A third of workers have lied about their reason for calling in sick, over fears of stigma in the workplace, a study has found. Instead of telling the truth about health problems which mean they need the time off, employees would rather pretend they have a different complaint to their boss or work colleagues. And […]

With the temperature nearing 30C this week, if you’re feeling ‘trapped’ in the office, you’re not alone. More than half of UK workers admit to feeling glum being stuck indoors during the heatwave with a third feeling trapped inside. One in four would rather be out making the most of the weather rather than stuck […]

It’s official – workers are at their happiest at 3:25pm, a study has revealed. Researchers looking into the peaks and troughs of the working population’s mood found the average day will see eight happy moments – but five low points. Employees are likely to experience highs when waking after a brilliant night’s sleep, receiving appreciation […]

Long working hours, tiredness and not enjoying exercise are the top reasons for not keeping fit Is your boss making you unfit? If you work in the travel and transport sectors, research says he/she is. But other professions are also risking their health due to work pressures. Research commissioned by Gympass and exploring the UK’s […]

If you’re attending The Meetings Show today, make sure you head over to the PA Life stand for an exclusive discount to join the PA Life Club, competition and drinks. Over on stand I203, the PA Life team will be offering attendees a 10 per cent discount to join the PA Life Club. Available for […]

With views encompassing the Tower of London and the Shard from tall south-facing sash windows, few City venues close to the Thames are as impressive as Trinity House. The working home of the General Lighthouse Authority, Trinity House showcases the nation’s maritime heritage throughout five elegant rooms (catering up to 130 seated, 180 standing) and […]

Megan Trzcinski, director of office services recruiting at LaSalle Network, a staffing, recruiting and culture firm, reveals why assistants should master more soft skills to help them become an essential tool in the workplace. Being an assistant is not easy. You’re dealing with different personalities and communication styles, juggling multiple urgent requests, managing your own […]

Millions of workers admit they dread talking to a colleague – because of their bad breath, a study has found. Researchers who polled 2,000 adults found 63 per cent have had to turn away from someone mid-conversation because they couldn’t stand the smell of their breath. And almost one in five ‘can’t bear’ to talk […]

Set in rural Oxfordshire, PA Life Club members are invited to experience all the Williams Conference Centre has to offer. On September 18th, from 4pm to 7pm, members will be given a private tour of Sir Frank Williams’ private collection of Formula 1 cars, as well as the space’s corporate offering. The Conference Centre offers […]

Bus drivers, taxi drivers and pilots are among the professions most at risk of longer-term health issues, according to new research. A study commissioned by Gympass and exploring the UK’s most unhealthy professions discovered that travel and transport employees spend the least amount of time exercising each week, only managing 120 of the NHS recommended 150 […]

Have you ever been guilty of a security breach at work? It turns out that more than a third of senior executives believe the blame lies with younger employees. A new independent study into attitudes of the next generation workforce about cybersecurity, commissioned by Centrify, found that over a third of 18 to 24-year-olds are […]

Ahead of the next PA Profile in the upcoming July/August issue of PA Life, Jade Burke sits down with Samina Azam, EA at Coca-Cola European Partners (CCEP), to find out who inspires her and what jam gets her on the dancefloor. What do you do? Anticipate my bosses needs and ensure she has a fluid […]

Venuefinder concierge is free of charge. It’s also hassle-free and frees you up to focus on those event management elements that will make your next event truly memorable. We manage all of the follow-ups: Accompanying you on site visits Negotiating the best rates Dealing with contracts Dealing with cancellations or a change in delegate numbers… […]

If you book a lot of travel, accommodation and handle  overseas expenses, you’ll be familiar with the budget-busting annoyance of transaction fees and other hidden costs – and now a study says we pay an average of £416 each a year. Researchers who polled 2,000 UK adults found they spend around £35 a month on added […]

In a poll of 2,000 UK adults conducted by the British Ling Foundation, 23 per cent admitted they do their best to avoid exercise at all costs – and of the 77 per cent who do exercise, 16 per cent only exert themselves once a week. Walking is the exercise Brits are most likely to engage […]

It’s fair to say that most businesses can see a slump in productivity and motivation during the FIFA World Cup (or any big sporting tournament that takes place on working week days). Indeed, data from 2010 shows that British workers tuning into the World Cup in South Africa cost the UK an estimated £5.4 billion […]

Mental health misconceptions are causing one in four UK workers to delay seeking help, according to a new report by Bupa and Mental Health First Aid. The study examined employees’ understanding of key psychological and behavioural symptoms of six of the most prevalent mental health conditions in the UK, as well as identifying widely-held misconceptions. […]

PA Life has joined forces with SITU, a serviced apartment provider, to offer one lucky attendee the chance to win a three-night break. The winner will get to spend three nights in the South West inside one of SITU’s serviced apartments, plus a luxury hamper will also be available inside the apartment for guests to […]