Six in ten Brits intend to give ‘experiences’ instead of material gifts this year, as the pandemic makes them appreciate living in the moment. Three quarters of 2,000 adults surveyed said they would get more of a kick out of an event or something to do rather than a physical item as people long for […]

Today marks International Day of People with Disabilities (IDPWD) and this years’ theme is ‘not all disabilities are visible’. SimpleUsability, is keen to encourage businesses to consider this when interacting with their customers and has been providing research into the experiences of those with disabilities and additional needs. The agency is now calling on other businesses […]

The PA Life Virtual Christmas Party, incorporating the PA Life Star Awards is taking place today from 4pm to 6pm. Itinerary of the evening  4pm: Log on to explore the site and check out the offers in the Santa’s grotto  Post your pictures on the mosaic wall of you in your Christmas Jumper to win a £100 Searcys gift voucher […]

With small-scale Christmas ‘bubbles’ announced, PUSH offers a virtual solution to bring the Christmas party to your (home) office. PUSH, a leading wellbeing and performance company grounded in human behaviour, has announced the launch of its virtual holiday parties, providing a 2020 twist on the traditional workplace celebration. After a year that has seen employees often feel […]

Today is the International Day of People with Disabilities (IDPWD) which aims to promote the rights and wellbeing of people with disabilities. The World Health Organisation’s (WHO’s) report on disability states that 15% of the world’s population, more than 1 billion people, are living with a disability. Many of these disabilities are not visible and it is estimated […]

Venson helps drivers keep cars ticking over – whatever the weather or COVID brings this winter. As the UK enters winter in tiered lockdown, Venson urges businesses to work with company car and fleet drivers to ensure vehicles are winter ready. Whilst company cars may not be on the road so much this winter, just […]

Paje Consultancy has launched a new online programme of training and support for hotels and venues. With many hospitality sales and marketing teams having sadly been furloughed or made redundant in 2020, Paje Consultancy has launched key sales, marketing, revenue management and social media training modules to upskill teams. The team at Paje Consultancy has […]

Alicia Fairclough is EA to the CEO at Truphone and the Founder of the EA How To community initiative. She talks to PA Life about navigating the pandemic, working from home and pink gin… Tell us how you got to your current position at Truphone. I got my current role through a fantastic London recruiter, Morgan […]

IBTM World Virtual is taking place completely online from the 8th to the 10th December. Set for success with over 10,000 meetings due to take place, the virtual event will include three full days of meetings between the world’s largest and best-known destinations and suppliers with top calibre Hosted Buyers from some of the biggest […]

Church House Westminster hosted one of the biggest domestic boxing bouts of 2020. On Saturday 28th November, Dubois vs Joyce took place at historic Church House behind closed doors. The fight was broadcast live on BT Sport and saw Joe ‘Juggernaut’ Joyce claim the British, European and Commonwealth heavyweight championship. In an incredible reversal, the […]

Employers have crucial role to play in supporting staff over the festive period. Christmas and the festive season can be a difficult time, but this year especially there are likely to be additional issues of isolation and depression, and employers will have a crucial role to play in supporting their staff. Brett Hill, distribution director […]

Find the perfect gift for friends or family…or yourself! Montezuma’s started in 2000 with only a kitchen sink sized machine, huge enthusiasm, spades of naivety and most importantly, a broad ideal to bring chocolate innovation to a boring and staid British chocolate market. With 100% of the new range packaged in either recyclable, compostable or […]

By Martin Ellis, Managing Director, Team Umbrella Limited Due to the current pandemic many people are working from home and this has had an effect on our mental health. The current situation has taken a toll on people and PA Life spoke with Martin Ellis, to find out how you can help your employees and […]

Melissa Esquibel has joined Executive Secretary Magazine as Editor of ExecSecTech Digest. Melissa Esquibel has for the last ten years been the primary writer and contributing editor of Office Technology Today. She is also a Microsoft Certified Trainer, Microsoft Office Master and the “head chick in charge” of Sawbuck Seminars, and is a popular presenter […]

While the news of London falling back into Tier 2 sinks in, Europe’s longest Champagne Bar is getting set to welcome guests back with plenty of bubbles and festive delights. From 3rd December, friends and family from different households can meet for a festive lunch, afternoon tea or dinner in the comfort of Searcys St Pancras Champagne […]

Today is Black Friday and with it brings the best deals and bargains! To celebrate we asked suppliers for their best deals available to PA Life readers and the offers are: Health and Hill Health and Hill have a subscriber only offer of 15% off orders over £30. The offer is active from 7am today […]

We all know Christmas is going to look and feel a little different this year, which is why that employer or colleague gesture is going to mean so much more. At Niche Cocktails, they take the pressie procrastination out of the process, and help you send the perfect beautifully wrapped gift to your client or […]

By Cara Houghton, Senior Marketing Manager Meetings & Events, Marriott Hotels Limited A meeting with Marriott has always been anything but “normal” and why would you want it to be? Simple packages with unique event add-ons, dedicated meeting experts, re-energising menus, next-level virtual and hybrid meeting spaces, and Marriott Bonvoy™ points are just some of the ways […]