Busy PAs know all too well that the temptation to check emails and messages one last time before bed is sometimes overwhelming. While it’s nice to know you won’t miss anything important, research shows that just knowing you might get an email after office hours is enough to stress you out. A recent study led […]

Leading PA training practitioner Adam Fidler has today joined the judging panel of Pitman Training’s SuperAchievers Awards to hunt out PA of the Year 2016. Adam, who has worked as a board-level PA for blue-chip organisations including Boots PLC and Bank of America, sits alongside mum blogger and author Kirsty Smith, as well as last […]

The hot topic in discussions of work-life balance all point to flexible working as a solution to stress. But some experts now believe the practice can make employees ill by keeping them stressed longer. Professor Gail Kinman of the University of Bedfordshire says working remotely or part-time shuts employees off from social networks and career […]

OAG, the global leader in air travel intelligence, is today announcing the results of the OAG Punctuality League 2015, the industry’s most comprehensive annual ranking of on-time performance (OTP) for the world’s airlines and airports. For the first time, this year’s league table incorporates enhanced depth and coverage from OAG’s newly consolidated flight status and […]

The winter months turn some people into hermits. Cold weather can make it difficult to get out and exercise; it’s more tempting to go home and hibernate after work. But marketing blogger Lindsay Kolowich has put together 10 tips to sneak in a workout during office hours. 1 Make your commute a workoutWhile it’s hard […]

Do you reach for a cup of coffee first thing in the morning? Have a coffee pod machine? Researchers have found up to 67 different types of bacteria lurking in those machines in offices and homes. But don’t panic; the researchers from the University of Valencia says the bacteria was found in drip trays below […]

Aside from a lucky few who have extended the festive period by using some of their 2016 holiday entitlement, most of us have been slammed back into reality following Christmas. You’ve had IT reset your passwords because you’ve forgotten them and you’re already pining for the weekend. Writing for The Guardian, Hannah Jane Parkinson has […]

PA Life is pleased to announce the exciting news that our Features Writer, Molly Dyson has been promoted to Deputy Editor. Since joining Forum Events, Molly has gone from strength to strength, firmly positioning herself as one of the key commentators in the industry thanks to her broad knowledge base, solid writing skills and positive […]

Despite gains in gender equality in the workplace, sexist comments haven’t disappeared.   Have you ever referred to a group of adult women at work as “girls?” Have you reflexively asked only women to take notes at meetings? Despite major advances in gender equality in the workplace, old pieces of sexism linger. 1. “You probably […]

Cult Wines, a specialist in the acquisition & investment management of fine wines, today announces that it is set to open a new office in Hong Kong to take advantage of increasing demand in Asia for investing in fine wine.   Cult Wines, which was ranked 40th in The Sunday Times Virgin Fast Track 100 2015, has seen […]

“Detox” is a popular buzzword in the health world. In particular, we might be tempted to detox after Christmas and New Year for over-indulging and partying during the busiest social month of the year. In January, more than 40% of Britons will be looking to rejuvenate themselves, making health-related New Year’s resolutions. Evelyn Toner, Senior […]

Employers who offer bonus and rewards schemes are missing out by not directing rewards and benefits to the sections of the workforce where they will have the most impact. A survey of 1,008 British workers conducted by One4all Rewards as part of the Push The Button Report, revealed that many UK businesses are incorrectly targeting […]

With the end of the Christmas, it is now time to be painfully shifted back into reality.   Reality demands that you wear actual clothes instead of trackies and PJs, and get out of bed before 9am, and stop eating three lunches and a selection box in one afternoon.   After days of chilled down-time, […]

The new year return to work will increase workplace stress for nearly three out of four employees as the holiday glow quickly fades, new research from MetLife Employee Benefits shows. A minority of employees – just 27% – don’t find the return to work after Christmas and new year celebrations at all stressful – and […]

Cluttered desks are part and parcel of the office environment. While it can be refreshing to discard the disorder, some companies have a clear desk policy that bans mess. The Chartered Management Institute’s Professional Manager asked business people to weigh in on both sides of the argument. LEGO COO and Executive VP Bali Padda says […]

Following on from his article on how technology can ruin the employee experience, Jacob Morgan has named the four types of organisations and the environments they create. EmpoweredThese companies focus on giving employees the tools they need to do their jobs – such as modern technology – while creating a sense of purpose. Staff typically […]

PAs are gaining more recognition for the work they do for their companies, but there’s still a long way to go. Being taken seriously by your colleagues is a big step to take, so here are seven ways to do so. 1 Don’t strive to become indispensableLearn your boundaries. Don’t take every task that gets […]

Open-plan offices are the latest ‘thing’ for modern businesses. They’re meant to encourage communication and collaboration between departments, but research shows the set-up actually damages employees’ attention spans, stress levels, short-term memory, productivity, creative thinking and satisfaction because there’s no escape from ambient noise. Joel Beckerman, Founder of Man Made Music, recently wrote an article […]