In industries such as the financial or pharmaceutical sectors, confidentiality is crucial to success. For PAs working in environments involving sensitive information, privacy is a key consideration. As the boss’s most trusted member of staff, PAs are often required to keep information to themselves. With the exchange of sensitive information often occurring during meetings organised […]
The modern business world is one in which everybody is expected to be available 24/7 and it’s difficult to spend quality time with your loved ones. Susan Reid, a professor and former entrepreneur, recently wrote an article for Forbes outlining her top tips for creating a better work-life balance. Align your professional vision with your […]
PA Life is pleased to invite you to attend an exclusive day of team-building fun at the brand new Go Ape Battersea Park this Thursday, 17 March from 10am-1pm. There are only a few spaces left, so RSVP today to secure your place. Go Ape is all about living life adventurously. Unleash your inner ape […]
More than a fifth of British workers claim bosses have failed to pay their wages on time, causing them to suffer financial losses as a result, according to new research. A study of 2,000 UK employees conducted by Cascade HR found that 22% have been paid late from their current employer at some point in […]
A decades-long study of nearly 2,000 office workers has revealed a correlation between the number of hours worked and heart health. The results show that working longer hours increases the risk of heart disease. The study by the University of Texas School of Public Health followed 1,926 men and women from 1986 to 2011, keeping […]
Employers are shifting the responsibility of ensuring pension contributions do not break new lower annual allowances to staff, research from employee benefits consultancy Portus shows. Its study among HR directors across a range of sectors shows 60% of companies will ensure staff are fully informed of new rules but will rely on higher earners to […]
The Conference and Hospitality Show has launched a concentrated two-hour programme for PAs to get the most out of the show during an extended lunch break. The show takes place on Tuesday, 26 April in Central Leeds at the world-class First Direct Arena and has been created specifically to help busy PAs improve their skills, […]
As the consultation closes on the Government’s draft gender pay reporting regulations today, new research findings based on a survey of more than 1,000 employers and HR professionals show that a minority of organisations currently conduct any gender pay analysis, as well as the limited action being taken by employers to address the causes of […]
Nobody ever said your workplace has to be a boring, bog-standard office. The Telegraph recently did some searching and found a few pretty unusual alternatives to the typical setting in London. Tired of dry land? Head to Surrey Quays or Regents Canal for boats that can be rented out for as little as £25 a […]
We all know that gossip is a huge time waster that takes us away from the things that are truly important at work. However, new research from the University of Salford shows that moaning about your job is the most likely form of chitchat to affect your productivity. The study analysed the survey data of […]
US-based corporate training start-up Bridge recently surveyed 1,000 office workers to find out how gender affects the way we see common workplace issues such as equal pay, sexual harassment and gender discrimination. The results are pretty revealing. When it comes to equal pay, men seem to be wearing rose tinted glasses, with 58% of those […]
Ex-restaurateur and Michelin-starred chef Barry Tonks, who has taken over as Executive Chef at The Gherkin, part of the Searcys collection of venues, believes there is significant room for improvement in the world of event catering. “Great quality food is in my DNA; it is part of my ethos, has been a cornerstone of my […]
The word “stress” seems to be synonymous with modern life, especially when it comes to work. But where does it come from and what can we do about it? Zen Habits’ Leo Babauta says we should evaluate our ideals to find the answers. Babauta says the root cause of stress is the mismatch of reality […]
Drinking more water can help with weight loss, according to a new scientific study that has been welcomed by the British Water Cooler Association (BWCA). Research published in the Journal of Human Nutrition and Dietetics shows that plain water consumption can control weight and reduce intakes of sugar, sodium and saturated fat. Drinking between one […]
These days most people book everything from dinner reservations to travel online, so why not meeting rooms? PA Life has partnered with MeetingRooms.com to provide busy admin professionals with a one-stop shop for all their meeting needs. We’ve learned a thing or two about the pressures PAs face on a day-to-day basis and sourcing a […]
Whatever your reason for starting a job search, it’s important to be sure you know what you want out of your new role. Here, CEO and Founder of US-based Human Workplace Liz Ryan outlines 10 things to consider when looking at a role. Does the job description match your skills and strengths? Does it include […]
Rumours have been floating around since 2014 about Aerosmith singer Steven Tyler and his PA Aimee Ann Preston, but new reports suggest the relationship is getting serious. Preston – 39 years Tyler’s junior – has been photographed holding hands and getting cosy with the rocker in recent months, most noticeably at the 24th Annual Elton […]
Today is International Women’s Day, a time to celebrate the successes of the female gender. To mark the occasion, Rosetta Stone’s President of Global Enterprise and Education Judy Verses presents her top tips for succeeding in a male-dominated business world. “There are more opportunities for women in the workplace today than ever before,” she says. […]
