The working world is changing. More and more across the country are looking for the opportunity to work from home, at the hours of their choice and with a better sense of control than previous generations. Flexibility is key, and the ever-connected digital age has made employment more accessible than ever before, with many making […]

Most British workers have admitted that they are more motivated by the chance to work from home than they are by bonuses and pay rises, according to new studies by HSBC. The study looked into what kicks the country into gear as we begin to wind down for the year, and discovered that the biggest […]

The team at entertainment and events destination Butlin’s have been looking back on their year of growth in the events sector, marking five years since re-entering the market. Looking to change public perceptions of the company with their ‘think you know Butlin’s? Think again’ campaign, Butlin’s is hoping that they have demonstrated their abilities as […]

Today is the day that most of us ‘check out’ of work, mentally if not physically as we prepare for the holidays and the end of the year. Research by Mortar London revealed that, as Christmas creeps ever closer, employees admit to a whole raft of distractions from their everyday work duties. Two in five […]

PA Life Club members have been invited by the Lime Venue Portfolio to the Churchill War Rooms at King Charles Street, London. Showcasing the amazing food on offer by on-site caterer Levy UK on Tuesday 30th January while viewing an amazing Westminster venue, the former underground wartime HQ offers modern meeting and dining facilities. Accompanied with wine and soft drinks, […]

The popularity of dating apps like Tinder and Grindr have made the once-niche activity of online dating into a worldwide phenomenon, making the previously taboo apps not only household names, but industry innovators whether you buy in to that kind of thing or not. Shapr wants to be the Tinder of businesses, the modern-day networking […]

How often do you use social media? As you’re waking up, making your way into work, sitting at your desk, relaxing at home or even nipping to the loo, odds are you have quick access to it. A study by the University of Derby revealed that a social media break in the office has a […]

Remote working is steadily increasing, with 46 per cent of UK professionals now operating from home 2.5 days a week. Here, Richard Morris, UK CEO at Regus, shares some advice on how businesses can make remote working a success. June 30, 2017 marked three years since flexible working rights were extended to millions of workers […]

More than six million full time workers are clocking up £1.3 billion a year in unused annual leave. Employees are losing out on the days they failed to take this year, with 27% forgoing an average of two days’ holiday as their annual leave calendars reset at the end of the year.New research based on […]

Confex 2018 will once again see the return of the Association Event Forum to the event, which kicks off on February 28th. Last year’s show, which is being produced in partnership with the Association of British Professional Conference Organisers (ABPCO) and the Association of Association Executives for 2018, saw over 200 event planners walk through […]

Bands are crucial when it comes to party entertainment. They guarantee to get the party started, giving guests a night to remember. But how can you find the perfect party performance? Alive Network’s MD, Dave Bevan, offers some top tips. A party lives or dies on the quality of the entertainment. Alongside the food and […]

Finding ways to keep energetic can be an arduous task for many, especially with the winter months rolling in. Chris Horlick, director at AXA PPP Healthcare, offers his thoughts on how employees can tie fitness into their working day. Finding time to get active during a working day can be challenging. Even if you have […]

Buyers expect the continued pressure to cut costs will be the biggest issue to impact them next year, a Business Travel Show survey has found. A poll of 243 business travel buyers were asked ‘what is the biggest issue facing you over the next 12 months?’, with respondents citing cutting costs as the biggest issue […]

Registration and training seminar bookings have now officially opened for 2018’s office* show. Available for PAs, EAs, VAs and office managers to attend, over 40 training sessions dedicated to careers and personal achievement will be on offer during the event, alongside the Keynote Theatre. Those wishing to attend the show can head to the office* […]

PA Life readers have revealed their office Christmas decorating plans in a recent Twitter poll, and while many have intended to over the festive season, nobody was eager (or brave) enough to reveal that they had decorated their desk at the end of November. Be it a dash of tinsel, a mini tree or something […]

From fitness to finance, technology is tracking more and more aspects of our lives, with the younger generation expected to use their devices to keep an eye on everything from their diets to their sleep patterns, but how much of your life do you record? With pedometers, heart rate monitors and calorie counting apps and […]

Sleepy commuters could soon travel into work in designer buses fitted with beds fashioned by mattress producer Simba. Passengers on the vehicle, which designers hope will eventually operate on eight routes across four UK cities in Autumn 2018, will be able to sleep off their excesses in 14 discreet futuristic pods. We’re expected to fall asleep […]

Our readers responded to a recent Twitter Poll asking users what they found the most embarrassing about the office Christmas party, with the answer revealing a two-way tie. What’s the most embarrassing part of office Christmas Parties? https://t.co/7YMHPy5sDh — PA Life (@PALifeMag) November 21, 2017 For 42%, or around two in five were split between office […]