Two in five employees have had a bust-up with a colleague over the temperature in their office, as it gets a little too hot for some to handle. The UK’s changeable summer climate has caused tensions to rise in the workforce, with 42 per cent of office workers admitting they have fallen out with a […]

Business cards have been a staple to every good business person for well over a century. Like anything else, they often follow trends about what’s hot and what’s not. Gimmicky fonts, multiple colours and QR codes are among the biggest business card no-nos, according to experts. Research also revealed leaving off contact details, filling every […]

PA Life Club members can still book a place to visit the often overlooked British seaside town of Bognor Regis this Thursday, thanks to Butlin’s!    On September 6, from 1pm to 6.30pm, members will be able to enjoy lunch at one of the onsite restaurants and a tour around its conference centre, public spaces […]

Time-poor UK workers are not doing anything to relieve stress outside of work – ironically often due to not having the time – according to new research out today. A survey of 1,015 UK adults in employment carried out by learning marketplace, Obby.co.uk, revealed that 48% of British workers do little or nothing at all […]

  With just one week until the PA Life Summit takes place at Altitude London, there’s still time for you to join us on the day. The PA Life Summit is a ‘must-attend’ event specifically designed for senior and board-level PAs who want to find solution providers and discover innovative opportunities to help respond to […]

The luxury pen maker is giving PA Life Club members a chance to win a beautiful red and gold pen. Capra NV combines motorsport technology with luxury pen craftsmanship, with pens that use a mix of high-quality materials and distinctive design to created elegant yet noticeable writing equipment. For your chance to win this one […]

Interviewers come under fire after survey reveals eight out of ten are guilty of asking off-limits questions. An alarming 85% of interviewers have admitted to asking off-limits questions during the interview process, new research has revealed. According to Hyper Recruitment Solutions (HRS) there is a clear confusion among hiring managers over what can and cannot be asked, with nearly […]

The PA Life website is a useful resource for ideas and inspiration, from publishing the latest news to amplifying the latest job vacancies. But did you know that we also offer some fantastic online courses? Learning a new skill is often time-consuming and difficult to slot in around day to day life. Traditionally you would […]

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 best burgers you can get on national burger day 2018! 2018 has seen a lot of change in the world. But, one […]

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 […]