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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]