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 […]

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 […]