Since September, 52 corporate events and 130 site visits have taken place in the Great Outdoors, where Center Parcs’ dedicated conference space launched following a £2.5m refurbishment. After opening its doors to The Venue at Woburn Forest on 13 September 2022, Center Parcs’ newly refurbished conferences and events facility has welcomed 52 events and over […]

Considering a career in tech? Excellent choice. Tech careers are endlessly interesting. They offer opportunities to work on projects that challenge what’s possible and to join some of the most innovative teams in the world. The tech industry is also paving the way when it comes to employee benefits. Learning opportunities, competitive salaries and compelling […]

Keeping your focus is vital in today’s fast-paced work environment. With constant distractions from email, social media, and colleagues, it can be easy to lose track of what you’re supposed to be doing. We need to make sure that we’re not letting these distractions get the best of us by managing them as best as […]

Four in five (79%) UK employees are concerned about the increasing cost of living, with one in three (34%) just getting by financially Nearly a third (30%) of employees on lower incomes feel that their current level of debt is impacting their mental health One in three (34%) feel they are no longer prepared for […]

Industry leaders, Agiito, have taken the next steps to offer meeting bookers live availability technology by rolling this functionality out with their customer, Royal Mail Group. Agiito announced in August that they were launching their live availability solution for their meetings and events customers. This enables bookers to view rates and venue availability in real-time, […]

Full event service, one partner: the benefits of working with a TMC-based events agency. A captivating destination, effortless travel logistics for delegates, speakers and crew, plus a wealth of unique venues to book, form part of every large-scale event wish list. Yet it can feel overwhelming to bring all these elements together seamlessly, co-ordinating each […]

The names of the prestigious 2022 miaList were unveiled last week as the Meetings Industry Association (mia) shined a spotlight on the sector’s finest talent. The miaList is now in its twelfth year and the competition was extremely fierce again this year. The coveted roll of honour that recognises inspiring individuals and teams who go […]

We at Popkakery want to help Assistants, Company, Office and HR Managers find meaningful, seasonal and always tasty branded gifts, that can be personalised for colleagues and clients. We hope that we have the perfect present for everyone on your list. We offer a fantastic and clever way to add a little extra something to […]

Events are firmly back on the table. As the recent AMEX Global Event Trends Forecast reported, its recent survey reflected “booming optimism and focus on in-person meetings and events”, while event and venue marketplace Hire Space has observed a 25% increase on budgets in 2022 compared to pre-pandemic levels.  But rising prices across goods and […]

We are pleased to announce the winner of the PA Life Club’s September competition. Congratulations to Chris Holland from Nimrod Capital! A big thank you to The Champagne Bar at 116 Pall Mall by Searcys who are sponsoring the competition with a fantastic prize of an evening of cocktails & and British bar snacks for two at this stylish wine […]

Are you the lucky winner of the Harrods Beauty Advent Calendar courtesy of Harrods Corporate Service? Harrods Corporate Service, the business gift division of the iconic Knightsbridge store, is offering one PA Life reader the chance to win a Harrods Beauty Advent Calendar. – the competition runs from 18th November until midnight 24th November! A […]

Although most of us are thinking about Black Friday, Christmas and New Year, the reality is that spring isn’t all that far away, particularly in terms of event planning and meeting organisation. The first quarter of the year is the ideal time for teams to gather, share ideas and plan for the months ahead.  The […]

How do you write a ‘day in the life’ when no two days are the same? And a Virtual Assistant is just a Personal Assistant, right…? Alchemy VA’s very own Eloise Robb shares a typical day in her Virtual Assistant business and sets the record straight on those limiting beliefs… A typical day when you […]

The much awaited PA Life Christmas Party and PA Life Start Awards celebrations are almost upon us. The evening is hosted jointly with the iconic event venue De Vere Grand Connaught Rooms. We can’t wait to see you all at the party! DATE: Monday 28th November 2022 TIME: 6pm – 9pm VENUE: De Vere Grand […]

Is bullying on the rise because we are reaching boiling point? by Thom Dennis, CEO at Serenity in Leadership Statistics show that one in four of us has experienced bullying at work. Analysis conducted by law firm Fox & Partners revealed that bullying claims increased by 44% from 581 to 835 between March 2021 and […]

Celebrate the most wonderful time of the year with Fellows House in Cambridge! The Christmas countdown starts in November with a Christmas Lights Switch-on and a festive market. The magic continues throughout December until New Year’s Day – and beyond.  Accommodation offers are available if you want to experience all that Cambridge has to offer […]

Now in its sixth year, the Manchester PA Awards returned with a black-tie awards ceremony on November 10th to celebrate the incredible talent within the Manchester PA community. After a three-year break, the awards were welcomed back by over 550 guests from Manchester’s business community at The Point, Emirates Old Trafford. The not-for-profit awards, organised […]

With all the craziness in the world again this year, from politics to wars, climate change to the cost of living crisis, perhaps a focus on the good and spreading more cheer will help us all look on the brighter side of life. And to bring a little sunshine to those less fortunate, Drayton will […]