47 per cent of UK office workers still do not feel as though they have had clear, formalised communications around working hours, availability and productivity. In addition, more than half (54 per cent) admit to not understanding the current state of the business – as well as their employer’s overall plan to survive the economic toll of COVID-19 – due…
read moreSince launching in 2017, Eventwell‘s Event Wellbeing week has been a platform for individuals and businesses in the events industry to come together to campaign and advocate for better mental health and wellbeing for all. This year also saw the introduction of Event Wellbeing Day in February, coinciding with International Confex. However due to the global pandemic and the effect…
read moreBy Nicole Alvino, Co-Founder and Chief Strategy Officer, SocialChorus Ever get the feeling we’ve been on pause or holding out for our old way of life, pre-Covid-19, to return? Now that lockdown has lifted, but with restrictions still in place, many find themselves in limbo – unsure of how to sustain or evolve their new practices and behaviours. For businesses…
read moreKerry Edwards has been appointed as the new Managing Director of boutique event agency Bien Venue, replacing agency owner Sam Elliott in the role. Edwards has been promoted from within the business, from a Client Director position, and will now lead sales, operations and finance teams and suppliers as Elliott moves to a CEO capacity to focus on further growth strategy…
read moreLondon’s QEII Centre will be hosting events this autumn following the government’s announcement that the business meetings and events industry can re-open from October. The venue has been closed since March when the UK was placed into lockdown, with teams working remotely to reschedule events and plan carefully for a safe re-opening. Between April and July, the QEII sales team…
read moreAs venues plan to open their doors once again to the MICE sector, leading UK Consortium Venues of Excellence (V0E) has become a Strategic Partner of the Institute of Hospitality. Over the past few months, VOE have been integral to position additional membership benefits to with their 47 member venues and their hospitality teams, and their focus has been to…
read moreTwo thirds of Britain’s SME business leaders say they are now more environmentally conscious in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic. That’s according to a survey, jointly commissioned by B2B energy suppliers Opus Energy and Haven Power, part of Drax Group, found that small and medium business bosses are having to make bolder decisions as they prepare for a brave new business world. 66 percent admit that their own leadership requires a greater degree…
read moreBy Stuart Duff, Head of Development at business psychologists Pearn Kandola and author of the iLead book series There’s a lot of conversation in the modern workplace about the importance of mental health, and even more so at the moment. But while many employers are going to great lengths to protect the wellbeing of their teams, I’d argue that not…
read moreAs the UK government announces further easing of lockdown and stimulus for the economy, two-thirds of UK workers (61.6%) would also prefer to work from home in some capacity, even when the pandemic is over – with that number rising to three-quarters (74.9%) for those based in London. These are among the key findings from a study launched today by…
read moreThe final speakers for Wednesday’s PA Life LIVE digital conference have been revealed. The conference will run from 9.30am to 4.05pm on Wednesday June 24th and is focused on HELPING YOUR COMPANY RETURN TO BUSINESS POST LOCKDOWN. Your free pass to PA Life LIVE gives you access to LIVE Webinar sessions including: Risk Assessment & Planning For A Safe Office – a session…
read morePA Life spoke to Tom Baigrie, founder and CEO of the UK’s leading life insurance broker, LifeSearch, which employs 500 staff across the UK. With teams spread around the country while keeping safe during the pandemic , it’s more important than ever for senior people to lead from the top, to ensure that morale as well as productivity stays high.…
read moreDid you know that PA Life’s awesome CPD-certified Online Courses are now available in the form of corporate bundle packages? It’s a great way to enable multiple employees within an organisation to improve their skills! Specially curated by an expert team, there are more than 100s of courses available to help develop your career – and yourself. And the list…
read moreAbout Delegates Booking Form Supplier Suppliers profile Webinars Speakers Contact About 24th March 2021 The third PA Life LIVE virtual event takes place Wednesday, March 24th – secure your free place today! Join PAs, EAs, VAs and office managers for a virtual conference that will help you navigate all your current challenges, including getting your business up and running again – our…
read moreThere’s no doubt that we live in somewhat unsettling times, and it’s taking its toll on our mental health. But when we’re all in separate spaces, it becomes even harder for managers to check in and keep track of how people are doing. It’s easy to let something like this fall by the wayside, when we’re dealing with work, childcare…
read moreThe British Safety Council has today launched a new COVID-10 Assurance Assessment Service to support organisations returning to work, just as many PAs and Office Managers are beginning their own projects to that end.A detailed return to work guide can be used across all sectors and will enable organisations around the world to develop robust new processes and protocols to…
read moreA study of 1,000 UK adults found four in 10 admitted the coronavirus outbreak has been a ‘wake-up call’ – leaving them to ponder their employment prospects.With 28 per cent of those polled currently furloughed, a further 47 per cent of employed adults fear they could yet find themselves in the same boat.While 42 per cent are concerned they won’t…
read morePA Life’s awesome CPD-certified Online Courses are now available in the form of corporate bundle packages, allowing multiple employees within an organisation to improve their skills.Specially curated by an expert team, there are more than 100s of courses available to help develop your career – and yourself.And the list covers those areas highlighted by the Hays research as being lacking…
read moreBusinesses have moved swiftly to transition and pivot their operations during the lockdown. And staff are getting accustomed to working from home. But keeping employee morale high remains an important issue for managers everywhere.To that end, here are some tips from business leaders on how to keep staff motivated, happy and productive…Jade Thomas, Office Manager at Pure Commercial Finance“HR professionals and…
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