Cakes for Business will be attending the upcoming PA Life Masterclass, which has a key focus on rewards and incentives in the workplace. On the day, the company’s MD Graham Brooks will lead a roundtable session dubbed: Sex, beer, holidays and cake. Taking place on October 17 at JJ Media’s Perseverance Works, Brooks will discuss […]

Are you looking to find the perfect corporate gift this festive season? Look no further as PA Life will bring together a luxury brand showcase during its upcoming Masterclass. The third Masterclass of 2018 will take place at JJ Media Group’s Perseverance Works on October 17, and will boast a revised format to include a […]

With 30 years’ experience, JJ Media Group has cemented its position as a leading production services specialist. Jade Burke chats with Amy Green, the company’s marketing and new business manager, about its plans for breaking into the corporate world and the power of technology. Can you give us a brief history of JJ Media Group? With […]

Northbank Restaurant, in the heart of the City of London, has served City workers the best of British cuisine since 2007. Northbank is ideally located for corporate events with its outstanding river views of the South Bank. The intimate private dining space accommodates up to 25 guests in a semi-private area with river-facing glass walls, […]

Having started out as a paramedic, Damien Cominos went on to launch Spa Medical Services after witnessing absences due to mental health in the workplace. Here, he reveals why he launched Spa Medical, and how he aims to improve employees’ wellness. When I look back it seems impossible that the things I was doing on […]

Set behind some intriguing red doors in London’s exclusive Mayfair, guests will be able to explore the captivating world of Park Chinois. This week, some PA Life Club members and I were invited through the inconspicuous red doors down Berkeley Street for an intimate evening of fine dining, live music and pure decadence. Once we walked […]

To help give some ideas on how you can give your office a makeover without breaking the budget, founder of and money saving expert at PIWoP, Charlie Stopford Sackville, shares his top tips. As the weather begins to cool down, employees are starting to spend more time inside the office rather than going out into […]

PA Life Club members will get the chance to take part in a weekend FAM trip to the Royal Borough of Windsor next month. Taking place on October 12 to October 14, members will be able to experience all the town has to offer corporate clients, while also visiting various hotels. Courtesy of The Agendo […]

Jade Burke takes a pew inside the recently opened Notting Hill restaurant, Uli, to try out its homemade Asian cuisine and find out how the venue can cater to corporate clients. ‘Honest, clean Asian cooking’ is what Notting Hill’s latest haunt, Uli, prides itself on. Located a stone’s throw away from the iconic Portobello Road, […]

Jade Burke chats with Dimitri Serif, events manager of London night clubs Beat and Toy Room, to discuss how the venues can cater to every PAs need and why it is so important to deliver a five-star service in a club environment. Can you tell us a bit about the Beat brand and how it […]

With less than eight weeks to go now until the inaugural Event Agency Forum, now is your time to secure your space. Completely free for delegates to attend on the day, it will take place at the Hilton London Canary Wharf on November 12. Throughout the day, senior agency executives and suppliers will be able […]

Sandals has secured the much-anticipated final speaker slot at PA Life’s third Masterclass this year. Kicking off on October 17 at JJ Media Group’s Perseverance Works, the session will be led by Paul Tidy, groups and MICE manager at Sandals Resorts, where he will discuss why international travel incentive programmes with Sandals Resorts work. On […]

I’ve got to be honest, I haven’t played a game of bingo before so I was unsure of what to expect during the latest PA Life Club event at Mecca Bingo in Wood Green. A group of PAs and I were invited to take part in the thrilling game, where we were all given the […]

2018 saw the introduction of the first Birmingham PA Awards, and what an evening it was, where five exceptional assistants were recognised for their efforts and achievements in the industry. Jade Burke speaks to Hannah Smith, VA at Designated PA, the winner of the inspiration award, to find out why she believes PAs are no […]

Spa Medical is set to take part in the third PA Life Masterclass this year, which will have a key focus on rewards and incentives. Taking place at JJ Media Group’s Perseverance Works in Shoreditch on October 17, the firm will lead a discussion on employee wellness. Damien Cominos, MD and HCPC paramedic at Spa […]

A new study has revealed that 42 per cent of Brits would be prepared to take a pay cut if it meant they would be more fulfilled. Jade Burke, editor of PA Life, asks why it’s not all about the money anymore? “The right career choice can be more than financially rewarding; it can also […]

Some PA Life Club members and I won the opportunity to spend the night at the Doubletree by Hilton Dartford Bridge Hotel last weekend, and what a fantastic evening we had. Upon arrival on Friday afternoon, we were greeted by the hotel’s sales manager, Khushnuma Amalsadiwalla, a round of cocktails and some signature Doubletree cookies […]