If you’re looking for partners to help with office or event tech after lockdown, the PA Life Recommended Supplier Directory is home to dozens of trusted partners ready to help. Our list of specialists covers everything from Audiovisual and Stand Builds to Lighting and Health & Safety – There’s something to suit every requirement! Start […]

London has been revealed as the location where people spend the most on their co-workers, according to a new survey. With the festive season in full swing, a new survey conducted by Cartwright and Butler, has looked to find where the most generous colleagues in the UK are located. London was found to be the […]

In total, 339 miles are typically travelled during the month of December alone, as people make the most of their freedom and go to parties, pantos and plays. This equates to a collective 10.5billion miles nationwide, across the 31million motorists who will take to the road. Almost 100 miles will be driven visiting friends and […]

According to new research, more than a third (34%) of people working from home in the UK have surreptitiously turned off their camera during a work video call and sneaked away to receive a home delivery. It rises to nearly half (42%) of people under 35. One in five (18%) have exited a work call […]

97 per cent of UK professionals cited a desire to upskill in order to stay relevant, yet only 5 percent feel their employer considers upskilling staff essential. That’s according to the latest UK Skills Report from Resource Solutions, which says more than half (51 percent) of professionals surveyed indicated their concern about automation replacing all or […]

Sustainability has been a key part of the Barbican’s success story over the last two weeks with a win at the London Venue and Catering Awards, followed by the hosting of the Sustainable Events Show and the announcement of a major exhibition. The Barbican won the Sustainability Award at the London Venue and Catering Awards, […]

Despite a majority of companies (69%) increasing their benefit spend considerably during the pandemic, just half (55%) of employees felt they received the support they needed at the right time. The latest Mercer Marsh Benefits (MMB) report, The Digital Revolution – Accelerated approaches to employee reward, wellbeing and engagement, shows a clear disconnect between what companies are […]

IBTM last week saw the launch of a new community focused social enterprise for the meetings and events industry – Origin’All. The company works with local, destination-specific suppliers to create more authentic meeting and incentive programmes, ensuring that the value of the meeting stays within the local community while enriching the experience for delegates. As […]

A new fine dining delivery service is now bringing London’s best restaurants to businesses. Yolk launched just a few weeks ago and boasts an industry-first heating system delivering the city’s best restaurants to corporates as the chefs intend – perfectly presented, fresh and hot. The heating plate technology and specially trained riders that act like waiters ensure […]

With thoughts turning to 2022, you’re probably already planning projects for well into the year – and the PA Life Recommended Supplier Directory is home to dozens of trusted Corporate Entertainment partners ready to help. Our list of specialists covers everything from theatre to sports and skydiving to bushcraft – There’s something to suit every […]

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 […]

Yolk (www.yolkdelivery.co.uk) launched in Autumn of 2021 as London’s new fine restaurant delivery service with an industry-first heating system delivering the city’s best restaurants to corporates as the chefs intend– perfectly presented, fresh and hot. The heating plate technology and specially trained riders that act like waiters ensure high-quality restaurant food is kept at optimum […]

We’ve teamed up with our friends at Niche Cocktails to give one lucky PA Life reader the chance to win a special box set of drinks, just in time for Christmas! The vegan friendly Niche Cocktails range is made from only natural ingredients, with ABV’s ranging from 8-12% to ensure they meet the standards of […]

The Standard, London has decked its halls with two unique Christmas installations, designed by their very own artists in residence, Harris Reed and Chet Lo. The prompt for the fashion designers to create their own installations was: ‘What does Christmas look like to you?’. And in true Reed and Lo fashion, they took it to another place […]

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, […]

Members of the Flexible Working Taskforce have published new practical guidance to help employers develop fair and sustainable hybrid working practices. The guidance is designed to help employers harness the benefits of well managed hybrid working practices which can help organisations attract and retain staff while supporting employee wellbeing, inclusion and performance. It offers practical […]

You can now register for the PA Show 2022, which takes places on March 8th & 9th at ExCeL in London, with a 35% discount available to all PA Life readers securing their tickets before December 10th. The PA Show is the largest gathering of Executive Support Professionals in the UK, bringing together 1,000s+ of the community […]

A recent survey conducted by National Business Communications reveals that 69.5% of UK businesses are still using landlines within their company. Whilst the pandemic forced many businesses to switch to different methods such as Voice over Internet Protocol using applications such as Microsoft teams and Zoom, it appears companies continue to use them alongside other […]