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7 ways to ensure a good night’s sleep

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Almost half of Brits believe their career has a negative impact on their sleep, according to a study by AXA PPP Health Tech and You. The Sleep Council has declared March as National Bed Month to shine a light on the importance of sleep and the effects a bad night can have on your working […]

PA Life wins pa-assist.com award for third year in a row

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We are excited to announce that for the third year running, PA Life has won the pa-assist.com Members’ Voice award for Best PA Industry Publication 2016. This is a monumental moment for the team and a testament to the value of our readers’ voice in the industry. We couldn’t have won this accolade without your votes. Thank […]

Office* show day two begins

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Team PA Life had a great time at the office* show and International Confex yesterday. Thank you to everyone who visited us on stand B340. If you’re coming to the event today, we’ve still got plenty of free ice cream to go round. We started the day with a fantastic panel discussion on building a […]

office* show: Day two Keynote guide

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The biggest event of the year for PAs, EAs, VAs and Office Managers, the 2017 office* show is set to impress as a line-up of visionaries, innovators and industry leaders make up the panels, keynotes and seminars for the two-day event between 1-2 March at Olympia London. Here’s a rundown of this year’s sessions and […]

Office* show: An interview with Content Director Ingrid van der Weide

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As the largest event of its kind, office* connects PAs, EAs, VAs and Office Managers with a host of exhibitors, ranging from venues and accommodation to office equipment and furniture. Taking place 1-2 March 2017 at Olympia, London, office* is co-located with International Confex and the Event Production Show. This year is Mash Media’s first […]

What to look out for at office*

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2017 office* show attendees can expect a massive range of sights to see, people to meet and even prizes to win. Here’s a look at what to expect. Visitors that make their way to our stand (B340) will be met with free ice cream courtesy of The Incredible Ice Cream Company and can enter for a […]

office* show: Day one Keynote guide

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The biggest event of the year for PAs, EAs, VAs and Office Managers, the 2017 office* show is set to impress as a line-up of visionaries, innovators and industry leaders make up the panels, keynotes and seminars for the two-day event between 1-2 March at Olympia London. Here’s a rundown of this year’s sessions and […]

Business travel urged over ‘impulsive divestment’ concerns

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Business travel spending shot up by 30% in 2015, but following the divisive and ever-shifting landscape of 2016, companies have been left in a difficult situation. The Collinson Group has released advice covering the key aspects of business travel and how to reduce risks abroad in a time of increasing civil unrest around the world. […]

How do Europe’s happiest workers compare to Britain’s least satisfying job?

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Europe’s most satisfied and happiest work forces have been revealed in a survey spanning the continent. The Netherlands has been named as the home of the happiest employees, as well as featuring the lowest rates of disinterest through Europe. Joining for fifth place behind the Netherlands, Poland and Germany was the UK, which shared the […]

Employee recruitment at risk through pension planning fears

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A rising number of employees working past traditional retirement age could affect a company’s ability to recruit new talent, according to a study by consultancy company Portus. As more people can’t afford to retire into their 60s and beyond, 41% of HR executives believe companies will struggle to recruit and retain new staff. 1.19 million […]

Parental leave app to keep employees connected

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My Family Care is hoping to help new and expectant parents in the workplace address their work-life balance through a new mobile app. The Parental Leave Toolkit aims to make HR and management teams more accessible when tackling issues such as parental leave, career progression and personal wellbeing. Believing that in order to support the […]

Sensation seekers make better CEOs

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Sensation seekers such as pilots embrace innovation and make better CEOs, says Jingjing Zhang, Assistant Professor of Accounting at Desautels School of Management, McGill University in Canada. CEOs who search for exciting yet risky experiences – such as flying small aircraft – embrace diverse and high-impact innovation projects in business. The researchers examined the performances of […]

Meet more than 200 new contacts at the Conference and Hospitality Show 2017

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Every PA is looking for new ways to help them to improve the way they work – to be inspired, to be educated with the latest tips and techniques, and to find new suppliers who can help them do their jobs better. The Conference and Hospitality Show in Leeds offers the perfect chance to do […]

See PA Life at the office* show for a chance to win 5 tickets to Chessington World of Adventures

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PA Life is once again pleased to be an official media partner of the 2017 edition of the office* show, taking place at Olympia London from 1-2 March. Visitors who come to our stand (B340) can enter for the chance to win five park tickets to Chessington World of Adventures. We’ve partnered with The Incredible […]

PA Life Club members test their Oscars knowledge at Searcys 30 Pavilion Road

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PA Life Club members gathered for a networking evening at Searcys 30 Pavilion Road this week, where they tested their knowledge of the silver screen – past and present – to compete for three magnums of champagne. The evening began with networking and delicious canapés and a selection of bowl food that showcased the catering […]

More than half of affairs start at the office

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With more than a third of our life spent in the workplace, we often spend more time with our colleagues than we do our own partners at home and it is inevitable that relationships can grow increasingly intimate. With such closeness, the workplace has become the number one place for affairs to take place. Rebootonline.com […]

Top 10 stories of the week

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We’re sad to say our editor Amelia Walker has left the magazine this week. Amelia has worked very hard on carrying the PA Life brand forward and she will be dearly missed. I’ll be taking on the role of editor and I’m looking forward to continuing the great work we’ve put into the magazine over […]

Glassdoor research reveals the factors that affect staff retention

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Job hopping is becoming the norm, but it does still leave employers in a tight spot; recent research shows the total cost of the first year of employment is often double the staff member’s annual salary. Glassdoor has studied more than 5000 transitions on CVs from its database and believes it has found the factors […]