A new survey by UBS shows that London ranks 17th on a list of the 18 countries that work the fewest hours, with employees racking up an average of 1,740 hours per year. If you’re looking to work less, you may want to consider heading across the Channel, where Parisians clocking the fewest hours at […]

Assistants often know more about the business than the team members of those they support. However, sometimes they don’t recognise or appreciate this or the behavioural skills they have. Nick Fewings from Ngagementworks will be on hand at the next PA Life Training Day to teach attendees how to realise their potential – and speak […]

A new report by the Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service (ACAS) shows there has been a 51% drop in sexual harassment and discrimination claims in the last year. That statistic would be good news if not for a 14% increase in calls to the organisation’s helpline seeking advice on harassment at work. According to The […]

Employees’ individual experience of fairness at work can have an impact on their health, according to a new study conducted in conjunction with the University of East Anglia. The research, done in partnership with Stockholm University, looked at whether perceptions of ‘procedural justice’, such as processes for rewards, pay, promotion and assignments, are related to […]

In the digital age, it’s easy to become the kind of person who never truly switches off. Being called a ‘workaholic’ is no longer an insult for those who think their overzealous dedication their job translates to ultimate success. Writing in the Harvard Business Review, Rebecca Knight finds out from the experts how we can […]

With the world focusing on changes to parental leave in recent months, it would appear some Brits have other things on their minds. More than two in five employees admit to taking time off work to look after new pets. It’s a new trend the media is branding ‘pet-ernity leave’ and according to online pet […]

Speakers taking part in The Meetings Show’s education programme will include former senior employees, such as CEOs and Marketing Directors from companies such as Eurostar, Sainsbury’s Bank, Aston Martin, Harley-Davidson and John Lewis, as well as the founder of Disruptive HR, the manager of Virgin’s Babylon Restaurant and the owner of GDR Creative Intelligence. Working […]

Official figures released this week have reaffirmed Glasgow’s status as one of the world’s leading business tourism destinations. A new report issued by meetings industry body the International Congress and Convention Association (ICCA) shows that Glasgow attracted more international delegates in 2015 than major competitors including New York, Munich, Washington, Dublin and Beijing and held […]

The majority of UK office workers have admitted practising a string of unhealthy workplace habits despite knowing they contribute to health problems such as backache, neck pain and eye strain. New research commissioned by leading office ergonomics expert Fellowes has found that 94% of employees sit for long periods of time without moving around, 86% […]

Around one in five employees find home life more stressful than their work life, highlighting the need for employers to take account of the impact of domestic issues on work performance, new research from MetLife Employee Benefits shows. MetLife’s study of the impact of rising stress levels on employees shows that 19% of employees are […]

The 2016 London Christmas Party Show took place on 4-5 May at central London event venue 8 Northumberland Avenue. The fifth show in Story Events’ seasonal-themed exhibition series saw 620 qualified event buyers and 62 exhibitors take part over its one-and-a-half-day run. Split again into an Event Agent’s Evening and Corporate Buyer’s Day format, the […]

Workers are putting their health and that of their colleagues at risk by not taking time off work when they are sick with infectious illnesses. Survey findings published in the Digital Healthcare Review by PushDoctor.co.uk, an online service that allows patients to connect live to a UK-based GP via video, have revealed 86% will go […]

Admin overload is leaving business decision makers feeling overwhelmed and stressed, reveals new research from the world’s largest fleet and vehicle management company, LeasePlan UK. 80% of business decision makers and 90% of c-suite executives say they have had to spend time outside working hours to catch up on their work administrative tasks, with more […]

PA Life is pleased to announce we have formed a partnership with the Institute of Administrative Management (IAM), one of the industry’s most prestigious organisations. The IAM is the oldest management institute in the UK, having inspired professional business managers and administrators since 1915. Its focus is on developing professional administrators, administrative managers and business […]

The average UK salary is still well below £30,000, although some industries pay better than others and the gender gap carries its own frightening statistics. Some firms tend to compensate employees very well, as Glassdoor has released a list of the 10 highest paying companies in the UK. These companies – many of them international […]

With people living longer and fewer young people entering the labour market, Britain’s employers are increasingly reliant on the skills and talents of older workers to boost productivity. However, the ageing population also means there will be an estimated nine million carers in the UK by 2037, many of whom will be trying to juggle […]

A must for PAs across the UK who organise meetings and events, registration for Robinson College’s first clic+ Club events are still open, with the first event taking place this Friday, 20 May 2016. clic+ is an event series for event organisers conceived and developed by Robinson College, Cambridge, one of the UK’s leading academic […]

With UEFA’s Euro 2016 soon to kick off, London Transport Museum would like to share details of its private screening packages. In association with the venue’s catering partner, Searcys, the team is extremely proud to be able to offer these fantastic packages for such an exciting sporting competition, right in the heart of Covent Garden. […]