Following the recent announcement that the UK Government is to clamp down on drink and drug drivers, alcohol and drug safety experts are urging companies to be more vigilant when it comes to their alcohol and drug testing policies. Drugs and alcohol cost British businesses in excess of £6 billion per year in lost productivity […]

Nearly two thirds (62%) of financial services executives predict an increase in new roles in H1 2016 compared to an average of 58% for all financial roles and just 31% three years ago The latest Professional Hiring Index (‘the index’) from Robert Half UK reveals that senior C-suite executives across UK companies plan to increase staff levels […]

A new study titled ‘Working Well’ from the Social Market Foundation think-tank conducted in partnership with financial employee benefits provider Neyber, finds that one in eight workers (13%) report that money worries have affected their ability to concentrate at work. The study shows low financial resilience is a significant cause of stress across the UK […]

Join the PA Life team for a networking buffet lunch at the London Elizabeth Hotel on Thursday, 4 February from 12-2pm. Located in the heart of the capital and overlooking Hyde Park, the London Elizabeth features 49 well-appointed rooms and suites. The property also offers a Persian restaurant, fully licenced bar and a beautiful garden […]

Research at the University of Exeter shows that displaying works of art at the office can help boost productivity, lower stress and increase general wellbeing among employees. Dr Craig Knight, who has studied the psychology of working events at the university for 12 years, is heading up a research group called Identity Realisation (IDR). The […]

Last year, we reported on Valerie Barber, a PA at a famed London prep school who duped parents into wiring money directly into her account. Barber has now been spared a lengthy jail term by pleading guilty to one count of fraud. The final figure of funds stolen by Barber is reported by the court […]

One in five office workers say they have put on at least a stone in weight over the last year and most believe sitting at their desk all day is affecting their health, according to a study by audio communications firm Plantronics. The survey reveals that three out of four employees only leave their desk […]

The former PA to Tom Benson, owner of two New Orleans sports teams, has filed action against the businessman for a significant amount of back pay. In new court papers, he alleges his dismissal was timed after he was questioned in a mental competency lawsuit against Benson. Rodney Henry’s original lawsuit against the New Orleans […]

The ways our smartphones can make us more productive that you probably don’t know about – especially if you’re one to ignore those little ‘update your phone’ notifications. They might be a great distraction on our daily commute, but our smartphones can also be one of our best productivity tools. However, with many of us […]

Research tells us that new workers are as likely to have an accident in the first six months of a job as they are for the rest of their working lives. The British Safety Council’s campaign Speak Up, Stay Safe aims to confront such needless injury and ill-health by raising young people’s awareness about workplace […]

Figures released today show that the UK continues to face a worsening skills crisis. Despite the overall rise in job creation, the vacancy rate continues to increase and is particularly acute in specialist areas such as IT and engineering. The latest Labour Market Figures, produced by the Office for National Statistics (ONS) reveal there are […]

The inability to concentrate on tasks for extended amounts of time is usually seen as a bad thing. But a new study suggests people who are easily distracted may actually be intellectually superior to their colleagues. According to psychiatrist Dr Ned Hallowell, clever people find it difficult to prioritise which idea to focus on and […]

Recruitment specialist Glassdoor has released its list of the 25 Best Jobs in the UK for 2016. While personal assistant came in last place, it can still be considered a win because the rankings are based on number of job openings, salary and career opportunities. At number 25, the role of personal assistant carries an […]

Qatar Airways will introduce two additional frequencies between Doha and Manchester from 2nd May 2016, providing customers with even more convenient connections when transferring onto services to Asia, Australia and beyond via Doha’s state-of-the-art Hamad International Airport. The additional flights will be operated by the Boeing 787 Dreamliner, one of the most modern aircraft in the […]

Whatever happened to the New Year resolutions you made? Three weeks into January and by now most people have completely forgotten their good intentions. According to fitness and wellbeing coach Michele Kaye, if your resolutions were important enough to make in the first place they are worth following through. In her new book Eat, Dance […]

With a cold snap arriving after a mild winter, it’s the perfect time to remind bosses of their responsibilities concerning workplace temperatures, says office space search engine OfficeGenie.co.uk. While flooding has wreaked terrible damage across the UK, temperatures have remained high – until now. And while there’s no maximum workplace temperature there are clear guidelines […]

Improvements in technology are providing businesses with a new range of tools year on year. With research showing that millennials think having up-to-date tech at work is essential, it’s vital for companies to prepare for the future. AJ Agrawal, CEO of Alumnify, recently wrote a list of the top eight trends businesses need to be […]

With visitor registration now open, office* – the award-winning business event for executive office support professionals, taking place at the new venue of ExCeL London on 11-12 May, has announced Libby Moore, former EA/chief of staff to Oprah Winfrey, as its first keynote speaker for 2016. Renowned for attracting a host of ‘inspirational’ big names […]