As the new Covid-19 variant, omicron, threatens to spread across the globe, research from Infogrid indiates that people who have not had their Covid-19 vaccination have become a major barrier to employees wanting to return to the physical office. Over half (57%) of UK employees who attend or expect to return to the physical workplace said […]

A study of 1,500 UK office workers found that 31 per cent believe crawling internet speeds are a sign of an old-fashioned office – and a quarter cite out-of-date fax machines as the ultimate sign of being behind the times. And more than one in five think companies using Microsoft tools like Word or Excel […]

Here at PA Life we’re focused on giving you the tools and information you need to succeed in your professional life. That’s why we’re busy updating our listings of important events for PAs, EAs and Corporate Buyers with key dates as soon as we receive confirmed details. Got an event you’d like us to add? […]

Uber for Business and Perkbox have partnered to help organisations modernise their benefits offering and better connect and care for their people, no matter how or where they work. Thanks to the partnership, employers can now fund free rides and meals for their employees around the world, as part of a holistic package of benefits […]

While the UK might have one of the biggest and most complex rail networks in Europe, it’s by no means the most efficient. Not a day goes by where at least one train isn’t delayed: and if you’re in London, it’s more like four or five minimum. But which UK train station is the worst […]

As the festive season approaches, it is tempting for many small businesses to see this as an opportunity to make up for lost time and lost revenues following the pandemic and not take time off. However, this added pressure and stress may lead to wellbeing issues for employees, particular those for whom lockdowns, closures and […]

We all had a great time at the PA Life Christmas Party in association with Gett Taxi and MNKY HSE – and now you can check out the official pictures from the night online! Here’s the full gallery, courtesy of our awesome photographer Ben Hoppen from Megabooth – Enjoy! We’d like to thank all of our Sponsors and […]

With Covid spiking again in several countries across Europe and disruption ongoing around the world, many overseas employees will not be able to come home this Christmas. For those in countries banning outbound travel, this will be the second year in a row that they have not been able to see family or visit home […]

Hilton Birmingham Metropole has opened its new-look and highly flexible conference and events facilities. The announcement represents a relaunch of the hotel’s meetings product and forms part of the venue’s multi-million-pound refurbishment. The new spaces are now fully operational and once again ready to accommodate some of the most recognised events in the UK. The […]

Human capital management tech specialist Ceridian has released results from its annual Pulse of Talent report, which found the vast majority of workers surveyed in the UK have struggled with burnout, while 58% of surveyed workers are either actively seeking or open to new employment as job vacancies rise to record highs. Ceridian’s 2022 Pulse of […]

A quarter (26%) of employers think they are not affected by menopause issues according to research from Peppy, the B2B digital health and wellness platform. The research reveals that companies believe their organisation is not affected by any employee menopause-related health condition or have any employees who have gone through the menopause. Dr. Mridula Pore, CEO of Peppy said: […]

The Belfry Hotel & Resort in the Midlands, is celebrating yet another win after being awarded England’s Best Incentive Hotel at the recent annual World MICE Awards 2021. The World MICE Awards celebrates and rewards excellence in MICE tourism. The awards aim to foster growth, innovations, and best practice on a global scale. Commenting on The Belfry’s […]

By Georgia Lee, DRAYTON With only 26 days until Christmas, we at DRAYTON have become a little like Santa’s Workshop (as we do each year)! Our Elves are as busy as ever making the finishing touches to Christmas orders. From packing up the last of the Advent Calendars, to sewing the fur trim on the […]

Some 53 per cent of the nation’s employers that they don’t know their employees even slightly well on a personal level, a new office worker survey has revealed. The Lunch Break Bonding survey, conducted by Just Eat for Business, delves into office workers’ perception of social lunch breaks, scheduled meetings and team building events, and is paired with […]

By Premier Inn From booking to bed, we’re here to help you rest easy. Not only are we everywhere you need to be for your business at 800+ hotels, we’re giving you a choice of rooms to suit you, flexible rates and all the tools you need for faff-free bookings. These are just some of […]

New research reveals that globally, managers are still reluctant to let go of the physical office, despite clear indications that remote and hybrid working are being embraced by the vast majority of companies. UK managers, however, remain least dependent on on-site working, compared to global counterparts. Sixty three percent of UK managers have a preference […]

The menus are written, the Champagne is on ice and the DJ is preparing the playlist, what better way to add extra sparkle to your festivities this Christmas than by celebrating at the world’s most famous racecourse. Whether it is something to look forward to with friends or colleagues, a small get-together or entertaining a […]

2021 has been far from the walk in the park we were promised – and not quite so different from 2020 as we would have hoped! Now that the festive season is just around the corner, we think it’s important to keep your teams morale high… and what better way to cheer everybody up than […]