Author, speaker and futurist Jacob Morgan is writing a series of articles for Forbes exploring the employing experience. In part two, he explores the technology aspect of the work environment, laying out ground rules for introducing new tech to the office and keeping up with current trends. Morgan says the technological environment of the organisation […]

The number of women in employment has hit a record 14.6 million, with nearly one million more in work than five years ago. The stats hit the news as the government says it is delivering on its pledge to support getting people into jobs. Current statistics show the UK’s employment rate is at a record […]

A culture of fear and high pressure has long been the way companies cultivate productivity. But research shows there has been a shift in what motivates people and it points to positive psychology as an essential tool. The age-old presumption that stress makes you work harder may be true, but high levels of pressure can […]

Have you ever had one of those days when it seems impossible to get out of bed in time to be at the office at 9am sharp? Or are you the type to get in bright and early to get more work done so you can have an easy afternoon? What if you could show […]

An existing interline agreement has been enhanced to a reciprocal codeshare partnership between Malaysia Airlines and Emirates who have announced it will give their customers a seamless international network connecting Malaysia to more than 90 destinations on the Emirates network across Europe, Middle East, Africa and the Americas, exclusive frequent flyer benefits and world-class travel experiences. […]

Two-thirds (64%) of UK employees have never received any personal finance education, according to research commissioned on behalf of the Open University Business School (OUBS) and Share Radio.  The research also revealed that while many employees claim to have a reasonable level of financial knowledge, what they have most recently learnt has often been the result […]

In the run up to the festive season, most of us are counting down the days to enjoy a well-earned break. Spirits tend to be up around Christmas, but how happy are people in their line of work throughout the rest of the year? To find out, Workwear Express surveyed 1,020 adults currently in employment […]

In search of a curry fix? Experience the authentic tastes and flavours of regional Indian cuisine at the newly refurbished Daawat restaurant.   Most of the globe’s great cuisines derive from the foundation of mélange and there’s only one emperor among them.   Indian cuisine is unique in its cooking methods and range of ingredients, […]

Award-winning PA Victoria Darragh and her two sisters have recently come forward to tell the tale of the abuse they suffered as children at the hands of their stepfather.   ‪Victoria Darragh is a well recognised face within the PA community and a long-term supporter of PA Life. A multi-award winning executive assistant, founder of […]

The enchanting BMA House played host to an evening of networking, delicious food, on-tap tipples and venue tours for 50 PAs at the last PA Life Club event for 2015 on Tuesday 1st December. Street eat is the current food trend of the moment – rather apt then that guests were treated to a colourful and […]

According to a staff feedback survey in Stonewall’s 2015 Workplace Equality Index, the evidence-based benchmarking tool that enables organisations to assess their achievements and progress on LGBT equality in the workplace, more than half of lesbian, gay, bi-sexual and transgender staff in Scotland aren’t comfortable being out to all managers or colleagues. Less than one […]

Less pressure and better work-life balance supports personal well-being among zero-hours contract employees. New survey evidence published today suggests that, on average, zero-hours contract employees experience similar levels of job satisfaction, work-life balance and personal well-being to employees on permanent, full-time contracts. The research from the CIPD, the professional body for HR and people development, also […]

With the government announcing that the state pension age will rise by 2020, experts are saying the average British employee is not healthy enough to work into their late 60s. The state pension age will gradually rise to 66 for men and women by October of 2020, then to 67 by 2028 and 68 by […]

Rail fares have risen by more than 25% in the last five years and Britain’s rail passengers are set to see them a 1.1% rise in average fares from 2 January, 2016. The Rail Delivery Group (RDG), which represents train operators and Network Rail, said it was the smallest annual rise for six years. Regulated fares, […]

Everyone will most likely find themselves passing time at the office by doing work that doesn’t really mean much to the company. It’s a side effect of our nine-to-five culture. Here, communications expert Alexander Maasik describes what ‘fake work’ is and how we can avoid it. Maasik says that according to the Pareto Principle, 80% […]

Brits may have busier social lives than ever before, but they’re still driven to feeling envious of the lifestyles they see play out across their friends’ social media feeds. New research carried out by leading hotel bookers LateRooms.com sheds light on how social media affects the way Britons perceive the social lives of friends and […]

With the Christmas party season in full swing, most companies have already spent their budget on a festive gathering. But planning the party comes with hidden costs that many businesses don’t consider. Des McLaughlin, Divisional Director at Grass Roots Meetings & Events totals up the figures. “Advent is upon us and some research I have […]

Two-thirds of employers think their staff will have to supplement their retirement income by working longer, according to the latest research by Close Brothers Asset Management, (CBAM).   When asked how their employees will cope with having to live longer on their assets in retirement, 67% said they thought they would choose to delay retiring […]