On Monday, 12 December event professionals from across the UK gave a resounding thumbs-up to the grand reveal of the Westminster Venue Collection’s new website and branding. Formerly known as The Westminster Collection, the consortium hosted a suitably festive showcase at Central Hall Westminster that saw members come together to unveil the new identity. After […]
A new study from the University of Virginia Darden School of Business has found that social class inequality in the workplace persists not only because of external factors such as bias and “glass ceilings”, but also because of structural factors that discourage relatively low-class people from seeking positions of power in the first place. The […]
When it comes to flexible working some might say the tech industry has got it cracked. In fact, new research from My Family Care, the UK’s leading provider of family-friendly employer solutions, and global recruitment expert Hydrogen has revealed that when compared with all other industries, it has the most number of employees taking advantage […]
This New Year, the National Theatre’s rooftop riverside venue The Deck is launching a limited series of daytime and evening packages to take the pressure off event planning through the winter months. Offering unrivalled panoramic views across London, The Deck is a stunning, contemporary, and highly versatile venue suitable for meetings, product launches, conferences, weddings […]
It has been quite the year for the world and it’s hard to believe it’s already almost over. We’ve had a fantastic year at PA Life, with a roster of successful events and some fabulous meet ups at brilliant venues. We’d like to thank all of our readers and partners for your support this year […]
Abigail Jones is EA to the MD at American Express Global Business Travel. Here, she talks achievements, resolutions and professional development – encouraging you to look forward to the next 12 months, set yourself goals and start the New Year on a high. I love advent calendars, particularly the beauty ones that dispense miniature nail […]
International destinations and suppliers are focusing more closely on the UK meetings market, resulting in increased bookings for The Meetings Show 2017. International exhibitors confirmed for the fifth edition of the show include Abu Dhabi Convention Bureau, Atout France, Austrian National Tourist Office, visitBerlin, Convention Bureau Italia, Club Med SA, Croatian National Tourist Board, Dubai […]
Huge congratulations go out to Liza Finn from U-Pol, who is the lucky winner of a VIP Safari Tour for six people at Longleat estate. Longleat estate is nestled in Wiltshire, the heart of England’s rural West Country. It spans 900 acres and is home to the first Safari Drive-Through outside of Africa, as well […]
The Science Museum in South Kensington has partnered with London-based event caterer Tonic and live event AV company Matrix UK Solutions to host an evening spectacle featuring exciting new event spaces, food, styling, production and entertainment. Guests invited to this exclusive event on Thursday, 19 January will be the first to experience three stunning new spaces […]
Bonuses being handed out to workers are falling significantly short of the amount workers say they would need to be in order to encourage them to work harder. New research released by One4all Rewards in The Rewards Review, based on a survey of 1004 UK adults in employment, revealed that the mean amount being given to workers in […]
The underlying strengths of the UK’s labour market will see jobs growth continue into 2017, according to the latest CBI/Pertemps Network Group Employment Trends Survey. The annual survey – in its 19th year, with 353 respondents employing nearly 1.2 million people – found that four in 10 (41%) firms across the UK will grow their […]
I love a good Christmas shindig, so I couldn’t turn down the chance to join my fellow PA Life readers for an evening of festive cheer and a few holiday tipples at BMA House. The venue was beautifully decked out in all its Christmas gear; it really is a lovely sight to see at night, […]
Here’s a bit of fun for your Friday afternoon – men named David and women named Susan are the kindest people in Britain, according to new study that reveals what people perceive to be the kindest names. Experts polling 2000 adults have revealed the names most associated with kindness and good will, and found those […]
Best Parties Ever, in conjunction with Together LDN, has released some eye-opening facts detailing why the office Christmas party is more than just a well-earned opportunity to let your hair down. Recent statistics found that happy employees are 10 times less likely to take time off sick than those suffering from severe bouts of stress […]
It’s hard to believe Christmas is only nine days away. Many of you will be recovering from what we hope was a fun and successful company Christmas party (or perhaps yours is yet to come). Remember in this festive season that you have worked incredibly hard all year and you deserve to let your hair […]
Mencap Ambassador Harry Roche is Office Assistant to Mencap’s Chief Executive Jan Tregelles. Here, boss and employee discuss Harry’s learning disability and encourage employers to adopt more inclusive recruitment policies. The UK is currently in an employment crisis – 1.4 million people have a learning disability, but only 6% of people with a disability known […]
While your time out of the office is sacred and you should definitely embrace the freedom, a San Francisco State University study shows hobbies can increase your work productivity by up to 30%. Tech and lifestyle news site The Next Web (TNW) has outlined the three best hobbies for improving your performance at work. Playing […]
All businesses are looking increase profit margins. But in such a competitive business world, that can be easier said than done. All too often businesses focus on increasing sales in order to grow profits but Pearl Scan, one of the country’s pioneers of the paperless and paper light movement, has urged businesses to look inside […]
