Research from Cass Business School and Cranfield School of Management has confirmed that flexible working can increase employee job satisfaction and organisational commitment. However, the researchers discovered that employees who establish flexible working arrangements through informal discussion with their line manager are judged to perform much better than those who use formal flexible working arrangements. […]

Ambitious millennials are prioritising financial security, home ownership and career progression over marriage and having children, according to new research. A survey of 2,017 UK adults carried out by personal training course provider beabetteryou.com, revealed 88% of British millennials have financial stability on their bucket lists. Buying a home (82%), achieving health and fitness goals […]

Britain’s small and medium sized firms make up 99.9% of the UK’s private sector businesses, employ nearly three-fifths of its workforce and account for 48% of the turnover, but it’s employees are more susceptible to burnout. But full-on pursuit of commercial success may be putting owners and employees of these businesses at increased risk of […]

Erstwhile digital editor Molly Dyson has been appointed as Editor of PA Life, responsible for both print and online. Dyson has worked on PA Life for four years and was last year promoted to Digital Editor. She has spoken at a number of PA conferences and regularly attends PA networking events. She takes on the […]

UK mothers get one of the lowest amounts of decently-paid maternity leave in Europe, according to new TUC analysis published today ahead of Mother’s Day on Sunday (26 March). The UK ranks 22 out of 24 among European countries that offer statutory maternity leave. While mums in the UK only get six weeks’ decently-paid maternity […]

Red Nose Day is here already. Where has the time gone? We hope your office is buzzing with activity in an effort to raise money to save lives. Here at PA Life HQ we’re also celebrating Purple Day (which takes place on Sunday), hoping to raise awareness of epilepsy. We’ve got loads of tasty baked […]

Businesses are more concerned about retaining and developing staff than the potential impact of Brexit, according to new research. Talent acquisition and management specialist Alexander Mann Solutions surveyed senior HR professionals, and discovered that almost a quarter of companies’ top priority was working out how to retain top staff, compared to 9% of firms focussing […]

Research by Robert Walters shows the absence of career progression opportunities is the number one reason women would leave a job. Now, a survey by Glassdoor shows a lack of equal pay between women and their male counterparts will also drive them to avoid certain employers. Just over half of working women (51%) and 37% […]

Drama in the kitchen is the leading cause for co-workers to fall out, a survey has revealed. The study by AppliancesDirect.co.uk showed that 67% have fallen out with a colleague over kitchen cleanliness, washing and food disputes in the last 12 months. Another gripe, irritating just over half of those surveyed, was loud talkers in […]

Nominations are now open for The London PA Awards for you to put yourself or a colleague up for recognition. Nominations close on 9 May, so don’t miss out. The London PA Awards are the brainchild of Amy Law, Director of Sales and Events at The Hippodrome. Having worked with countless PAs during her career, she […]

TV is playing a major role in helping the younger generation make career choices as a study reveals that 39% of Millennials have been inspired to take up a profession based on a TV show. Medical and police procedurals top the country’s favourite programmes to watch, with lawyers, police officers and doctors topping the most […]

A group of PAs got to cut a rug last night with a taster of Strictly Come Dancing life at Karen Hardy Dance Studios in Chelsea Harbour. Readers and PA Life Club members gathered at the venue for some bubbles and delicious canapés at the in-house champagne bar before putting on their dancing shoes to […]

As stress accounts for 37% of all work related illnesses, tackling mental health across jobs is beginning to top the agenda. Maintaining a good work-life balance is a major factor in reducing stress, but that balance can be upset when travelling away for work. When finding time to wind down becomes tougher, CitySuites operations director […]

Taking work out of the office could have long-term effects on your health, according to new research. The study by online retailer Furniture123.co.uk showed that while 41% of employees admitted to taking work home with them at least once a week, less than one in five have an appropriate home setup. Almost a quarter surveyed […]

New research by insurance expert SunLife shows millions of over-50s experience age discrimination in a number of places, including shops, their local GP’s office and even work. Nearly four in 10 survey respondents said they’d experienced age discrimination since turning 50. Shockingly, 62% said they believe they’ve lost a job due to their age, while […]

Despite the digital revolution, printing is still a big part of the business world. While it’s common knowledge that reducing the number of pages your company prints can save money, new research by Staples shows simply changing the fonts you use can also cut costs. Staples looked at the cost of ink when printing various […]

Employers across the UK are finding ways to support workers’ mental and physical health as research shows nearly two thirds of employees experience stress in the workplace. The study by Happiness Works and Robert Half UK revealed that 48% of businesses are offering tools to support wellbeing, while one in seven provide seminars and training […]

De Vere Latimer Estate, located in Buckinghamshire and part of The Principal Hotel Company, has undergone a renovation of its main function spaces and improved technology as part of the continued roll out of a multimillion pound investment programme in the De Vere country estate hotels portfolio. Home to more than 30 meeting rooms across […]