PA Life readers have revealed their office Christmas decorating plans in a recent Twitter poll, and while many have intended to over the festive season, nobody was eager (or brave) enough to reveal that they had decorated their desk at the end of November. Be it a dash of tinsel, a mini tree or something […]

From fitness to finance, technology is tracking more and more aspects of our lives, with the younger generation expected to use their devices to keep an eye on everything from their diets to their sleep patterns, but how much of your life do you record? With pedometers, heart rate monitors and calorie counting apps and […]

Sleepy commuters could soon travel into work in designer buses fitted with beds fashioned by mattress producer Simba. Passengers on the vehicle, which designers hope will eventually operate on eight routes across four UK cities in Autumn 2018, will be able to sleep off their excesses in 14 discreet futuristic pods. We’re expected to fall asleep […]

Our readers responded to a recent Twitter Poll asking users what they found the most embarrassing about the office Christmas party, with the answer revealing a two-way tie. What’s the most embarrassing part of office Christmas Parties? https://t.co/7YMHPy5sDh — PA Life (@PALifeMag) November 21, 2017 For 42%, or around two in five were split between office […]

Experts are encouraging bosses to treat dangerous weather conditions as an opportunity to build trust with workers stuck at home amid fears that businesses will lose revenue from poor flexible working policies. Brits nationwide have been left to face potentially dangerous road conditions and power outages following a cold snap this weekend, and bosses could […]

When I’m busy and a deadline looms, I often feel as if there isn’t enough time in the world to get everything done. Despite this, when I actually have a moment to breathe and reassess, I normally end up feeling like I have nothing to do; my internal to-do list becomes so clogged up with […]

Experts are urging small businesses to familiarise themselves with the upcoming changes in data protection, following results revealing more than half of SMEs have no idea what they need to do for the new GDPR. Research by Collyer Bristow showed that bigger businesses are more aware of how the changes could affect them, but even […]

Sometimes it can be hard to find that extra dose of #MondayMotivation, especially when you’re faced with a myriad of emails first thing in the morning and your to-do list becomes longer than your arm. And nobody has a to-do list longer than a PA, EA, admin assistant or office manager. But fear not, there’s […]

PA Life are pleased to announce our next Club event will take place at Rick Stein for an evening of bubbles, nibbles and few extra treats along the way. Taking place at the world-renowned Rick Stein restaurant in Marlborough on Thursday 25th January, shake off the January blues with a glass of prosecco on arrival […]

Leaving the office after a week’s work, heading to Liverpool Street and hopping on a two-hour train journey to North-East Suffolk isn’t exactly what I picture as the ideal winter Friday night. Cold, tired and with the feeling of flu (Not man flu, that doesn’t exist) creeping in, sitting among commuters heading to a corner […]

The Post-it brand has revealed the winners of our competition, giving away product bundles worth more than £300. Ideal for use in a variety of environments and locations the new product range allows you to develop and optimise your meeting space – whether that’s in your office, boardroom, shared spaces, coffee shop or conference room. […]

And yet another huge thank you to everyone who helped us wave goodbye to 2017 in style at DSTRKT London among the Champagne, canapés, entertainment and prize draws! See below for the full gallery of animated snaps courtesy of Contraband Entertainment, who also provided the champagne dress at the beginning of the evening. We’d just like to thank our […]

A few weeks ago we were sent the FlexDesk 640 by Bakker Elkhuizen, a Dutch office supplier with an emphasis on creating a healthier workspace, and now we’ve had some time to get used to it, here’s what we found. Billed as a ‘document holder’ meant to reduce neck and shoulder strain, the idea is […]

Host venue for EventScotland’s National Events Conference last week, and shortlisted in four categories at November’s inaugural Academic Venue Awards, the University of Strathclyde’s Technology & Innovation Centre (TIC) challenges traditional perceptions of an academic venue. Offering flexible, dedicated facilities in the heart of Glasgow – just minutes from the city’s renowned attractions, hotels and […]

Blue Cube is a proudly independent Travel Management Company headquartered in Richmond upon Thames with offices in Central London, Glasgow and Accra, Ghana.  We are a ‘high touch’, concierge influenced, fully serviced organisation, offering the best off and on-line service in the UK, Ably supported by our on-line travel technology and data reporting solutions. The […]

[easingslider id=”15993″] A huge thank you to everyone who helped us wave goodbye to 2017 in style at DSTRKT London among the Champagne, canapés, entertainment and prize draws! The sold out event welcomed guests with the red carpet treatment with the flashing lights of paparazzi courtesy of Just Talent, and later surprised guests with some alternative entertainment in the form Claudia […]

Voting is now live for the 2017 PA Assist Members Voice Awards, giving PAs the opportunity to reward the industry specialists they find the most valuable. Including categories such as top Recruitment Consultants, Training Courses, useful apps and we’re pleased to announce PA Life have been nominated for Best Periodical Publication for our fourth consecutive […]