The office Christmas party is arguably the most wonderful time of the year, but have you considered what the office knees up is doing to your body? The office Christmas party is one of the most anticipated events of the year, with more than 40 per cent of Brits admitting that they binge on up […]

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. PA Profile: Lydia McKay, Pretty Little Thing At the time of interviewing, Lydia McKay was EA to the co-founder of Pretty Little Thing. Having worked on the corporate side in […]

It doesn’t matter what industry you work in, the gender pay gap often sees men being paid more money for the same work compared with their female counterparts. However, with recent pressure on firms to disclose their gender-segregated wage-statistics, companies are being forced to identify their wrong-doings and change. Women are paid less for the […]

Face-to-face conversations are becoming a thing of the past as high-tech devices lead us to live ‘isolated’ lifestyles, it has emerged. A survey of 2,000 Brits found 54 per cent think the rise of technology now means they have fewer personal face-to-face conversations than they did five years ago. As a result, the average Brit […]

The No 1 Skincare brand Elemis has recently launched their Corporate Well-being and Gifting Scheme. There is no contract, no minimum spend, no hidden T&Cs.  Here is a summary of what’s included in the Elemis Corporate Well-being Scheme: elemis.com discount on all products in the online shop Exclusive booking rates on treatments at the flagship, The […]

Internet banking, portable battery chargers and email are just some of the ways that modern tech has saved us both time and energy, but what other top tech creations have helped save us time? Modern technology is saving Brits the equivalent of two weeks every year – or almost two and a half years of […]

UK workers that conduct work tasks on personal mobile phones at home and on the commute could be massively violating GDPR rules. What’s more, most employees are completely unaware that they are doing anything wrong. Although 14 million people in the UK use a second mobile phone for work, 18 per cent prefer to use […]

It’s that time of year again – and we all seem to be that little bit chirpier wearing Christmas jumpers and drinking mulled wine. However, offices are not generally the most festive environments, which can really put a dampener on that festive spirit. Vincenzo Ferrara, staff writer at PA Life, looks at the best ways to […]

Flexible working was seen as a luxury that could only be taken by those that needed to be in and out an office all day. However, with flexible working becoming more popular in the UK, could UK business actually benefit? Workers who are offered the option of flexible working are benefiting UK business, taking less […]

Having launched the PA Life Club, Aimee Harvey has started a new joint venture in the events management industry, with her company Arctic Fox Events. Here, she speaks to Jade Burke about her top tips for success.   You launched our PA Life Club – how does your current role differ to this?  When I […]

At the time of interviewing, Lydia McKay was EA to the co-founder of Pretty Little Thing. Having worked on the corporate side in previous job roles, McKay was ready to take on some new responsibilities as an EA at Pretty Little Thing when she landed the job a year ago. Jade Burke meets with her […]

We sent Penelope Alice in search of adventure in the heart of Knightsbridge to an event held by The Hari Hotel and Travel Leaders.   On arrival at the venue, I was greeted by a glass of prosecco by the doorman as I entered the main reception area. The room was light and airy with a […]

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.   PA Life Christmas Party Awards – The Winners The evening covered five different categories: Networker of the Year, Social Media Supporter of the Year, Most Loyal Club Member, Outstanding […]

When you were young you always dreamt of having that one perfect job. For some it was an astronaut or a movie star, others saw their dreams a little more grounded, one day wanting to become a doctor or a writer. A time went by your dreams died out as reality set in and you […]

Just one day left to join the PA Life Club at our special Black Friday discounted price, giving assistants the chance to join the members-only group for just £66.75 + vat for the year, instead of the usual price of £74.17 + vat. Available until Midnight tonight (Friday 30 November 2018), new members will benefit from networking […]

Monday, November 26 2018, saw the PA social event of the year take place at a venue deep beneath the London Palladium. The PA Life Christmas Party, based at the Toy Room London, saw the coming together of 150 PAs, EAs, VAs, sponsors and suppliers to one of the greatest celebrations of assistant work in […]

We are constantly being told the benefits of happy and healthy employees in the workplace. A major part of being healthy is regular check-ups with a GP, but how encouraging employees to take a trip to the doctors means that they have to take time out of work. This comes to a disadvantage to both […]

The office Christmas party; a night of fun and games, or is it a night of keeping sober enough that you don’t humiliate yourself and say something to your boss that could make things a little tense in January? It was once the case that staff would eagerly anticipate their Christmas party, counting down the […]