Almost half of Brits are stuck in a ‘boring or unrewarding’ job, according to a study. A poll of 2,000 employed adults found more than three in 10 say their job is ‘utterly dull’, while 35 per cent even describe their work as ‘soul destroying’. A quarter feel there is nothing left for them to […]
Stuart O'Brien
Is your job unrewarding? Here are the top 40 signs
Sopwell House reveals £14m Cottonmill spa development
Opening in summer 2019 following a £14 million investment, Cottonmill is the new three-storey, state-of-the-art, private members’ spa at Sopwell House in Hertfordshire. Sopwell House says Cottonmill is all about choice and community, bringing together innovative treatments and experiences by British spa brands, contemporary design, diverse relaxation spaces, modern dining and a new spa garden. With two tiers of […]
Enjoy a memorable evening of client entertainment at the London Bierfest
Entertain and network with clients at London’s leading corporate hospitality event, the London Bierfest, where the stunning Grade II listed building – Old Billingsgate Market – is transformed into a traditional Bavarian Beer Hall. Alongside a spectacular programme of live performances and delicious traditional German fare, enjoy unlimited Bavarian beer brought directly to your table […]
Is technology letting you down? You’re not the only one
UK office workers waste 1.8 billion working hours every year because the technology they’re given isn’t good enough. That’s according to a survey of 2,000 people undertaken by Insight, which also showed that more than a third (34 percent) of employees said that not being equipped with the right technology makes remote and flexible working […]
Register for the PA Life Wellness Taster Night!
The PA Life Wellness Taster Night takes place on July 25th – It’s a unique opportunity to experience the very latest in wellbeing techniques and products, while networking with your fellow PA Life Club members. Our host venue and sponsor, Meet In Place, offers a collection of stylish, luxury meeting rooms that are specially designed to help you be […]
Signature Sales Support & Representation ‘Highly Commended’ at CHS awards
Signature Sales Support & Representation has been awarded ‘Highly Commended’ in the category of ‘Best Representation of a UK Hotel/Venue’ at the Conference & Hospitality Show awards. Signature Sales Support & Representation is a meeting, incentive, conference and event, (MICE) sales representation and consultancy to the hospitality industry. Announced in May as a finalist in […]
What will your workplace be like in 2030?
Unily has released an in-depth report analysing the key trends and issues shaping the workplace of tomorrow. The report, ‘Future of the Workplace 2030+’, has been co-created with the globally renowned futurist Anne Lise Kjaer, a regular on the TED Talks circuit best known for the ground-breaking book The Trend Management Toolkit. The report also draws […]
SURVEY SAYS: Workers take TEN TIMES as long to poop at work
Whatever colourful euphemism you use, it’s a fact of life that all of us need to use the toilet. But British workers have been revealed to be spending up to ten times as long going about their ‘business’ while on the clock than they do at home. A study across 8 UK cities (3514 surveyed […]
Register for the PA Life Meet Up at ODEON Luxe Leicester Square
We’re delighted to announce an exclusive Meet Up networking event for PA Life Club Members at the ODEON Luxe Leicester Square on the evening of Wednesday, September 4th 2019. Premiering December 2018, the newly reborn ODEON Leicester Square will offer the ultimate cinema experience. The historic glamour and charm of this unique venue has been lovingly restored and […]
Young at heart? Two thirds of grown-ups ‘don’t always act their age’
Two thirds of grown-ups admit they ‘don’t always act their age’, it has emerged. Research carried out among 2,000 adults found a large percentage confess to being ‘big kids at heart’, often getting up to things which younger generations enjoy. One in three have bombed down a kid’s slide in a playground and one in […]
Davy’s opens The Tappit Hen in City of London
Davy’s has opened the Tappit Hen, a 3,680 sq. ft. wine bar and restaurant located in the heart of the City. The venue which takes its name from a traditional 2.1 litre Port bottle, is situated at 21-23 St Swithins Lane – minutes away from Bank station – and was once home to the UK cellars […]
Sports For Champions launches corporate health workshops
Community Interest Company (CIC) Sports For Champions have launched a new corporate team building workshop programme. Extending their reach from the classroom to the office, Sports For Champions are looking to help the hundreds of thousands of adults in the UK who struggle to find the time or motivation to take up regular exercise. Last […]
Look who you’ll be joining at the Event Organisers Summit
Register today for Event Organisers Summit and you’ll be joining a VIP guest list of just 70 senior events professionals. It’s entirely free for you to attend – simply register here. 21 & 22 October 2019 – Leonardo Royal Hotel London Tower Bridge As our guest, you’ll be provided with an itinerary of face-to-face meetings […]
Watford FC hospitality is top of the League, say VisitFootball
The independent customer experience assessors from LiveTourism, commissioned by the top-flight’s governing body, scored Watford FC’s Vicarage Road Stadium’s hospitality experiences above all of English football’s biggest clubs. Mandy Lane, Managing Director for LiveTourism, said: “The focus and attention to detail in providing the best possible hospitality experience is a credit to all the staff […]
We’re not getting enough sleep, risking poor diet and obesity, says survey
The British Nutrition Foundation (BNF) says 43 percent of adults reported sleeping less than the recommended minimum of 7 hours on the previous night before they took its survey. That’s in addition to 32 percent of primary and 70 percent of secondary school children reported sleeping less than 9 hours on the previous night, despite […]
Brits treat themselves 3 times a week to cope with stress
The stresses, strains and achievements of modern life leave the typical Brit feeling the need to treat themselves up to three times a week. Feeling sad, finishing a big project at work and getting stuck in traffic are among the main reasons for Brits choosing a ‘pick-me-up’. A detailed study into the reasoning behind a […]
Here are 50 feel good triggers to help brighten your day
Finding a parking space in a packed car par, leaping onto a train a split second before the doors close and leaving work early have emerged among a list of the top 50 feel good triggers. Researchers who carried out a detailed study also found knowing a new episode of your favourite show is online […]
The biggest corporate scandals ’caused by a fear of speaking up’
The VW emissions scandal, financial misreporting in Japan, sexual misconduct in Hollywood, slavery in global supply chains, doping in sport – each of these scandals was enabled in part by corporate cultures of silence and complicity. That’s the conclusion of a new book Speak Up – say what needs to be said and hear what needs […]

















