Figures released by the Office for National Statistics (ONS) reveal that 87.9% of adults had recently (in the last three months) used the internet, compared with 86.2% in 2015. Internet usage is increasing throughout all demographics, with women aged 75 and over up 169% in 2011. This displays that the internet is yet to reach […]

There are people who leave their mobile at home when they go on holiday and those who ask for the wifi code the minute they check into the hotel. The latter are the ones who never truly relax during their time away. So here are some tips from Katie Driver at The Telegraph on how […]

Cookery School at Little Portland Street, conveniently located near Oxford Circus in central London, is offering PA Life readers the chance to win a £175 to use for a cooking class, course, or corporate event at the renowned school. Alongside regular classes and courses, Cookery School at Little Portland Street has been running corporate cookery […]

Executive learning and development is an essential for businesses to enjoy long-term success and ensuring a competitive advantage, yet the majority views their current provision as ineffective. This is the result of the St Gallen Executive Education Report (SEER), which has been launched today. The study was compiled based on the results of a survey […]

It currently takes seven weeks on average to fill an open permanent job vacancy in the financial services industry, according to new research by specialist recruitment firm Robert Half Financial Services. The roles that take the longest to fill are those in the risk function, which take on average more than two months (8.2 weeks) […]

An event organiser’s decision when looking at AV services is no longer driven by price, according to a survey carried out by Church House Westminster. The Westminster venue asked 87 of its clients what was important to them when choosing AV. The results reveal that only 34% base their decision on price, compared to 42% […]

MetLife UK is expanding its commitment to wellness at work by signing up with Global Corporate Challenge (GCC), which works with businesses worldwide to improve the health and performance of employees. It is joining GCC 2016, which has worked with more than 5,500 organisations across 185 countries and has helped more than two million employees […]

When it comes to the typical private jet traveller, the image that may spring to mind is a slightly older, perhaps male passenger. However, private jet booking service PrivateFly has revealed that the average age of its private flyer is 41 years and more than a third (37%) taking to the skies are women. The […]

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 […]