Chessington World of Adventures Resort is a great venue for conferences, events and parties. The Resort has private venues in both the Safari and Azteca Hotels, as well as the theme park. Chessington is offering event bookers 15% off meetings, conferences and events this summer*. Choose from one of the below packages for events taking place […]
Al Desco has been delivering ‘Fresh & Yummy’ to the heart of corporate London since 2009. It all started with one customer, a small domestic kitchen and three bicycles. Since then, the company has grown in size and strength, making it London’s favourite food delivery company. Independent and proud What makes Al Desco so great […]
A former firefighter from Bath is helping douse the flames of conflict in the workplace and create more productive teams. Mark Fanning, who heads ACF Teambuilding and Events, said teamwork was vital in the fire service, as lives depended on it. The father-of-two saved a boy from a burning building while just nine months into […]
A small group of PA Life Club members met with the PA Life team at Jenius Social last week to experience a taster of the cookery team-building activities on offer. The team worked together to create a selection of delectable Brazilian street foods as a sample of one of the team-building packages available at Jenius […]
Voting is now open for the London PA Awards, giving the PA community the chance to pick who they think should win from a shortlist of the city’s top assistants. The London PA Awards are the brainchild of Amy Law, Director of Sales and Events at The Hippodrome. Having worked with countless PAs during her career, […]
Once again, the opportunity to meet new people and rediscover old acquaintances will sit at the heart of The Meetings Show. Spread across the whole week, the networking programme includes a host of official show, partner and exhibitor events. Kicking the week off on Monday, 12 June is the show’s annual Hosted Buyer Welcome Reception. […]
Do you think you have what it takes to run your own business? Now you can find out. New research has unearthed what it takes to be a natural business owner, with traits such as passion, confidence and being able to rise to the challenge as just some of the attributes needed. Being a natural […]
It’s June already? Where does the time go? Some of you might have taken some time off this week to enjoy half-term with your children and are facing the reality that you have to go back to work on Monday. Don’t fret – enjoy the weekend safe in the knowledge that summer is right around […]
Jose Mourinho may have ended the season with two major trophies following last week’s Europa League Final win, but his management style has divided opinion among fans and the media throughout the season. Now UK workers say his characteristics would make him a nightmare boss. A survey commissioned by leading jobs board totaljobs asked employees […]
Research by HR software provider breatheHR reveals the staggering cost of small business employees bunking off work – a whopping £900 million. The report found one in seven employees admitted to feigning illness, while some appear to be serial offenders, pulling a sickie on average three times a year. In the survey of 1500 British […]
Employers will likely see many faces come and go when they’re looking for a new hire, so following up after an interview is a key factor in making yourself stand out. One important step to take immediately is to send a thank you letter that re-enforces your enthusiasm for the role. Here are some tips […]
It appears that office life is taking its toll on Brits, as almost three quarters of employees blame aches, pains and other injuries on their work. The list of work-related ailments is a long one, with 43% regularly complaining of eye strain and 32% suffering with severe headaches, leading to a quarter of office staff […]
Gü, Coca Cola, Walt Disney, The Coconut Collaborative and Green & Black’s are among the brands presenting inspirational education sessions at this year’s Meetings Show. Leading female entrepreneur and co-founder of the ethical chocolate brand Green & Black’s Jo Fairley will be sharing the lessons that every business needs to follow using the rollercoaster story […]
Welcome back to our weekly spotlight on helpful apps. We focus on a variety of products that are useful for work, personal use, or both, providing our own thoughts on the apps and what you can do with them. This week we get some help sourcing a venue for events from FinderVenue. An intro to FinderVenue […]
Research shows that two in every three UK employees is experiencing the wrath of a bad boss. With so many people unhappy with management, job site Glassdoor wanted to find out exactly what annoyed them most about their execs. Interestingly, the average rating for senior management on Glassdoor is three out five, whereas overall company […]
We’re fast approaching another bank holiday and the weather is beautiful. Could a Friday get any better? We’ve been busy her at PA Life HQ getting our next issue ready, so be sure to watch your mailbox in the next couple of weeks for your copy. Before you all rush out the door for the […]
A group of PA Life Club members recently travelled to Kent to network and experience everything on offer at Tudor Park Marriott Hotel & Country Club. Attendees were welcomed with a glass of Bucks Fizz before being treated to a buffet lunch with a twist. Head Chef Alfonso Salvaggio teamed up with Hotel Manager Nick […]
