By Leanne Fowler, Director of Strategic Meetings Management, NYS Meetings & Events (part of Capita Travel & Events) During The PA Life Summit, Leanne Fowler shared the impact COVID-19 has had on the travel industry with attendees. The insightful seminar highlighted how meeting and travelling has changed this year, and Leanne shared her top tips […]

By Martin Ellis, Managing Director, Team Umbrella Limited Due to the current pandemic many people are working from home and this has had an effect on our mental health. The current situation has taken a toll on people and PA Life spoke with Martin Ellis, to find out how you can help your employees and […]

By Nic Redfern, Finance Director and Business Spokesperson, Nerd Wallet UK. There are plenty of ways employers can keep staff spirits high during these difficult times. COVID-19 means the majority of the UK has been forced into a new lifestyle, where working from home is the new norm. With the prospect of working remotely likely […]

By Nicky Brown, Director, Arctic Fox Events Are you considering hosting a virtual event, but not sure where to start? Nicky Brown, Director at Arctic Fox Events, a full-service event management company, shares her top tips… The world of virtual events can seem daunting, but there are so many great possibilities at your fingertips. Arctic […]

By Cara Houghton, Senior Marketing Manager Meetings & Events, Marriott Hotels Limited A meeting with Marriott has always been anything but “normal” and why would you want it to be? Simple packages with unique event add-ons, dedicated meeting experts, re-energising menus, next-level virtual and hybrid meeting spaces, and Marriott Bonvoy™ points are just some of the ways […]

By Hazel Ramsell, SEO Manager, Perkbox Perkbox surveyed 1,008 employed adults to find out how the UK has found the experience of working alongside the people they live with. The study found that this time being at home together has actually strengthened relationships – with 45% of employees stating that their relationship with the people they […]

By Jessie Harris, Retail Manager, Laura’s Confectionery Ltd Laura’s Confectionary began when the Founder Laura started selling handmade fudge at food festivals, shows and country fairs around the UK. Laura’s role at Laura’s Confectionery is getting the brand to a letter box near you and the thing Laura loves most is the magic when someone […]

By Adam Fidler, Founder, Adam Fidler Academy Adam Fidler is the Principal and Founder of the Adam Fidler Academy, which offers inspirational teaching and learning for PAs, EAs and business support professionals. Adam Fidler, often gets asked what key attributes organisations are seeking in their EAs and he shares his insights with PA Life… “I was […]

By Sarah Rugg, Founder, My VA Business As a PA or EA, you already have many of the skills required to set up your own Virtual Assistant business, and now’s the time. With almost 50% of employed adults working from home during the peak of the pandemic, the attitude shift has happened much more quickly […]

By Yvette Pearson, International Public Speaker, Blogger, Author, and Founder of The Admin Wrap Gifts for Assistants has a fantastic range of mugs, coasters and pens specifically made by an assistant, for an assistant. Whether you are looking for a little something for yourself, or perhaps you need a secret Santa present, you’ll find the perfect gift. […]

By Nicky Yates, Founder, Woodhaven Space Passionate about well-being and the environment, Woodhaven has been created to nurture the mind and body. Combining green and state of the art eco-smart technology this premier retreat in Woking integrates venue space for meetings and training workshops. Woodhaven also offers exclusive use for one company or group, setting […]

By Louise Cheadle, Co-Founder & Tea Taster, teapigs There’s no team without tea and you can treat your team this Christmas with teapigs’ gift bundles. 2020 has been quite a year so far! With all the changes to the working world, teapigs has had more and more requests from companies wanting to send their employees a […]

By Dr Lynda Shaw, neuroscientist, business psychologist and change specialist. In the middle of another lockdown many of us are wondering how we are going to cope this winter. So, Dr Lynda Shaw shares some tips on how to cope, especially for those who feel they have reached their Covid-19 limit. Uncertainty is difficult so […]

By Maryam Ghani, Digital Marketing Executive, Prestige Gifting The Prestige Hampers Traditional Gift Basket is the bestselling Christmas hamper that was GHK Approved last year and has been rated the best family hamper this year! A true Christmas classic, the Prestige Hampers Traditional Gift Basket presented in a premium wicker basket is packed to the brim with the […]

By Cheryl Brunwin, Director of Sales, First Choice For 25 years, First Choice Conference & Events has been bringing people together. First Choice Conference & Events create immersive event experiences in a virtual environment offering an engaging platform to help you reconnect with both customers and colleagues.  Whether you want to focus on those important […]

By Julie Bales, VA to a number of private clients. Julie Bales, PA to Entrepreneur and author Dan Bradbury, has been told countless times that she is ‘just admin’. PA Life spoke with Julie Bales, to find out more about her experience hearing these words… “Having worked in an administrative based role for over 25 […]

By Melissa Damjanovic Darbari, Director, Popkakery Do you need inspiration for Christmas gifts? Popkakery has what you need! Whether you are looking to send gifts to your colleagues and clients, or you just need some inspiration for stocking fillers, Popkakery has the perfect gift you are looking for. With a whole range of Christmas themed […]

By Cheryl Carroll Kymani are offering you the very special chance to make the Christmas dreams of your colleagues come true by giving them something amazing to look forward to in the summer of 2021. Kymani brings corporate groups together in the great outdoors in a safe, socially distanced way. Gone are the days of a […]