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 […]

Just one day left to join the PA Life Club at our special Black Friday discounted price, giving assistants the chance to join the members-only group for just £66.75 + vat for the year, instead of the usual price of £74.17 + vat. Available until Midnight tonight (Friday 30 November 2018), new members will benefit from networking […]

We are constantly being told the benefits of happy and healthy employees in the workplace. A major part of being healthy is regular check-ups with a GP, but how encouraging employees to take a trip to the doctors means that they have to take time out of work. This comes to a disadvantage to both […]

The office Christmas party; a night of fun and games, or is it a night of keeping sober enough that you don’t humiliate yourself and say something to your boss that could make things a little tense in January? It was once the case that staff would eagerly anticipate their Christmas party, counting down the […]

Business travel has become more popular in the cyber-age. This is because the effort of travelling to see someone can often mean more for professional relations than sitting at a desktop while constantly skyping in and out of meetings all day. The personal touch of travelling to a meeting is widely recognised as being a […]

The Royal Berkshire Conference Centre, based in the impressive Madejski Stadium complex, provides the perfect unusual backdrop that’ll score you points at your next conference or event.   On January 30, 2019, PA Life Club members will be given an exclusive opportunity to view the conference centre and its facilities. On arrival from 6pm, members […]