From suit up to sun down, soak in trailblazing interiors, bar-raising cocktails, mouth-watering bites and exhilarating experiences of The Perception at W London – Leicester Square; all overlooking the hustle and bustle of the streets of Soho below. Here, forget what you thought you knew. The lines are blurred, the game constantly changes and convention […]

With just under two weeks to go until the next PA Life Masterclass, now is your chance to reserve your free space to attend the upcoming event. Taking place on October 17 at JJ Media’s Perseverance Works, the day will focus on rewards and incentives, with a number of roundtables and speaker sessions to provide […]

Technology is taking over our lives at an increasingly rapid rate and it’s got a lot of PAs worried that they will be replaced with a phone app. Vincenzo Ferrara thinks that change is in the air, with investment and development in AI (artificial intelligence), it seems likely that in the future a lot of […]

Cakes for Business will be attending the upcoming PA Life Masterclass, which has a key focus on rewards and incentives in the workplace. On the day, the company’s MD Graham Brooks will lead a roundtable session dubbed: Sex, beer, holidays and cake. Taking place on October 17 at JJ Media’s Perseverance Works, Brooks will discuss […]

The percentage of top performance ratings for part-time and reduced-hours workers is higher than across all staff, at 34% versus 14%, according to Working Families. The charity has released a new report in HR Magazine assessing the flexible, agile, and family-friendly working policies of its employer members. The 2018 Top Employers for Working Families Benchmark […]

There are some crucial skills needed for every PA: organisation, readiness and the ability to remember are all key, but what if your memory isn’t as sharp as it once was? People have become lazy with technology and the ability to remember is on the decline new research has found. The average Brit forgets at least […]

New research says employee motivation levels are on the decline with 29% saying they aren’t motivated. A new research report, “Living to Work”, has shown employee motivation levels are on the decline. 29% of employees surveyed said they were not motivated at work in 2017 compared to just 18% who said the same in 2016. […]

What’s the one thing you looked forward to most when you got to work in the morning on a scorching summer’s day? Yes, leaving, of course!   Heat Traders wanted to find out how the hot weather affected British workers this past summer – just how early they left their offices or place of work and how much […]

Half of Brits are searching for new jobs while at their desks, with 49% of job searches via Monster’s mobile app taking place between 9am to 5pm.  ‘Humpday’ blues are also driving the desire to find that dream job, with Wednesday identified as the most popular day of the week for candidates to upload their […]

Are you looking to find the perfect corporate gift this festive season? Look no further as PA Life will bring together a luxury brand showcase during its upcoming Masterclass. The third Masterclass of 2018 will take place at JJ Media Group’s Perseverance Works on October 17, and will boast a revised format to include a […]

Finding a stand-out restaurant among a sea of venues in the city can be a tricky task. To help, we’ve highlighted four statement restaurants that boast exceptional interior and design elements to make guests’ jaws drop. HIDE Piccadilly, London 0203 146 8666, 85piccadilly.co.uk Three floors make up the recently opened Hide, which includes two restaurants […]

Located a short five-minute ride from Luton Airport, the luxurious hotel has hosted everyone from businessmen to royalty and is now offering PA Life Club members a chance to enjoy its famous dining experience and stay at the picturesque hotel. On November 1, PA Life Club members will be given an exclusive opportunity to stay […]

Take a break from turkey this season and celebrate Christmas at the critically acclaimed Indian Accent in Mayfair. Following its success in Delhi and New York, ‘India’s best restaurant’ landed in London at the beginning of the year and is set to be the place to be seen this Christmas. The elegant restaurant is spread over […]

Light up Christmas at Skylight A party up at Skylight really is the ‘icing’ on the Christmas cake. If you want to treat your team to something a little different this festive season, head up to Skylight, London’s largest rooftop bar, situated above the iconic Tobacco Dock. Available for both shared and exclusive hire, it’s […]

What once was a monastery for over 150 years, now sits an extraordinary country house hotel with buckets of history and character. I’m talking about Hand Picked Hotels’ Stanbrook Abbey, a Grade II listed building that still features its original architecture, dating back to the early 16th century. From the Gothic stained-glass windows to the authentic […]

The ‘Four Cs’ model can help leaders host more effective meetings where all the brains in the business are engaged according to Kate Lanz, psychologist, leadership coach and CEO of Mindbridge. Many of the best brains in the business spend much of their days in meetings. So it’s important to create a brain-friendly meeting environment […]

Specific Learning Difficulties (SpLDs) such as Dyslexia and Dyscalculia are not uncommon among adults, including those within the PA world. Jade Burke speaks to some industry members and PA Life readers with and without an SpLD to gauge their thoughts on how the workplace should adapt to support anyone affected. Do you have dyslexia or […]

As we continue to keep you informed on what’s happening in the events world and keep up to date, don’t forget to check us out on Twitter, Facebook or LinkedIn. PA Life joins forces with Arctic Fox Events, the new venue finding and event management firm With over 20 years’ experience. the company strives to work with clients to […]