We’re delighted to confirm The War of the Worlds – The Immersive Experience from DotDot.London as an Event Partner for this year’s PA Life Christmas Party, which takes place on November 25th.  Join us for an evening of festive fun, networking and entertainment – all taking place at the stylish private members club BEAT, London. […]

Capita Travel and Events is helping its customers optimise their travel programmes and encourage positive behavioural changes by running a series of Smarter working workshops and providing a unique set of tools and data insight. The company is using its expertise and technology to work alongside customers to address the wellbeing agenda of their travellers […]

With Christmas just around the corner, award-winning Indian Accent in Mayfair has launched a series of exciting new dining choices for the festive season. With an elegant Christmas Eve tasting menu alongside a number of creative party dining options, and a new à la carte menu, Chef Manish Mehrotra has ensured that there is something to suit every occasion. The elegant […]

Employers concerned about the effects of employee relationships on their business need to ensure they have professionally drafted policies in place to avoid claims of harassment or discrimination. The advice from employment law specialists at law firm Slater Heelis comes after the British chief executive of McDonalds, Steve Easterbrook, was dismissed following the discovery of […]

Two in five (40%) British workers will never add colleagues on social media. So says a study conducted by the independent tech retailer eBuyer, which asked 1,000 Brits about their social media etiquette at work, including how long they would wait before adding a new co-worker on social media. Of the five main social media […]

Are you looking for exclusive hire of a hotel, restaurant or even the whole resort? Butlin’s has everything you need in one seaside location. If you’re requirements include flexible venues, modern accommodation and plenty of team building options, look no further.  Exclusive Hire… At Butlin’s Exclusive Hire Packages add a whole new dimension to any […]

63% of UK employees value kindness as a leadership trait, according commissioned by Perkbox ahead of World Kindness Day (November 13th) Introduced in 1998, World Kindness Day is a day for the celebration of kindness in society and day to day life. The Perkbox research, which polled 2,000 employed UK adults, has found that one […]

Britain is a nation of ‘desk jockeys’ – with half of employees listening to music while they work. That’s according to a study of 2,000 UK workers, which found many slip on headphones as soon as they sit down in a bid to concentrate more – or block out colleague’s chit-chat. A third even think […]

Business leaders who thank their staff experience reduced staff turnover, improved staff retention and more successful talent acquisition.  A study of 1,253 workers, carried out by workplace and incentives provider, One4all Rewards and published in The Magic Word for Business Growth Report, surveyed workers on the impact their existing and potential employers and bosses have when they […]

Church House Westminster scooped the award for ‘Most Innovative and Tech-Friendly Venue’ at the 7th annual Event Technology Awards, which took place on November 6th. The prestigious event, which recognises leading event tech companies from all over the world, presented 32 awards during a ceremony held at Troxy, London. The award was judged on what technology the […]

Earlier this autumn we set out to find the top PAs, EAs and Corporate Bookers from across the UK – and we’re excited to reveal the Finalists! We were inundated with nominations, with the winners of the PA Of The Year, Rising Star, VA Of The Year and PA Life Club PA Of The Year […]

We’re delighted to confirm Parker Car Service as a Gold Partner for this year’s PA Life Christmas Party, which takes place on November 25th.  Join us for an evening of festive fun, networking and entertainment – all taking place at the stylish private members club BEAT, London. Make sure you reserve your place by completing […]

One in twenty British adults claim they will never retire – and of those who do believe retirement is on the cards, one in 10 reckon they’ll be aged 70 or older when the time comes. However, not all employees want to hang up their hat, as 37 per cent say they wouldn’t be able […]

Why not get a step ahead and book your 2020 planning meeting now? Gleneagles is an inspiring spot for sparking ideas, making plans, gaining a new perspective or rekindling a spirit of adventure.  With a range of meeting spaces and an unparalleled choice of activities – from fishing and falconry to clay shooting and canoeing […]

Capita Travel and Events’ talented teams have been shortlisted as the UK’s Best TMC (Over £200 million UK sales annually)’, Best Sales Account Management Team and the Rising Star of the Year. We join several others in the final for the prestigious Business Travel Awards 2020, which recognise the achievements of companies and individuals in […]

Liz Taylor, founder and MD of Manchester-based event planners the Taylor Lynn Corporation (TLC), has embarked on a new business challenge in the form of a personal management company, the Liz Taylor Consultancy.   During a successful event management career, Liz has planned thousands of business and private events across the UK and Europe. She has […]

My Private Villas has lined up some seasonal special offers on two of its Villas in Tuscany for PA Life readers, with up to 35% off subject to availability. My Private Villas is proud to be different as it isn’t a typical rental agency: it is a club of private owners who wish to offer […]

The UK’s workforces are being creatively stifled because of high pressure and a lack of leadership skills, a new study has found. A study of 1,000 workplaces published in Thinking On Your Feet, a report by the commercial arm of the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art, RADA Business, has found that almost half (41%) of UK workplaces implement practises that […]