More assistants are looking at the advantages of ditching the office in favour of becoming a VA. Sarah Rugg, co-founder of My VA Business, worked alongside virtual assistant Sam Evans to document what the average day in the life of a VA was. Commute, work, sandwich, work, commute, dinner, bed – and repeat. It’s okay […]

February 2019 will see Venues of Excellence launch an exclusive Showcase Event for agencies to attend. Taking place on Wednesday, February 6, 2019, at the Victory Services Club (VSC) in London, agencies will get the opportunity to network with venues, attend speaker sessions and an exhibition. Supported by PA Life and Hartsqaure, the day will also […]

As we continue to keep you informed on what’s happening in the events world and up to date, don’t forget to check us out on Twitter, Facebook or LinkedIn. PA Profile: Lydia McKay, Pretty Little Thing At the time of interviewing, Lydia McKay was EA to the co-founder of Pretty Little Thing. Having worked on the corporate side in […]

It doesn’t matter what industry you work in, the gender pay gap often sees men being paid more money for the same work compared with their female counterparts. However, with recent pressure on firms to disclose their gender-segregated wage-statistics, companies are being forced to identify their wrong-doings and change. Women are paid less for the […]

Less than one year to go to Rugby World Cup 2019, hospitality purchasers get a once in a lifetime opportunity to have dinner with World Cup winner Ben Kay and the Webb Ellis Cup. With less than one year to go before the opening match at Rugby World Cup 2019, Japan, hospitality sales have surpassed […]

Following the announcement of PA Life’s partnership with the PA Show 2019 and the launch of PA Life Masterclasses, PA Life Club members will be eligible to access two free seminars once they have registered to attend the event next year. Registration is now open to attend The PA Show 2019, formerly office*, where guests […]

Face-to-face conversations are becoming a thing of the past as high-tech devices lead us to live ‘isolated’ lifestyles, it has emerged. A survey of 2,000 Brits found 54 per cent think the rise of technology now means they have fewer personal face-to-face conversations than they did five years ago. As a result, the average Brit […]

The No 1 Skincare brand Elemis has recently launched their Corporate Well-being and Gifting Scheme. There is no contract, no minimum spend, no hidden T&Cs.  Here is a summary of what’s included in the Elemis Corporate Well-being Scheme: elemis.com discount on all products in the online shop Exclusive booking rates on treatments at the flagship, The […]

Internet banking, portable battery chargers and email are just some of the ways that modern tech has saved us both time and energy, but what other top tech creations have helped save us time? Modern technology is saving Brits the equivalent of two weeks every year – or almost two and a half years of […]

UK workers that conduct work tasks on personal mobile phones at home and on the commute could be massively violating GDPR rules. What’s more, most employees are completely unaware that they are doing anything wrong. Although 14 million people in the UK use a second mobile phone for work, 18 per cent prefer to use […]

It’s that time of year again – and we all seem to be that little bit chirpier wearing Christmas jumpers and drinking mulled wine. However, offices are not generally the most festive environments, which can really put a dampener on that festive spirit. Vincenzo Ferrara, staff writer at PA Life, looks at the best ways to […]

Flexible working was seen as a luxury that could only be taken by those that needed to be in and out an office all day. However, with flexible working becoming more popular in the UK, could UK business actually benefit? Workers who are offered the option of flexible working are benefiting UK business, taking less […]

PA Life is thrilled to announce its latest media partnership with Academic Venues Solutions. As part of the agreement, PA Life will have a key presence at The Academic Venue Showcase in 2019, which will be returning to the ILEC Conference Centre, London, on March 19, 2019. Attendees will be able to benefit from 35 […]

It’s not always easy to be motivated and productive, sometimes it takes a little bit more than just turning up at your desk to get the day started. Carina Lawson explains how journaling can increase your productivity. It’s well documented that the act of journaling can help you understand your emotions and improve your mental […]

Whether purchasing for business, reward, recognition or for personal pleasure, by implementing and following simple procedures outlined below by Keith Prowse, bookers of hospitality will be better placed to make more informed, and ultimately more successful investment decisions. Pre-booking In today’s marketplace, good etiquette requires that the consumer is placed at the forefront of the […]

As we continue to keep you informed on what’s happening in the events world and up to date, don’t forget to check us out on Twitter, Facebook or LinkedIn.   PA Life Christmas Party Awards – The Winners The evening covered five different categories: Networker of the Year, Social Media Supporter of the Year, Most Loyal Club Member, Outstanding […]

There are more FTSE100 directors named Dave or Steve than there are women or those from ethnic minorities, which begs the question: Why are more people from the BAME community not sitting in the top spots? The Equality Group has commissioned a nationally representative study that delves into UK ethnic minority citizens, their career aspirations, […]

When you were young you always dreamt of having that one perfect job. For some it was an astronaut or a movie star, others saw their dreams a little more grounded, one day wanting to become a doctor or a writer. A time went by your dreams died out as reality set in and you […]