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. Future skills shortage could be prevented using dyslexic employees Dyslexia is a learning difficulty that is often unnoticeable from onlookers but affects 6.6 million people in the UK – 700 […]

PA Life Club members will get the chance to experience London’s exclusive The Hari Hotel next month, where Travel Leaders UK will be hosting a networking evening. Taking place on November 20 from 6pm to 8pm, guests will enjoy a tour of the hotel’s facilities and some delicious canapés, all accompanied with some drinks to […]

Traditional employee benefits like flexi-time and sabbaticals are declining in popularity, giving way to a growing demand for social and learning-based perks.  According to a study of 2,315 UK workers published in the 2018 Great Perk Search Report by Perkbox, employees are increasingly keen for companies to offer them clubs and activities that they can enjoy with their colleagues, such as knitting […]

Are you working towards your full potential – according to a new survey, most Brits are falling short of what they could achieve. When you first get into the world of work you are excited and filled with dreams, however both work and life become more demanding and your dreams have to take a back […]

Macdonald Hotels and Resorts has confirmed its place at the next PA Life Masterclass. During the day, which takes place on October 17 at JJ Media Group’s Perseverance Works in Shoreditch, Macdonald Hotels will lead a rountable focusing on the benefits of using venues on the outskirts of London. “We are delighted to be attending the Masterclass […]

Unexpected events can crop up out of the blue at any time, which often can compromise an assistant’s schedule and time management – this is where a loss assessor can help. Alex Balcombe, director at Harris Balcombe, reveals why every PA should have one at the top of their emergency contact list. It’s not unusual […]

Prime Minister Theresa May has launched a consultation around mandatory reporting as part of plans to help minorities in the workplace. UK companies may be forced to publish their ethnicity pay gaps under new government plans to uncover the extent of inequality that ethnic minorities face in the workplace. In a new consultation, launched by […]

Book your Christmas party today from £16 with Mecca Bingo.  Mecca Bingo clubs throughout Britain offer fantastic value Christmas parties that are guaranteed to get colleagues, friends and family enjoying that festive feeling. Starting at just £16 per person, for a minimum of six guests, festive revellers can enjoy a night of festivities, including a […]

London Bierfest is set to return to the capital this month, to mark its milestone 15th edition. Taking place from October 18 to 19, the corporate beer festival boasts a line-up of thrilling live entertainment, delicious platters of traditional German cuisine and of course, unlimited steins of Bitburger beer. Across the two-day event, Miss Polly […]

About this time every year companies start to lose employees to sickness and flu. It can cause a lot of businesses problems, finding staff to cover is often time-consuming and not cheap. But, with the cold mornings and warm afternoons we are currently experiencing, there is a need to have the office heating on in […]

PA Life will be rewarding its valued PA Life Club members at this year’s Christmas party, with five prestigious awards. During the party that takes place at Toy Room London on November 26, PA Life will announce the five lucky winners. The awards include: Networker of the Year – an assistant who goes out of […]

We all have mental health and sometimes, like our physical health, it can become unwell. Mental health is just as important as physical health – and tending to our invisible ailments needs the same level of intentionality as a visible illness. But, what should managers do to make sure their employees’ mental health is taken […]

Today, October 10, is World Mental Health Day which is designed to educate, raise awareness and remove the stigma of mental health. Mental health issues affect millions of people across the country and impact businesses and employees alike. Five million working days were lost due to work-related stress, depression or anxiety in 2016/2017 – with women […]

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 […]