Do you work in a drab office and are feeling anything but inspired? It could be due to your office surroundings that are limiting your productivity. Workplace productivity is being impeded as a direct result of dated office design, according to the Meeting Expectations report, released today by K2 Space. Following a survey of 1,000 Brits […]

Kicking off next Monday (November 12, 2018), the Event Agency Forum will provide industry execs with the chance to meet with innovate suppliers. Held within Hilton London Canary Wharf, the event will see delegates and suppliers come together in a series of pre-arranged face-to-face meetings, ensuring no time is wasted on the day. Suppliers scheduled […]

Having worked with PAs for over 23 years, travel management company Fello knows how to make booking business travel simple and effective. Simone Buckley, group CEO of Fello shares some helpful tips and tricks for assistants to make the most of and why technology is having such an impact on travel. Can you tell us […]

To end the year on a high, PA Life is hosting its very own Christmas party this month inside the exclusive London club Toy Room. Taking place on November 26, guests will be able to enjoy some festive cheer and network with their peers, so don’t miss out on your chance to reserve your space […]

As we continue to keep you informed on what’s happening in the events world and up to date, don’t forget to check us out on Twitter, Facebook or LinkedIn. How does the budget affect you, the PA? On Monday afternoon we saw the delivery of the most recent budget report from Philip Hammond, Chancellor of the Exchequer. After his […]

October 31 marks Halloween – an evening where ghosts and ghouls come out to play, but what venues across London play host to these mysterious figures? We take a look at some of the most haunted attractions for you to visit or treat your team to for a spooky evening. Hampton Court Palace There’s no […]

The Westminster Venue Collection inspired event buyers during its evening showcase this week, where the consortium showcased its variety of spaces. Dubbed ‘WowMinster’ the event took place at Bafta 195 Piccadilly, and provided event planners with the opportunity to get face-to-face with 36 of London’s venues, including Carlton House Terrace, Prince Philip House, King’s College […]

British workers are least likely to ask an employer about flexible working opportunities when it comes to finding out about workplace benefits, new research has found. The research of 1,500 UK employees, which was conducted by Badenoch & Clark, found 18 per cent of employees felt uncomfortable when asking about flexible hours, despite flexible working […]

Assistants from the North-West region of the UK were all recognised for their efforts in the industry last week, as PAs, EAs and VAs gathered together at a black-tie awards dinner gala. Held inside the Manchester Cathedral, the ceremony was hosted in partnership with KPMG, Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce, Pitman Training and Taylor Lynn Corporation Limited. […]

Learning about the meetings and events industry has proven to be the most important personal development focus for event planners, reports new research. According to the study that was carried out by The Meetings Show, a survey of almost 200 planners found that 18 per cent would prioritise learning about the industry. Meanwhile, the same […]

London’s The Gherkin isn’t just home to offices; on its 39th and 40th floor sits the Searcys Helix restaurant and Iris bar – a perfect spot for fine dining while soaking up the glorious views of the City. Jade Burke dines in the venue to sample all it has to offer. The centre of London […]

Lime Venue Portfolio (LVP) has marked its decade of success during its celebratory conference, which looked at the future of the events industry and the world of business. Dubbed Beyond, the conference took place at Edgbaston Stadium, Birmingham, and bought together industry and non-industry leaders to discuss future trends and what “beyond” means to them. […]

Are you an agency exec looking to get face-to-face with innovative suppliers? Now is your chance as the inaugural Event Agency Forum kicks off this November. Taking place at Hilton London Canary Wharf on November 12, the event will provide delegates and suppliers with a day of networking and business meetings. Free for delegates to […]

To celebrate the launch of the Harrods 2018 Hamper & Gift Collection, Corporate Service at Harrods is offering PA Life readers the chance to win a Knightsbridge hamper. An indulgent hamper laced with Christmas favourites, The Knightsbridge Hamper priced at £250 offers a richly fruited Christmas pudding, festive-inspired fudge, classic mince pies, tea, coffee and […]

PA Life Club members are invited to join the team from travel management company (TMC) Fello and Sixt for an exclusive beauty experience with Chanel. Taking place on November 21 from 6pm to 9.00pm at the Chanel London Studios in Old Spitalfields Market, guests will get the chance to win several prizes, while also taking home a […]

PA Life Club members and readers took part in the third PA Life Masterclass of 2018, where guests were given the chance to discuss the importance of rewards and incentives with key industry suppliers. On the day, a group of PAs met at JJ Media’s creative Perseverance Works studio, where Spa Medical, Cartwright & Butler, […]

Walking through the doors of your new office to start your new role can be one of the most unnerving tasks we all eventually go through, so what can employees do to ensure they make a positive impact on their first day? Kate Allen, MD at Allen Associates, shares some key advice. You’ve been selected […]

Following the announcement of a competition with the new Langley Hotel and Meet Beyond London, PA Life is pleased to announce the winner. PA Life Club member Chris Gordon-Clark, EA at Centrica, won a night’s stay at the hotel in Buckinghamshire, which is slated to open early next year. The hotel has undergone a complete […]