By Bernardo Moya There is no single entity known as the “nightmare boss”, but here a few phrases you might recognise.  ‘I want the impossible…yesterday!’ ‘You’re useless, you idiot!’ ‘Where did I put that thingummy?’ ‘What is my job, exactly?’ ‘You can’t tell me anything, I already know about it!’ ‘Didn’t you know about it? […]

PA Life are delighted to announce a Meet Up networking event at the Stüdyo by BridgeStreet Canary Wharf on the evening of Tuesday, June 25th, 2019. With stays available from just one night to as long as you like, Stüdyo by BridgeStreet provides a cost-effective, flexible and spacious stay option close to the heart of London’s […]

Representation company destinations UNLIMITED‘s is celebrating its 30th anniversary serving the MICE market. Established in 1989, the company represents a portfolio of more than 30 DMCs, who are required to meet a strict set of criteria such as being established for at least five years, providing audited accounts and references from UK agencies they have […]

Westminster event venue Church House has installed a Sennheiser system with 30 digital microphones to further enhance audio quality for large conferences and events.  The Assembly Hall, with its capacity of 600, now offers 8 units, whilst the four other large rooms – the Hoare Memorial Hall, Harvey Goodwin Suite, Bishop Partridge Hall and Convocation […]

Summer is bearing down upon us once again and with the famous unfamiliarity of British weather, a scorching heat wave could strike at any point. In your own home, it’s relatively easy to stay chilled – sit in front of a fan in shorts and t-shirt, of course – but in an office, where people […]

Estonia, Croatia, and Bulgaria all offer more maternity leave than the UK, though our statutory offer sits high on the list when comparing worldwide. According to research from Red Letter Days, the UK is 4th on the list for the country that offers the most maternity leave in weeks for new mums. Women in the […]

Joining the PA Life Club gives you VIP access to Meet Up networking events at prestigious venues, exclusive offers and a host of essential content just for you. As a PA Life Club member you will also be able to enjoy discounts on our online training courses. And here are some of our amazing upcoming […]

Kensington Palace has expanded its Private Early Morning Tour offering to include an exclusive viewing of one of two new exhibitions celebrating the 200thanniversary of Queen Victoria’s birth; Victoria: A Royal Childhood andVictoria: Woman and Crown.  Available before the palace opens to the public from 9-10am, the private tours take guests on a journey through the palace […]

The NYS Events team, a dedicated meetings and events brand of Capita Travel and Events, has increased new business by 35% over the last 12 months, bagging six awards nominations in the process. Capita Plc purchased NYS in May 2017 and since then NYS has become the specialist meetings and events brand of the company.  […]

Whistle Punks Urban Axe Throwing can offer you and your team a work social like no other.  Battle it out with colleagues and learn how to sink bullseyes like a pro! Chop 10% off your booking by using promo code PALIFE10 at whistlepunks.com. For full venue hire or any bespoke requests, please contact [email protected] and reference PA LIFE. 

A new, state of the art conference and events venue is set to launch in Birmingham in spring 2020. The new centre, which will feature an on-site hotel, is being built as part of the ‘Eastside’ development of the city, alongside HS2, and will form part of the ‘knowledge quarter’ being created around the historic […]

The London Hilton on Park Lane is celebrating 100 Years of Hilton today, which marks a century since founder Conrad Hilton opened the first hotel back in Cisco Texas. The London Hilton on Park Lane itself was the first Hilton hotel to open in the UK back in 1963. To mark the groups century a specially […]

Hampton Court Palace has launched hospitality packages at this year’s Real Tennis Champions Trophy, which runs from 16-21 July. Taking place at Hampton Court Palace for the third consecutive year, the tournament welcomes the world’s greatest players to participate on the Royal Tennis Court at the palace, one of fewer than fifty real tennis courts […]

It’s been a full year since London-based event management agency Eventify burst onto the venue sourcing and event management scene. The business was founded by Samantha Burton and Rebecca Thomas; two colleagues, best friends and now business partners. With over 15 years’ experience between them in managing events in some of London’s most famous venues, […]

Louis Armstrong’s ‘It’s A Wonderful World’ is the song Brits are most likely to play to help them make it through the day. The 1967 ballad came out ahead of The Beatles classic ‘Let it Be’ and Elton John’s ‘Your Song’. Other popular go-to artists for taking time out include Aretha Franklin, Adele and Ed […]

Almost 40% of UK businesses do not provide employees with an adequate staff room for work breaks, while 8% of companies are breaking the law by not having toilet facilities. In a survey of more than 1,000 workers conducted by on-site accommodation provider Bunkabin, businesses have been found in breach of the Workplace (Health, Safety […]

In an office environment, it’s incredibly valuable to understand key body language signs when dealing with managers, subordinates, peers, colleagues or external clients. In the her opening presentation Body Language In The Office at the PA Life Summit, PA Yvette Pearson will guide delegates through what body language is, how it’s used in meetings and […]

Parents are paying the price for taking time off work to look after sick or injured children in the shape of extra costs, cancelled holidays, unpaid leave and increased stress. New research from MetLife UK shows 76% parents taking time off work to care for children in the past two years say it has had […]