Speakers taking part in The Meetings Show’s education programme will include former senior employees, such as CEOs and Marketing Directors from companies such as Eurostar, Sainsbury’s Bank, Aston Martin, Harley-Davidson and John Lewis, as well as the founder of Disruptive HR, the manager of Virgin’s Babylon Restaurant and the owner of GDR Creative Intelligence. Working […]

Ideas are being blocked and strategies are not being properly implemented because of the increase in stress and consequent decrease of enjoyment in the workplace, according to Cognitive Psychologist and Business Neuroscientist Dr Lynda Shaw. Did you know that the average preschooler laughs or smiles 400 times a day, but this number drops to only […]

Official figures released this week have reaffirmed Glasgow’s status as one of the world’s leading business tourism destinations. A new report issued by meetings industry body the International Congress and Convention Association (ICCA) shows that Glasgow attracted more international delegates in 2015 than major competitors including New York, Munich, Washington, Dublin and Beijing and held […]

The majority of UK office workers have admitted practising a string of unhealthy workplace habits despite knowing they contribute to health problems such as backache, neck pain and eye strain. New research commissioned by leading office ergonomics expert Fellowes has found that 94% of employees sit for long periods of time without moving around, 86% […]

So your delegates have been well fed and have had a chance to network. Now it’s back to business after lunch. How do you get the most out of your afternoon sessions and stop your audience gazing wistfully out the window? Tudor Park Marriott Hotel & Country Club’s inspired marketing team has 10 top tips […]

Around one in five employees find home life more stressful than their work life, highlighting the need for employers to take account of the impact of domestic issues on work performance, new research from MetLife Employee Benefits shows. MetLife’s study of the impact of rising stress levels on employees shows that 19% of employees are […]

The 2016 London Christmas Party Show took place on 4-5 May at central London event venue 8 Northumberland Avenue. The fifth show in Story Events’ seasonal-themed exhibition series saw 620 qualified event buyers and 62 exhibitors take part over its one-and-a-half-day run. Split again into an Event Agent’s Evening and Corporate Buyer’s Day format, the […]

Workers are putting their health and that of their colleagues at risk by not taking time off work when they are sick with infectious illnesses. Survey findings published in the Digital Healthcare Review by PushDoctor.co.uk, an online service that allows patients to connect live to a UK-based GP via video, have revealed 86% will go […]

Admin overload is leaving business decision makers feeling overwhelmed and stressed, reveals new research from the world’s largest fleet and vehicle management company, LeasePlan UK. 80% of business decision makers and 90% of c-suite executives say they have had to spend time outside working hours to catch up on their work administrative tasks, with more […]

PA Life is pleased to announce we have formed a partnership with the Institute of Administrative Management (IAM), one of the industry’s most prestigious organisations. The IAM is the oldest management institute in the UK, having inspired professional business managers and administrators since 1915. Its focus is on developing professional administrators, administrative managers and business […]

The average UK salary is still well below £30,000, although some industries pay better than others and the gender gap carries its own frightening statistics. Some firms tend to compensate employees very well, as Glassdoor has released a list of the 10 highest paying companies in the UK. These companies – many of them international […]

With people living longer and fewer young people entering the labour market, Britain’s employers are increasingly reliant on the skills and talents of older workers to boost productivity. However, the ageing population also means there will be an estimated nine million carers in the UK by 2037, many of whom will be trying to juggle […]

A must for PAs across the UK who organise meetings and events, registration for Robinson College’s first clic+ Club events are still open, with the first event taking place this Friday, 20 May 2016. clic+ is an event series for event organisers conceived and developed by Robinson College, Cambridge, one of the UK’s leading academic […]

With UEFA’s Euro 2016 soon to kick off, London Transport Museum would like to share details of its private screening packages. In association with the venue’s catering partner, Searcys, the team is extremely proud to be able to offer these fantastic packages for such an exciting sporting competition, right in the heart of Covent Garden. […]

The PA Life team is pleased to invite you to an evening of canapés, drinks and networking at a showcase event at The Petersham Hotel in Surrey on 9 June from 6pm-8.30pm. Situated in the leafy London suburb of Richmond upon Thames, The Petersham is ideally located for events, meetings and conferences for up to […]

We are ecstatic to announce that the PA Life Training Day is a finalist for Best Conference in the AEO Excellence Awards put on by the Association of Event Organisers. The PA Life team has worked incredibly hard on making the PA Life Training Day the event it is today and we’re very proud to […]

Checking out potential venues for your company Christmas party before you book it is a must. But what should you be looking out for? Follow Top Banana’s venue recce guide and you won’t leave a stone unturned. 1 Before you arrive Be mindful of the journey you take to get to each venue you look […]

The Microsoft suite of software is used around the world at businesses of all sizes. Many PAs will be familiar with the programmes already, but Office 365 offers greater functionality and ease for busy professionals. Daniel Woloszczuk from Escalla will be teaching attendees of the next PA Life Training Day how to use the software […]