As we continue to keep you informed on what’s happening in the events world and keep up to date, don’t forget to check us out on Twitter, Facebook or LinkedIn. 1. Apps of the Week: Christmas Shopping You work hard, you have a strict and busy schedule to keep you afloat amongst the deadlines, expectations and responsibilities of modern life. […]

New research from Booking.com for Business, the global leader in connecting business travellers with the widest choice of places to stay, reveals how people’s professions shape their outlooks towards business and leisure travel, and the increasing intersection of the two. Almost a third of all working professionals accepted their job fully or in part because […]

Brits are making more efforts to break up their workday, with some noticeable changes to businesses. A study by ElectricTobacconist as part of the Take a Break Report 2017 revealed that half take short breaks from their work as often as every two hours, and 15% do so once per hour – but many in […]

Red wine drinkers are considered more relaxed, while spirit drinkers are often seen as confident and sexy, according to new research. Exploring the potential emotional factors underpinning alcohol preference, the researchers drew on anonymised responses to the world’s largest online survey of legal and illicit drug and alcohol use among adults (Global Drug Survey or […]

British workers are embracing the festive season and all that comes with it, according to new research. A survey by interiors etailer Furniture123.co.uk has revealed that the British workforce is prepared to kit out their desks and offices in style this Christmas, and many have already. Two thirds of workers will decorate their office or place of work this […]

Mental health is a growing concern for businesses. This year, everyone from employees to recruitment to bosses and even the Government have taken notice of the impact mental health can have on a workplace. PA Life readers have revealed that, despite more and more companies embracing and valuing mental health, 44% still don’t feel comfortable […]

British workers are being let down by their IT hardware, as new research reveals how many working hours are lost each year to technical faults. A survey of 2,000 UK workers commissioned by IT provider Probrand.co.uk revealed that 262 hours and 43 minutes are lost every year due to technology faults and failures, the equivalent […]

The highly anticipated and SOLD OUT annual PA Life Christmas Party is tonight at DSTRKT London, one of the most well-regarded venues in Soho and winner of the London Club and Bar Awards for four consecutive years. Designed to host elite and exclusive events for clients from across the world, the popular event destination will […]

Brits are expected to spend tens of thousands of pounds because of FOMO, or the Fear of Missing Out, according to new research. The study was carried out by Broadbandchoices, examining the nation’s spending habits and how the fear of missing something spectacular can lead to us spending more than we really should. 42% admitted […]

Millions of Brits see themselves as a better manager than their actual management, according to a new study by Multilotto. 44% of workers reckon they have more effective leadership skills than their superiors; Two in five believe they could improve communication channels with other members of staff, and one third would take efforts to organise […]

The Principal Edinburgh Charlotte Square opened in September, following a multi-million pound phased refurbishment which left no stone unturned; and this winter, 1 in 10 delegates goes free!* Rich in heritage and local charm, The Principal Edinburgh Charlotte Square has been carefully designed to meet the needs of today’s modern traveller, incorporating unique features customary […]

You’ve arranged to meet for a job interview, but how do you prepare? A superstitious bunch, us Brits will regularly depend on good luck charms to make us feel more confident when it comes to job interviews, deadline days and other stressful situations. I personally have never entered a job interview without first playing the […]

On 25 May 2018 the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) comes into force and will change the way organisations manage personal data. With less than six months to go, XpertHR advises that employers should start preparing now and has compiled a top 10 list of things all employers need to know about the GDPR. The […]

What career path should you consider if you’re aiming for the top? According to new research, a ‘traditional’ job and a lot of patience is the secret to success. Bernard Forgues from emlyon business school worked with colleagues to identify the career trajectories of the top 100 CEOs according to the Fortune 100 listing of […]

You work hard, you have a strict and busy schedule to keep you afloat amongst the deadlines, expectations and responsibilities of modern life. Then the holiday season strikes and now there’s more pressure on your time and money than ever, perhaps you might even consider a nice relaxing divorce to calm yourself down. Looking to […]

A charity helpline was so inundated with calls from vulnerable and isolated older people last Christmas – it struggled to answer more than 5,000 due to a lack of funding. More than a million pensioners admitted feeling lonely over the Christmas period, due to living alone or having no one to talk to. The Silver […]

Before you turn in for another week, don’t forget to check out our latest Venue of the Week  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. 1. App of the Week: 1tap receipts Plenty of us struggle to keep on top of our finances – particularly at […]

Do you find yourself living to a series of odd rituals that you tend to set yourself? Be it the way you make your tea or eat your breakfast, you aren’t alone. Hundreds of Twitter users are confessing their weird life rules to the aptly named @WeirdLifeRules, which has made it their mission to reveal […]