Bonuses being handed out to workers are falling significantly short of the amount workers say they would need to be in order to encourage them to work harder. New research released by One4all Rewards in The Rewards Review, based on a survey of 1004 UK adults in employment, revealed that the mean amount being given to workers in […]

The underlying strengths of the UK’s labour market will see jobs growth continue into 2017, according to the latest CBI/Pertemps Network Group Employment Trends Survey. The annual survey – in its 19th year, with 353 respondents employing nearly 1.2 million people – found that four in 10 (41%) firms across the UK will grow their […]

I love a good Christmas shindig, so I couldn’t turn down the chance to join my fellow PA Life readers for an evening of festive cheer and a few holiday tipples at BMA House. The venue was beautifully decked out in all its Christmas gear; it really is a lovely sight to see at night, […]

Here’s a bit of fun for your Friday afternoon – men named David and women named Susan are the kindest people in Britain, according to new study that reveals what people perceive to be the kindest names. Experts polling 2000 adults have revealed the names most associated with kindness and good will, and found those […]

It’s hard to believe Christmas is only nine days away. Many of you will be recovering from what we hope was a fun and successful company Christmas party (or perhaps yours is yet to come). Remember in this festive season that you have worked incredibly hard all year and you deserve to let your hair […]

All businesses are looking increase profit margins. But in such a competitive business world, that can be easier said than done. All too often businesses focus on increasing sales in order to grow profits but Pearl Scan, one of the country’s pioneers of the paperless and paper light movement, has urged businesses to look inside […]

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 plan stress-free journeys with Moovit. An intro to Moovit Available on the Apple App […]

Travel safety specialist beTravelwise has appointed a new LGBT travel advisor and developed an enhanced corporate travel safety programme designed to help mitigate the dangers facing LGBT business travellers. LGBT travellers are often faced with a myriad of legal and safety issues when visiting certain countries, whether for work or leisure. There are 75 countries […]

2016 has been widely reported as an annus horribillis for UK commuters, with strikes, faults, delays and rising prices combining to create a perfect storm of frustration and misery. Now it appears the tipping point has been reached, with more than half of all employees considering flexible working arrangements for 2017, according to new research from […]

The rise in the number of NEETs – people aged 16 to 24 who are not in education, employment, or training – means employers must revaluate assessment processes sooner rather than later, according to global talent acquisition and management firm Alexander Mann Solutions. Responding to the latest data from the ONS, which revealed a significant […]

If you ask me, there’s no meal more satisfying than a good steak. Marco Pierre White has become something of an expert in this field, and in 2008 opened the first of two London Steakhouse Co restaurants in the City of London. If you’re a fan of traditional British food, this is definitely the place […]

As rail passengers on Southern lines face travel chaos due to strikes completely shutting down operations, transport app Moovit has announced that Brits face the longest commute than any other European nation. The research used data collected from the Moovit app, which is used by 2.5 million people in the UK, and found that the […]

Discover the ingredients that make Abu Dhabi the ideal MICE destination for business travellers. Amelia Walker reports When Abu Dhabi climbed into the International Congress and Convention Association’s (ICCA) top 100 busiest meeting destinations in 2012, CEO Martin Sirk advised the destination not to solely focus on specific rankings, but instead aim for business that […]

The Government’s focus on the gender pay gap should be welcomed, says consulting firm Mercer. However, while the final draft of the reporting requirements brings some much needed clarity, the measures proposed are blunt and organisations should be prepared to explain why they have a pay gap and how they plan to close it. Commenting […]

Workers in the UK are missing out on holiday time – with one in five (19%) not taking their full allowance. This is according to the ‘2016 Vacation Deprivation’ study from travel website Expedia, which polled more than 9000 employed adults across 28 countries to compare holiday entitlement with the number of days taken and explore […]

ibtm events’ annual ibtm world Trends Watch report has predicted growth for the global MICE industry in 2017, despite the turbulent geopolitical and economic environment. The 12th edition of the report, authored by Dr Rob Davidson, Managing Director of MICE Knowledge, and released at the company’s flagship show ibtm world in Barcelona, makes forecasts for […]

Nearly one in five employees have been forced to use their annual leave entitlement or take unpaid leave to attend funerals of family members or friends, according to new research from MetLife. Its findings show 19% of workers have been absent to attend funerals or cope with bereavement, which was classed as unpaid leave or […]

Concise, sponsor of this year’s PA Life Christmas party, gave attendees of the event the chance to win one of four £100 John Lewis vouchers. The results are in and Concise has now announced the lucky winners. The four winning PAs are: Abigail Jones, American Express Global Business Travel Lizann De Wet, Savills Karen Crowley, […]