We report a lot on why you should leave a bad job and how to find a new one, but sometimes there are perks to sticking with a role. It comes down to more than just better pay. Here are a few reasons to stay at a job longer. More holiday – Many companies reward […]

With PA Life Training Day taking place this Wednesday, 22 June, time is running out to book your place at this must-attend event. Attendees can choose from a half or full day of training, with each session delivered by established PAs and experts from the field. Topics include tips for minimising stress, how to tackle […]

Another long week is over, the much-anticipated Euro match between England and Wales has come and gone, The Meetings Show proved to be a huge success and the PA Life team is at the AEO Excellence Awards, where PA Life Training Day is up for Best Conference. Let’s take a moment to find out what […]

Office politics are never easy to navigate and sometimes it’s hard to tell who you can trust at work. Luckily, business Professor Kimberly A Whitler recently wrote an article for Forbes in which she described the four types of people you need to avoid at the office. 1 Climbers – These people will stop at […]

Sometimes it’s true that there aren’t enough hours in the day to complete all the tasks we need to do, especially if you’re trying to achieve a better work-life balance. Writing for The Guardian, Oxford University Saïd Business School’s Mark McCartney outlined eight ways you can do more work in the shortest time. 1 Lock […]

UK companies are sceptical about the impact the new Gender Pay Gap reporting requirements will have, according to a new survey by Mercer. The research found that although 74% of firms agree with the principle of gender pay gap reporting, over half (52%) are either unsure or think the current proposals will make little or […]

Here at PA Life, we are always on the look-out for top-class event venues outside the capital, writes Daniel Fountain. And after a recent trip to Clevedon Hall in Somerset, we’re certain we’ve discovered a gem. Less than 15 miles from Bristol city centre, with stunning grounds and sea views, this Victorian mansion conversion is […]

New research has found that home workers are happy despite choosing to work more hours than when they worked in traditional offices, according to customer service provider Sensée. Despite opting to work more hours daily, the research found that home workers are happier because they’re empowered to choose the hours they work so they can […]

For the first time ever, Meeting Needs – the charity of the event industry – will be using a donation box to collect funds at The Meetings Show. The Meetings Show is the premier event for the UK inbound and outbound meetings industry. The show will be taking place until 16 June at Olympia, London. […]

Welcome to our new weekly spotlight on helpful apps. We’ll 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’s spotlight: Pages. An intro to Pages Pages is an iOS word processor that allows […]

Conference Centres of Excellence has rebranded to become Venues of Excellence, showcasing the new brand at The Meetings Show (Stand Number H700) from now until 16 June at Olympia. The 30-strong national marketing consortium of exceptional venues is taking this strategic step to broaden its footprint within the wider hospitality and events sector to maximise […]

Staff are a significant risk to their employer’s cyber security, according to new research by specialist global executive search and interim management company Norrie Johnston Recruitment (NJR). The research, which forms part of NJR’s cyber security report titled How real is the threat and how can you reduce your risk shows that 23% of employees […]

With the England versus Wales Euro 2016 match kicking off tomorrow, a new research survey of 1351 people from reed.co.uk has found the top 10 excuses truant employees will use to try to skip work and watch the game at 2pm on Thursday, 16 June. Failing household appliances, fake funerals and poorly pets are just some […]

Men’s Health Week has returned (13-19 June) and this year aims to lessen the stigma surrounding stress and mental health in general among men. Both practice and research confirm that men are less likely to admit to feeling stressed or engage in talk therapies for mental health Research has shown that there are typically far […]

UK employers are overlooking staff financial wellbeing, according to the latest Close Brothers Asset Management Business Barometer. The research, which comes from a survey of almost 900 employers across the UK, found that just under half (48%) do not have a staff wellbeing strategy in place at all. Just 35% have one in place already, […]

60% of business decision makers expect double-digit growth for their company in 2016, according to new research from fleet and vehicle management company LeasePlan. However, more than seven out of 10 admit that to some extent excessive admin is actually slowing the growth of their company. Decision makers at large SMEs (between 251-1000 employees) claim […]

Imagine Tower Bridge opening, stopping the busy London traffic just for you, as you and your party sail beneath on a spectacular Tall Ship. Dream no more. Now you can indulge your Age of Sail fantasies and provide your team and your clients with a genuine dream-come-true moment. From 15-18 September, the fleet of historic […]

PAs often get to a stage in their career when they ask “What’s next?” Editor Amelia Walker will be joined by a panel of experienced assistants and experts at next week’s PA Life Training Day to give attendees top advice on taking the next step in their career. Amelia will lead a discussion with established […]