Despite unemployment continuing to be the lowest it has been in more than 40 years, British workers are expected to receive one of the lowest salary increases across Europe as we come into the new year, according to the latest Salary Trends Report. The report by ECA International has shown that the UK is trailing far […]

It’s been a big year for Stamford Bridge, and that’s without discussing the football. Not being much of a sports fan myself, I wasn’t sure what to expect when visiting their ‘experimental’ event earlier this year, but the venue has continued to grow and shift for the corporate world over the last few months. Between […]

New research has revealed that the gender pay gap is ‘virtually extinct’ among freelancers and self-employed workers in the UK. The news comes as many men and women across the country have set their Out Of Office as part of Equal Pay Day, which marks the day the average woman is no longer being paid […]

New findings from Virgin Trains revealed that trainspotting is making a comeback with Millennials and Generation Z as hashtags such as #Train_nerds begin trending on Instagram. The news comes as the train manufacturer has started rolling out their newest model, the Azuma. Virgin is hoping all this fuss can help encourage the success of their […]

It’s the age old question: how much money is socially acceptable to spend on an office Secret Santa? Plenty of factors come into play when attempted to crack this conundrum, from social to financial, and it’s a debate that can lead to arguments, broken friendships and even office bans on the yearly tradition – so […]

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Looking for a gift that your conference delegates and VIPs will cherish? A gift that will demonstrate how important they are to your business? A gift that rewards and recognises employee achievement? In which case look no further. At Cross we have pens to suit every budget, business occasion and style.  With a wide range […]

The PA Life Club has been invited to test out the tracks at Mercedes-Benz World this December for a VIP driving adventure, will you be joining us? Offering a unique conference and events experience, you’ll get a chance to tour the large event facilities and trial the food on offer and get behind the wheel on […]

British workers are being told to step out in the sunlight as reports reveal that shorter days and longer office hours are affecting our vitamin D intake. The study, by Healthspan, showed that many are spending just an hour in the sun every day as the winter draws in. The average working Brit is taking in […]

It’s been well documented by PA Life that we can actually work harder if we take more breaks in between tasks, as spending too long staring at one task can leave you distracted and actually  negatively affect your workload. There are plenty of ways to combat this, be it by breaking up the day with […]

Before you turn in for another week, don’t forget to check out our brand new Christmas Top Picks segment 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. Cleaning office mess improves our productivity British workers have admitted they find tidying to be satisfying rather than […]

Brits have revealed how much money they’re willing to part with for a Secret Santa pressie, as more and more people are looking online for the perfect gift. Data from Google Trends also revealed that searches for ‘Secret Santa’ doubled since 2012 as more people are becoming comfortable with online shopping. An online survey conducted by business energy […]

Women are turning on their Out of Office messages to raise awareness of the gender pay gap as part of Equal Pay Day, the day the average woman begins working for free until the end of the year compared to their male counterparts. Women and men across the country have set up their email accounts […]

Small B2B companies must not be afraid to invest in digital technology- because it can lead directly to new business opportunities- according to a recently published paper from Professor Margherita Pagani of emlyon Business School. Pagani, and colleague Catherine Pardo, interviewed digital marketing managers from B2B companies across five different industries and found that, despite […]

The nation’s work-life balance has been called into question as Brits are becoming more and more stressed out by their hectic lifestyles. The study, commissioned by Casumo, studied the increasingly busy lives of the British workforce as many are concerned we don’t Around two thirds of workers believe their lives have become busier in recent years, […]

Sarah Symeou and Louise Knights, founders of clothing brand Cecily, reveal their tips on how to nail smartwear in the office. Picking an outfit for that all-important job interview or crucial presentation in the office can often send anyone into a hot sweat. Should you go for that tailored dress or trouser suit? It certainly […]

How long do you dedicate yourself to a hobby? Odds are you may lose interest quicker than you expect, as the British public has revealed that most of us give up on casual pursuits in order to focus on their workload. The study, commissioned by Barclaycard, revealed that despite hobbies being responsible for us meeting […]

The Christmas season is upon us and it’s that time of year where it’s almost inevitable you will end up having a few too many drinks or mince pies, for a few too many nights in a row leaving you feeling low in energy and sluggish. It is especially hard when you have so many […]