With there being negative headlines breaking the news about politicians in the news in the past few months, the disconnect between young people and politicians and the lack of trust in their capabilities has never been more prominent. Leading youth social mobility charity Speakers for Schools commissioned three YouGov surveys to determine the attitudes of […]

After so many missed celebrations in 2020, many of us are looking forward to celebrating an extra special Christmas this year. So, let’s make it a December to remember for all the right reasons. With over 45 hotels across the UK, Marriott is the perfect venue for your festive celebrations. From intimate gatherings to big, […]

Looking forward to returning to the office and commuting, or dreading it? Either way, the folks at personal finance experts, Ocean Finance have shared seven ways to cut down costs at work:- Ditch takeaway coffees and save £410 per year The average coffee costs £2.63 so should you have one three days per week, this […]

If you’re looking for somewhere with the perfect balance of work and happiness then Aberdeen is the perfect city for you. Analysis of 50 UK cities by Shawbrook Bank Personal Loans reveals the highest-ranking places to live based on several factors, including the number of green spaces, working hours, house prices and the cost of […]

The aftermath of Long Covid, and the full impact on employers, will only become fully apparent when employees return to the workplace, says RedArc Nurses. Christine Husbands, managing director for RedArc, said: “While we’ve been living with the pandemic for a long time now, the situation regarding Long Covid is complex and still emerging. It’s […]

Offices reopening their doors and employees returning to work increased by 5% in August compared to July, despite it being a traditionally slow month. That’s according to data from from Freespace, a workplace technology solution that anonymously captures space usage in offices worldwide. It has so far deployed over 120,000 workplace sensors worldwide at major corporations, providing insights into working patterns and office utilisation, supporting the ‘return to work’ […]

The PA Life Skills Academy, sponsored by corporate ground travel specialist Gett, is an amazing opportunity to attend two days of learning and development – and we can now confirm some of our fantastic talks and speakers:- Secrets Of Great Project Management – Rosemary Parr, Global PA Association Building Your Personal Confidence – Amy Gallagher, Transformational […]

Taylor Lynn Corporation and Manchester Convention Bureau, part of Marketing Manchester, Team Up with PA Life in Manchester Event Showcase… One of the country’s top event organisers, Liz Taylor, CEO of the Taylor Lynn Corporation, has joined forces with Manchester Convention Bureau and PA Life to shine a spotlight on Manchester this autumn, with an […]

New research from Business Travel Show Europe (30 September – 1 October at ExCeL, London, plus online content and networking) has revealed that business travel is on its way back and, for some organisations (3 per cent), it will hit pre-pandemic levels within 12 months. The survey, which was answered by 313 European travel buyers […]

A new study, commissioned by HR software provider CIPHR, reveals that most British adults (79%) feel stressed at least once a month, with work, money worries and lack of sleep among the biggest stressors. While one in five (21%) of the 2,000 UK adults surveyed describe themselves as stress-free, for many people stress has a more constant, […]

Parents are most keen to return to office (81% vs 66% without kids at home) – too many distractions, lack of social interaction with colleagues/people their age and a bad work-life balance were cited as key reasons. Working 9 to 5 is a tempting prospect for many parents, as new research from Hitachi Capital Business […]

By Team Building Experiences Season’s greetings to all! Grab your tinsel and huddle your-elves together with this Virtual Corporate bingo event… CRIMBO BINGO available from Team Building Experiences! Cheesy songs and festive feels are the best way to celebrate Christmas every year. That is why this year, we have launched our Crimbo Bingo, along with […]

When you start travelling for business again, look no further than the new Marriott Bonvoy Business Ready programme. Wherever you need to go, there are Marriott hotels in and around every major city in the UK with simple booking, access to exclusive benefits and trusted service, so you can focus on what’s important. Experience more […]

By Max Miles, Drayton Gifts One of our all-time favourite products: baubles! Although it may feel like we’ve barely had a summer yet, Christmas is already creeping up on us very quickly (as always!) – especially when it comes to making sure your personalised items are ready in time. Branded Baubles have been a favourite amongst […]

The Meetings Show, the UK’s leading show for the meetings, events and incentives community, returns later this month when it will be delivered live at ExCeL London and virtually. Taking place on 30 September and 1 October, EAs and PAs will have the chance to meet with the show’s extensive exhibitor line-up to find out […]

A new study, commissioned by HR software provider CIPHR, reveals that most British adults (79%) feel stressed at least once a month, with the average being eight days a month. Taken over the course of a year, that’s 96 days (around three months) spent struggling with stress. Expand that over the course of an average […]

Business got underway this afternoon with the PA Show speed networking sessions. An exclusive opportunity for EAs at the show with 8 dedicated meetings with our suppliers over the hour to help source new products and services for your upcoming events, travel and Corporate gifting needs. At the end of the session participants received a […]

It is so amazing to be able to network with our peers again and for many the PA Show has been the first chance to do that. VIPs in the club lounge this year have had some lovely treats from Amore Bakery cupcakes, NIO Cocktails, ANAGRAM yoghurt tasting, Nuffield Health and Uber for Business vouchers […]