On the surface, yes some would say that a chauffeur is just a posh way of saying driver, however, that’s not exactly true. Yes ok, a driver and a chauffeur both get you to where you need to be, but the difference between the two is more than a matter of vocabulary, it’s a matter […]

Church House Westminster once again hosted several charities on the day of the London Marathon. On race day the Westminster venue was transformed in a post-marathon hospitality events hub, filled with supporters from the respective charities cheering the runners as they were arriving to the venue after completing the gruelling marathon. The finish line at […]

The use of artificial intelligence (AI) and automation will have a widespread but mixed impact on jobs, new CIPD research shows. Overall, the says the introduction of these new technologies at work will see job opportunities grow, by enhancing roles, employee skills and their pay. However, lack of thought and planning on how people and […]

The Women and Equalities Committee has published its submission to the Government’s consultation on pregnancy and maternity discrimination protections. In it, the Committee calls for an end to what it calls ‘shocking stories of workplace discrimination and of the emotional, physical and financial impact on women’. In August 2016, the Committee published a major report […]

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. Here’s just a taster of the networking events […]

Brits have been urged to apply steps to stay safe online after results of the UK Cyber Survey exposed exploitable gaps in personal security knowledge. The polling was independently carried out on behalf of the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC), a part of GCHQ, and Department for Digital, Media and Sport (DCMS). The findings, it is hoped, […]

Workers in the UK are putting in the longest hours in the EU, according to new TUC analysis. Full-time employees in Britain worked an average of 42 hours a week in 2018, nearly two hours more than the EU average – equivalent to an extra two and a half weeks a year. Britain’s “long-hours culture” […]

PA Life is delighted to announce a Meet Up networking event for PA Life Club Members at Jamie Oliver’s Fifteen restaurant on the evening of Wednesday, May 22nd, 2019. Fifteen was the first restaurant that Jamie Oliver opened and started out as a way to bring unemployed young people into the amazing hospitality industry. Fifteen have trained more […]

As technology makes it increasingly easy to push beyond the 9-5, Lucinda Pullinger, Global Head of HR at Instant Offices explores how employees and business owners alike can recognise the difference between committed working habits and work addiction.  Last month, a new study by TUC had highlighted UK workers work the longest hours in the EU […]

Don’t forget to register for an amazing ‘Havana Nights’ themed Meet Up networking event with Thames Luxury Charters on the evening of Wednesday May 8th, 2019. The event kicks off at Butler’s Wharf Pier, located right by Tower Bridge, which will be dressed tropical style complete with a beach! Your host vessel, Elizabethan, will be […]

Spitbank Fort, one of two the Napoleonic boutique hotels owned by Solent Forts and based off the coast of Portsmouth, is now available for exclusive-use only. Offering a bespoke service with a dedicated Fort Captain, Executive Head Chef and fully staffed crew, the iconic Fort is ideal for accommodating those looking for a truly distinctive […]

Looking for something different for your next corporate away day? Want to take your team somewhere out of the ordinary? Brave new heights and climb to the top of the world’s most popular entertainment venue, above the arena that has played host to world famous stars like Beyoncé, Prince and Bon Jovi. Now celebrating its […]

Modern Fables runs one of the highest-rated escape rooms in London and uses its expertise to provide team-building events with a difference. Using the principles of game creation, the Modern Fables team helps colleagues to work together better and develop some essential workplace skills. What’s more, they will have fun along the way. The thought […]

Following their scorching success of an event last year – and we’re not just talking about the weather – the Glorious Garden Party at Gleneagles is back on 1 June. The Champagne will flow all day, the strawberries will be piled high, the live band will play, and tennis legends Pat Cash and Greg Rusedski […]

Hotel and venue representation company Signature Sales Support & Representation has added Russell Fraser (pictured) to its board of directors. At a time of continued growth for the business and unpredictable market conditions for the hospitality industry, the appointment aims to support the management team in providing outside objectivity, planning, operational and customer delivery excellence. […]

Time’s running out to register for our FAM trip networking event at the unique Malmaison Oxford on the evening of next Tuesday, May 7th, 2019. This trip is open to all PA Life readers. Malmaison Oxford is a boutique hotel in Oxford city centre, with 95 richly appointed rooms and suites. Housed in a former prison, […]

Two-thirds (66%) of UK office workers think listening to music at work is a ‘must have’, with the top three reasons stated as: mood improvement (35%); increased productivity (25%) and helping them to relax (24%). Research from flexible office specialist Workthere has found that the genres that are the most popular for boosting productivity, are: […]

Join Radisson Blu Edwardian for a morning coffee and croissant on the 16th May from 8:30am to 10:30am and network with likeminded PAs and EAs. On top of this, you will also be in with a chance to win some amazing prizes, such as a complimentary night stay at our very own Radisson Blu Edwardian Heathrow Hotel! Reserve […]