PA Life is pleased to announce the sponsors of this year’s Christmas party, who will all have a presence during the evening’s festivities. Current sponsors include Green Hat People, Mecca Bingo and Travel Leaders UK, as well as Toy Room who will be hosting the evening. The party will take place on November 26 where […]

30 Euston Square and Searcys has outlined its brand-new renovated Heritage Rooms, designed to offer exquisite hospitality for private dining and events in the heart of London. Located across from Euston station, the original building featured six executive meeting rooms that have all been transformed with new furnishings, technology, fresh paint and character, bringing the […]

2018 has been the year of GDPR – the four letters that have pestered businesses around the country for the best part of six months now. Yet, most of us still haven’t been taught what we can and can’t do in regards to the new GDPR rules. A new study has found that almost one in […]

A lot of preparation goes into sourcing the perfect corporate gift. Here Lydia Fallaize, corporate sales manager at Dartington Crystal, lifts the lid on some of her top tips to ensure you find the right present, whatever the occasion. Whether it’s a retirement gift, achievement award or something to say “thank you” to staff or […]

Thursday 4 October 2018 marked the launch of Chinawhite’s corporate showcase at their flagship venue in Mayfair, London. Those that attended were greeted with a glass of Champagne. Before entering the main space, guests had an early taste of Christmas in The Mao Rooms. This smaller private room was transformed into an Après-Ski theme dream, […]

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. Future skills shortage could be prevented using dyslexic employees Dyslexia is a learning difficulty that is often unnoticeable from onlookers but affects 6.6 million people in the UK – 700 […]

PA Life Club members will get the chance to experience London’s exclusive The Hari Hotel next month, where Travel Leaders UK will be hosting a networking evening. Taking place on November 20 from 6pm to 8pm, guests will enjoy a tour of the hotel’s facilities and some delicious canapés, all accompanied with some drinks to […]

Traditional employee benefits like flexi-time and sabbaticals are declining in popularity, giving way to a growing demand for social and learning-based perks.  According to a study of 2,315 UK workers published in the 2018 Great Perk Search Report by Perkbox, employees are increasingly keen for companies to offer them clubs and activities that they can enjoy with their colleagues, such as knitting […]

Are you working towards your full potential – according to a new survey, most Brits are falling short of what they could achieve. When you first get into the world of work you are excited and filled with dreams, however both work and life become more demanding and your dreams have to take a back […]

Macdonald Hotels and Resorts has confirmed its place at the next PA Life Masterclass. During the day, which takes place on October 17 at JJ Media Group’s Perseverance Works in Shoreditch, Macdonald Hotels will lead a rountable focusing on the benefits of using venues on the outskirts of London. “We are delighted to be attending the Masterclass […]

Unexpected events can crop up out of the blue at any time, which often can compromise an assistant’s schedule and time management – this is where a loss assessor can help. Alex Balcombe, director at Harris Balcombe, reveals why every PA should have one at the top of their emergency contact list. It’s not unusual […]

Prime Minister Theresa May has launched a consultation around mandatory reporting as part of plans to help minorities in the workplace. UK companies may be forced to publish their ethnicity pay gaps under new government plans to uncover the extent of inequality that ethnic minorities face in the workplace. In a new consultation, launched by […]

Book your Christmas party today from £16 with Mecca Bingo.  Mecca Bingo clubs throughout Britain offer fantastic value Christmas parties that are guaranteed to get colleagues, friends and family enjoying that festive feeling. Starting at just £16 per person, for a minimum of six guests, festive revellers can enjoy a night of festivities, including a […]

London Bierfest is set to return to the capital this month, to mark its milestone 15th edition. Taking place from October 18 to 19, the corporate beer festival boasts a line-up of thrilling live entertainment, delicious platters of traditional German cuisine and of course, unlimited steins of Bitburger beer. Across the two-day event, Miss Polly […]

About this time every year companies start to lose employees to sickness and flu. It can cause a lot of businesses problems, finding staff to cover is often time-consuming and not cheap. But, with the cold mornings and warm afternoons we are currently experiencing, there is a need to have the office heating on in […]

PA Life will be rewarding its valued PA Life Club members at this year’s Christmas party, with five prestigious awards. During the party that takes place at Toy Room London on November 26, PA Life will announce the five lucky winners. The awards include: Networker of the Year – an assistant who goes out of […]

We all have mental health and sometimes, like our physical health, it can become unwell. Mental health is just as important as physical health – and tending to our invisible ailments needs the same level of intentionality as a visible illness. But, what should managers do to make sure their employees’ mental health is taken […]

Today, October 10, is World Mental Health Day which is designed to educate, raise awareness and remove the stigma of mental health. Mental health issues affect millions of people across the country and impact businesses and employees alike. Five million working days were lost due to work-related stress, depression or anxiety in 2016/2017 – with women […]