The global talent shortage is still a reality for many companies and attracting the right candidates requires ingenuity. A consulting company devised an interactive challenge for potential employees that tests if job candidates can beat AI.   The skilled workforce shortage has been an ongoing issue for the last few years, especially in fields that […]

Research from Totaljobs, the UK’s leading hiring platform, in partnership with the Fawcett Society reveal that over a quarter of working mothers’ careers after parental leave hit obstacles and even stall. This is higher in comparison to 21% of working fathers. 18% of mothers went as far as to say they had been left out […]

In the heart of London’s historic Westminster lies a hidden gem, a beacon of tradition and modernity seamlessly intertwined – Church House. Nestled amidst the iconic landmarks of the city, this architectural marvel stands as a testament to centuries of history. It offers a unique venue that caters to the needs of diverse gatherings, from […]

Global business travel has bounced back with a vengeance, with 83% of travel planners stating that their company’s business travel has increased since the previous year*. Face-to-face meetings and events, the need to explore new markets or foster international relationships have resumed. And with travel costs stabilising this has all contributed to executives and teams […]

We spoke to Lindsay Taylor, multi-award winning author, trainer, coach, plus a co-founder and Director of Your Excellency Limited as part of our Women’s History Month and International Women’s Day series. Lindsay is also a learning and development specialist and highly regarded in the EA and PA community. And that’s not all as she’s also […]

A gift from Fortnum & Mason is always guaranteed to impress, and their hampers are the go-to choice when you want to treat someone for a foodie gift you know they’ll love. Whether you have business clients to thank or staff to reward, you can’t go wrong with a Fortnum & Mason hamper. Eid is […]

In the growing world of technology, graduates are struggling to find jobs, resulting in brutal competition. Especially for those without work experience or connections. This can over time result in serious graduate debt with an interest rate warning worth paying attention to. Nearly half of students admitting to facing serious barriers when it comes to […]

Our recent PA Life Club at Gravity Max FAM Trip was a fun and activity-filled evening with a motivational talk to kick things off, followed by putting the great team activities to test.   Our event started at Newton’s Sports Bar, a sophisticated cocktail and sports bar at Gravity Max Wandsworth, tucked away on the third […]

With International Women’s Day behind us for another year, let’s keep the conversation alive about inclusivity and other important issues affecting women. Women’s History Month is still in full swing, running through the whole of March. To celebrate the incredible women of the past, and those inspiring us today, we are interviewing women from different […]

Gender equality in the workplace has taken giant leaps over the last decades. However, we still have a way to go. Issues such as equal pay and the ‘motherhood tax’ are still affecting women, keeping many from reaching their full potential and achieving financial levels and equal wealth to men. One critical element in the […]

F1 DRIVE – London, the world’s first official F1 karting experience, is now open at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.    Get behind the wheel of karts designed to create the most authentic Formula 1 driving experience for drivers of a range of ages and ability levels. The features exclusive to F1 DRIVE – London include 1.Immersive in-kart […]

As part of our Women’s History Month and International Women’s Day series of interviews we asked Naomi Aharony, founder and owner of Reboot Online, Why we need Women CEOs. “I believe female CEO’s can bring a different perspective to a business, as they encounter different personal experiences compared to males which can help in the […]

Finland’s secret is a low-stress, high trust, high innovation lifestyle. For the 7th year in a row, Finland ranks as the happiest country in the world in the UN World Happiness Report. Why? The answer is rooted in the fundamental trust present throughout Finnish society, enabling individuals to feel safe and relaxed. Another reason is […]

The season of summer is fast approaching, and it’s bringing a new events season with it. Joah Freeman, a journalism student and intern at PA Life, spoke to hospitality venues across the UK to find out more about the trends for the UK’s corporate summer events forecast… Ascot Racecourse Spokesperson on behalf or Ascot Racecourses […]

London stage musical phenomenon Wicked extends its run into 2025. This is great news for musical theatre fans as  ‘Wicked Direct’ clients can now book all performances for ‘London’s #1 show’ until 21 December 2025. The 37th booking extension is testament to the shows huge popularity. Tickets are now on public sale until Sunday 1 […]

The Meetings Show has unveiled the Tomorrow’s Talent 2024 winners. The initiative champions  emerging talent within the meetings and events industry by selecting 10 future leaders in the meetings and events industry.  Now in its sixth year, Tomorrow’s Talent shines a spotlight on rising stars within the industry and provides them with unbeatable opportunities to […]

Volunteering boosts productivity that’s estimated to be worth billions to the UK economy each year, a new study finds. nteering boosts productivity . The report by Pro Bono Economics (PBE), commissioned by national volunteering charity Royal Voluntary Service, estimates productivity gains worth at least £4.6 billion each year, or £4,551 per volunteer(1), arising from volunteering […]

Center Parcs Conferences & Events has experienced its best ever year for corporate bookings at the dedicated events venue in Woburn Forest. The records from previous years have been broken with a £2m increase in confirmed revenue compared to its prior strongest year in 2019/20. This is testament to the growing demand for meetings and […]