With the weather doing crazy things over the past couple of weeks, here’s a timely report – and some findings that will resonate with any office worker, and particularly those in office management roles… … according to research, nine out of ten UK office workers lose productivity due to being too hot or cold. And, apparently, ‘office […]

By Kelsea Lindsey, Executive Assistant, American Express Global Business Travel It was 2010. I was 19 years old, studying at university and generally loving life. Out of nowhere, I started getting constant stomach pains, so bad that I would throw up. Six months and a nauseating number of tests later, I was finally diagnosed with […]

The average British adult has just £276 of disposable income each month – less than £10 a day, a study has found. A poll of 2,000 adults revealed that after paying out for their rent and mortgage, utility bills, food and other living expenses, just a small amount of ‘spare’ cash is left over for […]

London City Selection (LCS) is gearing up for its FAM trip extravaganza later this month. The event – themed ‘The Greatest Gameshows’ – takes place on March 22nd& 23rdand will feature more venues and partners than before. LCS Chair Paul Martins explained: “Every year we deliver an amazing, two-day event which showcases the City’s finest […]

To celebrate the launch of their super snacking subscription service, Indie Bay – the home of happier, healthier pretzels with protein – are offering PA Life Club members the chance to win a year’s supply of Indie Bay Snacks delivered direct to your desk! If you’re a PA Life Club member, click here to log in and […]

Discover a world of tranquillity at Jumeirah Zabeel Saray, Dubai – Perched on the West Crescent of the iconic Palm Jumeirah in Dubai, Jumeirah of luxurious living.  Home to one of the largest spas in the UAE, coming in at 800 square metres, and offering a wealth of deluxe Ottoman-inspired rooms, suites and residences, Jumeirah […]

Chris Dyer, author of The Power of Company Culture, offers some great advice on how to build stronger relationships in work and at home… Not every skill applies as well to your love life as it does to professional endeavors, but good listening is one of them. When it comes to communication, all relationships are […]

With the 12th annual National Apprenticeship Week approaching, Sarah Garner, Solicitor at DAS Law, explains what factors employers and young people need to consider regarding apprenticeship schemes and their legal obligations… What is an apprenticeship? An apprenticeship is an agreement between an individual and an employer where work will be provided for the employer in return for training to […]

Some 63 per cent of UK office workers annoyed when colleagues’ desks are messy, according to a study. The research, which looked into organisational habits at work, found that almost two thirds (59 per cent) of those surveyed said they regularly procrastinate over organisational tasks, with less than half of UK office workers (45 per […]

PA Life is hosting a panel session at next month’s Academic Venue Showcase which will provide top tips for creating standout events. The panel session is part of the education programme taking place during the Academic Venue Showcase, which takes place at the ILEC Conference Centre in London. The programme has been designed to teach […]

Some 48 per cent of travellers would consider not travelling on business to countries they deem ‘risky’, according to new research. Travel and expense management company SAP Concur found almost half (48%) of business travellers say they would consider not travelling abroad for work if it took them to a location they considered unsafe, be […]

The lack of diversity across the UK’s private sector is no new surprise. Disconcerting statistics surrounding the lack of diversity found within the UK’s workforce have highlighted that only two per cent of directors are from an ethnic minority background, despite 59 per cent of the ethnic minority workforce aspiring to reach management positions. As a society of business leaders, decision-makers, professionals and […]

A quarter (25 per cent) of office workers invest no time in learning new skills or further education to enhance their professional life, according to new research by MPA Group. The study, conducted by the innovation funding specialist, looked into how many UK businesses are offering workers dedicated time to work on upskilling, training and […]

The way we’re working is changing and the modern office of today is embracing flexible work spaces, creative interior design and employee wellbeing. But what has this got to do with the hospitality industry? Vanessa Jackman, sales and marketing director at Valor Hospitality Europe looks at why hotels offering meeting and event spaces need to […]

‘Presenteeism’ – that is, coming back to work when still ill – has more than tripled since 2010. According to a recent CIPD survey, 86 per cent of employees admitting they had observed Presenteeism in the workplace. Research by the Centre of Mental shows Presenteeism from Mental Health alone is estimated to cost the UK […]

PA Life will be focussing on Academic Venues throughout the month of March. It often falls to the PA or EA to organise events for their organisation, and academic venues often present a compelling and unique alternative to traditional venues and meetings spaces. The PA Life editorial desk will be having a key focus on academic venues throughout the […]

PA Life was yesterday presented with the award for Periodical Publications for the PA from PA Assist for the fifth year running. The award was presented to the PA Life team (pictured, above & below) at the PA Show. “We’re delighted to have won this award again,” said PA Life publisher Katy Phillips. “It’s testament […]

Working so closely to someone in the public eye requires a certain level of discretion, something which Abi Sangster, EA to Mary Portas, is all too familiar with. PA Life sat down with her to find out why she never planned on becoming an assistant, and how her gregarious personality has led her to achieve […]