The 2016 London Christmas Party Show took place on 4-5 May at central London event venue 8 Northumberland Avenue. The fifth show in Story Events’ seasonal-themed exhibition series saw 620 qualified event buyers and 62 exhibitors take part over its one-and-a-half-day run. Split again into an Event Agent’s Evening and Corporate Buyer’s Day format, the […]

Workers are putting their health and that of their colleagues at risk by not taking time off work when they are sick with infectious illnesses. Survey findings published in the Digital Healthcare Review by PushDoctor.co.uk, an online service that allows patients to connect live to a UK-based GP via video, have revealed 86% will go […]

Admin overload is leaving business decision makers feeling overwhelmed and stressed, reveals new research from the world’s largest fleet and vehicle management company, LeasePlan UK. 80% of business decision makers and 90% of c-suite executives say they have had to spend time outside working hours to catch up on their work administrative tasks, with more […]

PA Life is pleased to announce we have formed a partnership with the Institute of Administrative Management (IAM), one of the industry’s most prestigious organisations. The IAM is the oldest management institute in the UK, having inspired professional business managers and administrators since 1915. Its focus is on developing professional administrators, administrative managers and business […]

The average UK salary is still well below £30,000, although some industries pay better than others and the gender gap carries its own frightening statistics. Some firms tend to compensate employees very well, as Glassdoor has released a list of the 10 highest paying companies in the UK. These companies – many of them international […]

With people living longer and fewer young people entering the labour market, Britain’s employers are increasingly reliant on the skills and talents of older workers to boost productivity. However, the ageing population also means there will be an estimated nine million carers in the UK by 2037, many of whom will be trying to juggle […]

A must for PAs across the UK who organise meetings and events, registration for Robinson College’s first clic+ Club events are still open, with the first event taking place this Friday, 20 May 2016. clic+ is an event series for event organisers conceived and developed by Robinson College, Cambridge, one of the UK’s leading academic […]

With UEFA’s Euro 2016 soon to kick off, London Transport Museum would like to share details of its private screening packages. In association with the venue’s catering partner, Searcys, the team is extremely proud to be able to offer these fantastic packages for such an exciting sporting competition, right in the heart of Covent Garden. […]

The PA Life team is pleased to invite you to an evening of canapés, drinks and networking at a showcase event at The Petersham Hotel in Surrey on 9 June from 6pm-8.30pm. Situated in the leafy London suburb of Richmond upon Thames, The Petersham is ideally located for events, meetings and conferences for up to […]

We are ecstatic to announce that the PA Life Training Day is a finalist for Best Conference in the AEO Excellence Awards put on by the Association of Event Organisers. The PA Life team has worked incredibly hard on making the PA Life Training Day the event it is today and we’re very proud to […]

The Microsoft suite of software is used around the world at businesses of all sizes. Many PAs will be familiar with the programmes already, but Office 365 offers greater functionality and ease for busy professionals. Daniel Woloszczuk from Escalla will be teaching attendees of the next PA Life Training Day how to use the software […]

Summer is on its way and that means it’s time to get serious about your company’s corporate hospitality engagements. The specialists at Sportsworld have put together this handy list of tips for choosing the right activity for your clients and colleagues. What do you want to achieve and why? Why is corporate hospitality required? Is […]

Many employees are unlikely to see much of a boost to the real value of their pay until at least the end of this decade, according to the latest Labour Market Outlook published today by the CIPD, the professional body for HR and people development. The survey of more than 1,000 employers identifies a number […]

Research conducted by the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) and Halogen in its latest Employee Outlook report found that more than a quarter (27%) of employees are “dissatisfied with the opportunity to develop their skills in their job”. This tallies up with figures from Love Energy Savings who, after surveying more than 1,400 people, […]

Research commissioned by fashion fabric technology clothing specialist HotSquash shows a quarter of working women keep extra clothing at the office in case they need to change after their commute. The survey, titled “Sweat in the City” investigated the commuting and clothing habits of professional women and how they are affected by overheating and sweating. […]

Fiona Kerr, a neural specialist from the University of Adelaide has gone on the books to say we should all take afternoon naps, even if we’re at work. Office workers around the world are rejoicing. Kerr says power naps of around 15-30 minutes can improve functionality, increasing alertness, memory, cognition and mood. Research shows short […]

Industry professionals are prized trainers, according to new research from Logic4training; 72.2% of respondents agreed this is how they’d prefer to learn. The new survey provides an overview of people’s thoughts on retraining after education, focusing on how and when people want to train, regardless of the sector or qualification. Delivering a snapshot of the […]

In light of Nicola Thorp being sent home after refusing to wear high heels, research by OfficeGenie.co.uk reveals British employees demand stronger legislation to prevent such appearance discrimination. The office space search engine surveyed 1,439 workers and found 75% want strong legislation put in place to prevent appearance discrimination based on the way they dress. […]