To mark the annual discounted day, Black Friday, the PA Life Club will be offering new members an exclusive 10 per cent discount to join. Available from November 19 until November 23 (Black Friday), PAs, EAs, office managers and administrative staff will be able to join the members only Club for £80.10 including VAT. The […]

PA Life will reveal the five winners of these prestigious awards during the PA Life Christmas party at Toy Room on November 26.   To celebrate our PA Life Club members and their many achievements in the industry, PA Life will be crowning five award winners during its annual Christmas party at the end of this […]

UK savers need to save seven times their annual household income by aged 68, compared to an average of 10 times in other parts of the world. UK savers need to save less of their household income than those in the US, Germany, Canada, and Hong Kong and a comparable amount to those in Japan […]

The Business Travel Show is set to return in the New Year and the show has announced its 2019 Fundamentals Conference Programme. Specifically designed to help PAs book travel smarter and more confidently, the Fundamentals Conference programme will help assistants save time and money, while maximising their company’s ROI. There are ten sessions in total, […]

Steve Norris, sales director and workplace channel lead at Nestlé Professional shares why teamwork is so important and why taking a break with colleagues makes sense. When it comes to being at work, ninety-two per cent of employees say positive workforce experiences matter more than anything else to them. As part of the Nestlé Professional® […]

The season of giving is upon us, we cut through the noise to reveal the food and drink gifts that will ensure that your brand is remembered. Christmas season is here and with it the rush to arrange interesting corporate gifts that add a personal touch to your brand and can be delivered in a timely manner. It can […]

A new survey has revealed that one-third of us – more than ten million* of the UK workforce – are ‘coasting’ at work. As many as 32 per cent of workers in the UK have admitted to ‘coasting’ while clocked-in at work and in their career, as the country battles to solve a productivity crisis which, […]

The average daily commute has increased by 18 hours compared to over a decade ago, with many workers travelling for up to 58 minutes both ways. Getting to and from work now takes five minutes longer, according to new analysis published by the TUC, which marks the annual Commute Smart Week organised by Work Wise […]

The somewhat shocking statistics are revealed in a survey nearly 50 years since the Equal Pay Act was introduced. A study carried out by the Fawcett Society reveals that one in three men (35 per cent) and women (33 per cent) are not aware that pay discrimination in the workplace is illegal, reports HR Magazine. The research, which surveyed more […]

With time being a luxury for most businesses, seeing every candidate when interviewing is not always an option. Here are five top tips to consider when interviewing remotely. Seeing every candidate when interviewing for a role is often unachievable and not a good use of time, which is precious in any business. Therefore, telephone or video interviews […]

How we choose to travel for business is rapidly changing, new research has found, with many choosing to travel for bleisure. According to new data gathered by SAP Concur Travel and Expense between January and December 2017, the company found that bleisure trips have spiked by 46 per cent across EMEA. SAP Concur has defined […]

Today marks the final day you’ll be able to nominate yourself or a colleague for the PA Life Awards, taking place at the Christmas party this month. You can nominate yourself or a colleague by sending a short paragraph to Jade Burke explaining why you or your colleague should be in with a chance of […]

New renders of the new Odeon Luxe Leicester Square have been unveiled. The cinema,which will be the backdrops to world premieres will reopen this Christmas following a multi-million pound upgrade. Designed for Royal, Global and European film premieres, the multi-million pound luxury refurbishment of Odeon Luxe Leicester Square recaptures the golden age of cinema. The new cinema, which will reopen […]

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. Interview: Fello’s Simone Buckley on the changing world of business travel Having worked with PAs for over 23 years, travel management company Fello knows how to make booking business travel […]

Known as a talented magician up and down the country, Tony Steward will be showcasing his impressive tricks and skills during a night of festivities at the PA Life Christmas party this month at Toy Room. Find out more about his acts and career below. Tony Steward is one of the most talented magicians in […]

A survey carried out by Automatic Data Processing (ADP) reveals that almost a third of UK workers are struggling to establish a good work/life balance. With technology improving at such a rapid rate, and the modern office opening up its interiors to become more hybrid workspaces, UK workers are struggling to clock-off, a study by Automatic Data Processing (ADP) has shown. The study, […]

If you knew you could get away with a little white lie would you tell it? Four in ten Brits have revealed that they would happily be dishonest if they thought they couldn’t be found out. Researchers who carried out a study of 2,000 adults found that half of us would pocket any cash left […]

Taking place between December 5 to 6, the annual conference of UK academic venues has confirmed sales, marketing and mental health and well-being as major themes of the event. The annual conference of UK academic venues, hosted by Academic Venue Solutions (AVS), is taking place this December, with a focus on all operational elements of […]