Chief of Staff Yvette Pearson, shares her incredible career journey with PA Life. Yvette Pearson, said: “Sitting in my boss’s office while being lectured about how I must not ask visitors their name because it was “offensive”, it was hard to imagine that some 15 years later, I would be celebrating my promotion to Chief […]

Sani Resort, the award-winning destination in Halkidiki Greece, was recognised as number one in Europe’s Leading Family Resort and Greece’s Leading Family Resort at the World Travel Awards. This year’s success is Sani Resort’s second year winning in both of these categories and is a credit to the resort’s ongoing commitment to going above and […]

As we approach a second lockdown, vocational education specialist Ufi shares a digital-first strategy for essential employment skills to help keep the economy stay afloat. Following the launch of its Covid response fund, which has helped national organisations such as Barnardos, Ufi has partnered with four leading professional education bodies to develop a post-Covid strategy […]

News of another lockdown is not ideal, but PA Life will be here to support you. We will aim to bring you the latest industry news, ways to continue professional development and how to improve core business skills in the current climate. We will also be working with leading PA’s, EA’s, VA’s, Office Mangers and more […]

With an increased demand for remote engagement and entertainment, Escape Hunt UK has launched a range of adventure-packed virtual games. Suitable for teams of any size across multiple locations, Escape Hunt has released four new digital experiences to market – The Heist, Time’s Ticking, Hackathon and Christmas-themed The Naughty List. These will sit alongside the current offerings including Zoom into the Room, a remote […]

Located in West Sussex, Park House Hotel is offering itself up as the ultimate ‘business bolthole’ for corporate events of up to 30 delegates. Organisations looking to bring their teams back together for face-to-face meetings can enjoy an exclusive country house escape, with private use of the Barn and boardroom for discreet decision making, alongside […]

NESCAFÉ has launched ALDO™,  a new electronic coffee dispenser to reduce waste in the workplace. Designed to modernise employees coffee experience, ALDO™  has a sleek and compact design to help manage space in communal kitchens. NESCAFÉ is offering UK workplaces a free ALDO™ coffee dispenser when they buy two or more tins of NESCAFÉ instant coffee from […]

Movember 2020 has the potential to be huge and Towergate Health & Protection encourages employers to take-action. This year, more than ever, there is a need to raise awareness of men’s health issues, such as prostate cancer, testicular cancer and men’s suicide. Since 2003, Movember has funded more than 1,250 men’s health projects around the […]

‘Tis the season to show your gratitude with Viva Esprit’s DIGITAL ADVENT CALENDAR employee reward & recognition programme! Are you looking for an alternative to your company Christmas party this year, but don’t want to spend another evening on Zoom? Look no further, Viva Esprit have got the ultimate digital alternative to the traditional corporate […]

Bring your colleagues to teapigs tea school – the delicious interactive Christmas party for 2020. With the festive season just around the corner, thoughts are quickly turning to hosting alternative Christmas parties and office socials that will keep team spirits high while allowing everyone to attend remotely. If that’s the case for your business, you’re […]

It’s beginning to look a lot like (a virtual) Christmas… When a face to face party isn’t possible during this year’s festive season, but engaging and rewarding your staff remains a priority, Smart Parties can provide the solution. Dine on a delicious three-course decadent dinner or graze on artisan cheeses and charcuterie, accompanied by those […]

Venues consortium Venues of Excellence (VoE) won the Best UK Representation Company at the CHS Awards 2020, which were presented on 27th October during a Virtual Awards Ceremony. The Awards, organised by Emma Cartmell, CEO of the CHS Group, were co-hosted by Neil Thomson of Delegate Wranglers, with the virtual ceremony attracting in excess of 150 […]

The Belfry Hotel & Resort has launched The Belfry Live and Belfry Studio professional virtual meetings and events solutions, which is says will enable organisations to connect live with audiences across the globe. The packages are targeted at any business, regardless of size, with teams and offices in multiple locations across the UK and beyond, […]

The Meetings Industry Association (mia) has unveiled the shortlist for this year’s coveted miaList, which recognises inspiring individuals in the meetings and events industry. The shortlisted nominees, who continually go the extra mile and play a pivotal role in making their organisation successful, are: Adam Loach, The Grand Brighton Adam Simpson, etc.venues Angena Devi, IET […]

On average Brits saved £1,974 each in lockdown, equating to £75.5 billion across the UK, but at least half of this is reported to be sitting in a savings account, likely offering minimal returns. In total 73% of people have been using lockdown as an opportunity to save and just 8% have spent more than usual […]

Long distance train operator CrossCountry, part of the Arriva Group, has launched an innovative way for customers to familiarise themselves with a train’s interior before even arriving at a station. During these difficult times some customers could be anxious about what to expect when stepping on board, or it may be a long time since […]

The COVID-19 pandemic has had a massive impact upon organisations in the UK, with many making redundancies and placing employees on furlough. That’s according to a study from ManpowerGroup, which encompasses talent management experts Right Management, which found that the pandemic has also led to many employees rethinking the relationship with their employer and reprioritising […]

A new study by Holland and Barrett reveals which cities are the best for a better work-life balance, taking into account hours asleep, spent in the sun and at work to create the Sunlight Cities Index. Taking working hours data for each city from the International Labour Organization, the index reveals the best cities in […]