Millions of Brits are clueless about tech – and many don’t know the difference between an upload and a download, it has emerged. As a PA/EA, we know that most of you are ahead of the curve when it comes to keeping up with modern tech but if  you prefer a more traditional pen and […]

Sending work emails while commuting could be a sign of work/life imbalance, but the issue isn’t always clear-cut Commuters use travel time for work emails to such an extent that this should be counted as part of the working day, according to a study by the University of the West of England. The research, which […]

You’re a busy professional, you have constantly got to be aware of everything in your life and your bosses life. At the end of a long day, it can feel like a chore having to cook for yourself and your family. Vincenzo Ferrara finds out how SideChef helps. SideChef is a recipe guide app, I […]

Starting a new job is never easy, the first six months to a year are essentially getting to know the processes and where you fit in, in a company. It takes a lot of brain power and can cause a lot of stress. So it isn’t surprising that new employees can gain up to half […]

Research conducted by Printerland.co.uk and Custard online marketing has found that offices with formal dress codes can lean to happier employees. Research into Britain’s most engaged workplaces has found that almost three quarters of the best companies to work for in the UK have a formal dress code. 40% of the top companies enforce business […]

There are many positives to becoming a freelance, with many often earning more money for the same amount of work. Could this be why more and more people are becoming professional freelancers? Up to 50% of workers are expected to turn freelance in the next two years, according to research from Kalido. The findings also […]

With just two weeks to go until the PA Life Summit, we take a look at who our guest speakers are and the seminars you can get involved with. The PA Life Summit is one of the highlights in the PA Life calendar. Taking place at Altitude, London on September 10.   How to get to the […]

The latest PA Life Club competition, in partnership with MEET Beyond London is here. All club members are welcome to take part.  The brand new hotel The Langley, located in Iver, Buckinghamshire is due to open late 2018 and will be the sister hotel to The Wellesley, a Luxury Collection Hotel, London. This former hunting […]

Britain is a nation of wannabe PTs, offering out amateur fitness advice to colleagues, friends and family with no professional expertise to base it on, according to new research. Almost two thirds admit to providing amateur fitness advice to friends and family Workplaces up and down the country are most susceptible to this kind of […]

As we continue to keep you informed on what’s happening in the events world and keep you up to date, don’t forget to check us out on Twitter, Facebook or LinkedIn. 1. The funniest ‘out of office’ responses It’s August, and statistically most UK holiday time is taken during this month. You’ll notice that it […]

It may only be August, but that doesn’t stop venues from launching their variety of festive parties, with Whittlebuy Hall now showcasing its offering. The countryside venue is offering partygoers a ‘taste of alpine glamour’ with its Alpine Ball party packages for 2018. Available for private parties and shared nights, the evening promises to transport […]

“The UK must recognise the skills and talents that young people working part time can bring to the workforce,” according to co-founder and COO of Job Today Polina Montano. “There’s a chance that the person serving your coffee at the weekend might be one of the CEOs of the future,” she told HR magazine. “Technology […]

2018 has seen a lot of change in the world. But, one thing that has stayed the same is our love of a good burger. Vincenzo Ferrara at PA Life has been in search of the best burger in the UK. The humble burger is all things to all whom eat them. From meaty to […]

Can you honestly say that your CV is completely truthful? New research has shown that one in three of us lie on our CV. More than one in three jobseekers (38%) have lied on their CV at least once, reveals new insight from a nationwide study. Proving to be a nation prone to a little […]

With the Event Agency Forum creeping ever closer, November 12 looks like it will be a great event for all those attending. A highlight of this year’s show is bound to be the guest speakers. With years of experience and industry knowledge between them, they will be around to influence and inform the attendees at […]

The latest company to offer a discount for PA Life Club members comes from the deliciously sweet My Baker.   My Baker is an online concierge service connecting independent bakers to clients looking to order bespoke cakes, biscuits, macarons and other based goods. The company has built a community of over 100 talented bakers, ranging […]

There are a lot of events in the industry for PAs and EAs, all claiming to offer an array of benefits, but nothing comes close to the PA Life Summit. In just under a months’ time, PAs and corporate suppliers will get face-to-face with one another at the 2018 PA Life Summit. Taking place at […]

It’s become a lot more common for people to go to work whilst they are ill, taking a ‘sick day’ has become much less common. However, could those coming to work instead of taking a sick day actually harm your company more? Research by the instant group looks into just that. The number of lost […]