On Tuesday evening a group of PAs got together at an event held by Fyxer in central London to discuss a topic that all PAs have worried about recently; what is the future of the EA role, with the advancement of technologies such as artificial intelligence? Vincenzo Ferrara reviews what was discussed. The event held by […]

Work trips are becoming increasingly more common for businesses in the UK with many sending their employees away for meetings, conferences and training events. But how much work actually gets done on one of these trips? Researchers who carried out a detailed study found while many employees will claim the trips are ‘all work and no […]

UK workers want regular training and  are less likely to quit their jobs if employers invest in them. 90 per cent of UK workers believe that regular training in a job is vital to furthering their career, according to a report published this week. A survey of over 2,000 British employees – carried out on […]

Britain is home to some of the best work environments in Europe when compared to other major economies. Despite a third of Brits saying they don’t get enough recognition from their boss, some 67 per cent say they think their manager has a genuine interest in their well-being and happiness at work. Almost half say […]

Following the announcement of a competition with the new Langley Hotel and Meet Beyond London, PA Life is pleased to announce the winner. PA Life Club member Chris Gordon-Clark, EA at Centrica, won a night’s stay at the hotel in Buckinghamshire, which is slated to open early next year. The hotel has undergone a complete […]

The new Nescafé Azera By Design range is created in exclusive partnership with the University of Creative Arts. Nescafé Azera has partnered with graphic design students from the University of Creative Arts to produce a collection of new limited edition designs on their inspirational ‘sqround’ tins. The first two designs in the Nescafé Azera By […]

Dress down Friday is becoming more popular among many offices in the UK, with many now adopting the dress down option for the rest of the week as well, but do employees actually work better without a strict uniform code?  Go into any workplace on a Friday and there is now a better than 50/50 […]

The luxury gifting brand Cartwright & Butler is set to host a roundtable at the third PA Life Masterclass, which takes place tomorrow. At JJ Media’s Perseverance Works studio, Cartwright & Butler’s Nigel Arnett will discuss the importance of corporate gifting and personalisation. “I have been growing the luxury brand Cartwright & Butler for the […]

Survey reveals that six in ten employees believed they could do a better job at being the boss than their direct line manager. A survey ahead of Boss Day, a US national day which falls on October 16 this year, revealed that six in ten employees in the UK think they could do the job […]

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 […]