Inspire your guests at Kew Palace. Nestled within the heart of the spectacular Royal Botanic Gardens at Kew, this picturesque palace is an ideal location for meetings, dinners and receptions that require a hint of royal splendour. This grade I listed venue is both regal and intimate, reflecting its history as the family home of […]

Depressingly, the gender pay gap is wider than ever, according to latest Financial Times research. Almost a year on since the implementation of businesses having to report their gender pay gap and four out of ten companies stating that the gap has increased. Why, when so much focus on businesses to improve gender equality has […]

Cycling to work is better for your health, mentally and physically. The UK is a nation of hardcore commuters. The average worker in the UK today will spend over a year of their life commuting to and from — and it’s taking its toll on us mentally and physically. Merlin Cycles challenged the commuting status […]

Seven in ten European corporate travel decision makers (CTDMs) anticipate their travel budget will increase in 2019, with 16 per cent saying they expect their budget to significantly increase. That’s according to a recent study by Cvent entitled ‘The European Travel Manager in 2019. The report reveals that 25 per cent of CTDMs said their […]

PA Life are delighted to announce a fun-filled Meet Up networking event with Hard Rock Cafe, Old Park Lane on March 25, 2019. With a reputation for authentic dining and world class entertainment, Hard Rock Cafe London promises to deliver for any type of corporate event, be it a Christmas party or private dining affair. During […]

The team behind the Conference & Hospitality Show reports that it is gearing up for a bumper event this year – one fitting to celebrate the event’s 10th anniversary. According to the organisers, the #CHS19 tenth anniversary event – which takes places on Tuesday April 30th at the First Direct Arena, Leeds – sold-out in […]

Handy flow chart and advice on what to do if you’re unhappy at work. The pursuit of the proverbial ‘dream job’ can take us to many exciting places. Occasionally, that journey takes you to a role that, well, you just don’t love. But it’s easy to jump the gun when you’re unhappy in your current […]

Privacy, security, accessibility and a comfortable environment are some of the key attributes a venue should have if they want to successfully host Annual General Meetings (AGMs). The advice comes from Glaziers Hall, a regular host of AGMs for companies such as Royal London and Senior PLC, with the London Bridge venue able to identify […]

The overwhelming majority of businesses (90 per cent) have reported experiencing challenges when connecting to video conference calls. This is according to a new survey from StarLeaf, conducted by Vanson Bourne, which featured responses from 500 IT decision-makers and line-of-business leaders in the UK, France, Germany and the US, and from a broad spectrum of […]

The importance of providing training to staff has been highlighted in a recent survey. The survey, by business print provider Instantprint, revealed that 56 per cent of workers would leave their current role if their employers stopped providing training, and nearly one-third (31 per cent) have previously left a position because of this issue. It […]

Following the announcement of our partnership with Smiles Better Entertainment just yesterday, PA Life are pleased to welcome Super Nail & Beauty as a stand partner. In addition to selling Zoya nail products on the PA Life stand, F160 at The PA Show from February 26-27, Super Nail & Beauty will also run a competition across […]

A large proportion of British workers would take a new job if it meant they’d enjoy a better life. A new report claims that professionals in London (73 per cent), Northern Ireland (64 per cent), the North & Scotland (63m per cent), and the Midlands & Wales (59 per cent) would all strongly consider relocating […]

Despite the best efforts of pro-diversity and equal opportunity drives, it would seem that three out of five industries are still sexist towards female applicants. New data from job ads search engine specialist Adzuna.co.uk has revealed the level of gender-bias across the UK’s job market and its industries through gender-coded language present in job ads. […]

PA Life are delighted to be working with Smiles Better Entertainment at this years PA Show, giving show attendees the opportunity to snap up a picture or two of themselves with friends and colleagues courtesy of the ‘Magic Mirror with Hollywood Lights’. Stop by stand F160 to take advantage! For those of you who attended the […]

Visit the PA Life stand F160 at next week’s PA Show where you can enjoy a drink on us and Fello Travel – PLUS have the opportunity to win a luxury experience with Space NK. We will be hosting networking drinks on our stand (F160) at 3.30pm on day one of the show, in association with Fello Travel, a travel […]

“Organisations that don’t deliver a consumer-like digital experience for their new staff will struggle to keep up in the war for talent.” A new survey has revealed that ‘Non-Starter Syndrome’ is becoming more prevalent, with nearly two-thirds of HR respondents admitting that new recruits had quit before they even started. The survey, which was carried […]

Almost half (49%) of employers considering a pay review over the course of the year are anticipating an increase to basic pay, according to new data from CIPD and Adecco’s Labour Market Outlook. However, 43% say it is unknown at this stage which way it will go. The findings of the Winter 2018-19 report also […]

Lime Venue Portfolio has created a new guide inspire training providers. The booklet from the venues specialist forms part of the brand’s ‘cheerleading’ support for corporate training and those who strive for a ‘better’ standard of training for businesses. February and March are key months for training programme booking and the guide looks to showcase […]