Managers around the world have tried many methods to motivate staff and keep up productivity. While the first thought is a monetary incentive, new research shows pizza might be the way to get employees to work harder. In his new book Payoff: The hidden logic that shapes our motivations, psychologist Dan Ariely outlines findings from […]

The Business Visits & Events Partnership (BVEP) has extended the deadline for its industry survey as part of initial reviews being carried out by the Department of Media, Culture and Sport (DCMS). The BVEP will continue surveying the entire industry, at the request of Government, and reporting the results with one clear voice in representation […]

Long-time PA Life reader and top PA Brenda George is a seasoned wear it pinker, helping her company raise money for Breast Cancer Now. She has recently written a fantastic article for the campaign with top tips to help her fellow PAs organise a wear it pink day at their office. This year’s wear it […]

Research released today by health and wellbeing provider Benenden reveals that British workers’ lunch hour is dying out, as the majority continue to work during what was traditionally a break from the working routine, despite not being paid for it. The survey of 2000 British workers revealed that 42% of employees do not take their […]

Bored with your office lunch? Does a sandwich leave you feeling bloated or tired in the afternoon? Tudor Park’s new Executive Head Chef Alfonso Salvaggio has put together a selection of packed lunch ideas that will stimulate the taste buds as well as the brain cells. Alfonso (pictured left) and his 13-strong team of chefs […]

The Lime Venue Portfolio (LVP), Meeting Needs and Happy Days ‘Christmas with Sparkle’ campaign kicked off this weekend with the successful completion of the three peak challenge. Led by Richard Kadri-Langford, Head of Marketing at LVP, three-day, three-mountain challenge raised just under £1000 for the charities, with more expected throughout the September promotion. The team […]

The kids are headed back to school. For some that may be a blessing, but for others it’s the first sign that summer is coming to an end. Let’s put off saying goodbye to the sun a bit longer and look back at our top 10 most read stories of the week. 1. 4 ways to […]

Employees these days have a lot of choice when it comes to where they work. The internet and improved technology has made it so we can work from virtually anywhere. But where do employees go to improve their productivity? According to a FlexJobs survey, it’s certainly not the office. The survey of more than 3100 […]

A former office manager from Salina, Kansas in the US has been accused of stealing more than $8600 (about £6500) from her employer. Sarah T Jones allegedly stole the money in cash and payments made to Tox-Eol Pest Management between August and November 2015. Police Captain Mike Sweeney alleges that while Jones was working as […]

A new report by the Women and Equalities Committee shows a shocking number of pregnant women and new mothers have fallen victim to discrimination at work. The committee is calling on the government to take action to protect these women and make it harder to make them redundant during and after pregnancy. The report reveals […]

Work-life balance is a key issue for employees, with many saying they’re willing to leave a job in search of a better balance. If you’re looking for a new role that allows you to focus on yourself, Glassdoor has done some research to name the 20 companies that offer the best work-life balance. London-based financial […]

Gone are the days when all guests wanted from their hotel was tea and coffee-making facilities. With 60% of guests stating preferences for emerging technologies during their stay, the hotel industry is finding innovative ways to impress. With downloads of its global accommodation finder app on the increase, HotelsCombined takes a look at the ways […]

Solent Conference Centre reopened on 25 August following its recent move to the brand new £30 million ‘The Spark’ building in the heart of Southampton city centre. The futuristic venue is now part of Southampton Solent University’s main campus, benefitting from views of the city’s extensive parks, additional car parking, interactive spaces for meetings, events […]

Sometimes it’s necessary to stretch the truth slightly to get noticed by potential employers. There’s a lot to keep in mind when writing your CV, including key words that grab the attention of recruiters. If you’re unsure what you can and cannot “fudge” on your CV, here are some great tips from Forbes. Five things […]

Industry leaders from the Business Visits and Events Partnership (BVEP) and the Events Industry Board have welcomed the progress made in support of the events industry, reflected in a new Tourism Action Plan launched by the Government today. Although focussed primarily on boosting leisure tourism, the plan also reaffirms the Government’s continued commitment to prioritising […]

Inspiration comes in many forms, and it’s an essential part of coming up with new ideas for business. As a PA who’s put in charge of big company projects, it can be hard to find inspiration. Here are a few things you can do in and out of the office to boost your creativity. Brainstorm […]

Professional recruitment firms reported that vacancy numbers remained stable in the month following the EU Referendum, with 0.2% year-on-year growth in July 2016 according to new survey data from the Association of Professional Staffing Companies (APSCo). This is in line with the latest data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS), which reported in August that the […]

The UK and Ireland offer the worst pay for time off sick across Europe, new research has shown. In fact, the amount of mandatory sick pay available to workers in the UK for a week of sick leave totals just £35.96 – and nothing at all in Ireland. Through a combination of low sick pay […]