If you’re looking for ways to keep staff fed and watered during or after lockdown the PA Life Recommended Supplier Directory is home to dozens of trusted Food & Drink partners ready to help. Our list of specialists covers everything from event catering to cake deliveries – There’s something to suit every requirement! Start Your […]

A survey of 1,500 UK employed adults aged between 40 and 60 found just under a third feel ‘stuck in a rut’ when it comes to their employment. And one in 10 blame their deteriorating eyesight for not plucking up the courage to do something different in their line of work. Almost half (49 per […]

A new survey suggests employee welfare is falling short when adapting workspaces. It reveals 46% of British architects cite significant challenges when designing social distancing measures for office employees, with two out of five (42%) feeling their office-owning clients aren’t interested in end-user health and wellbeing. This is despite the offer of professional guidance at […]

Research of 2,000 adults found almost half are convinced they slept better during their youth, while only 24 per cent think it has improved as they’ve gotten older. The research also found 55 per cent of the nation ‘rarely’ or ‘never’ get enough sleep. The survey, commissioned by health and wellness company, dōTERRA, identified family […]

We’ve made it to the end of the first week back to work for most of us following the festive break. The first week in the longest, gloomiest month of the year. So, the team here at PA Life suggest that you ditch the diet plan for now and enjoy some good food – with […]

Located in St Andrews overlooking the breath-taking Scottish coastline, Old Course Hotel, Golf Resort & Spa has undergone a series of renovation works to the hotel, including the introduction of a penthouse, new guest rooms, an additional restaurant and bar, as well as refurbished events spaces, ahead of The Open in 2022 which will be […]

A new survey of 1,021 UK workers undertaken by Marketing Signals has revealed that 78% of UK employees would move jobs if they were offered the chance to work fully remote on a permanent basis. When asked the reasons as to why working remotely would make them take the leap of moving jobs, 60% said […]

Lime Venue Portfolio is pioneering for greener marketing within the meetings and events industry with the announcement of a new ‘clean and green’ website for 2022. The brand was recently recognised for its sustainable education campaign ‘Beyond Food’, by The Drum, and is now looking to ensure its digital marketing supports the brands sustainability credentials. […]

Over a quarter of employers (28%) say that the pandemic has made it harder to know which employees might need menopause support, according to research from Peppy. Twenty-one per cent of employers also stated that with increased numbers of staff still working from home and flexible working arrangements in place, they now have less ability to track when or why people […]

Mindfulness has become a buzz word within the wellbeing industry. Mindfulness meditation apps such as Headspace have soared from a million downloads in 2014 to 65 million in 2020. Additionally, there has been an explosion in mindfulness research, with 147 publications produced in 2010 to 1,153 in 2020. Studies show that the benefits of mindfulness […]

Don’t forget to RSVP for our exclusive Meet Up networking event for PA Life readers at Pennethorne’s Bar, Somerset House, on Thursday 27th January 2022, courtesy of Restaurant Associates Venues, part of Lime Venue Portfolio. Food in Meetings and Events – Introducing Ways to be Well. This event will be focused around food in meetings and […]

In April 2022 multi-award-winning restaurant group San Carlo will bring its critically acclaimed brand Cicchetti to Hans Road in Knightsbridge. Following the huge success and praise for San Carlo Cicchetti in London’s Piccadilly and Covent Garden, the Knightsbridge restaurant will offer opulent and elevated authentic Italian dining. Located on Hans Road, adjacent to Harrods, Cicchetti Knightsbridge will open […]

Event Supplier and Services Association (ESSA) has launched the ESSA Individual Induction, the first in a series of certificated training courses for its members with a focus on health and safety. The trade body has created a series of bite-sized induction courses that cover a range of safety-related areas to provide a key understanding of different health and safety requirements when working at an exhibition or event. ESSA already offers company-level Accredited status, a quality assurance programme designed […]

The PA Life Summit is specifically designed for senior PAs who want to find solution providers and discover innovative opportunities to help respond to the daily challenges of their professional lives – and registration is now OPEN! WHEN? 8th September 2022 WHERE? Hilton London Canary Wharf As always, this event is small, niche and high-targeted, […]

If you’re looking for a business travel management partner for your company in 2022 the PA Life Recommended Supplier Directory is home to dozens of trusted providers ready to help. Our list of agencies covers everything from full travel management services, through to chauffeurs, helicopters and private jets – There’s something to suit every requirement. […]

PA Life Courses has everything you need to get ahead for 2022, with 100+ modules that cover all areas of Administration, Business, Technology, HR, Health & Safety, Personal Development and Teams & Management. Signing up to a VIP membership with the PA Life Club will reduce the cost of the course bundle to just £99! Courses include […]

A survey of 2,000 UK adults found the common resolutions like increased investment in physical, mental, and financial health still top the list of changes people are intent on making in the New Year, but for many these resolutions now go beyond simply benefiting the individual. In fact, 57 per cent recognise their ability to […]

Over three million Brits plan to work a second job in order to save up enough money for their retirement, with the side hustle trend particularly evident amongst younger workers, according to new research. The pension experts at money.co.uk looked into how Brits are planning to finance their retirement, finding that one in ten believe they will […]