Located at Lloran House on the High Street in Marlborough, the restaurant is one of four restaurants to open outside of Cornwall, alongside Winchester, Sandbanks and Barnes. Rick Stein Marlborough is split across two floors, with the opportunity to book private dining in some of the spaces, and rooms lending themselves perfectly to corporate hospitality […]

The British public are calling for increased social media regulations as many begin to reject social media sites for sources they consider more trustworthy Believing that social networking websites like Facebook, Twitter and Instagram have growing links to cyberbullying and harassment, more than half of people are turning away from these mediums as a way […]

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. How to beat Blue Monday Blue Monday, the third Monday of January is often touted as the most depressing day of the year, but it doesn’t have to be! […]

Just five more minutes… Sleeping in on a Saturday to make up for lost sleep during the week is key to keeping alert, healthy, and can even help you live longer, according to new research. A study by Stockholm University has revealed that despite claims that you can’t simply ‘catch up’ on tiredness, maybe the […]

The next London Summer Event Show is only a few days away. Taking place next Wednesday 24th January at Banking Hall, it’s the perfect place to gain inspiration for your next event. This year’s event is bursting at the seams with great content, as well as over 100 event venues and suppliers, there is live […]

Venues of Excellence has experienced phenomenal growth since its rebrand with a 62% increase in members in the last 12 months.  As well as welcoming new members from unique venues such as Silverstone Exhibition and Conference Centre and Alton Towers Conference Hotel, a number of past members including Sundial Group Venues and Warwick Conferences have […]

Richard Morris, UK CEO of Regus, offers three easy ways employees can eliminate bad work habits and re-energise the new working year. Listen to your body clock The thought of beginning another year and undergoing the same work routines can take the spark away from even the most optimistic performers. So, look to change things […]

A vertically-designed mouse designed to emulate a handshake has been launched by Dutch ergonomic experts BakkerElkhuizen. The style is meant to reduce strain as the handshake position means that when using a vertical mouse the wrist doesn’t bend sideways as much and the lower arm needs less inward rotation. This means there is much less muscle […]

Paula Marshall is head of furniture category sales at Office Depot UK & Ireland. Tailoring workplaces to employees with disabilities is rightfully shifting up the agendas of many facilities managers as employers are waking up to the advantages of a diverse workforce. Hiring from a larger talent pool means that employers can ensure that they […]

Paula Gibson, PA at Jardine Lloyd Thompson Group plc and founder of cityintrigue.com, shares her tips on how employees can smash their yearly review. How do you feel when your manager asks you to attend an annual review meeting? Some personal assistants I’ve spoken with often dread their annual reviews for two main reasons. Firstly, […]

Pierce Ivory is the Marketing Director & Content Manager at Advance Systems, a company that provides world-class enterprise workforce software. Involved in digital since 2010, Pierce completed a Master’s degree in digital marketing getting first class honors. He specializes in the field of people operations and HR management for B2B software companies. You can find […]

PA Life readers have revealed how they’re dealing with the January blues as the post-holiday season draws on We asked our Twitter followers how they’re feeling and what they’re planning to do to combat the blues, receiving a wide range of responses but with one clear winner. How are you feeling this #BlueMonday? — PA […]

PA Life has debuted its shiny new website for its members only PA Life Club. Boasting a cleaner layout with more content then before, the new website also features a range of online courses courtesy of training partner New Skills Academy. A variety of courses are on offer for members, from data protection and SEO […]

Add some spice to your life It’s not the first time I’ve asked the question ‘where does the time go’ but in our busy day-to-day it’s a question that I find myself thinking (usually on a Sunday night with Monday looming in the distance). For many of us, January means less money, less energy and […]

Our next Club event will take place at Rick Stein Marlborough, Wiltshire for an evening of bubbles, nibbles and few extra treats along the way, will we see you there? Taking place at the world-renowned restaurant chain on Thursday 25th January, shake off the January blues with a glass of prosecco on arrival and a cocktail demonstration […]

International Confex is delighted to announce a new addition to the Confex portfolio with the launch of Confex Future Focus, which will take place on July 4th & 5th 2018 at Victoria Warehouse, Manchester. Simon Farnfield, Event Director explains the rationale behind the launch, “The North, and North West of England in particular, is a […]

Executive VPA is celebrating its six year anniversary by inviting customers and local business owners to an evening of celebration as it sets its sights on SMEs. The business, owned by recent PA Life contributor Joanne Hawkins, is looking to emphasise simplicity and efficiency through a new system that she hopes will be of great use […]

Businesses are being predicted to brace themselves as pregnancy rates will reach their highest numbers all year, according to reports. Wednesday 17 January 2018 marks a nationwide pregnancy day as more than 10,000 women are expected to take tests following National Babymaking Day two weeks earlier. While recruiters will be waiting anxiously for the news, […]