Butlin’s Conference & Events has announced its 2017 festive package, offering companies a refreshing new alternative to traditional celebrations this Christmas with a residential package from just £185 per person*. The dinner, bed and breakfast package, which is available on selected dates in November and December 2017 and January 2018, offers a number of added […]

It has been announced that the inaugural Hire Space Awards are set to take place at Landing Forty Two at the Leadenhall Building on 24 October. The awards celebrate the best of the events industry by recognising and rewarding hard working, innovative and forward-thinking venues and event bookers from across the UK. The evening will […]

It’s no longer unusual to greet co-workers with a hug in the office, according to new reports. The BBC has revealed that many are shirking the hand shake for the hug as research may indicate that getting closer to your colleagues could show a boost in productivity. Some industries are embracing the new trend quicker […]

Travelling abroad is expected to cost much more in the coming year, with a nearly 4% spike in some sectors. The 2018 Global Travel Forecast has revealed that expenses such as hotel prices are expected to rise by at least 3.7% in the coming year as Britain is predicted to be hit hardest, while even […]

Businesses aren’t doing enough to reduce stress and anxiety in the workplace as culture continues to focus on ‘doing more with less,’ according to specialists. Author Phil Parker has compiled his top ways to stop work burnout in its tracks as part of his P4 programme, a business scheme to help employers implement pre-emptive processes […]

Companies are facing more threats than ever before when venturing online, with almost a third of British workers not even aware of the cyber security put in place to protect their companies, according to Expert Security UK. As some companies are even knowingly leaving themselves vulnerable to security threats, the team at Expert Security UK […]

Hurriedly travelling anywhere via Waterloo station at 6pm isn’t advisable if you want to be in a good mood, doubly so when wading through torrential rain. Despite this, the storm was left at the door when we entered The Laughing Gravy. Neatly tucked away just 10 minutes from Waterloo, the skylight flooded the restaurant with […]

Searcys has landed a five-year hospitality contract with One Moorgate Place, home to The Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW). The contract means Searcys will be in charge of providing creative catering for events and the members’ café. The win for Searcys comes ahead of a much-anticipated re-launch of One Moorgate Place’s […]

Women workers are more likely to take time out of the office than men, even when it comes to flu, according to new research. A study by FirstCare showed that women have taken nearly three million more sick days than their male counterparts in just the last three months. Tackling absenteeism in the office through […]

Managers are being urged to make more effort to stay in contact with employees working remotely as the number of home workers continues to grow. Flexible workspace specialists Regus believes the solution to productivity concerns is a more open and regular channel of communication between workers. 84% of professionals agree that managers should speak with […]

The Meetings Industry Associations (mia) has declared voting open for the upcoming miaList 2017. Announcing the shortlisted teams within the categories of top Booking Agent Team, Venue Team and Supplier Team, votes can be cast via the website. The awards celebrate the outstanding achievements of teams within the meetings and events industry, and they’ve been […]

Just using social media is no longer enough if you aren’t developing a relationship with your followers, according to social media management company Hootsuite. While sites and apps like Hootsuite and Tweetdeck allow users to access various social media data and streams all from one screen, learning how to use your management systems to your […]

Businesses are being urged to more openly discuss the under-representation of black, Asian and minority ethnic (BAME) groups in key company positions and could be losing billions as a result, according to new reports. Delivering Diversity, a study by published by the Chartered Management Institute (CMI) with the British Academy of Management has raised concerned […]

PA Life is proud to announce we have renewed our partnership with one of the industry’s most respected organisations, the Institute of Administrative Management (IAM). The partnership has been renewed after a successful year with the training and development group, firmly establishing our position as a dedicated brand for PAs, EAs and event organisers across […]

Welcome back to our weekly spotlight on helpful apps. We focus on a variety of products that are useful for work, personal use, or both, providing our own thoughts on the apps and what you can do with them. This week we get social in the office with Slack. An intro to Slack As the […]

The PA Life team are pleased to announce the winner of our MEET beyond prize draw! Congratulations to Tracy Doust, Senior Executive of KPMG LLP! The exclusive prize includes a complimentary two-night stay for two people in a superior bedroom including breakfast on both days and dinner on the first night at Hotel Du Vin […]

British businesses aren’t keeping themselves protected against data attacks, according to a new study. Identity management provider OneLogin has revealed that former employees are a major yet silent security risk, with many IT supervisors aware that ex-workers can still access the corporate network. More than half of workers who leave a company don’t lose their […]

Eclipse Presentations has announced an offer to all readers of PA Life, giving away huge discounts on all event production support for the remainder of 2017. On top of that, readers have been given the chance to win an evening of cocktails atop London’s iconic Searcys The Gherkin. Our teams support organisations across the UK […]