Events caterer and restaurateur Searcys has revealed company-wide menu waste management targets across its venues. Catering for conferences, events and private parties, Searcys’ have introduced a new set of menu planning procedures, with the hope of reducing food and packaging waste by 20%.  Searcys ays its chefs at all venue will continue to use local, seasonal […]

This hidden gem on the Hertfordshire/Essex borders is an impressive – and versatile – venue for a variety of corporate and leisure options, as Lisa Carter reports… There is no doubt that Down Hall is steeped in history. Situated on the Hertfordshire/Essex border, it’s one of England’s longest-established country hotels. The stately home itself dates […]

The PA Life Summit is an unmissable event for senior and board level PAs – make sure you secure your place today! The event takes place on September 30th at the Hilton London Tower Bridge and gives PAs a unique opportunity to find the solution providers and skills they need to help respond to the […]

One in four women suffer from “gymtimidation”- shying away from exercise for fear of being judged, a study has found. Almost half of women have at some point felt negatively judged when working out – with this number highest for those aged 18-24, with a huge 70 per cent feeling this way. Thirty-seven per cent […]

Researchers have found 70 per cent of women over 40 have suffered bladder leakage when chuckling or coughing. And one in three have experienced symptoms when engaging in physical activities such as running or jumping. As a result, one in 10 women don’t feel they’re able to fully enjoy life as they try to avoid […]

This year, the PA Life Club celebrates six years of providing FAM trips, networking events, competitions, discounts, special offers, online learning courses and more to our members. To celebrate, we’re offering 30% off the membership cost until September 30th! So instead of paying £89, you’ll be paying just £62.30 (inclusive of VAT).* Your all-inclusive club […]

Nearly half of Brits (49%) plan to quit their job on their return from summer holidays. The research by Wix also reveals that 1 in 3 plan to chuck in their day job to make travel a full-time gig, by starting their own businesses online. Of those surveyed, 69% of Brits dread returning to work, […]

We’re delighted to announce an exclusive Meet Up networking event for PA Life Club Members at Heritage Restaurant & Bar in London on the evening of Tuesday, October 22nd 2019 – there are just 10 places available so RSVP today! From rich fondue with truffle, molten raclette and crispy rösti through to chateaubriand charbonnade on tabletop charcoal grills, the newly opened Heritage […]

The PA Guide to Birmingham recently presented Birmingham Children’s Hospital Charity with a cheque for £580.70 – money raised at its events over the first half of 2019. The PA network holds regular showcase events that attract large numbers of high profile PAs, EAs, Virtual Assistants (VAs) and support staff and other event organisers in […]

Summer season is coming to a close, and the post-holiday blues are closing in hard and fast, but lucky for you we’ve got something your team can look forward to! London Bierfest is the perfect way to boost team morale and keep the good times flowing, so tick the pending “team outing” off your to-do […]

We’re excited to reveal a new and improved Ultimate VIP PA Life Club membership tier, providing online courses, FAM trips, networking events, competitions, discounts, special offers and more for just £89 annually. Here’s the full list of incredible benefits you’ll receive by becoming an Ultimate VIP member:- Attend unlimited PA Life Club networking & Meet […]

PA Life has teamed up with New Skills Academy to offer our readers access to a hand-picked selection of essential personal and professional development courses. Available via the PA Life website and specially curated by an expert team, there are more than 100 courses available to help develop your career and yourself, including: Data Protection […]

MatchWare has launched the fifth generation of MeetingBooster, its tool that’s designed to make business meetings more efficient and accountable.  The firm says MeetingBooster 5.0 is the new industry standard for meeting management. It facilitates a standardised meeting process, with the ability to assign pre-meeting tasks, allocate actions during meetings, and deliver professional minutes in […]

In the latest instalment of our executive interview series, we sat down with The Delegate Wranglers Founder and Event Agency Forum speaker Neil Thompson about his career in events, industry issues and Stranger Things… Tell us a little bit about your career to date and your current professional focus… I’ve been an Event Manager since […]

PA Life are delighted to announce an exclusive Meet Up networking event for PA Life Club members only at Ascot Racecourse on the afternoon of Friday, September 27th, 2019 – we only have 20 places available, so enter our ballot today! The Ascot Racecourse Events Team is pleased to invite you to an Afternoon of Discoveries & Delights. […]

63% of employees in the UK do not receive any days off from their work to volunteer, as found by Perkbox. The data shows that this figure rises to a staggeringly high amount in certain industries. A huge 75% of those working in Healthcare, Architecture, Engineering and Building industries do not receive any volunteering days from their employers. […]

71% of UK workers consider flexible working (in term of hours and location) as important to their job satisfaction. That’s according to research among more than 2,000 UK adults – all in full-time or part-time work – commissioned by NerdWallet. However, half (50%) cannot work remotely when they want or need to, and 46% have […]

Grand Jersey Hotel & Spa in St Helier, part of the independently-owned Hand Picked Hotels group, has unveiled its newly-refurbished Grand Suite, re-establishing its position as a premier AA Five Star venue on the island for conferences, meetings and corporate events. During the extensive refurbishment, The Grand Suite, the hotel’s principal event space, underwent a […]