It’s the problem every coffee lover faces in a big city; where to find a ‘proper coffee’… As a strict tea drinker, I’m more than used to hearing about blends and roasts without knowing what on earth they actually mean or how they affect the taste. What I do know, however, is that any coffee […]
Toby Cruse
App of the week: Best Coffee
Competition: Be a workplace hero
Celebrating workplace heroes everywhere – £1000 worth of break-time treats to be won Every office has a hero. The unsung – and all too often un-thanked – person who makes every day just a little bit better. To celebrate them and their contribution, Nestlé Professional® is offering readers the chance to win everything they need […]
PA Life welcomes Jade Burke as Editor
We are happy to announce the appointment of Jade Burke as the new Editor of PA Life following the departure of Molly Dyson. Jade has had plenty of experience in the world of print, working as deputy editor for the monthly trade magazine, ToyNews, as well as working in digital on Licensing.biz. Before taking on […]
WIN: 1 of 10 Post-it Collaboration Solutions product bundles worth more than £300
Feeling uninspired at work? Struggling to think more creatively in boring brainstorms and dull team meetings? Meet the answer to your problems with the new Collaboration product range from Post-it brand featuring Post-it Super Sticky Dry Erase Film and Sheets, Post-it Meeting Charts, Post-it Easel Pad Table Top (with Dry Erase), Post-it Super Sticky Meeting […]
Why can’t you find a job?
It’s the question nobody wants to hear, but what’s stopping you from landing a new job? You’ve got the qualifications, you know what to say and you know how to look, yet you’re still being beaten to positions by someone else. Maybe it’s time to rethink your strategy, and the specialists at CV Library have […]
What to expect from the London PA Summit
Make London yours on the 7th November. Introducing the London PA Summit; A must-attend event for PAs, EAs, VAs and event organisers working in and around the capital, PA Life’s first ever event to exclusively focus on London will provide a full day designed to help you make the most of your city. Discover and […]
Top 10 stories of the week
Before you turn in for another week, don’t forget to check out our brand new Venue of the Week segment as we continue to keep you informed on what’s happening in the events world and keep up to date on Twitter, Facebook or LinkedIn. 10 worst things to hear when you’re ill at work Sometimes we get ill, it happens to […]
Why are women boycotting Twitter?
Hundreds of twitter users, from activists to celebrities, are urging women to stay off Twitter today following the suspension of Charmed actress Rose McGowan’s account. The actress, producer, director and singer best known for her time on supernatural series Charmed has sparked online outrage after being removed from twitter so soon after speaking out publicly […]
Bruges means business
In recent years, the cobbled city of Bruges is best known as the backdrop for Colin Farrell’s sulking in crime comedy In Bruges, but you only need to set foot on its spider-web streets to see the heritage flowing in each direction. Home of fine art and finer wines (and fantastic beers) the rich history […]
Business travellers left to fend for themselves in a crisis
Many business travellers involved in terror attacks, natural disasters and other major events aren’t being contacted by their own companies. Despite tragedies becoming more and more commonplace across the world, business travel specialists are concerned that firms aren’t doing enough to protect employees out of the country. A report from Concur has revealed that 41% […]
Companies are more likely to train male staff
Businesses are nearly 20% more likely to send men on work-related training programmes compared to women, according to new findings. A study by the Knowledge Academy has revealed that women across Britain and Europe appear to be neglected in favour of male workers. The study compiled data from several institutions, including the National Institute of […]
How PAs need to embrace change – Live from the Academic Venue Showcase
The role of PAs has evolved and changed as much as the industries they work within over the past 10 years. Innovations in technology, changes in expectations and an increased desire to have access to information on-demand has meant that what is expected of PAs, EAs and VAs has shifted. Discussing how to lean into […]
How mobiles are changing the event world – Live from the Academic Venue Showcase
Mobiles are big business, in case you didn’t notice. Mobile technology, from phones to tablets to video game consoles and even watches mean that we’re hooked up to the internet 24/7. Odds are you’re actually reading this on your phone, as mobile usage officially surpassed desktop computer usage back in 2014, and this year smartphone […]
What does your social media say about you?
How employable do you act online? For many, our digital lives are relaxed, casual, and shared among close friends, but how often do you think about who else is watching? New research from totaljobs has revealed that many of us don’t even consider our social media profiles when applying for a new job. Around one […]
What to expect from the Academic Venue Showcase
The PA Life team are set up and ready to go at today’s Academic Venue Showcase at Arsenal’s Emirates Stadium, but what should you look out for on the show floor today? Come and see PALife today @academicvenues @Arsenal #PALife #EVENTS #show pic.twitter.com/R6vOoAAsUQ — PA Life (@PALifeMag) October 11, 2017 Kicking off the seminars at […]
Venue of the week: Vintners’ Hall
It’s certainly not impossible to host an event surrounded by history and heritage in London, but sometimes the level of history on display for an event venue still astounds me. Vintners’ Hall sits among some very modern architecture on the Thames, yet the building itself is unashamedly, gloriously out of time. Still in possession of […]
Are businesses serious enough about mental illness?
Businesses not taking mental illness seriously enough are being urged to reassess the value of their employees as part of this year’s World Mental Health Day. The Royal College of Psychiatrists has launched an advice pack for businesses looking to revise their policies on mental health, which can not only affect company health and wellbeing, […]
App of the Week: Asemblr
How much of your time is consumed with venue sourcing? How often do you find yourself waiting to hear back from a venue, or talking for long periods with people not giving you the answers you need? Asemblr is hoping to cut through all the red tape and give PAs exactly what they need in […]