Getting your hands on the company credit card can be a rare sight these days, as new data has discovered that the UK workforce now spends half as much on client entertainment compared to the heyday of the 1960s, 70s and 80s. To mark the 50th anniversary of Barclaycard’s corporate credit card, the company has […]

Are you looking for a unique way to say ‘thank you’ to clients or colleagues this year? To meet your corporate gifting needs, Harrods has just outlined its new gift card experience at the Harrods Tea Rooms. Located on the fourth floor at Harrods, and formerly known as The Georgian Restaurant, the Harrods Tea Rooms […]

Join the PA Life Club today and benefit from events such as ….. Green Hat People presents Escape Game FAM trip to Windsor Experience Formula 1 at Williams Conference Centre Beat London opens its doors to PA Life Club members Meet-up with Cambridge Cookery School The cost is £89 incl. VAT for a year’s membership – sign […]

If you want your conference to stand out from the crowd, there’s really only one place to book. Tobacco Dock offers the ultimate in versatility, tech connectivity and capacity within the stylish and iconic surroundings of its Grade-1 listed historic building. Whether you’re looking for a meeting space for five, or a venue for 1,500, […]

By Mary Kucher It would come as no surprise that Blog Posts are the most used and profitable strategies for content marketing. Many websites use them to bump up their rankings and get a broader audience. Such promotions are common because blogs tend to include real-life experience, showing that the editor can relate to his […]

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 1. Are you one of the worst offenders when it comes to meetings? Getting everyone in the same place at the same time for a […]

This week new data has revealed which degree courses will earn its graduates the highest and lowest salaries. The results are based on employment five years after graduation.   The data, analysed by Propillo as part of its graduate affordability study, has revealed that those with degrees in medicine and dentistry can expect to earn an average salary of […]

Members of PA Life Club are invited to enter our competition to be in with a chance of winning a trip to the DoubleTree by Hilton Dartford Bridge Hotel, Kent, on September 7, complete with a sparkling drinks reception on arrival. Members will arrive at 2.30pm and at 3.00pm where they will be able to indulge […]

We know the PA’s nightmare. The boss calls you into the office and says he wants the team to have a day out to say thanks for their efforts and pull colleagues closer together. Depending on the company you may have an age range from 18 to 60. Paintball, go-karts, rage buggies just won’t suit […]

The ‘must-attend’ PA Life Summit is back for 2018, which will see a number of suppliers join in on the action to network with PAs, EAs and admin professionals. So far, a variety of Silver Partners will be supporting the upcoming event, which takes place at Altitude London on September 10. Current Silver Partners include: […]

We have all had those days when we just can’t seem to get started on our tasks for the day. There is always some distraction at hand – usually in the form of our smartphones, begging for our attention. Whether that is the messages from a Whatsapp group, scrolling through Instagram pages or catching up […]

Are you a senior agency executive looking to get face-to-face with competitive suppliers in the industry? Why not take part in the Event Agency Forum this November? Scheduled to be held at the Hilton London Canary Wharf on November 12, the event will provide agencies with a focused day of business meetings and networking opportunities. […]

Academic Venue Solutions’ membership continues to grow in 2018 with the addition of two new members to the consortium, Robinson College and Anglia Ruskin University. Opened as a purpose-built conference centre in support of our academic vocation, Robinson College has been excelling as a conference venue for over 30 years. The youngest of the Colleges […]

The inaugural Birmingham PA Awards kicked off last Friday, where some exceptional PAs in the region were recognised for their achievements and efforts. Taking place at The Vox in the NEC, Birmingham, guests were treated to a three-course meal, while British actor and presenter Des Coleman was on hand to entertain everyone throughout the evening. […]

PA Life is thrilled to welcome Vinny Ferrara to the team as staff writer. Ferrara joins the editorial side of the business following five years at the BBC as a broadcast journalist, having previously studied a degree in Journalism at Coventry university. As part of his new appointment, Ferrara will manage all of PA Life’s […]

Holidaymakers get just nine days of complete enjoyment in a two week break, according to research. Boffins working for Teletext (is that still a thing?) Holidays have identified a ‘window of relaxation’ which starts two days into a fortnight’s holiday, and ends three days before you get home. Instead of enjoying a full holiday, during these five […]

New academic research from the US indicates that reluctant volunteers in a work environment are more likely to be female than male. The paper, highlighted in the Harvard Business Review, conducted both laboratory and field studies to analyse who was most likely to take on ‘non-promotable tasks’ as part of their 9-to-5. In this instance, non-promotable tasks […]

Wow your attendees with a conference at The Dock Gallery. State of the art AV, streaming with natural light and comprehensive day delegate rate packages set within the iconic Tobacco Dock. The Dock Gallery offers the ultimate in straightforward and impressive conference planning. This adaptable and self-contained ‘plug and play’ space within the iconic Tobacco […]