UK businesses are facing risks to their IT security due to a lack of requisite skills, as the majority (77%) of UK CIOs believe they will face more security threats in the next five years due to a shortage of cyber security talent, according to report Cybersecurity – protecting your future by Robert Half Technology. UK […]

London airports offer the best currency exchange rates for travellers looking to change their pounds last minute at the airport, according to new research. Foreign exchange specialist Caxton FX surveyed 10 major UK airports to see which had the best and worst currency exchange rates for euros and dollars. The research found that there is […]

Thinking of picking up and moving to a different town or city for pastures new? Recruitment site Glassdoor has done some maths to create a list of the “20 Best UK Towns & Cities to Work In” based on how easy it is to get a job, median salaries, average home value and overall employee […]

Following record-breaking visitor numbers at the 2016 event, the London Summer Event Show will return for its third edition from 24-25 January 2017 at London city venue Banking Hall. This is the second time exhibition organiser Story Events has partnered with the Grade II-listed building, after previously hosting the 2014 edition of its Christmas-themed exhibition, […]

Almost half of UK businesses (45%) are apprehensive about hiring disabled candidates because of fears they won’t be able to do the job and concerns about making inappropriate comments or actions, according to new research. The findings were revealed as part of a survey of 1000 businesses to coincide with the launch of Purple – a […]

The National Venus Awards, now in its third year, celebrated the success of its national winners for 2016 with regional winners, as well as associate, regional and national sponsors, guests and supporters in the beautiful surroundings of the Hampshire-based Hand-Picked Audley Woods Hotel on 7 July. The Venus Awards National Finals saw 70 regional winners […]

This month sees the launch of a brand new wellness meetings concept at vibrant design hotel Hilton London Bankside. Gone are the plates of pastries and mundane activities – Hilton London Bankside is shaking things up with healthier menu options, outdoor exercise classes and a meeting schedule aimed at reducing stress and increasing general wellbeing. […]

Increasing the salaries of disengaged employees will not boost commitment or keep them in the business, according to new research from The Workforce Institute at Kronos and Coleman Parkes Research. This new survey reveals that 45% of employees believe that small to medium UK businesses need to focus on providing a healthy work-life balance if […]

It’s widely known and accepted that the retirement age is creeping ever later in life. That reality is driving Millennials to believe they’ll have to work until they die. Research conducted by the Manpower Group into the career aspects of Millennials shows that 12% of them believe they will never be able to retire. While a […]

Almost of third (30%) of the UK suffers from a poor quality of sleep, with women being 10% more likely to have a bad night than men, a new survey has revealed. Snoring partners were the most common reason for a disturbed sleep, with 22% of people saying this keeps them up at night. This […]

A 2015 Gallup poll found 70% of employees were bored and disengaged at work. In an older study the group found only one in eight people were psychologically committed to their jobs. A big pay rise is not enough to make you happy, so here are some top tips to help you find meaning at […]

The trend of working too many hours and not using allotted annual leave isn’t specific to the UK. New research by Project: Time Off shows our counterparts across the pond left 658 million days of holiday unused in 2015, 222 million of which were lost in the ether. Project: Time Off has put that number […]

Today, the latest Office for National Statistics (ONS) Labour Productivity report has revealed that labour productivity, as measured by output per hour, grew by a mere 0.5%. However, the figures are 17% below an extrapolation based on its pre-downturn trend. Therefore, labour productivity per employee has failed to markedly rise since the global downturn. Tim […]

It has been a quiet week here at PA Life since the London Venues Summit. We’re already one week into July and many of you are probably counting down the days until your holiday. Here’s hoping it’s off to sunnier places. Let’s wind down and find out which stories your fellow PAs have been reading […]

It’s hard to stay focussed when you have so much to do on any given day. If there’s a particularly important project that needs your full attention, follow these top tips from Sam Edwards at Inc.com to improve your focus. 1 Change your environment If you work in a noisy office or find it hard […]

Numerous studies have alluded to the fact that poor management is one of the top reasons people decide to leave a job. But what are employees’ biggest bugbears when it comes to their bosses? Lifestyle site Cheat Sheet has investigated to find the five worst complaints about managers. 1 Poor communication skills Communication from the […]

The Thames has so much to offer when it comes to event venues. Both banks feature some of London’s most iconic properties but not all of them are on dry land, as I found out when I joined PA Life for a networking event on board the Good Ship Benefit. The ship, better known as […]

It’s pretty much a given these days that the job market is flooded with highly skilled candidates. When you have so many people with the same skills and experience competing for the same job, it’s hard to stand out from the crowd; this is where demonstration of certain qualities is key. Recruitment site Glassdoor has […]