Could you be missing out on opportunities to strengthen your relationship with your boss? New research has revealed how many workers don’t present their boss with a token gift at the end of the year. A study of 1,000 UK workers by Perkbox, has revealed that 90 per cent of employees don’t gift their boss a […]

Battling through language barriers and unreliable transport when travelling abroad to get to your holiday destination can be tricky enough, let alone if your journey doesn’t end with a relaxing week off but a working trade show instead. Justin Isles, director of The Event Structure talks us through how to keep your sanity when working overseas. We […]

PA Life Club members, today is your last chance to earn a £20 Amazon gift voucher for every new PA Life Club member you recommend before midnight, December 21.  Terms of your recommendation: The recommended friend must actively book onto the club and make payment for us to process the offer by December 21, 2018. Recommendations […]

F13 Events has teamed up with PA Life to offer Club members an exclusive 20 per cent discount when they shop at Fashionprofile.com. F13 Events is an event management service that creates bespoke experiences that can be as extravagant or traditional as you require. Your dedicated event manager will be on hand to discuss your specific […]

Take a look at the top Christmas related stories searched for on the PA Life website throughout 2018 and while you are at it, don’t forget to follow us on: Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn.  Real-life Christmas party horror stories Over the past few weeks, Vincenzo Ferrara has been busy curating the PA Life guide […]

From a panel discussion that took place at Lime Venue Portfolio’s Beyond Conference in 2018, the suggestion that modern delegations are looking for more emotional values from brands and businesses through their event programmes. The discussion, which included; Leah Carter, head of events at the Association of MBA’s, El Clowes, project manager at Unicorn Events […]

It’s getting harder for people to switch off from their professional personas, especially as an assistant, where your working day doesn’t necessarily end when everyone else’s does. But being a workaholic can cause serious problems to your health and social life. We all take pride in our work, but some people find it difficult to […]

‘Tis the season of joy and giving, with many offices across the country taking part in some form of Secret Santa. But are we a nation of happy little elves or a bunch of grumpy Scrooge’s? An online survey conducted by Love Energy Savings revealed that 68 per cent of British workers are happy to participate […]

When many of us get asked to complete tasks at work that make us overly stressed, we often resort to completing the job while well in the knowledge that we aren’t paid anywhere near the amount of our boss – whose job it actually is to complete the task or make the decision. PAs are […]

A lot of companies in the UK set rigid targets for staff to meet. It’s not the fault of the company but rather this traditional system of working practice. But has company set targets for individuals become old and outdated? The process of setting business goals is so established that it’s taken for granted in […]

Gig economy workers are becoming more popular with employers. Choosing to hire freelancers and staff on short-term contracts over those who would stay with a company indefinitely has fast become a trend that often sees workers lose out. The benefits for an individual to become a freelancer or work short-term contacts are widely known, these […]

If you want your business to rise above the rest in 2019, you need to provide the best possible customer service. In this article, we look at five ways you can take advantage of technology and innovation to boost your customer service. A study conducted this year by Accenture found that two-thirds of large companies […]

It takes just 27 seconds to make a good first impression, with 69 per cent of people forming their first impression of somebody before they even speak. The research conducted by Dollar Shave Club investigated the key contributors and timings to a positive first impression and found that smiling, being polite, smelling nice, being a […]

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. Rules for buying a Christmas present for your boss It’s the season for giving, and although according to business etiquette it’s not required for employees to buy their boss a […]

Join Odeon cinemas to celebrate the premiere of Mary Poppins Returns! Odeon Luxe Leicester Square are offering PA Life readers an incentive to go and watch Mary Poppins Returns on the day it premieres. Guests will be able to claim a complimentary breakfast or bubbles with selected Odeon Luxe Leicester Square group booking on Friday 21st […]

It’s no secret that building a strong internal network can help your career thrive. We speak to Lucy Chamberlain, founder and CEO of  C&C Search, about how finding your tribe can boost your career.  A supportive, thriving network within your workplace can be transformative to your career. Intentionally nurturing the right relationships, and building your tribe, […]

We all know the benefits of a healthy work-life balance by now: Improved mental and physical wellbeing, a better social life, increased creativity, productivity, job satisfaction and more. But with a quarter of Brits working more than 40 hours a week, we still have a long way to go. According to a survey by PaymentSense, 38 per […]

More than half of those surveyed revealed they don’t dispose of paper customer records securely and confidentially. Since the GDPR deadline in May 2018 we have been inundated with thousands of PAs that are yet to see their businesses change. This not only puts the personal data of millions of employees and customers at risk […]