We’re delighted to announce an exclusive Meet Up networking event for PA Life Club Members at Roux at Parliament Square on the evening of Tuesday, October 8th 2019. Roux at Parliament Square is Michel Roux Jr’s elegant restaurant, serving contemporary European dishes in a grand period setting. Meet Up guests will enjoy a drink and canapés […]

Analysis of data from 10,000 CVs has shown there is no clear correlation between high salaries and staff retention. According to the research from Adzuna, it takes UK employees 28 months on average before they get the new job itch. Top ten job roles employees stay in the longest: Machine Operator – 5 years and […]

Helsinki, Munich, and Oslo have topped an index as the cities promoting the most holistic work-life balance, compared to the most overworked cities of Tokyo, Singapore and Washington D.C. The study, by mobile access technology firm Kisi, says that on average, employees in Barcelona (30.5 days) and Paris (30 days) take advantage of the most […]

Eventify has won a contract to consult on a series of pan-European training events, just over a year after it was founded. The firm says that according to its clients, two of the biggest challenges for most organisations are lack of resource and frequent time constraints. It’s latest London based client, a membership organisation, had […]

Event furniture hire specialist Europa International has announced the addition of experienced events industry specialist Shen Aril Salih to its account handling team. Shen brings with her more than 10 years’ complimentary expertise in the music industry, during which she was dedicated to hiring out drum kits to major artists, concerts and festivals.  Joining Europa […]

The Collection Events boutique learning and networking event experience for corporate event bookers is back and better than ever!  Following a successful event in May at the Montcalm Royal London House, the Summer Seminar Seriesreturns, this time to The Barbican! Thursday 5th September 2019  The Barbican Centre From 4:30pm – 8:30pm If you are looking to discover […]

With Boris and Brexit constantly in the news, it’s not surprising to learn that a study by Jobsite found that 46 per cent of UK employees have noticed a large increase in the number of political discussions in the workplace since the EU referendum. Of course, employees have a right to have their own opinions about political and […]

We’re delighted to announce an exclusive FAM trip networking event for PA Life readers at the Tewin Bury Farm Hotel on the evening of Tuesday, October 15th 2019 – but we only have room for 20 people, so make sure you RSVP today! A very warm welcome awaits you at Tewin Bury Farm Hotel, a 4 Star […]

The July/August 2019 issue of PA Life magazine is out and available for you to read online right now – and it’s a big one, with the announcement of an exciting new initiative: the launch of the PA Life Star Awards. It’s also our annual Venues Issue, ensuring your vision is 20:20 when it comes […]

Over half of mothers worry about going back to work after giving birth, according to new research. A poll of 1,000 working mothers found — from worries about breastfeeding and finding the right work-life balance, to whether their role had changed while they had been away — 51 percent worried about being a working mother. […]

Rights of Women launched the only specialist free legal advice line for women in England and Wales experiencing sexual harassment at work, supported by actor and activist Emma Watson. According to the TUC, as many as 1 in 2 of women have experienced sexual harassment at work. The legal advice will be provided by Rights of […]

Bad day at the office? Less plastic being used, winning the lottery – and a ban on nuclear weapons would make Brits happier, a survey has revealed. A poll of 2,000 adults found one third believe the seas being free of rubbish would send their happiness levels soaring. While others say their general mood would […]

Lord’s Cricket Ground is opening the doors of the players’ Home Dressing Room as a brand new event space at the Home of Cricket.  Located within the historic Pavilion, the Dressing Room is a completely unique space to hire for private dining and drinks receptions. Steeped in cricketing history, the walls play host to the […]

Book your meeting or event with Goodwood in September, October or November and for every delegate that attends, a tree will be planted on the West Sussex country estate. Goodwood’s Head of Forestry Darren Norris (pictured), is overseeing the woodland project, which aims to plant 78,000 trees in one of the largest tree planting schemes […]

PA Life is partnering with American Express Global Business Travel to bring Executive Assistants together for an after work treat themed around well-being and a chance for networking. This exclusive Meet Up networking event, sponsored by Turkish Airlines, is taking place in the Le Chiffre Room (pictured) at the South Place Hotel on the evening […]

Great ideas start somewhere… and Fruidel grew from nothing more than a brainstorming session between two friends.  Co-founders Jason and Steven both had a dream of setting up their own business after working in the corporate world for many years, but their dream was bigger than that they wanted to start a company that would […]

The average Brit spend will spend half a year of their life talking about the weather – Isn’t it time we found something more important to worry about? Well maybe not, given the existential threat of global warming. Either way, research revealed 84 per cent of the nation admitted to a love of discussing the […]

Capita’s specialist meetings and events brand NYS has raised over £3,100 for UK charity Buses 4 Homeless, a low-cost holistic solution to homelessness.  The events team took part in a sponsored sleep out, an initiative supported and led by Buses 4 Homeless. The funds raised will go towards refurbishing decommissioned buses into spaces for eating, […]