With government restrictions due to end on the 21 June, more and more companies are looking to capitalise on the opportunity to get their employees or teams together for the first time in a long time. After an incredibly challenging 2020 and without the opportunity to reward staff at Christmas, many companies are viewing the […]

Nicola Davidson has been a PA at Brewin Dolphin for the past seven years, supporting the head of Change & Transformation and the head of Data and Analytics – And we’re delighted to introduce her as the PA Life Club’s Guest Editor for April! Her working career started 20+ years ago as an office junior, […]

A YouGov survey for Young Women’s Trust has revealed that a third (33 per cent) of female HR managers agree that sexist behaviour still exists in their organisation and a quarter (25 per cent) of female HR managers agree it is harder for women to progress in their organisation than men. The new research shows nearly one in ten (9 per cent) HR managers reporting that they were aware of young women (aged 18-30) being patronized or […]

Research by business psychology firm Pearn Kandola has revealed the severe impact the UK Government’s Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme has had on the workforce, which it says raises concerns about a hidden workplace divide as furloughed employees return to work. The study, which surveyed over 500 employees across the UK, 253 of whom had been […]

If there’s one thing we can all agree on about the past year, it’s that most of us have never spent so much time at home. With bans on travel and going into the office, we’ve had to adapt, and fast. But how has working from home (WFH) affected us? Expert Insolvency Practitioners, Hudson Weir, polled […]

From May, the River Terrace at Somerset House will be open for events, culture and corporate hospitality. As well as enjoying the architecture and views, guests can immerse themselves in the surrounding culture with the exhibitions taking place at London’s working arts centre. From June 1st – 27th the London Design Biennale is in town, […]

It’s Events & Meetings Reboot month here on PA Life – and if post-lockdown events are on your agenda, the PA Life Recommended Supplier Directory is home to dozens of trusted partners ready to help. Our list of specialists covers everything from venues and restaurants to conference AV and event management – There’s something to […]

The Museum of London Docklands has announced the latest addition to its venue portfolio with the launch of the Riverside Room. The new space is now available to book for events taking place once the museum reopens in May, in line with Government guidance and with social distancing measures securely in place. Housed within one […]

Over the past year, remote working has proven to be less of a hindrance and more of a benefit to a lot of UK businesses. As a result, business decision makers are more flexible when considering candidates for employment, with new research revealing that nearly three quarters (73%) are open to hiring people from anywhere in the UK, rather than just those local to their business. The […]

The UK’s Covid vaccine roll-out continues at an impressive pace, scientists are predicting that we are heading for a certain level of herd immunity – and we can even get our hair done (thankfully!) now. So, it really feels like we are finally making some positive steps in our return to something like normality. It […]

As events prepare to open up once more we’re delighted to announce that the Woodhaven space eco venue has lined up a special offer for all PA Life readers. The Woking-based venue has been inundated with new and existing clients, all wanting to book its spaces as a Covid-safe registered ‘ONE’ team only location. Woodhaven space […]

Ethical corporate glamping events specialist The Soul Camp has reported a huge spike in booking enquiries for glamping events as lockdown restrictions start lifting – and the company is offering PA Life Club Members the opportunity to take advantage of free event planning and more. The Soul Camp was conceived in the early 2000s by Pete […]

You can sign up to the PA Life Club for just £19.99 for six months – or if you already have a membership that renews in April to have club access for the rest of the year! The new PA Life Club package will give you six months access to our private members page and […]

Contract occupancy in flexible office space has stabilised one year on from the start of lockdown, according to a new sentiment survey from Workthere. Occupancy levels levelled out at 66% in March 2021, the same level as in the flexible office specialist’s survey in October 2020. This is down from 80% level pre-Covid back in early […]

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 […]

Sandals Resorts International (SRI) is continuing development in the Caribbean as Sandals Royal Barbados breaks ground on a new expansion, just in time for the summer season. Set to launch on 1st July 2021, the South Seas Village at Sandals Royal Barbados will be home to 66 new suites, bringing the total room count to […]

EventWell, the charitable social enterprise dedicated to educating, campaigning and supporting better mental health and wellbeing in events, will host the #Step300k challenge for a second year running, and is inviting everyone to take part. The #Step300k challenge last year received remarkable support from event professionals across the UK, even in North America. Therefore, as […]

“One positive thing to come out of the past year is a change in attitude towards wellbeing,” says Tara Williams, founder of Conscious Spaces. “There’s been an awakening. People have discovered first-hand just how much your indoor environment can impact your health.” “For too long, we’ve ignored what our buildings are made of, how much […]