While the ability to multi-task is often seen as something to brag about, research shows it might actually be detrimental to your focus. If you find it hard to concentrate on one task at a time, here are some steps you can take to re-train your brain from psychology professor Daniel Levitin from McGill University in Montreal. 1 Rest up…
read moreDe Vere Wotton House in Surrey, part of the Principal Hotel Company, has unveiled its £6 million renovation programme, which is part of a wider £50 million investment project in the De Vere country estate hotels portfolio. Part of the new look De Vere brand, which is due to launch in spring/summer 2017, De Vere Wotton House will be one…
read moreNew high-end urban lifestyle hotel group Principal launched last week with the first three Principal hotels in Manchester, Edinburgh and York. The launch follows a major investment of more than £200 million from Starwood Capital in its UK portfolio and sees historic, grande-dame hotels sensitively restored, remodelled and redefined. Over the course of 2017, Principal will expand to include properties…
read moreStandards are slipping for British office workers, who are swapping suits for t-shirts and casual clothes – and spending less time getting ready for work. According to new research, less than a fifth of people said they would still wear a suit for work, suggesting that casual clothes are becoming the new office wear as employees embrace comfier alternatives. A…
read moreAt PA Life, we’re devoted to producing content that you want to read. We’d like to get some feedback from our readers to help us tailor our content to your needs. In exchange, our survey sponsor Stamford Bridge is offering three lucky participants the chance to win two Matchday Hospitality tickets each. Getting an overview of your reading habits and work…
read moreMadrid and Barcelona’s rich histories and modern aesthetics mean that Spain’s most vibrant MICE destinations display unique attributes that attract corporate travellers from all over the world. Amelia Walker reports For all the talk of Spain’s antiquity, this is a country that lives very much in the here and now. Dedicated to living the good life, Spain stirs the soul.…
read moreOn World Mental Health Day, the employee benefits specialist Secondsight and mental health charity Minding Your Business are calling on employers across the UK to help remove the stigma surrounding mental health issues by educating their staff and encouraging discussion – making mental health a top priority. The organisations’ approach ties in with this year’s theme of ‘Psychological and Mental…
read moreWelcome back to our weekly spotlight on helpful apps. We focus on a variety of products that are useful for work, personal use, or both, providing our own thoughts on the apps and what you can do with them. This week we find out how to stay on task with 30/30. An intro to 30/30 30/30 is a useful productivity app…
read moreWelcome back to our weekly spotlight on helpful apps. We focus on a variety of products that are useful for work, personal use, or both, providing our own thoughts on the apps and what you can do with them. This week’s app: Trainline. An intro to Trainline The Trainline app – available for iOS and Android devices – offers the…
read moreWelcome to our new weekly spotlight on helpful apps. We’ll focus on a variety of products that are useful for work, personal use, or both, providing our own thoughts on the apps and what you can do with them. This week’s spotlight: Pages. An intro to Pages Pages is an iOS word processor that allows users to create and read…
read moreLocated just 10 minutes from Milton Keynes, Horwood House offers a range of meeting, conference and event spaces in a spectacular location. Boasting 38 acres of manicured grounds, historic charm and everything you require, from state-of-the-art technology to flexible dining options. The property houses 35 flexible meeting rooms for up to 360 delegates and has spectacular grounds suitable for team-building…
read moreWelcome to our new weekly spotlight on helpful apps. We’ll focus on a variety of products that are useful for work, personal use, or both, providing our own thoughts on the apps and what you can do with them. This week’s spotlight: Streaks. An intro to Streaks Available on iPhone and Apple Watch, Streaks is a to-do list app that…
read moreI joined more than 130 PAs, EAs, event bookers and agents at an evening of entertainment complete with a scrumptious mini four-course dining experience to celebrate the new look Woburn House. The evening unfolded with live entertainment from Sternberg Clarke’s contemporary harpist Isabella while our taste buds and creative skills were put to the test with ‘guess the ingredients’ and…
read moreMore than 130 PAs, EAs, event bookers and agents attended an evening of entertainment complete with a mini four-course dining experience to celebrate the new look Woburn House. The evening unfolded with live entertainment from Sternberg Clarke’s contemporary harpist Isabella while guests’ taste buds and creative skills were put to the test with ‘guess the ingredients’ and build your own…
read moreAfter the amazing gala dinner last night, it was a bright and early start for the delegates at the PA Life Summit as we attempted to set a record with the help of the Guinness World Records team. We were given a short introduction to Guinness World Records, who can arrange for record attempts to be made as a team-building…
read moreEmail has come out on top in recent years as the ultimate productivity tool when it comes to business communication. Marketing Strategist Dorie Clark points out that the average phone call takes 30 minutes, while an email takes five to 10 minutes to draft. Here, Clark presents her top tips for maintaining productivity when phone conversations are unavoidable. Schedule time…
read moreA new study shows employees across the UK have been committing astonishing acts of revenge on their colleagues and customers. From harmless pranks to stunts that cross the line of legality, anonymous workers have confessed their sins in a tell-all survey. The research, conducted by national health and safety consultancy protecting.co.uk, compiles a list of amusing recollections. One office worker…
read moreWe all know that feeling: waking up to the sound of our alarm as well as the rain pounding on the window and knowing when you draw back the curtains you will be greeted by a grey, angry sky. Hitting the snooze button and postponing the day for another 10 minutes seems like the best option, doesn’t it? Then you…
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