Technology has made companies develop and adapt to new advances at an alarmingly quick rate, but does your business view digital disruption as a negative or a thriving new opportunity to take advantage of? Technology is often thought about in terms of physical devices that are electrical or digital, when in fact, technology encompasses far […]

With the market more competitive than ever before, should employers look at changing the office every five years to retain their talent and attract new employees? Not so long ago, the majority of businesses would change their office every ten years or so – either by relocating or refurbishing. However, with both technological advances and […]

During the session, Elizabeth Mendes Da Silva, EA at Barclays, will discuss the power of body language, while some celebratory bubbles will also be available to guests. Will you be attending The PA Show 2019 next month? Make sure you reserve your space to attend the PA Life networking session taking place during the first […]

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. How to motivate yourself to get back to work in January  Going back to work in January is for most people, the least motivated you’ll feel all year, due to […]

This is your chance to win two complementary full day tickets to the inaugural Learning and Development Conference in the Midlands thanks to Birmingham PA Forum. Due to take place on Wednesday, 6 February 2019 at Unique Venues Birmingham, the CPD certified event endorsed by the Institute of Administrative Management, will host a number of […]

PA Life’s recommended supplier, Blenheim Palace, has outlined its corporate hospitality offering for the New Year, where clients will be able to join various memorable events against a stunning palace backdrop. Blenheim Palace has an exciting series of high-profile events taking place in 2019, which provide the perfect opportunity for corporate visitors to offer their clients, […]

Is your CV one of the many that contain hidden blunders throughout? Or are you part of the very few that have a flawless resumé? Men are much sloppier when it comes to spelling and grammar on their CVs compared to women – according to new research by Adzuna, who looked at 20,000 CVs to […]

A good CV can be the difference between getting your dream job and being ignored but with more people applying for a new job in January compared to any other month, is it time to get your CV in order? Steve Thompson, managing director at Forward Role, has put together a list of top resumé […]

In 2019, 101 years since women were given the vote, men are still seen to be more likely to have the time, money and confidence to start their own company, according to the latest research by IW Capital. Why are so few women, relatively speaking, launching businesses in the UK? The Government is so worried […]

Every year on December 31, when the clock strikes midnight we make personal promises to ourselves that we will change our lifestyle to become better people, with most of us give up on these goals within a month. Amy Gallagher, founder and director of Tula Wellness reminisces about why she gave up making New Year’s resolutions.  […]

We want to find out what our readers think about our social media output, online presence and the printed magazine. The annual PA Life Reader Survey has launched once again, where we are asking you, our loyal readers, to share your thoughts on the PA Life brand as a whole. The survey covers a variety […]

January is a time for reinvention and making yourself the best version of ‘you’ that you can be, with a lot of us relying on our smartphones to aid our journey. Apps have never been as popular as they are today, with an average of nearly 1,500 new apps uploaded to app stores a day […]

PA life has partnered with New Skills Academy to bring PA Life readers an exclusive offer – choose any course for £19 or two for £34. A popular New Year’s resolution is to learn a new skill, something to upskill and develop your business worth. Like many resolutions learning something new can be expensive. Course […]

More than 300 Ted Baker employees have signed a petition to stop the company’s ‘forced hugging’ policy. In light of this news, do you understand what is acceptable at work and what could be considered harassment behaviour? The idea that a hug could be considered harassment may seem silly for some but it’s no laughing […]

Georgian House in the heart of Pimlico, London is looking to invite PA Life club members to join them for an evening of cheese afternoon tea and a magical wizard cocktail experience. On March 7, PA Life Club members will be given the opportunity to visit the historic Georgian house and try out the very best of […]

One-third of buyers will have bigger corporate travel budgets in 2019, according to research by the Business Travel Show. Bigger travel budgets for 30 per cent of European buyers are expected this year according to research by the Business Travel Show. The poll of 134 European buyers also showed a slight increase in the number […]

PA Life readers can enjoy an exclusive 50 per cent discount on all Masterclass sessions at the PA Show next month, following PA Life’s recent media partnership. With the The PA Show set to take place next month, PA Life readers have been granted an exclusive 50 per cent discount off the price of all […]

The start of the New Year means that you’ve hopefully forgotten the troubles of the past and can concentrate on a fresh new you. But with almost 600,000 workers who suffered stress-related illnesses in 2018, how can we make sure that you feel better over the next 12 months? Recent figures from Health and Safety […]