Do you feel optimum productivity under the sound of silence, whilst a co-worker thrives with the pulsating beats of the office playlist? Maybe the vibrant #positivevibes prints on your colleague’s home office throw you off on Teams calls? There could be a reason for this – and it likely comes down to your personality type. […]

There is no disputing that Britain is a nation of dog lovers, and with more and more people becoming dog owners over the last year, it’s understandable that new ‘pawrents’ may be concerned about leaving their four-legged friends at home now the time has come to return to the office. To investigate the growing number […]

Boffins have come up with up with a formula to help get you out the right side of the bed in the morning (albeit endorsed by a leading cereal brand, other products are available!). It takes into account the factors that contribute to a good start in the morning, including the number of hours spent […]

The PA Life Summit has moved dates, and will now take place on Thursday, September 8th 2022 at the Hilton London Canary Wharf for senior PAs who want to find solution providers and discover innovative opportunities to help respond to the daily challenges of their professional lives. If you’ve already registered, don’t worry, your delegate pass […]

Following the resurgence of the #MeToo movement in 2017, the murder of Sarah Everard in March 2021, and growing unrest against misogynistic behaviour, some businesses having been reviewing their policies around gender equality, harassment and safety in the workplace. However, there is also a rising movement coming from men who want to be stronger allies […]

A survey of UK employers and employees gives insight into the lack of provision for remote and hybrid office workers to carry out their roles. While only just over half (56%) of employers admit they regularly check in with all employees to enquire about their health and wellbeing and 55% provide laptops, 73% of employees […]

PA Life Club members are invited to RSVP for our next Meet Up networking event in partnership with Barrio Bars on Thursday May 12th 2022! Barrio Bars Angel will welcome just 10 PA Life Club Members to an exclusive evening at their unique Angel bar. Barrio Angel is a neighbourhood bar serving up cocktails, street […]

De Vere has announced the appointment of Nitesh Lama as its Director of Sales for De Vere Latimer Estate in Buckinghamshire and De Vere Horsley Estate in Surrey. Nitesh joins the group with over 14 years’ experience working in sales, with over 12 years spent working in the hospitality industry where he has implemented successful […]

Set on the banks of the River Irwell and a mere five-minute walk away from the city centre, The Lowry Hotel is close to Exchange Square and its high-end shops, the business Spinningfields area as well as with some top-class restaurants. Easily accessible by both private or public transportation, the hotel offers secure car parking. […]

We sat down with Rachel Tonge, UK Vice President & General Manager at American Express Global Business Travel (GBT), to talk about her role and the company’s ambitions for 2022… How did you first get into the world of business travel? Business travel really found me. I was keen for a career change, having worked […]

If the covid pandemic has told businesses anything it’s to be prepared for change. Research conducted by BusinessWaste.co.uk has discovered that over two thirds (67%) of employees demand that we become more sustainable. With many workers having returned to the office the poll of 1,500 UK employees highlights a shift among workers as they are […]

We’ve rounded up some of Marriott Bonvoy Events’ top UK venues featuring renovated meeting spaces, which – together with their flexible booking terms and dedicated meeting experts – make your next meeting effortless to plan and unforgettable to hold… Cardiff Marriott Hotel New state of the art meeting spaces and its prime location make Cardiff […]

Following huge investment, 2022 is shaping up to be a busy year at Butlin’s, so we sat down with Nick Tipper (pictured), its Head of Conferences and Events, to find out more… What does Butlin’s recent conferences & events relaunch mean for your clients in 2022?  Butlin’s has always been about bringing people together. Our […]

Our friends at teapigs have unveiled their first ever decaf tea, which uses a C02 method to gently decaffeinate the tea leaves, creating a cuppa with all their award winning full flavour, but with none of the caffeine. The premium decaf black tea market is currently pretty limited so this new launch is an exciting […]

Limo Plus has been working in the ground transportation industry for over 22 years and has made ground transportation easier than ever, putting customers first, and at the forefront of its mind. The firm’s clients require and expect a safe, reliable and quality service. Limo Plus delivers and offers a completely relaxed way to get […]

New research released today shows a lack of planning and investment in hybrid working is threatening to derail a widespread successful return to the office. The research, conducted by Opinium for Ricoh Europe, polled 3,000 office workers across the UK, Ireland, France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands and Spain. It found they remain cautious about returning […]

Culture changes and new hybrid working patterns created by the global pandemic are raising unforeseen HR and health and safety issues among employees, according to a new report. The pandemic and frequent changes in rules and guidance have created uncertainty and increases in misconduct in many workplaces, resulting in higher reporting rates of whistleblowing. UK-based […]

PA Life Club recently offered all visitors at the PA Show an exclusive 20% discount for new members – and due to such a great response, we’ve extended this offer until this coming Friday 25th March! You can enjoy an annual VIP PA Life Club membership for just £39! That’s only £3.25 a month – […]