CABA, the wellbeing charity, shares its advice on creating cultures that help to manage stress in the workplace…The past few years have seen many traditional taboos broken and developments in the workplace have reflected this, such as the introduction of shared paternity leave and the increasing conversation around the impact of the menopause at work.There has also been an undeniable increase…
read moreThe PA Show (along with sister events International Confex, OMYAGUE and the Event Production Show) open their doors today at ExCeL in London.A heady mix of exhibitors, workshops, conference sessions and networking, the Show will also play host to a major presence by PA Life.Visit us at Stand D03P – the structure is fully sustainable and was created by the…
read moreBob, John and Dave are the UK’s most irritating employees, with negative attitudes, lacklustre work ethics and an unwillingness to be team players.That’s according to a survey from Instaprint, which polled 1,000 British managers on the most irritating habits of UK employees, as well as revealing the top 10 names of the most hated workers, as voted for by their…
read moreWhether it’s emotional self-care or nutrition, creating a healthy work environment is vital. The PA Life Workplace Wellness and Wellbeing Summit can help – It’s taking place during the PA Show next week!We’ll will be hosting two full days of seminar sessions, that will help you gain control of your wellbeing and unlock that work/life balance.Here’s a full overview of…
read moreA good venue team will act as memory makers – providing far more than just space to host an event, writes Mandy Jennings (pictured), Executive Director of Venues of Excellence...Once upon a time, if you were tasked with booking a venue you’d do just that – hire the space and tick the boxes when it came to add-ons, such as…
read moreAs a PA or EA, it can be easy to forget about your own personal development and career aspirations when the very nature of the role is looking after someone else.An endless ‘to do’ list, busy schedules and long working hours can lead to stress, anxiety and ultimately burnout through sheer mental and physical exhaustion.The recent PA Life Wellbeing Webinar sponsored…
read moreA Business Travel Show poll of 114 European travel buyers has revealed that many travel programmes are ignoring the specific needs of minority travellers.For example, just 13 per cent of travel programmes have been created with special consideration for younger travellers, even though millennials account for half of the UK workforce and almost one third globally.Approximately three quarters of travel…
read moreBrits are most driven at 33 years of age – the point they are most motivated and determined to achieve their goals, from progressing in their career to being physically fit and maintaining a healthy lifestyle.According to a new Bupa Health Clinics study, the drive people have at this stage of their lives is down in part to being more…
read moreIn the latest instalment of our online interview series, we sat down with Tetsuro Hama, restaurateur and Founder of eho chef, the corporate dining matchmaking platform that is a perfect addition to any PA’s little black book of contacts...Tell us about your background as a restaurateur and why you started eho chef…I started my first restaurant in 1973 in UK…
read moreYvonne Reay-Scott, Executive Assistant at construction development giant Mount Anvil, discusses an ambitious event she held earlier this year for both colleagues and family – and offers some invaluable advice for any Assistants tasked with the same project…Tell us about the brief you were given.The brief was to organise a summer event for colleagues and families – the challenge was…
read moreIf the idea of networking and making small talk with colleagues and associates makes you consider avoiding the festivities, PA Life is here with some top tips on bossing it like a pro…If you hate networking, this time of the year can be a struggle, but a new study by Loughborough University and Imago Venues has revealed the most and…
read moreWhoah! How did we get to the end of the year already?! One minute we’re organising summer parties and team-building activities; the next we’re putting the finishing touches to the Christmas Party and organising gifts for clients.And this time of the year certainly takes its toll on most of us – from networking events and organising business lunches, to remembering…
read moreThe next London Summer Event Show, will take place on 21 – 22 January 2020 at London city venue, Banking Hall – and the speaker line up is Olympian.Bringing together over 150 event venue and suppliers in a summer-themed atmosphere, it’s the perfect place to gain inspiration your next event.Each year the event is given a theme that is relevant…
read moreJob stress is the top cause behind employees’ sleepless nights, with more than a third (34%) stating that stress stops them from getting enough sleepThat’s according to research from Aetna International, which surveyed 4,000 office workers and 1,000 HR Directors across the globe to find out their thoughts on the current state of health care and wellness provisions in the workplace. As…
read more70% of people admit to regularly lacking confidence in themselves when it comes to their careers and speaking up at work.According to research by My Confidence Matters, this lack of confidence is seen across the board, regardless of industry sector, size of business or job title.However, there was a notable disparity between men and women’s confidence levels, with more women than…
read moreThe UK’s workforces are being creatively stifled because of high pressure and a lack of leadership skills, a new study has found.A study of 1,000 workplaces published in Thinking On Your Feet, a report by the commercial arm of the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art, RADA Business, has found that almost half (41%) of UK workplaces implement practises that have a detrimental effect on employee…
read moreCompanies across the UK and Ireland are being urged to secure staff safety this winter, by proactively stocking up with essential equipment to prevent workplace accidents and productivity loss.According to University College London, the UK is set to face freezing Arctic conditions and the lowest temperatures in decades.To support businesses through this expected cold snap, Office Depot has launched a guide which…
read moreHave you ever sat down at your desk, switched on your computer, opened your emails and then stared blankly at the screen not knowing what to do next? Yep, we’ve all been there. And in our increasingly ‘always on’ working world, the volume of distractions can be overwhelming.But there is help out there – technology is most definitely our friend.…
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