Business travel has become more popular in the cyber-age. This is because the effort of travelling to see someone can often mean more for professional relations than sitting at a desktop while constantly skyping in and out of meetings all day. The personal touch of travelling to a meeting is widely recognised as being a […]
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PA Life Club: Will be visiting The Royal Berkshire Conference Centre in 2019
The Royal Berkshire Conference Centre, based in the impressive Madejski Stadium complex, provides the perfect unusual backdrop thatโll score you points at your next conference or event. On January 30, 2019, PA Life Club members will be given an exclusive opportunity to view the conference centre and its facilities. On arrival from 6pm, members […]
App to date
There are thousands of apps added to smartphone app stores every day. Sometimes it can be tricky to keep on top of which apps we need in our phones and which are just a waste of space? Vincenzo Ferrara, PA Life staff writer, has been searching through the app stores to create a comprehensive list […]
Freelance work fad or future?
We are seeing more PAs become freelance due to being able to work from home and manage more than one boss at a time. Some decide to dabble with the freelance lifestyle for a short-term with the plan to go back to working in-house eventually. But more of those that have become freelance are choosing […]
PA Life Christmas Party Awards โ The Winners
Last night PA Life hosted its first awards evening for members of the PA Life Club. An event that showcased some of the biggest names in the industry and highlighted some surprising underdogs. The evening covered five different categories: Networker of the Year, ย Social Media Supporter of the Year, Most Loyal Club Member, Outstanding Achievement […]
Falling short of salary expectations
When you start in the world of work after finishing school, you imagine working up the corporate ladder until you eventually achieve a salary that you expect can sustain yourself. In new figures however, it seems that a lot of us are falling short of these expectations. Deciding what you want to be when youโre […]
Lumiere London your next corporate venue
Lumiere London was founded by fashion photographer Carlos Lumiere in 2005. It started as a photographic studio in the famous Menier Chocolate Factory in London Bridge, and over time it expanded into a space used by third parties for filming and corporate events. In 2014, Carlos and his team chose to take on an even […]
Green Hat People joins PA Life Christmas Party
Green Hat People have provided excellent bespoke entertainment packages at PA Life events in the past and we are delighted to announce that they will be joining us at the PA Life Christmas Party. Green Hat Peopleย will be providing an interactive Christmas themed games at the Toy Room for the PA Life Christmas […]
Vanity Van joins PA Life Christmas Party
Vanity Van are known for their pampering experience at corporate events and are hoping to make the PA Life Christmas party at Toy Room fun and fabulous. Vanity Van is a dynamic team of knowledgeable and multi-skilled beauty specialists. Using professional salon products and modern techniques, their team is ambitious, creative and dedicated to fulfilling […]
New award sponsor announced for PA Life Christmas Party 2018
PA Life welcomes The Grubstreet Author as an award sponsor to the PA Life Christmas Party Awards 2018, which takes place on November 26 atย Toy Room London. With just three days to go until the ย PA Life Christmas party, we are delighted to announce that The Grubstreet Authorย opened by The Brewery will be sponsoring the […]
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As we continue to keep you informed on whatโs happening in the events world and up to date, donโt forget to check us out onย Twitter,ย Facebookย orย LinkedIn. PA Life Christmas Party Awards: Shortlist announced PA Life will reveal the five winners of these prestigious awards during the PA Life Christmas party at Toy Room on November 26. […]
Is it time for creative thinking to shine?
Creative thinking is often set aside in the corporate workplace for a more traditional view of business. The run-of-the-mill office works great for those that still enjoy doing business the old-fashioned way. However, learning to embrace your inner creativity can benefit your business in more ways than one. Todayโs executives are given increasing latitude to […]
Why speaking a second language will be important for future PAs
Speaking a second language is a skill that many of us know we should learn but very rarely do. With technological advances, the world is now smaller than ever and even though you can overcome language barriers using this technology, Vincenzo Ferrara thinks that PAs who can speak more than one language are going to […]
Which city will your next job be in?
Some people love the stability of staying in a job long-term whilst others enjoy the opportunity to travel and move around trying to market themselves to get the best job possible. For a lot of people, the same is true of trying to find a job. When we search for a job, we often just […]
Commuting costs us an arm and a leg in lost items
Many of us that work in the major cities across the UK often find it easier to live outside and commute into work, rather than live amongst the busy cities themselves. In all honesty, no one really likes the commute, itโs tiring and uncomfortable ย and often leaves you getting in late, if the train arrives […]
Penelope Alice enjoys a power breakfast at the House of Commons
As well as being a busy full-time PA, Penelope Alice is our budding reporter that gives you honest feedback about the PA Life Club events. Her latest task was to head to the heart of London for breakfast at the House of Commons. Amongst the hustle and bustle of MPs and their teams, we were […]
Cyber-bullying on the rise in the workplace
Recent figures show that one in five of us is a victim bullying at work, and one in six have been a victim or have been disciplined due to bullying colleagues on apps such as WhatsApp and Facebook Messenger. But what can employers do to tackle the problem? British workplaces are being negatively impacted by […]
PA Life Club: Final FAM trip of 2018 to take place in wonderful Windsor
The trip which includes a night at the Stoke Park Club and an afternoon tea trip along the River Thames is the final PA Life Club FAM trip of 2018. Fine dining and a fabulous landscape are just some of the luxuries that guests can enjoy. On November 30, PA Life Club members will be […]