Should companies track absences to help uncover mental health issues in their workforce? Is an idea suggested by Adrian Lewis, director at Activ Absence, to help overcome stigmas and better support staff suffering from mental health conditions. Research from health insurer BHSF found that a fifth (42%) of UK employees call in sick citing a […]

The House of Commons is set to welcome PA Life Club members next month for a seated breakfast inside the famous Strangers Dining Room. Taking place on the morning of November 15 from 9am, guests will be able to enjoy a delicious breakfast inside the impressive room. The space was originally a Peers’ committee room, […]

Westminster Venue Collection is set to ‘wow’ guests at its upcoming annual showcase this month. Due to take place on October 29, from 6.30pm, event professionals will be given the opportunity to meet and network with 34 of London’s exciting venues at BAFTA 195 Piccadilly. Timed close to Guy Fawkes Night and ahead of the […]

The risk of solely hiring ‘more women’ (which often just means privileged white women) is that it limits the benefits of greater diversity, Hephzi Pemberton founder and CEO of Equality Group tells HR Magazine.  I am a white woman, and a classic example of the kind of woman who tends to be found in financial and […]

The #MeToo movement against sexual harassment and sexual assault is a hashtag on social media that spread virally in October 2017 in an attempt to demonstrate the widespread prevalence of sexual assault and harassment, especially in the workplace. We hear from Kate Palmer, associate director of advice at Peninsula, about the issues that occur in […]

Dyslexia is a learning difficulty that is often unnoticeable from onlookers but affects 6.6 million people in the UK – 700 million people globally. It’s said that those with dyslexia view and interact with the world slightly differently than those without. They are said to be more creative which should help companies overcome the potential skills […]

Capra NV a luxury British brand showcasing its luxury British-made writing instrument collections made to the Formula 1 standard. Capra NV is a luxury British company designing and producing luxury writing instruments. Each collection is produced using over 40 years of knowledge and skills from within the world class motor racing Industry. The company prides […]

There’s just one week to go until the Event Organisers Summit takes place – and there’s still time for you to secure your free space. Taking place from October 15 to 16, senior event professionals will get face-to-face with key industry suppliers at the Sofitel London Heathrow. The two-day event will see the likes of […]

As we continue to keep you informed on what’s happening in the events world and up to date, don’t forget to check us out on Twitter, Facebook or LinkedIn. The newest issue of PA Life magazine, digital edition The Harrods corporate gifting issue, which also features a PA PROFILE with Carys Stacey, EA at Moet Hennessy Europe and we […]

From suit up to sun down, soak in trailblazing interiors, bar-raising cocktails, mouth-watering bites and exhilarating experiences of The Perception at W London – Leicester Square; all overlooking the hustle and bustle of the streets of Soho below. Here, forget what you thought you knew. The lines are blurred, the game constantly changes and convention […]

With just under two weeks to go until the next PA Life Masterclass, now is your chance to reserve your free space to attend the upcoming event. Taking place on October 17 at JJ Media’s Perseverance Works, the day will focus on rewards and incentives, with a number of roundtables and speaker sessions to provide […]

Technology is taking over our lives at an increasingly rapid rate and it’s got a lot of PAs worried that they will be replaced with a phone app. Vincenzo Ferrara thinks that change is in the air, with investment and development in AI (artificial intelligence), it seems likely that in the future a lot of […]

Cakes for Business will be attending the upcoming PA Life Masterclass, which has a key focus on rewards and incentives in the workplace. On the day, the company’s MD Graham Brooks will lead a roundtable session dubbed: Sex, beer, holidays and cake. Taking place on October 17 at JJ Media’s Perseverance Works, Brooks will discuss […]

The percentage of top performance ratings for part-time and reduced-hours workers is higher than across all staff, at 34% versus 14%, according to Working Families. The charity has released a new report in HR Magazine assessing the flexible, agile, and family-friendly working policies of its employer members. The 2018 Top Employers for Working Families Benchmark […]

There are some crucial skills needed for every PA: organisation, readiness and the ability to remember are all key, but what if your memory isn’t as sharp as it once was? People have become lazy with technology and the ability to remember is on the decline new research has found. The average Brit forgets at least […]

New research says employee motivation levels are on the decline with 29% saying they aren’t motivated. A new research report, “Living to Work”, has shown employee motivation levels are on the decline. 29% of employees surveyed said they were not motivated at work in 2017 compared to just 18% who said the same in 2016. […]

What’s the one thing you looked forward to most when you got to work in the morning on a scorching summer’s day? Yes, leaving, of course!   Heat Traders wanted to find out how the hot weather affected British workers this past summer – just how early they left their offices or place of work and how much […]

Half of Brits are searching for new jobs while at their desks, with 49% of job searches via Monster’s mobile app taking place between 9am to 5pm.  ‘Humpday’ blues are also driving the desire to find that dream job, with Wednesday identified as the most popular day of the week for candidates to upload their […]