The overwhelming feeling of crippling self-doubt and dread known as Imposter Syndrome has impacted some 62 per cent of people at work. The survey, carried out by Access Commercial Finance, of over 3,000 adults in the UK shows over two-thirds of women (66 per cent) have suffered from imposter syndrome compared to over half of […]

Necker Island is world renowned for being a favourite of the rich and famous, with the Branson-owned island available to rent exclusively. But during certain times – Celebration Weeks – it’s possible to hire a room as a couple or small family. These times are perfect if you’re interested in hiring the island for an […]

Butlin’s Conference & Events is celebrating its sixth consecutive year of growth within the MICE sector, with a 46.5 per cent increase in enquiries in 2018. Having enjoyed an increased demand year on year in 2018, early indications for 2019 show that Butlin’s average event value has nearly doubled since the beginning of 2018. Cheryl […]

It’s where all the gossip gets dished and now the kitchen has been officially named the most used space in UK workplaces. The survey of 1,109 UK adults conducted by household appliances online store Appliances Direct revealed that seven in ten (72 per cent) workers say that the kitchen is the hub of their workplace. When […]

Travel and event management firm TAG has opened its latest UK office in Leeds city centre.  According to the company, the Leeds site underlines TAG’s commitment to its existing UK client base and further supports the planned development for the Northern region alongside TAG’s Manchester operation.  The Leeds office will be home to what TAG […]

Steeped in rich history, The Grand, Brighton is like no other hotel thanks to its fascinating past. Jade Burke checks into the independent hotel for the night to find out how it looks after its guests and why it has remained an iconic landmark on the south coast… Facing the seafront, The Grand is a […]

Noise in the workplace is having a negative impact on the wellbeing of employees and impacting significantly on their productivity. In a survey of 1,000 UK-based office workers, 65 per cent reported that noise in the workplace impacted on their ability to complete work in an accurate and timely manner. Nearly half (44 per cent) […]

PA Life invited its readers to put their ping pint skills to the test at the unique Bounce venue in Holborn, London. The venues is a ground-breaking social entertainment centre where attendees can play competitive games against on another. A group of PA Life readers arrived at the venue earlier this month and were taken […]

The Conference & Hospitality Show is celebrating its tenth anniversary when it returns to Leeds next month – and show organisers have some advice for new attendees from the event’s longtime fans. CHS19 takes place at the First Direct Arena in Leeds on April 30th. Here’s some advice from former delegates… Jenny Stanley, Head of […]

If you find yourself arriving home after a long day at work only to spend a solid 10 minutes ranting about your boss, you’re not alone. A new study has revealed that on average, British employees rate their relationship with their employer at only 6.6/10. For healthcare workers, the figure is even lower – a […]

PA Life Club members were treated to an evening of history and wizardry at the Georgian House Hotel in London. Guests were welcomed and taken to the Pantry for welcome drinks of Prosecco, providing plenty of opportunity for networking amongst the EAs and PAs in attendance. A tour of the spaces and rooms within the […]

PA Life are delighted to announce a fun-filled Meet Up networking event with Thames Luxury Charters on the evening of Wednesday May 8th, 2019. Thames Luxury Charters own and operate a fleet of exquisite private charter vessels, presenting a selection of unique venues for hire that are perfect for both personal and corporate events. Step aboard […]

The 2019 Academic Venue Showcase will return on 19 March at the ILEC Conference Centre located in the popular Earls Court area of central London. Finding the perfect venue is one of the most challenging aspects of planning a meeting, conference or event. The Academic Venue Showcase provides event planners with the opportunity to get […]

Who will you choose to visit your agency?  London event management specialist Merlin Events hit the road earlier this month with a series of surprise (and slightly unusual) visits to some of the capital’s top industry agencies.  “We wanted to bring a little bit of glamour and fun to people on what would otherwise have […]

Meetings Industry Association reveals record membership at AGM. Membership of the Meetings Industry Association (mia) has hit a record high after experiencing continued growth through 2018.  Chair Kay England revealed at the association’s recent Annual General Meeting that the mia now boasts 804 members. Membership grew 30 per cent in the first half of the […]

The Conference & Hospitality Show turns ten this year and CHS19 – at first direct arena, Leeds on Tuesday 30thApril – promises to be bigger and better than ever. The Conference & Hospitality Show is lining up a stellar speaker line-up for its tenth anniversary event next month, with a ‘Rockstar PAs Panel’ taking centre […]

In the first of a two-part analysis Jonathan Gahagan, Business Development & Travel Risk Consultant at Securewest International, shares his top tips for PAs when arranging travel… I started writing this article in Manila just as the news broke that an Ethiopian Airlines flight ET302 had crashed killing all 157 persons on-board. Being away on […]

Butlin’s Conference & Events has announced the dates for its 2019 agent FAM trips – and this year partners and families are invited too. For a limited time only, Butlin’s is opening their doors to agents and their families for a day or weekend FAM trip at one of its three seaside resorts. During the […]