Allianz Stadium in Twickenham, the home of England Rugby, recently hosted a FAM Trip and roundtable discussion for PA Life Club members, where the PAs’ event-planning practices were shared on everything from top tips for Christmas party planning and inclusive events to emerging trends like low-and-no alcohol gatherings.  Christmas Party planning tips In the warm […]

PA Life were invited to indulge in Straits Kitchen, trying the Experience Menu. This hidden hotspot is located at the Pan Pacific Hotel in London Liverpool Street. It is safe to say, this tucked away treat, exceeded all our expectations. The restaurant is located on the top floor of the hotel. As we ascended the […]

PA Life visited Lanes of London, a classic Mayfair restaurant on Park Lane, for a working lunch. We’ve purposefully booked Friday to have ample time to catch up and enjoy what this renowned restaurant had to offer… The appeal as a great place to book executives for a lunch or dinner was evident as soon […]

PA Life speaks to world-renowned sport and business mental coach Paddy Upton, who has helped guide British boxer Hamzah Sheeraz to the European middleweight title, India to the ICC Cricket World Cup title and the Indian hockey team to the bronze medal at the recent Paris Olympics. Here, he explains what business and sport coaching […]

London Fashion Week took the capital by storm. PA Life had the pleasure of attending London Fashion Week last week, experiencing the artistry of two remarkable designers. On the opening day, we witnessed Justin Cassin’s transformative menswear presentation, alongside the breath-taking creations of Samira Ebrahimi, a high-fashion brand making waves in London. Sienna had the […]

UK’s leading hospitality charity Hospitality Action has launched a comprehensive new guide, “Next Steps: What the industry can do to improve wellbeing in hospitality”. Developed in partnership with the fundraising initiative Walk for Wellbeing, the guide is designed to equip hospitality businesses and individuals with effective strategies to enhance employee mental health and wellbeing. With […]

As we continue the countdown to the company Christmas party, our party planning expert, Liz Taylor from Taylor Lynn Corporation takes us through action for September. Her invaluable advice on what PAs, EAs and other event organisers, in charge of this year’s company Christmas party need to do this month, The September countdown to the […]

Gen Z’s influence on office culture is shifting communication toward a more concise, informal, and tech-savvy style. However, 60% of workers report having to figure out workplace jargon on their own, which can lead to stress and confusion. Intrigued by this, business admin experts Vera set out to identify the abbreviations that confuse people the […]

The race is once again on for us to find the PAs, EAs, VAs and Office Managers who will rise above the rest and claim the sought-after PA Life Star Awards 2024. We urge all assistants to send in their nominations, with a testimonial to back it up, by September 20th!  All entrants will get […]

The UK government has announced plans to give full-time workers the right to request a four-day work week. The new legislation is planned to take effect this autumn by adding tighter measures to the current flexible working legislation. The key change would allow employees to request reduced working hours, whereby full-time workers on a five-day […]

PA Life talked to Paul and Nadine Fenton, joint Managing Directors and founders of Viva Esprit, an independent boutique events agency, about their business journey and the agency they have created… Can you take us back to the start of Viva Esprit – how did it all begin, and what inspired you to start an […]

New research from leasing company, Volkswagen Financial Services (VWFS) Fleet, reveals businesses are lagging behind employee demand and expectation when it comes to Salary Sacrifice car schemes. This sustainable and low tax workplace benefit is found to be attractive to nearly half of the UK workforce… VWFS Fleet’s survey of 2,000 UK employed adults shows […]

Brunch has become a London institution. Whatever your mid-morning cravings look like, we have rounded up London’s best new brunches, from Pan Asian souffle pancakes and Middle Eastern shawarma fries to bottomless Aperol spritz and artisan pizzas… The Ultimate House Party Brunch at The Little Violet Door Say goodbye to the weekend chores and hello […]

As we celebrate International Youth Day today, August 12th, we are pleased to bring you a positive story about businesses supporting the youth who need their backing. We discuss a group of sixth-formers who were given a chance to take part in a two-week programme offering work experience for students from under-represented communities with UK […]

It’s a given that workplaces should support women. But how can we encourage men, and foster positive masculinity, making the workplace better for everyone? Peter Crush reports on a recent HR Magazine article… “It’s only been the last decade or so that I’ve been comfortable talking about my masculinity,” says an extremely candid Chris Britton, […]

Nepotism and cronyism is widely frowned upon. But there is no legal obligation to prevent it and, according to April 2023 research, workers often get their job through a personal connection. So what can be done to ensure fair recruitment process that ethically hire the best possible candidate for the job? Equally important is to […]

Student loans are critical for many people pursuing higher education. However, the intricacies of interest rates can make these loans difficult to understand. A student loan is a binding legal contract, so it’s important to understand clearly what you’re signing up for, including how much you’re borrowing, how much you’re expected to pay back, and […]

The workplace has changed over recent years more than it has done since the industrial revolution, so we are most definitely due an update. Remote and hybrid working is now the norm since the pandemic. Multi generations in the workplace have never been so diverse to manage. The younger generations such as Gen Z are […]