Waddesdon Manor was built by Baron Ferdinand de Rothschild between 1874 and 1885 to display his collection of arts and to entertain the fashionable world. Opened to the public in 1959, Waddesdon Manor is managed by the Rothschild Foundation, a family charitable trust, on behalf of the National Trust. This beautiful house is also a […]

Join the PA Life Club and receive two free seminars at the PA Show, half price on any extra seminars while at the event and all of the extra members’ benefits for the rest of the year. The PA Show, which takes place at Olympia, London from February 26 to 27, 2019 is expected to […]

Biodegradable meeting spaces, artificial intelligence and other micro trends are set to play a significant role in the future of meetings and business events. The Future of Meetings and Events conference that took place in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, early this month, saw the coming together of industry leaders supported by the PCMA Foundation and Marriott International. […]

Many companies are being left short, choosing not to adopt new technology in fear of a breach in cybersecurity. Despite most companies understanding the need to stay ahead when it comes to using the latest technology, the increased security threat to the digital world has resulted in many businesses becoming overly cautious. A study has […]

More than two-thirds of workers believe they are less productive and have lower concentration levels during the winter season compared to the warmer summer months. Today, Blue Monday, is statistically the day of the year when most people feel unproductive and unmotivated. So, it may come as no surprise that the cold weather is among […]

Book for January, February or March and receive a £100 bar tab for you, or champagne lunch for 2 Host your 2019 meetings and events in one of London’s most enviable and inspiring locations. Offering stylish events, luxury catering and outstanding views, Searcys are sure to set the right tone for 2019. Boasting five recently […]

As we continue to keep you informed on what’s happening in the events world and up to date, don’t forget to check us out on Twitter, Facebook or LinkedIn. 5 minutes with… Mary Portas We’ve heard from the PAs themselves about their day-to-day lives in the workplace, but we’ve decided to ditch the rule book and speak to a boss […]

Working from home is an option that is becoming increasingly popular with people that have long commutes, we take a look at the top ways to boost your productivity while working from home. By 2020 more than 50 per cent of the UK workforce will work remotely, with nearly 1.5 million employees currently ditching the […]

With data being one of the greatest commodities for a business to trade on, it’s important for organisations to understand the movements and productivity of their workers. However, is a microchip a step too far? It sounded like an Orwellian nightmare. The Telegraph was the first to announce recently that Swedish firm Biohax was in […]

As our experience of brands and services we consume changes, so do our expectations of the places we work. We take a look at how you can make your office a much more inviting employee experience. The increased demand for experiential workplaces has seen a rapid growth of features like ‘co-working spaces’ over the last […]

Blue Monday, January 21, is known for being the least motivated day of the year. Sue Andrews, senior HR professional and fellow of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development, looks at how you can prepare ahead of time to be ready for when that lack of motivation hits. Mondays are never easy, you’ve enjoyed […]

Looking for the right candidate can be difficult, with people from all different background, levels of education and experience fighting it out to be your next employee. Vincenzo Ferrara looks into the argument about at who you should hire and who you should avoid. British businesses are at risk of losing out on the greatest candidates, […]

Those looking to take advantage of the CPD accredited Masterclass sessions at the PA Show in February can save 50 per cent following PA Life’s media partnership. The PA Show 2019 is set to take place next month at Olympia London, where PA Life readers the chance to take advantage of a 50 per cent […]

Business travel has changed dramatically over the course of the last quarter of a century but what does the future have in store? Rochelle Jayawardena, group marketing manager for the Business Travel Show, talks about what we can expect on the next leg of the journey. We’re such consummate travellers these days, we hardly bat […]

This season the JW Marriott resort on the private island of Isola delle Rose in Venice is offering a special MICE program rates for delegates looking to book in April, October and November. The five-star JW Marriott luxury retreat, set on a private island off the coast of mainland Venice, Italy is the perfect venue […]

Last night saw Theresa May’s Government suffer a massive defeat in the House of Commons over her Brexit deal. Vincenzo Ferrara looks at what the vote potentially means for UK business.  On the evening of January 15, 2019, UK Prime Minister Theresa May lost the meaningful vote on her Government’s EU withdrawal agreement by a […]

PA Life Club members will get the chance to enjoy the VIP treatment and a private film viewing with Odeon Luxe Leicester Square. On February 12, PA Life Club members will be given the opportunity to visit the Odeon Luxe Leicester Square and be treated to the VIP cinema experience, including a private movie screening. […]

Hyryde chauffeurs is the latest company to sponsor the PA Life Club in 2019. Finding a premium chauffeur service that is both reliable and consistent can be hard, that’s where Hyryde comes into play, as its dedicated team of professionals promise to get you to where you need to be quickly and safely. With a […]