The Painted Hall, part of the Old Royal Naval College in Greenwich, celebrated the conclusion to £8.5 million renovations, partly funded by the National Lottery, by holding a gala dinner hosted by The Greenwich Foundation at which HRH The Princess Royal was guest of honour. The event also marked the venue’s return to the events […]

Is Christmas party planning getting earlier? It’s crazy that we’re already running around finding venues and crafting the seating plan, says Declan Halton-Woodward, EA at Handelsbanken Wealth/Heartwood… My unpopular opinion is that Christmas parties are a bit of a scam; it’s astounding the premium we pay for events in December and there’s the ever expanding […]

A significant number of UK employees are seeking out flexible working to better juggle life both in and out of work, without compromising productivity. The latest findings from Wildgoose’s Flexible Working survey follow on from the organisation’s other insights surveys exploring Diversity & Inclusion and Mental health in the workplace.  The results showed that in organisations where flexible working […]

With straightforward party packages and full event management from our team, organising a rooftop summer party to remember at Tobacco Dock’s Skylight London could not be easier. Your guests will love the 360 degree views of the surrounding city skyline, lip-smacking street food options and a lengthy list of vibrant cocktails. The beautiful croquet lawns […]

65 Queen’s Gate is a large flexible meeting space in the heart of London. Overlooking the Natural History Museum and only 5 minutes from both Gloucester Road and South Kensington tube stations, 65 Queen’s Gate is the perfect choice for your next event. Our rooftop terrace really is an oasis in the heart of London. […]

Metro Ecosse – who will be attending the London Events Summit in October – were recently asked by the Growth Conference 2019 to create an event that put personal interaction at it’s heart; focusing on experiential content, networking and choice – Here’s how they did it… The Project The Venue The Growth Conference 2019 was […]

A survey indicates that more businesses than ever are viewing corporate gifts as an indispensable part of their business strategy.   The Cartwright & Butler survey, which delves into British business’s corporate gifting habits, shows that gifting is not just a priority at Christmas. In fact, over two thirds of businesses (67%) gift clients and staff […]

One-hour lunch breaks, working nine to five and a simple tea round are among the things office workers miss about the past. The research of 2,000 office workers aged 40 and over revealed the extent to which things have changed over the years, with six in 10 saying work was ‘easier’ in previous decades. Being […]

The average employee reckons they waste almost 15 weeks a year – carrying out ‘pointless’ tasks at work, according to research. The study of 2,000 workers found typically 142 minutes a day – more than two hours – are spent doing admin, paperwork and attending meetings when they could be getting on with more important […]

Creativity is important, but corporate events need to be managed with a more business-centric approach, argues Martin Richardson, Managing Director at Ten Thousand Hours. And maybe it’s time to quit doing the same thing… The creation of impactful and meaningful events is becoming increasingly important to PAs, but how often do you get the full […]

64 per cent of Americans that have or had worked in an office environment said that it caused their health and fitness levels to decline. Not only that, a whopping nine in 10 who have gained weight while working an office job blame their workplace for playing a role. A new study of 2,000 Americans, […]

Sandals is calling on the readers of PA Life to help them win Gold at the 2020 M&IT Awards, along with the chance of winning a seven night stay at the luxury resort… Organised by Meetings & Incentive Travel magazine, the M&IT Awards is the biggest events industry awards in the UK, attracting over 1,300 […]

There is only one supplier place left at the London Venues Summit on July 8th – make sure you don’t miss out! The Summit is a highly-focused event that brings PAs, event organisers and other corporate buyers together with leading venues for one-to-one business meetings, interactive seminars and valuable networking opportunities. We have 60 corporate […]

Corina Dumitrascu had finished studying Law in her home country of Romania when she made the snap decision to follow some of her family to the UK. Using many transferable skills (organisation and diplomacy, for starters), she has forged a career as a PA, rising to her current role as Senior PA & Head of […]

PA Life are delighted to announce an exclusive Meet Up networking dinner event for PA Life Club members only at the Lincoln Plaza London hotel on the evening of Wednesday, October 2nd, 2019 – we only have 10 places available, so register today! Make the city your home at Lincoln Plaza London. Drawing inspiration from the area’s industrial heritage, the […]

Employers could increase worker performance by 20% simply by increasing the fresh air supply in offices and meeting rooms, according to a new report from Sharp. The new report, developed by Sharp and workplace psychologist Dr Nigel Oseland, highlights the importance of creating the right conditions for meetings in order to boost productivity. The report identifies […]

Picture this scene. You’ve arrived at the office nice and early, a hot coffee on your desk and fingers poised over the keyboard. You’re ready to work and ready to smash it. But before you can start, laughter and loud conversation breaks out, your phone starts to ping with Facebook notifications, someone’s talking about TV […]

For UK workers, commuting time has increased by 18 hours compared to a decade ago, according to the TUC. Meanwhile, a study by Totaljobs shows the average worker is set to spend a whopping £135,000 on their commute by the time they retire. Following these findings, Instant Offices investigated which cities around the world are the best and worst for […]