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 […]

The World Sleep Survey has revealed that while one in three Britons experiences poor sleep, only 60% seek a remedy and it’s costing the labour market more than a week of work. Those who report their sleep as below average say they’ve missed an average of 14.6 days of work a year due to being […]

The holiday season has become increasingly treacherous territory, with businesses such as Starbucks facing customer complaints over their coffee cups. When Starbucks decided to use plain red coffee cups free of holiday symbols, the negative global reaction from customers illustrated how consumers view brands as friends, and how they expect companies to share their values. […]

Losing a loved one is never easy, but it can be made worse upon returning to work. Your colleagues will likely know what has happened and they might feel the need to tread on eggshells around you. But you can make it easier by being honest with them. Amy Morin is the author of 13 […]

The news has been full of images of flooding in many parts of the country recently thanks to our “reliable” English weather. While the networks have been focusing on the impact on homes, businesses also suffer huge damages. Here are some tips for reducing the impact from Simon Crowther, Founder of Flood Protection Solutions. 1 […]

Technology has made our personal lives much easier over the last year. Now it’s time for work to be improved by innovations, according to VMware’s Noah Wasmer. In a guest column for Forbes, he predicts four things that will allow employees to love work in 2016. 1 Employees will be twice as productive in half […]

Sexism is common at Christmas work parties but you do NOT have to put up with this unacceptable behaviour. The Equality Act 2010 protects employees from harassment at work-related social events.   Cornered by lecherous co-workers with wandering hands. Told loudly by a senior colleague that you’re too “hot” to be part of the technical team. […]

Recent Office of National Statistics figures show the UK has a record number of people in work clocking one billion hours each week. This is the first time the UK has reached the billion hours mark, with 31 million people now employed – the highest number since current records began in 1971. 74% of those […]