International Confex has once again joined forces with Venu-IQ for next year’s annual show, which takes place in London’s Olympia. As the partnership enters its third year, the company will provide event management analytics, supporting the organisers with real time crowd management data and assisting them in encouraging footfall across the show. “This is a […]

Sometimes it can be hard to find that extra dose of #MondayMotivation, especially when you’re faced with a myriad of emails first thing in the morning and your to-do list becomes longer than your arm. And nobody has a to-do list longer than a PA, EA, admin assistant or office manager. But fear not, there’s […]

Brits feel that their colleagues are lazy, with only 68 per cent revealing that their co-workers are good at the job. Research carried out by Dropbox in conjunction with The School of Life of 2,000 workers found that a quarter (23 per cent) think of their colleagues as lazy. However, respondents also enjoyed being idle […]

Anna Walmsley, founder of DMC VIP Event Management in the south of France, shares her tips on how PAs can build their profile to ensure they are the lead decision maker Before setting up my business as a destination management consultant (DMC), organising corporate VIP events and incentive travel in the South of France, Andorra and Barcelona, […]

Office workers are not making the most of their breaks at work, with working environments and employers preventing them from taking a break. A study conducted by One Poll on behalf of Nestle Professional, found that 13 per cent of workers fail to take a break during an average working day with 19 per cent […]

A lack of sleep is preventing employees from being more productive in the workplace, according to new research. A study carried out by Sealy UK found that 70 per cent of workers would be more productive if they had more sleep, while one in 25 have admitted to falling asleep at work. 11 per cent […]

With the festive season in full swing, business owners can struggle to keep staff motivated and spread the Christmas cheer. As companies start to plan ahead for the New Year and deal with reduced staff due to sickness and last minute holiday requests, it can be tricky to keep employees driven in the workplace. “While […]

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. Gallery: PA Life Christmas party photos A huge thank you to everyone who helped us wave goodbye to 2017 in style at DSTRKT London among […]

The nation is spending more time and money on physical fitness compared to their mental wellbeing, new research has found. Brits on average are spending £63.85 and eight hours and 38 minutes of their time each month on physical activities such as training at the gym, swimming and cycling. The study by Forest Holidays discovered […]

Brits are not being honest when it comes to their salary, with 17 per cent telling others that they earn more to seem wealthier. Research of 1,000 workers carried out by loan broker Norton Finance, found that 34 per cent of those who lie did so to give others the idea that they earned as […]

Brits are becoming much more sensible and are losing their carefree attitude towards life at the age of 34, new research has found. According to the 2,000 adults who were surveyed, two in five believe that their taste for adventure has calmed down over time, while half revealed they are more aware of their physically […]

Merlin Events is bringing back the London Dungeon Lates evening for 2018, following the success of the experience this year. The incentive from the Merlin team will give event buyers something unique by offering a journey through the streets of London’s past. On arrival, guests will be treated to a cocktail before they meet characters […]

The festive season could prove costly for many partygoers this year, with employees set to splash out £150.28 on their office Christmas party. In preparation for the annual celebration, workers have revealed they are willing to spend an average of £53 on a new outfit and shoes, and £34 on food and drinks at the […]

PA Life are pleased to announce our next Club event will take place at Rick Stein for an evening of bubbles, nibbles and few extra treats along the way. Taking place at the world-renowned Rick Stein restaurant in Marlborough on Thursday 25th January, shake off the January blues with a glass of prosecco on arrival […]

Leaving the office after a week’s work, heading to Liverpool Street and hopping on a two-hour train journey to North-East Suffolk isn’t exactly what I picture as the ideal winter Friday night. Cold, tired and with the feeling of flu (Not man flu, that doesn’t exist) creeping in, sitting among commuters heading to a corner […]

The Post-it brand has revealed the winners of our competition, giving away product bundles worth more than £300. Ideal for use in a variety of environments and locations the new product range allows you to develop and optimise your meeting space – whether that’s in your office, boardroom, shared spaces, coffee shop or conference room. […]

And yet another huge thank you to everyone who helped us wave goodbye to 2017 in style at DSTRKT London among the Champagne, canapés, entertainment and prize draws! See below for the full gallery of animated snaps courtesy of Contraband Entertainment, who also provided the champagne dress at the beginning of the evening. We’d just like to thank our […]

A few weeks ago we were sent the FlexDesk 640 by Bakker Elkhuizen, a Dutch office supplier with an emphasis on creating a healthier workspace, and now we’ve had some time to get used to it, here’s what we found. Billed as a ‘document holder’ meant to reduce neck and shoulder strain, the idea is […]