CEO of Trustees Unlimited, Ian Joseph, explains how bosses could benefit from staff volunteering Over one in four people formally volunteer once a month and about one-fifth of the UK population is involved in social action in their local community, according to a new report from the National Council for Voluntary Organisations (NCVO). Tapping into […]
After celebrating its 170th anniversary last year, Searcys honoured the very best of its teams at the Searcys Annual Awards in London on January 18 2018. The event allowed the company to present its greatest achievements to an audience of 150 guests, including catering managers, chefs and sales and marketing teams from 29 different venues. […]
Millions of workers are being left in the dark over how much sick pay they are entitled to, with many unaware that they could be facing a From Subject Received Size Categories Anita Patel Re: Have you been left in the dark? 13:09 91 KB salary shortfall if they are unwell and unable to work. […]
As a PA, your reputation is on the line every time you organise a meeting. From C-suite roundtables to weekly status calls, execution must be flawless. Tick one hassle off the list and order catering online with OfficeServe, a catering platform for breakfast meetings, working lunch and afternoon tea. Here’s the situation: you have a […]
Our readers have responded to the latest Twitter poll, revealing which social media networks they put their trust in, and which are considered less trustworthy. Which social media sites do you trust the most?https://t.co/wb6Kcd4kR3 — PA Life (@PALifeMag) January 22, 2018 Asking our readers which websites they thought were most trustworthy, LinkedIn ranked top with […]
City Pantry brings corporate food into the digital age. With a best-in-class platform built to save time and reduce stress, we deliver delicious meals from London’s restaurants as a catalyst to get teams working better, together There’s a big meeting coming up, and your team needs to be fed. You reach for your contacts book, […]
Take visitors on a trip beneath London Taking guests beneath the City of Westminster through a series of interconnected tunnels, the Churchill War Rooms are an opportunity to invite clients on a journey through history. The secret underground bunker was used as the nerve centre of British leadership by Prime Minister Winston Churchill during World […]
Top opportunity for job hunters Job hunters will be overwhelmed with opportunities, according to CV Library, which revealed that that this is expected to be the busiest time for job hunters and the ideal way to. With that in mind, the recruitment specialist has come up with their top tips to get ahead of the […]
The annual PA Life Reader Survey returns once again for 2018, and we want to find out your thoughts on a range of topics. Whether you are a PA, EA or VA, we want to know what you would like to see more of from PA Life, in terms of content, events and social media. […]
As we continue to keep you informed on what’s happening in the events world and keep up to date, don’t forget to check us out on Twitter, Facebook or LinkedIn. 1. Weekend lie-ins boost life expectancy Sleeping in on a Saturday to make up for lost sleep during the week is key to keeping alert, healthy, and can even help […]
Industry experts Craig Harris and Charlotte Wibberley react to controversial EA job posting A job advert for a senior Executive Assistant position has been accused of sexism and discrimination after requesting that the prospective employee be prepared to deal with ‘male banter’, a move that has been considered out-dated and shocking in a time of continued […]
Remember the time when we…how many times has that been said over the course of every relationship? All couples have special moments they look back on together, and while weddings, births and first dates are obvious ones, there are those private moments that you need to remember just as well. With that special day fast […]
As employees and businesses react to the recent Presidents Club scandal, it seems gender discrimination is rife at work. 85 per cent of women and 80 per cent of men have witnessed gender discriminatory acts in the workplace, new research by the Chartered Management Institute (CMI) has revealed. The report, A Blueprint for Balance: time […]
Workers need to do more to combat bad sleep cycles, according to experts who are worried that we’re cutting corners with our health due to tiredness, despite this leading to a poorer night’s sleep. Unhealthy food choices, rows with partners and short attention spans are among the most common knock-on effects of a bad night’s sleep, […]
Working from home comes with many perks, and getting to spend the day in your pyjamas certainly makes the prospect look more appealing. Not having to commute or having to do the tea rounds was also top of the lists for many workers according to a new study by Drayton. Researchers polled 2,000 people who […]
Advertised salaries in the human resources sector rose faster than the national average last year, according to new data from Reed Human Resources. The analysis of more than seven million jobs posted since the start of 2015 found that advertised salaries in the sector grew by 2.6% since the end of 2016 – higher than […]
The youth revolt What makes a Millennial? Depending on who you talk to they can range from 18 to 30 and beyond, but generally it’s accepted that age isn’t what defines a Millennial as much as it is a certain perspective and personality. Speaking at the London Summer Events Show, experts gathered to discuss the […]
Alexandra Soame, also known as The Energy DJ and the brains behind beauty experience business Vanity Van, offers her insights into the seven pillars of experiential wellness and how you can use these in the workplace to increase the health and wellbeing of your teams. Personal grooming can have a huge effect on your sense […]
