European employees have a strong appetite for international work, as almost three quarters (74%) would consider other countries for career opportunities, according to research by ADP®. The new study of nearly 10,000 working adults across Europe considers how employees feel about the future of work, international competitiveness and talent management. The survey was conducted in […]

PAs are responsible for overseas travel and event management – yet risk and security management remains a grey area. David Curran, Director of Edson Tiger, advises how to deal with such arrangements Why now? The world is becoming a more complex and challenging place for business travellers and those organising events overseas. At the same […]

Men are likely to be more open with their emotions, confide in their bosses about affairs of the heart and be more accepting of workplace romances than women, according to the latest study on emotional intelligence and office relationships by employee engagement firm Perkbox. The research, involving 1050 UK managers and employees, showed that 60% […]

Performance reviews are a necessary evil for office workers. They allow you to keep in touch with how your boss feels you’re doing so you can set clear objectives for yourself every year. These meetings also give you the chance to prove you’re worth the investment – and perhaps bargain for a pay rise along […]

Millions of office workers are eating the same lunch every single day, a study commissioned by New Covent Garden Soup has found. A lack of inspiration, convenience and cost means 77% of workers are tucking into the same sandwich or salad on repeat, and have been doing so for the last nine months. One in […]

Organisers of the internationally acclaimed Sustainable Events Summit will be leading on a special session reflecting some of the recent findings from the summit at International Confex this year. The session will take place as part of the conference programme at the exhibition, which will see the biggest global gathering of event professionals in the […]

PA Life is proud to announce it is an official media partner of the Business Travel Show, taking place at Olympia London from 22-23 February. The Business Travel Show, held annually in London for more than 20 years, is Europe’s largest specialised exhibition and conference bringing together 7,730 European travel professionals. This long established and […]

On 24 & 25 January, central city venue the Banking Hall welcomed nearly 900 event buyers through its doors for the third edition of the London Summer Event Show, a boutique exhibition showcasing the best in summer event venues and suppliers. Organised by creative event agency Story Events, the exhibition was their most successful to […]

Average small business owners now spend more than a quarter of their time battling red tape and regulations. A survey of 500 SMEs by online printing company instantprint revealed that hurdles such as HR compliance, health and safety demands and pension admin are stopping owners from growing their enterprise. These distractions and other admin tasks […]

Teams make better decisions if they are interrupted with advice during their discussions rather than being advised before it, new research from UCL School of Management reveals. In a study published in Organizational Behavior and Human Decision Processes, Professor Colin Fisher looked at the timing and impact of formal interventions in decision-making groups. He found that giving teams […]

Our best-loved telly characters are shaping our choice of job, says a new report, with millions of Brits admitting they make career decisions based on their favourite TV shows. According to the Careers on the Box report conducted by Fletchers Solicitors, Brits are shunning career advisors in favour of their TV sets, with almost one […]

The weather outside might still be cold and frightful, but the promise of spring is almost in sight. We had a great time this week at our networking event at Office Space in Town Monument with Select Apartments, where in spite of the chill we stepped out onto the rooftop deck for a quick look […]

Join us for an evening of canapés, wine tasting and a tour of Mint Leaf Lounge in the City on 28 February from 6.30pm-8.30pm. Mint Leaf Lounge is located near the Bank of England in the heart of the City. Enjoy sophisticated dining with menus combining authentic, seasonal Indian ingredients with contemporary cooking techniques and stylish […]

A survey that compares the working habits of different age groups among 3000 office workers across Europe has thrown up some unexpected findings. Among them it suggests that with age not only comes wisdom, but also greater resilience to extra demands and higher levels of productivity than Millennials. The Wrike Digital Work Report, an independent […]

A new study shows millions of employees are so tired at work from a lack of sleep they’re unable to do their job safely, while a third of bushed Brits admit they’ve fallen asleep at work. The research, which polled 2000 British workers, was commissioned by injury law specialist Accident Advice Helpline. It shows one […]

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 improve our brain function with Memorado. An intro to Memorado Brain games test our […]

Last night (8 February) PA Life Club members and readers gathered for an evening of networking and showrounds at Office Space in Town Monument. The event offered PAs the chance to learn about a range of serviced solutions, from office space and meeting rooms to luxury serviced apartments courtesy of Select Apartments. Office Space in […]

Leading train company CrossCountry has enhanced its commitment to customer service by launching a 24-hour, seven day a week online customer contact service. CrossCountry is now contactable 24/7 on the company’s Twitter and Facebook channels to aid passengers with their queries. CrossCountry’s Twitter and Facebook account was previously monitored between 6am and 10pm Monday to […]