More than 11 million of us are now homeworking as we live through the pandemic[1] but while most of us have not missed their commute or having to wear a suit, we have really missed our office tea breaks, according to a new survey. The poll of more than 1000 Brits[2] commissioned by the UK […]

On July 26th attendees to our Lockdown Let Loose virtual Meet Up with destin8 enjoyed live music from Vince Freeman, the Platinum Disc selling artist and BBC’s The Voice Finalist, plus a Master Mixologist cocktail session, making 2 delicious cocktails in the process. It was a fantastic, fun session – and you can now watch […]

By Kate Dean, Marketing Manager – Hospitality, 116 Pall Mall After the uncertainty of the last twelve months, the idea of planning something in advance can seem daunting and, sadly, a waste of optimism. But the team at 116 Pall Mall are here to put the spark back into making plans, including offering lockdown-proof solutions should […]

Here at PA Life we’re focused on giving you the tools and information you need to succeed in your professional life – and now that there’s light at the end of the COVID tunnel, we can start to turn our attention to live events once again (with virtual attendance options available to all too!). We’re […]

A national survey[1] and report commissioned by www.mindyourbackuk.com – backed by Mentholatum[2] — has revealed that 64 per cent of 18–29-year-olds have experienced back problems in the past year. With back pain already costing the UK £10 billion per year and accounting for four in ten sick days,[3] it’s clear we need to take action to […]

By Regent’s Conferences & Events Escaping the confines of an office and taking your team somewhere inspiring where there’s plenty of space to restore their mental energy while testing their comfort zones is the perfect recipe for a successful team building day. With four acres of beautifully manicured gardens, Regent’s Conferences & Events located in […]

With Government advice to work from home expected to relax next month, London businesses appear to be keen but cautious when it comes to getting employees back into the office, new research from Addison Lee has found. In particular, concerns around the safety of employees appear to be driving a flexible approach for returning to […]

116 Pall Mall have launched a new summer calendar packed with events, offers, menus and openings that will be coming up over the next few months. After numerous lockdowns and being unable to welcome guests properly into the building for well over a year, the team are making up for lost time by putting together […]

It’s just a week until the PA Show takes place, and this year’s event looks set to provide PAs, EAs and VAs with more learning and networking opportunities than ever before. The show takes place on June 22nd and 23rd at ExCeL, London and features a conference programme and exhibition. Register to take advantage of […]

Whether you’re back at the office, still working from home, looking for new opportunities or just want to bring some vibrancy to your role, PA Life Courses has everything you need to get ahead. Enjoy 100+ courses that cover all areas of Administration, Business, Technology, HR, Health & Safety, Personal Development and Teams & Management, including […]

The London Venues Summit is a highly focused event that brings delegates and suppliers together for one-to-one business meetings, interactive seminars and valuable networking opportunities; all to enable you to create lasting relationships for your venues needs. Here’s everything you need to know: Date & Venue: Wednesday 6th September – Glaziers Hall London Event Type: Hybrid Event […]

Employers have been urged to be aware of a talent exodus from London as insight reveals an increased desire from highly skilled people to move to less metropolitan locations in a remote working environment. In an analysis of where cities are losing and gaining talent, Guidant Global discovered that the capital is losing more highly […]

The Meetings Industry Association (mia) has had an “outstanding year” providing “real value to members”, despite the most challenging environment the sector has ever faced. Proudly recalling the successes of the year, which have seen the mia retain 91.54% of its members, Chair Steve Jones said at the association’s AGM: “I believe the membership levels have held […]

Experts have warned of an increased risk of litigation, as the number of redundancies are expected to rise when the furlough scheme ends in September. Outplacement specialist Renovo has called on businesses to be mindful of how they conduct the redundancy process and to provide support for those made redundant quickly, in order to decrease […]

By Terry Farthing, Managing Director, London Jet Charter After more than a year away, the next stage of the Government’s roadmap out of lockdown kicked off on May 17th, meaning that racecourses can open their turnstiles once again. Family and friends are free to get together and enjoy a unique social event like a race […]

By Andrew Poar, Director at Eat My Logo Celebrating business milestones and achievements is a great way for an organisation to engage both internally with its own employees or externally with customers and prospects. There are various ways for an organisation to do this and as everybody loves receiving something tasty to eat, linking this in with something […]

New research reveals that nearly two-thirds of working mothers have either stopped working (40%) or reduced their hours (19%) since the start of the pandemic. TopCV surveyed 1,017 UK professionals to find out how the pandemic had affected their roles as workers and parents. Of the working mothers who were no longer working, almost a third […]

Repetitive work can be really tough on employees mentally and physically, so it’s very important to keep teams motivated and engaged in this type of working environment in order to keep productivity at its peak. Here are some tips from music licensing company PPL PRS to help ensure your employees and team members feel fully […]