Employee performance suffers when ratings are removed from the performance review process, according to CEB, a best practice insight and technology company. On average, employee performance drops 10% when ratings are absent from the review process, largely due to the inability of managers to effectively manage talent without ratings. Impact on employees In an effort […]

This morning brings the start of day two of the PA Expo at Exhibition Centre Liverpool. We took some time away from the PA Life stand to have a look around and find out what the buzz around the event was like. Attendees had the chance to sit in on seminar sessions delivered by the […]

Employees value the group risk benefits they are offered more than employers believe, highlighting a growing perception gap and exposing myths about benefits, new research from MetLife shows. Its study found 74% of employers believe staff would rather have cash than life insurance and 73% believe employees do not value life insurance despite the money […]

A new report into business travel across the UK has revealed that British workers are spending more time than ever away from home on business, with one in three business travellers spending up to an entire month away from home every year without seeing friends or family. The survey conducted by exclusive new accommodation brand […]

Have you been considering joining the PA Life Club? Now is the time, as we’re offering PAs who sign up by the end of the year an entire month on top of their annual membership and all its wonderful benefits for free. The PA Life Club gives members access to exclusive member offers from our […]

In addition to a roster of more than 150 suppliers, the PA Expo – co-located with the Venue Expo – features a seminar programme fit for both PAs and event organisers. With so much to see and do on four different stages, here’s our guide to the must-see sessions. Day One The first day of […]

The PA Expo officially opens today. It is the only free-to-attend event in the North of England that brings together executive support professionals from around the UK to take advantage of ample networking opportunities and to benefit from meeting with leading professionals in the industry. The PA Expo attendees will have the opportunity to meet with […]

One of Britain’s up and coming fashion brands showcased its latest collection during the first catwalk event to take place at Church House Westminster. The show was held in the stunning domed Assembly Hall, the largest room, which can accommodate up to 664 people. Osman, a designer favoured by the likes of Beyoncé, Taylor Swift […]

Trade shows can seem daunting at times. With so many suppliers to see, seminars to attend and people to network with, it can all feel a little overwhelming. As we’re attending the PA Expo this week, we thought we’d give you some top tips for having a fun and successful time at an exhibition. Plan […]

New research released today by charity Mencap to coincide with the launch of Learning Disability Work Experience Week reveals that 52% of the public say they would prefer to work for a company that employs people with a learning disability. This may be an indication of the direct affect the public’s attitude has on learning […]

The latest figures from the Health and Safety Executive reveal that 1.3 million people suffered from a work-related illness in 2015/2016, costing the UK economy a staggering £14.1 billion. According to the statistics, a total of 30.4 million working days were lost to illness and injury. Of the 1.3 million workers affected, half a million […]

We’re all busy here at PA Life HQ getting ready for next week’s Christmas party at ICEBAR LONDON and the PA Expo in Liverpool, where we’ll be on stand J28. Let’s take a breather from all the excitement and find out which stories have been the most popular this week. 1. 7 tips to help shy […]

Standards are slipping for British office workers, who are swapping suits for t-shirts and casual clothes – and spending less time getting ready for work. According to new research, less than a fifth of people said they would still wear a suit for work, suggesting that casual clothes are becoming the new office wear as […]

Almost half (44%) of London-based PAs and admin employees fear that robots or artificial intelligence may replace their role, according to new research conducted among 200 support staff in the capital by luxury support specialist the Change Group. This could put further pressure on UK PA and admin roles, which have already declined by more […]

Event professionals from across the UK gathered at Robinson College to explore event creation at the last clic+ Club seminar of 2016. Ben Cole, Managing Director of live events business Inspired, took delegates on a journey to explore the key stages of creating an engaging and memorable event experience. The interactive session kept the audience […]

Research released to mark National Stress Awareness Day yesterday reveals how the nation’s emotional relationship with personal finances is downright weird. The findings counter intuitively show that the week the nation is most flush with cash is also the week the nation starts getting financially stressed, with nearly a quarter (24%) starting to have feelings […]

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 convert documents to spreadsheets quickly using Image to Excel. An intro to Image to […]

New research from Robert Half UK reveals that human resources (HR) directors are spending a month (27.59 days) on recruitment for open positions within their organisation. The recruitment process can be broken down into six key stages, all of which take more than four days, on average, to complete when using their own in-house resources […]