It seems American women work longer hours than their European counterparts, according to a report put together by Credit Suisse. A chart included in the research report shows that 65% of American women work more than 40 hours a week, compared to 30% of German women and 20% of French. The UK has the second-lowest […]

We all deal with them; ill-mannered co-workers are the bane of any office worker’s life. It can have a big effect on how we feel at work and how we perform, so here are some tips for dealing with rude colleagues. Don’t take it personally Remember that your colleague doesn’t always mean to be rude. […]

A couple of weeks ago we brought you the news of Super Human Resources, a comic book about a HR temp in a superhero organisation. Well brace yourselves because it has also been announced that there’s another comic book coming out that focuses on a PA to a super heroine who finds herself taking her […]

Thinking about taking the plunge and becoming a virtual assistant? You’ll need a space in which you’re comfortable and can be productive. Designer Makini Regal Brereton recently gave the Design Sponge blog her top tips for creating a home office you’ll want to work in. Choose a light space Find the brightest area of your […]

New research shows that people over the age of 40 perform better on a three-day week than those working 55 hours or more. The Australian study found that participants’ cognitive functions began to slow down after 25 hours. Among the 3,000 men and 3,500 women who participated, test scores began to decrease once their week […]

Santander has been recognised as a leader in workplace gender equality by being named a Top 50 Employer for Women in 2016. In their sixth year, The Times Top 50 Employers for Women 2016 awards are published as a partnership between The Times and Business in the Community (BITC), the Prince of Wales’s Responsible Business […]

The new Network of Essex Support Staff (NESS) will hold a free launch event on Tuesday, 10 May at Fennes Estate in Bocking. All Essex-based PAs are welcome to join the network for an evening of drinks and canapés followed by a presentation by Victoria Darragh, CEO of the EPAA. Come and meet founders Karen […]

Nearly one in seven HR staff has felt physically threatened at work, highlighting growing concerns about the impact of disputes in the workplace, new research from MetLife Employee Benefits shows. The nationwide study found 47% of HR departments have seen an increase in the number of disputes among staff over the past two years as […]

The number of women passengers using Addison Lee cars after midnight has jumped by 18% since the beginning of February. This rise follows a series of high-profile media interviews with senior Addison Lee executives emphasising the importance of passenger safety. Andy Boland, Addison Lee Chief Executive Officer says: “Over recent months women have been telling […]

PA Life will be hosting an exclusive networking evening at The Ivory Vaults, one of London’s best-kept secrets, on 24 May from 6pm-10pm. The venue promises to deliver an outstanding event with entertainment, bowl food and cocktails. The Ivory Vaults is an exclusive location situated within the historic vaulted cellars of the Grade II-listed Ivory […]

Across the UK, workers are suffering from stress brought about by their jobs and this in turn is leading to increased sick days, according to the latest Britain at Work report from reputation management consultancy Lansons and insight agency Opinium. Employee wellbeing is of course important in its own right and employers know that it […]

You know that feeling you sometimes get when you’re drifting off to sleep and you suddenly jerk awake because you think you’re falling? Science tells us that’s a left-over natural defence from the days when our ancestors slept in trees to stay safe from predators – it was designed to make us react if we […]

A new study from the Surrey Sleep Research Centre at the University of Surrey has found that shifted sleep-wake cycles affect men and women’s brain function differently. Researchers placed male and female participants on 28-hour days in a controlled environment without natural light-dark cycles. This disrupted their normal sleep-wake cycles to simulate jet lag or […]

The Links of London Corporate Gifts team have the perfect gifts for every business occasion. From luxury leather to stylish pens, these gifts are ideal for employees, clients, or events and can be personalised with your logo or message. This competition is now closed. Be sure to check out our other fantastic competitions. T&Cs One […]

The latest Robert Walters UK Jobs Index has revealed that secretarial and support vacancies rose by 28% in the first quarter of 2016 compared to the same period last year. Boutique firms fuel hiring in financial services While larger banks have been conservative in their hiring, boutique and medium-sized investment banks and investment management houses […]

Responsible for organising internal events? Planning a Christmas party and need inspiration? Head to the London Christmas Party Show, where you can meet with more than 100 of the best Christmas venues and suppliers from London and the South East. Running on 5 May at 8 Northumberland Avenue near Trafalgar Square, the exhibition is exclusively […]

Many of the situations that cause us stress as humans arise from a lack of understanding and self-awareness. Will Murray, Founder of Packtypes, aims to teach people of all ages how to improve their relationships with others through a culture of understanding. And Will is bringing his expertise to the next PA Life Training Day. […]

Skyline, a leading provider of serviced apartments, will sponsor Enzo Fittipaldi, the grandson of the Formula 1 legend Emerson Fittipaldi, in this year’s Ginetta Junior Championship, the UK’s highest profile event for aspiring young motorsport drivers. 14-year-old Enzo Fittipaldi began racing competitively at just four and is now a rising star in the junior motorsport […]