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 […]

In 2019, the World Health Organisation (WHO) classed burnout as a diagnosable syndrome because of stress in the workplace. Burnout affects more people than previously thought, with research finding nearly a quarter of the workforce suffer on a regular basis. Dune London has provided some research and advice on the issue, highlighting first the symptoms of […]

A new report from the World Administrators Alliance is being hailed by the heads of associations from 29 countries and key figures from the administrative profession as a game-changer for administrators globally. The Global Skills Matrix is a globally recognised framework for administrators and HR teams that, irrespective of country, makes it possible to identify […]

Whittlebury Park countryside hotel and spa located in rural Northamptonshire is offering a bespoke range of alternative Christmas party packages, perfect for celebrating the festive season with colleagues. From clay pigeon shooting and team building to festive afternoon tea, spa and party packages and Christmas breakfast buffets, Whittlebury Park’s exciting range of Christmas party options […]

By Virtually Together On Tuesday 5th October (that’s tomorrow!) at 6pm Virtually Together are inviting all PA Life members to a free exclusive 60-minute virtual experience to celebrate the launch of their Christmas campaign. In the workshop you will learn how to create a fabulous instagramable grazing platter which is sure to wow all your guests this Christmas. Book […]

Lime Venue Portfolio has launched a new initiative that underlines its commitment to sustainability within the industry. The announcement comes off the back of its ground-breaking ‘Chapter V’ Beyond Food Report, which launched recently, and looked at the future of food in the meetings and events industry. Meetings for Change has now taken the learnings […]

By Georgia Lee, Drayton Gifts Our Advent Calendars are now available for 2021 and we have added more variety to the range than ever before! Each year demand increases due to the ever more creative designs and choice of contents. Appreciated by staff and clients alike, they will be grateful for the gift whilst you benefit […]

By Team Building Experiences Connect your colleagues in a wonderful act of kindness this Christmas with our Festive Party Box! We’ve all had a hard year, so whether you want to send a client a thank you gift or show your employees some appreciation for their hard work this year, The Festive Party box, will […]

The recent rise in flexible working is providing employees the opportunity to utilise hybrid working, splitting their time between the office and working at flexible locations. This has also opened up the opportunity for some employees to live further away from the office, offering a different work-life balance, commuting less frequently into the city, but […]

Half of Brits ‘finally’ got on top of their home life and chores during lockdown – but a quarter are worried the end of restrictions will undo all their good work. A poll of 2,000 adults found the past 18 months has given them a chance to conquer their domestic duties and keep tabs on […]