Searcys at The Gherkin is being transformed into a luscious botanical glasshouse this summer, created in partnership with Perrier-Jouët Champagne. The Glasshouse at the Gherkin will bring a botanical experience to the top of one of London’s iconic skyscrapers, from 15 July to 1 September. Bringing nature to life in the heart of the city, the […]
Stuart O'Brien
Searcys at The Gherkin launches botanical glasshouse with Perrier-Jouët
Smart dress code at work? It’s a bit old hat
Only one in eight British workplaces now enforce a smart dress code, according to a new study. Research has revealed that staff, managers and directors are ditching shirts and ties in favour of more comfortable day-to-day attire, and the trend is accelerating. According to the study half of workers now follow a casual or smart […]
SME exec teams ‘too slow to keep up with workforce technology needs’
Nearly a third (31%) of SME decision makers say their leadership team is not moving fast enough to keep up with employees’ changing technology requirements. That’s according to the new 2019 Digital Business Report from Advanced, which calls into question whether employees are given the right tools to improve their productivity. 39% would consider leaving their job if […]
Here’s the office tech workers want and how it affects HR
Hire Intelligence recently surveyed 2000 UK workers about the least popular pieces of office equipment and how people really feel about company spending. The firm says the results reveal some key ingredients to better employee productivity. It often feels like there is more technology than ever to deal with in the course of our working lives. Contemporary […]
Feeling the pinch? You’re not alone
The majority of Brits are still living in the ‘age of austerity’, more than 10 years after the recession, a study has found. A term popularised in 2009 during a keynote speech delivered by ex-Prime Minister, David Cameron, the ‘age of austerity’ was coined to highlight attempts to curtail government spend and stabilise the economy […]
Register for the PA Life Meet Up at Crazy Pizza
We’re delighted to announce an exclusive Meet Up networking event for PA Life Club Members at Crazy Pizza London on the evening of Thursday, August 1st 2019. Crazy Pizza is an exciting new restaurant that brings the passion and spirit of Italy to your table with a new interpretation of the classic pizza. The dining experience at […]
Three in 10 SME employees will work once a day or more during their summer holiday
Many SME employees will be working every day during their 2019 summer holidays, with 30.5% working either every day (22.8%) or multiple times each day (7.7%). That’s according to new research from process management firm Process Bliss, which indicates that overall, more than two-thirds (67%) will spend some time working during their summer holidays. The research […]
Event organisers: ‘We need to be less stressed’
A survey of delegates attending De-Stress Fest, the event industry’s first free well-being festival, has seen 100% of respondents say they want employers to do more to make their work less stressful. 80% of delegates who attended the event at The Royal Horticultural Halls in May acknowledged that the job itself had become more stressful […]
IN PICTURES: PA Life Meet Up at Gilwell Park
PA Life Club Members recently enjoyed a great Meet Up networking event at Gilwell Park, world famous home to the Scout movement. It’s a truly unique venue for both corporate events and private special occasions. Located deep in Epping Forest and dating back to 1754, it’s the ultimate London rural retreat, combining stunning Georgian elegance with a […]
IN PICTURES: PA Life Meet Up at the Glaziers Hall
PA Life Club members got together earlier this week for a fun-filled Meet Up networking event at the Glaziers Hall. Glaziers Hall is one of the most individual and exciting venues in London, located on the banks of the River Thames in the vibrant London Bridge/South Bank area, with spectacular views across the river towards the City […]
PA Life Summit Speaker Q&A: Yvette Pearson, PA
In the latest of our Q&As with PA Life Summit speakers, we sat down with PA and seasoned speaker Yvette Pearson to discuss her career path, industry trends and advice for aspiring PAs… Tell us a little bit about your career to date and what your current professional focus is? I started my career as […]
UK workers prioritise holidays over promotions
91% of Brits find the number of holidays offered by a potential employer as the most important factor when looking for work. That’s according to a survey of 2,000 respondents by luxury travel providers eShores, half of whom had been on holiday in the last 12 months and half who haven’t. It found that when UK workers were asked which aspects […]
Preconception that only men have heart attacks is putting women at risk
Millions of women have no idea they could have a heart attack – because they believe only men suffer fatal cardiac arrests. Official figures show there are more than 800,000 women in the UK living with coronary heart disease, which is the main cause of heart attacks. And around 35,000 women are admitted to hospital […]
Record numbers attend The Meetings Show 2019
The most successful edition of The Meetings Show to date took place on June 26 & 27, with record numbers recorded across the board. More than 5,000 meetings and events professionals attended the show, with pre-audit figures reporting a combined visitor and exhibitor total of 5,214. Visitor attendance was 11% higher than in 2018, including over […]
VIDEO: These are Brits’ top 50 ‘Happy Places’
Walking in the countryside, soaking in a long bath – and spending an evening in the local pub are among our ‘happiest places’, it has emerged. Relaxing in the garden, being on holiday in the sun and listening to their favourite music also made the list of things we do to cheer ourselves up. A […]
Think your office is hot? There are FAR worse places to work in a heatwave…
A study has revealed the 15 of the most unbearable jobs to have during a British heatwave, ranked by LOWEST pay – and it’s NOT an office job! The Met Office and Public Health England recently issued a heat-health warning after UK temperatures soared above 30 degrees, with London raised to a ‘Level 2’ on the […]
IBTM World launches its 2019 event with new corporate buyer programme
IBTM World has announced the launch of its 32ndedition, which will take place at Fira Gran Via in Barcelona from 19-21 November. New at this year’s event is a Corporate Buyers Programme, an exclusive package for c-suite and senior industry planners which provides additional benefits such as an exclusive one-day, peer-led conference addressing the issues […]
Happy workers are 20% more productive – Is your office environment up to scratch?
With many workers spending up to 40 hours a week in an office, it should come as no surprise that the office environment is vitally important to 21% of people. New research from price comparison site MoneySuperMarket gauged the views of business owners and employees, to find out what perks, facilities, and styles are the most […]

















