would chose a job which offered flexible working over a job […]

It has been widely reported in the press that the founder and chief executive of the retailer Ted Baker, Ray Kelvin, resigned after a number of misconduct allegations were made including ‘forced hugging’. Ted Baker appointed an external law firm to undertake an investigation into the allegations made against him. Workplace investigations have historically been […]

Nearly 77 per cent of City venues are expecting an increase in revenue in the next 12 months, despite the apparent uncertainty caused by Brexit. A survey, carried out by London City Selection (LCS) – a consortium of city venues and suppliers – uncovered several other positive findings. Notably, that 70 per cent of respondents […]

Gamified rewards and bonuses not only introduce an element of fun to the workplace, but also increasing employee performance – and over half of all bosses are losing out on productivity by not making use of them. A survey of 1,096 UK workers, by workplace incentives and rewards provider One4all Rewards, published in the Workers […]

PA Life is delighted to bolster its online directory with the addition of Limo+, who offer PAs, EAs and administrative assistants highly-personalised chauffeur services. Because Limo+ is private and personal to its founders, it means they can make it private and personal to their clients. The company has a positive can-do attitude and surround its […]

Best Parties Everhas revealed telling research from over 1,600 respondents which unveils the motivations and requirements of corporate Christmas celebrations ahead of the party season.  Planning In 2018, it seems our preference for early bookings and being organised topped the charts, with just seven per cent of organisers leaving Christmas to the last minute. 62 […]

Your event. Fit for purpose. Fit for success. The Academic Venue Showcase will return on 19 March at the ILEC Conference Centre located in the Earl’s Court area of central London.  Finding the perfect venue is one of the most challenging aspects of planning a meeting, conference or event. Naturally, the right venue depends almost […]

The business travel market is a huge arena, filled with numerous firms, such as travel management companies or consultants, all specialising in offering expert advice and travel services. We’ve compiled a list of the best out there to help support assistants this year… Whether it’s booking a visa, researching for the best budget hotel or […]

According to a 2018 study, remote work will become one of the major business trends in 2019, and it is expected to become the standard mode of working for Generation Z, who are tipped to make up 36 per centof the global workforce by 2020.  Remote working has been a rising trend and demand is felt […]

Sandals Resorts has scooped the Gold Award for ‘Best Overseas Hotel’ for Sandals Grande Antigua Resort & Spa at the annual Meetings and Incentive Travel Industry Awards.  The award was presented by TV and Radio broadcaster Gethin Jones at the Battersea Evolution in a lavish ceremony earlier this month. This is the second time Sandals […]

With studies showing that as many working women have children, as those who don’t, it is clear that a large percentage of women are juggling careers with motherhood. And recent research from Catalyst shows women account for 40 per cent or more of the total labour force in several countries, making flexible working hours, extended maternal leave, […]

A new study by TUC suggests the average woman work for ‘for free’ for the first two months of the year as it has been revealed there is a whopping 17.9 per cent difference in earnings between women and men. The UK’s gender gap has fallen to its lowest level ever for full-time employees at 8.6 per cent, according […]

Hephzi Pemberton, Founder of Equality Group, busts three of the most common diversity myths inhibiting diversity in businesses… Diversity isn’t a luxury: it’s good for business. So why don’t more companies reap the rewards? The following three misconceptions can get in the way of embracing change and dispelling them is a vital step in ensuring diversity at all levels.  MYTH […]

Catalyst, the leading global non-profit focused on creating workplaces that work for women, is marking International Women’s Day by launching a bold campaign to tackle one of the biggest gender equality issues in the workplace: unconscious gender bias. The new campaign, which features women from diverse industries,aims to shine a light on the power of […]

National Careers Week aims to encourage companies to think about their employees’ wellbeing and happiness and new research has asked British workers about the things they most want from their work. The YouGov surveyof 2,000 adults, commissioned by the Oxford Open Learning Trust, found that while money is predictably the biggest motivator behind career choice […]

If you’re already thinking of ideas for the office Christmas party, take a look at Tobacco Dock which is lining up a Dream Circus themed series of events this festive season. Renowned for its entertainment, atmosphere and service Tobacco Dock Food has this year created what it believes to be its greatest extravaganza yet, with […]

Leading events professionals have joined the education programme at the Academic Venue Showcase 2019, including PA Life’s very own Charlotte Russell – Register today! The free exhibition, which takes place on 19 March at the ILEC Conference Centre in London, has been designed to teach valuable skills and share the latest industry knowledge. “As well […]

Get ready for some important stats that will have an impact on the wellbeing of staff in your office: 81 per cent of us spend between four and nine hours a day sitting at our desks, whilst a third (36 per cent) claim we spend up to six hours seated.  And here’s the sting: a huge […]