Every employee has said at least once during their working life “thank goodness it’s Friday!” – typically expressed in response to a long, stressful workweek and the approaching weekend. However, is TGIF really true? HappyOrNot has researched its vast feedback database to look into the reality of this statement, and the results are telling. Thousands […]
Students and graduates are not making the right workplace choices and employers are struggling to identify the right ‘fit’ for their businesses. These are the stark findings of research conducted by Magnet.me, the online network for students, graduates and recruiters to discover and connect with each other. Analysis of the research suggests that businesses looking […]
It’s wear it pink day! We hope you’re all proudly displaying your support of Breast Cancer Now and its life-saving research with your perfectly pink outfits and accessories. Team PA Life certainly is! Let’s take a quick break from the celebrations and check out our top 10 most read stories of the week. 1. The importance […]
Asking for a pay rise is never a fun conversation to have with your boss, but it has to be done if you want to receive the right compensation for what you do. The worst that can come of it is a “no” from your employer, so there’s nothing to lose. Here’s a bit of […]
The Venue Expo 2016 team has scoured the country for the finest in the game by securing names such as Liverpool FC, Everton FC, Wembley Stadium, Leeds UTD and Sheffield UTD as recent exhibitors for this year’s show. “To celebrate its third year, we’ve secured some of the top sporting venues in the country for […]
When you get to your 40s and 50s, it’s likely you will have held a stable position at a company for years. But sometimes life throws you a curveball and you need to look for a new job. While you’re highly employable and have all the experience in the world, the job market moves at […]
Nearly one in five (18%) working mums have been forced to leave their jobs because a flexible working request has been turned down, according to Workingmums.co.uk’s annual survey published today. The survey of more than 2000 women in Workingmums.co.uk’s 10th anniversary year shows that 26% of mums in work have had a flexible working request turned […]
Rising stress in the City is driving more than two out of three investment bank staff to consider quitting their job – but employees believe talking about stress or mental health issues to management will damage their careers, new research from MetLife shows. Its study among decision makers at financial institutions found that two out […]
The latest labour market statistics from the Office for National Statistics has shown another increase in the number of people in work, with an employment rate of 74.5% – the highest since records began in 1971. Despite a modest rise in average wages, the CIPD says Brexit and rising inflation could still have a negative […]
Welcome back to our weekly spotlight on helpful apps. We focus on a variety of products that are useful for work, personal use, or both, providing our own thoughts on the apps and what you can do with them. This week we save and share documents with Scannable from Evernote. An intro to Scannable Mobile phones […]
At PA Life, we’re devoted to producing content that you want to read. We’d like to get some feedback from our readers to help us tailor our content to your needs. In exchange, our survey sponsor Stamford Bridge is offering three lucky participants the chance to win two Matchday Hospitality tickets each. Getting an overview of […]
As Sweden introduces a shorter working week with proven health benefits, increased productivity, and profit, and statistics showing UK workers are struggling to leave their 9-5 on time, with the majority of employees now working an extra day (8.73 hours) every week on top of their contracted hours, Pitman Training has launched a free ‘need […]
“My job is killing me.” It’s a phrase many of us have uttered at some point in our career, but a new study shows a high-stress job with no freedom might just lead you to an early grave. Researchers at Indiana University Kelley School of Business studied 2300 people from a range of vocations over […]
Stamford Bridge London, home to Chelsea Football Club, has reported an increase in enquires and bookings for events space and corporate hospitality from both UK and international clients since the EU Referendum in June. The trend appears to be London-wide, with London’s convention bureau London & Partners this month announcing a spike in enquires by […]
Heidrick & Struggles, a premier provider of executive search, leadership consulting and culture shaping worldwide, has launched The Leadership Network, a forum for women in executive leadership roles across the world who aspire to C-Suite and non-executive director roles. The Leadership Network’s inaugural event on 12 October entailed a breakfast briefing and panel discussion that […]
Finances used to be left to an entire department of people, but with budget cuts taking place at many smaller companies, PAs are often tasked with picking up these duties. To help those attending the next PA Life Training Day on 14 November at the Grange Tower Bridge Hotel, Darryl Samuels from Souters Training will […]
So you’ve been tasked with planning your organisation’s next big meeting, conference, or convention and your boss has asked you to ‘shake things up a little’ and consider unfamiliar destinations and hotels. Basically, you need to start the planning process from scratch if you’re going to succeed in delivering something that is fresh and unique. […]
Chilston Park Hotel is a country house ideal for corporate events, which comes into its own at Christmas. Amelia Walker gets into the seasonal spirit, courtesy of the venue’s festive showcase If you’re looking for countryside opulence, let me steer you in the direction of Chilston Park Hotel. Set back from tree-lined lanes, the manor […]
