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Workers reveal their weird daily rituals

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Do you find yourself living to a series of odd rituals that you tend to set yourself? Be it the way you make your tea or eat your breakfast, you aren’t alone. Hundreds of Twitter users are confessing their weird life rules to the aptly named @WeirdLifeRules, which has made it their mission to reveal […]

Join Asemblr at Google for a focus group this Friday

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Asemblr, PA Life’s white label event planning platform, is a new digital proposition helping transform the event planning process. They are continuing to improve their solution to provide an end to end booking tool for all types of events. This innovative platform has been designed with PAs in mind and needs your event planning expertise […]

Chefs are giving dogs the gourmet experience

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A posh dining experience with a twist, chefs at Tails have revealed the ‘a la bark’, consisting of chunks of the company’s lamb hotpot, cooked with vegetables and dog-friendly gravy. Guaranteed to tickle the taste buds of any self-respecting hound, the dish also features a base of bespoke kibble blend. It’s topped off with a garnish of […]

41% of workers want to do more business travel

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More than two in five employees want to be more involved with business travel and just under a quarter of employees now request an additional night’s stay so they can explore their location. Commissioned by LateRooms.com Business, the survey supports the continued boom in bleisure travel in 2017, where people use business travel as an […]

Venue of the Week: No. 11 Cavendish Square

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No.11 Cavendish Square is located at the heart of the West End, easily accessible to underground links at Oxford Circus or Bond Street. Within 20 different rooms the venue dramatically combines period features of the Georgian era. Large windows overlooking Cavendish Square, ornate fireplaces, chandeliers and cornicing are juxtaposed with contemporary conference suites in an […]

Warning to Black Friday shoppers as ‘fakes’ hit streets

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Thanksgiving celebrations across the United States are underway, and with it comes the promise of discounts and reductions from retailers ranging from titans like Amazon to the smaller businesses like PA Life. Brits are expected to spend around £7 billion during the Black Friday craze this year, and shops will be scrambling to keep up […]

Drone footage shows off event spaces in Leeds

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The Royal Armouries Museum and New Dock Hall have revealed drone video footage showcasing the stunning and modern waterfront surroundings in a unique and breathtaking way. Flying High at the Armouries and New Dock Hall Leeds from Christmas Parties in Leeds on Vimeo. Royal Armouries has been gradually growing Leeds’s largest banqueting and exhibition business, […]

November declared the month of bad habits

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November is the month where most Brits will end up slipping back into their old ways, and not always for the better according to new research. A study by Electric Tobacconist has revealed that the month before Christmas, and the stress it brings, sees a large number of us turning to bad habits to make […]

How to avoid embarrassment at your office Christmas party

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  Curated Digital’s Enya Collins has put put together the main points of embarrassment to look out for this Christmas For the average employee, the office Christmas party offers a chance to relax, unwind, and find the liquid courage to finally confess your undying love to your office crush. While having a good time and […]

Black Friday offer! 20%+ off PA Life Club membership!

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Join the PA Life Club this week and you’ll get a special Black Friday discount, meaning the annual membership will cost you just £50 + VAT (standard price £65.83+VAT). The PA Life Club is the UK’s most vibrant community of Personal & Executive Assistants. As a member you’ll enjoy rewards, benefits and discounts including: A […]

Have you visited the Hippodrome?

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As an events and party space, the Hippodrome in Leicester Square is fast becoming one of the most popular destinations in the West End. And it’s one of the only venues in London open 24/7. It stands in the heart of London’s entertainment district, directly above Leicester Square tube station and alongside the famous, bustling Chinatown. […]

Wild corporate christmas packages at longleat, for all the fun of the festival… of light!

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Over the 2017 festive season, Longleat will be opening the doors of their newly completed, multi-functional event space, the Longhouse, for corporate Christmas parties with a wild twist. Delegates will be able to enjoy a sumptuous, sit-down meal in parties of up to 250 or buffet parties for up to 500. Also, shared party nights […]

Christmas Parties & Private Dining in the City

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Northbank Restaurant in the City of London celebrates its 10th anniversary this year, having served City workers the best of British cuisine since 2007. Northbank is perfectly located for corporate events with its outstanding river views over the South Bank. The intimate private dining space accommodates up to 20 guests in a semi-private area with […]

PA Life readers reveal if they would get flirty for a pay rise

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What would you be willing to do for some extra cash this Christmas? Would you be willing to flirt with your boss if it led to a raise or a bonus? If you’re one of our readers, you may be pleased to know that you’re among good sort, here. A recent twitter poll asked our […]

App of the Week: 1tap receipts

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Plenty of us struggle to keep on top of our finances – particularly at this time of year – but when keeping on top of your expenses or the expenses of others, losing track isn’t something you can afford to do. If you find yourself buried under a pile of receipts and don’t know how […]

IAM and office* endeavour to support office professionals by ensuring access to recognised training

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Often the behind-the-scenes superstars of their office, it isn’t uncommon for companies to overlook their PAs, EAs, and other administrative staff when it comes to training and professional development. However, as the job expectations of executive support staff evolve, development opportunities are more important than ever. Both the Institute of Administrative Management (IAM) and office* […]

Half of us wish we were better with money

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More than half of Brits wish they were better with money, according to new research from OnePoll that revealed many of us regularly choose convenience over cost. Around 90% of us think we’re good with money, but just wish we could be better at knowing when to save and when to spend. Almost a quarter admit they […]

Top 10 stories of the week

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Before you turn in for another week, don’t forget to check out our latest Venue of the Week  as we continue to keep you informed on what’s happening in the events world and keep up to date on Twitter, Facebook or LinkedIn. 1. What are you willing to spend on a Secret Santa? Brits have revealed how much money they’re willing […]