Lancashire Cricket Club has enjoyed a 92 per cent increase in operating profit for the year ended December 31, 2017. The company witnessed profit reach £2,347,000, plus for the first time since 2014, the Club can report a net surplus after interest of £971,000, which after the 2013 Ashes year, is the second highest reported […]

More than one third of Brits believe they could do a better job than their boss. According to new research of 2,000 employees, almost one in five admitted to hating their manager. Of those surveyed, two in five don’t think their superior is good at their role, one in ten believe they are ‘arrogant’ or […]

Following a £1.7 million renovation, Hanbury Manor Marriott Hotel & Country Club has showcased its new meeting and event spaces. Designed to create a seamless flow between each meeting and event area, delegates and guests can now enjoy upgraded technology and some modern designs courtesy of Lucid Interior Design. Three new meeting rooms have been […]

Modern technology has increased the amount of time we spend at a desk with 42 per cent of Brits admitting sitting for too long without taking a break. To help combat this Stephen Bowden, chartered ergonomist at Morgan Maxwell and advisor to office product specialists Fellowes, reveals ways you can keep active to improve your […]

Less than one in ten Brits have landed the job they dreamed of as a child, a study has revealed. A poll of 2,000 adults about their long-term aspirations also discovered that slightly more than one in ten have actually worked in their ideal job. Seven in ten believe you are never too old to […]

The Conference and Hospitality Show (CHS18) has joined forces with Meet in Ireland to offer attendees to this year’s show the chance to win a weekend away in Dublin and tickets to see singer, Taylor Swift. The prize draw, which includes two tickets to see Swift at her sold-out performance taking place on June 16 […]

Have you been a member of the PA Life Club for a few years? If so, we want to hear from you. We are looking for a long-standing PA Life Club member to be interviewed in an upcoming issue of PA Life. We want to chat to you about why you joined the PA Life […]

Grilled specialities dominate the menu at the Three Cranes, where diners can step inside and enjoy some exquisite pub food. Jade Burke heads to the restaurant to check out its offering Despite its exterior, the Three Cranes isn’t your usual London pub. The historic site can be found down Garlick Hill just outside of Mansion […]

Historic Royal Palaces’ business development manager, Milan Thakrar, gives some invaluable advice on planning an event at a historical venue, from adding unique themes to tips on preservation rules and access routes For events with an unbeatable atmosphere and a one-of-a-kind setting, historic venues are the go-to choice and are also well versed in hosting […]

PA Life is taking its Club members to Kia Oval, the international cricket ground in Kennington, next month. Taking place May 3rd from 4.30pm, Club members will get the chance to look around the grounds, as well as its corporate spaces. A selection of summer cocktails will also be on hand to quench each guests’ […]

The Institute of Legal Secretaries and PAs (ILSPA) has published its thoughts on the changing role of legal assistants, revealing PAs are now required to have more involvement with senior management tasks. As part of the annual Career Legal review of the legal market, 2018’s review also discovered that PAs in big-city law firms are […]

Located at the heart of London’s thriving enterprise zone, and just one stop on the DLR from Bank, Tobacco Dock is close to the Tower of London and within striking distance of the Tech City and London’s Financial District City and Canary Wharf. The building comprises of over 40 individual spaces ranging from 325 to […]

This September will see the PA Life Summit make its return, where senior and board-level PAs will discover new opportunities to help respond to their daily challenges. Taking place Monday 10 September at Altitude 360 London, attendees will be able to take part in a day of private meetings with a host of suppliers from […]

The position of the PA has evolved greatly over the years, making them crucial partners to any business. Jess Gardiner, founder and editor-in-chief of The Assistant Room, reveals why these changes should be embraced What does it mean to be a PA? We’re no longer just the right hand to the people at the top. […]

Taking part in an apprenticeship can help secure the dream job for many students, while providing them with experience of a professional environment. Following the UK Government’s pledge to commit to 3m apprenticeship starts in England by 2020, Jade Burke speaks to some experts and PA Life readers on how the industry can make the […]

As many as 28 per cent of British employees have thought about cheating on their partners with someone they’ve met through work. According to a new poll undertaken by Kit Out My Office, 12 per cent of those who have considered it have followed through and engaged in sexual contact with a colleague. In addition, […]

Pitman Training has revealed the finalists in its PA category for it SuperAchievers Awards. After hundreds of nominations from across the glove were submitted, its has been whittled down to four finalists. The final four include Chris Rutherford, executive secretary at KPMG, Manchester, Linsey Hulley, EA to a managing director for an IT company, Gauteng, […]

As we continue to keep you informed on what’s happening in the events world and keep up to date, don’t forget to check us out on Twitter, Facebook or LinkedIn. 1. March/April Digital Edition 2018 This issue we take a look at the top summer venues on offer while Bain & Gray’s Claire Hunter stars as our PA Profile. 2. PM […]