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 […]

Steve Norris, sales director and workplace channel lead at Nestlé Professional® shares the ingredients that make up the perfect team “As part of the Nestle Professional ‘Making Work Work’ research we asked 2,000 employees and managers in businesses across Britain what the most important factors were in making up the perfect team. We also conducted in-depth interviews […]

There are thousands of apps added to smartphone app stores every day. Sometimes it can be tricky to keep on top of which apps we need in our phones and which are just a waste of space? Vincenzo Ferrara, PA Life staff writer, has been searching through the app stores to create a comprehensive list […]

We are seeing more PAs become freelance due to being able to work from home and manage more than one boss at a time. Some decide to dabble with the freelance lifestyle for a short-term with the plan to go back to working in-house eventually. But more of those that have become freelance are choosing […]

Lime Venue Portfolio has welcomed new research predicting that individual sessions at conferences will reduce throughout 2019. The prediction is identified in MPI’s Outlook Report with international survey respondents predicting a continuation of this trend over the next 12-24 months. Lime Venue Portfolio has been quick to endorse the trends as ‘a good thing for […]

Last night PA Life hosted its first awards evening for members of the PA Life Club. An event that showcased some of the biggest names in the industry and highlighted some surprising underdogs. The evening covered five different categories: Networker of the Year,  Social Media Supporter of the Year, Most Loyal Club Member, Outstanding Achievement […]