The Meetings Industry Association’s chief executive, Jane Longhurst, has been named M&IT Personality of the Year in recognition of her commitment to the business meetings and events sector, ahead of her retirement next month. Since commencing the mia leadership role in 2004, Longhurst has been championing the business meetings and events sector, collaborating with and […]

More than half of UK businesses could be losing time and money by failing to adopt a consolidated approach to business communications, according to a new survey conducted by smart IP communications provider Fuse 2 Communications. The survey of more than 500 employers and employees found that 52% of businesses are currently relying on separate […]

Retirees have put in decades of time and effort as part of their working life to prepare for retirement, counting on their pension to help maintain a comfortable future. However, the quality of state pensions varies drastically based on where you live – But which countries around the world have the best systems? Blacktower Financial […]

New research from Kadence (formerly Chargifi) has revealed that after a year of flexible working, almost two-thirds of US and UK office workers (62%) now feel more trusted to do their job effectively. Of those workers, half also feel more motivated to do a better quality job (51%) and go the extra mile (48%) thanks […]

A new delivered food service has launched to provide sound nutrition for employees, whether they’re working from home or at the office. Love Lunches encourages employers to recognise the importance of pausing for lunch, ensuring time away from the desk and eating a wholesome, healthy meal as part of the employee welfare policy, to deliver […]

Nestlé Coffee Partners has shared research revealing that 7 out of 10 employees feel more productive and have better work ideas after a cup of coffee. More than a third of respondents (39%) came back and cracked a problem, 12% won a contract or new piece of work, and 17% spotted new business ideas. The […]

By Laithwaites It can be a challenging task, selecting and sending Christmas gifts to staff, customers and clients. Well, this year, you’ll be overrun by messages of gratitude when you use Laithwaites for your corporate gifts. Our beautifully presented gifts will make your recipients feel truly valued. Our dedicated team can organise bulk orders and […]

By Agiito As part of our commitment to responsible business travel, Agiito has collectively offset 3,500 tons of CO2 for customers across the energy, care and housing sectors in the last six months. Working with Trees4Travel, we’ve enabled one customer to offset three years’ worth of historical trips so they can achieve their first ‘Corporate […]

By Port Lympne Hotel & Reserve Bring your team to celebrate the festive season in style at Port Lympne Hotel & Reserve. Located in the rolling Kent countryside, yet just a short journey from central London, Port Lympne’s opulent country estate offers a range of festive dining packages in the heart of a 600-acre wildlife […]

We have secured a free overnight stay for 20 PA Life readers at the Queens Hotel in Leeds on the evening of Tuesday, October 12th – RSVP ASAP as once they’re gone, they’re gone! Majestic and totally fabulous; this landmark hotel overlooking Leeds City Square excels in every way. An impressively grand building dating back […]

Millions of adults have such repetitive days that 63 per cent frequently have to ask what day it is, with 51 per cent saying this is because their days are so similar. A third of the 2,000 adults polled said they have felt like they’ve been on autopilot when doing something familiar. With two in […]

A nationwide poll suggests that, despite the events of the past few years, as many as 83 percent of Britons describe themselves as positive, with their glass generally ‘half full’. On the flipside, just 17 percent described themselves as negative, with their glass mainly ‘half empty’. An upbeat 78 percent of those surveyed said they […]

Making Christmas Memories Since 1971 Join us for our most exceptional Christmas yet; one that marks the finale of our 50th year celebrations. We’re honouring decades of festive joy, which all began at our original South Molton Street, London salon in 1971. Revel in our selection of festive gift sets, housed in classic, 1970s-inspired gift […]

The PA Life Summit takes place in conjunction with the Event Organisers Summit on October 18th & 19th at the wonderful Cotswolds Water Park – and we have an amazing line up of speakers for you to learn from! The Summit is a great way to build essential business connections with innovative and competitive suppliers […]

Peppy, the B2B digital health and wellness platform, has launched a menopause resources pack to empower companies to help their employees when they need the most support. Directed at employers, it includes expert guidance on the menopause, the impact on employees and organisations, and how to help staff. Mridula Pore, CEO of Peppy, said: “Many companies really […]

According to research conducted by GRiD, the industry body for group risk, employers believe that their Gen Y employees are affected by stress and anxiety more than any other generation. In three out of four areas, Gen Y (age 26-44) is affected more than any other demographic: Fifty-eight per cent are affected by stress and […]

Even though the gender pay gap among full-time employees fell from 9.0% in 2019 to 7.4% in 2020, there is still a 20% salary difference between working fathers and mothers. With this in mind, Bionic, the business comparison experts, wanted to find out where across the UK has the biggest pay disparity. Scotland and Wales […]

Women in the workplace are twice as likely as their male colleagues to ask for help with emotional wellbeing, according to the very latest figures provided by Towergate Health & Protection. While data shows that women are generally more likely to suffer from mental health conditions and are more likely to have suicidal thoughts, men […]