The London Christmas Party Show, organised by Story Events, returned last week on 16 – 17 July to celebrate its 10th anniversary and it did not disappoint! The Show welcomed over 850 event buyers to the iconic, Art Deco Freemasons’ Hall for two days of Christmas event inspiration and an abundance of fruitful networking. With […]

Women are overburdened, we all know that don’t we. And, as women, we need to do something about it ourselves says Dr Samantha Graham. She has a great way of bringing the message to the masses by advocating the power of No for women at risk of chronic disease. Dr Graham is a writer of […]

Once again, the Great Yorkshire Showground played host the well renowned Great Yorkshire Show. Celebrating its 165th year, the largest agricultural show in England attracted interest from high-profile political figures, famous faces and 140,000 visitors. This sold-out four-day annual event celebrates the best of farming, food and the countryside. The Great Yorkshire Showground, home to […]

Research has found that 9 in 10 of those following a morning routine are highly productive, with the effects manifesting throughout their daily lives.  Finding the time to fit in a morning routine isn’t always easy, but the process doesn’t have to be exhaustive.To prove this, Reviva Coffee worked with founder and CEO of WinItClinic, […]

Corporate event management company, Eventurous start award season with a bang as they win Best Event Management at the PA Show Summer Summit Supplier Awards. The inaugural awards were held at the HAC, London on 17th July, with Personal Assistants and Executive Assistants attending in the hundreds to celebrate excellence in the events and hospitality […]

Our much-awaited annual PA awards – PA Life Star Awards 2024 judges are now announced. As with previous year, we have an impressive panel of external judges, all experts in the assistant training or recruitment field. The nominations opened on June 19th and will close at midnight on September 20th. We encourage all amazing PAs, […]

There is much enthusiasm about the Skill England charter introduced by the new Labour Government. The King’s Speech outlined the changes at the State Opening of the Parliament after the recent general election. This sends important signals of change to come for the UK skills base under new Government, says NCUB. Changes are also welcomed […]

The UK’s leading sales and marketing consortium Venues of Excellence welcomes three new members to join its membership. Increasingly, more unique, independent and diverse venues see the consortium as a natural partner to support their business… Quality and excellence have always been key factors for Venues of Excellence (VOE) when auditing potential new members. It’s […]

In the corporate travel world, personalised service can make all the difference. Imagine having your unique needs as a corporate travel client met. Imagine receiving high-touch experience that exceeds your expectations. From seamless communication to swift emergency assistance, here are some of the ways independent travel advisors are delivering top-notch service every step of the […]

Findings from a recent study by Wix.com outlines simple advice on how to make networking work for you. We cover here how to master networking with the right dos and don’ts… Mastering networking with the right dos and don’ts is easy when you know how 1. The first of the ‘dos is to be mindful […]

The magnificent five-star, Grande Dame hotel, The Landmark London in Marylebone, celebrated it’s 125th anniversary on the 1st of July. The significant birthday is marked with very fitting 125 days of Afternoon Tea service. Our Editor enjoyed sampling the hotel’s award-winning high tea at the stunning Winter Garden earlier this month… 125 days of Afternoon […]

A recent survey conducted by OnePoll looked at companies’ actual commitments for carbon offsetting initiatives. The survey found that one third of Brits are more loyal to an environmentally sustainable employer… The study participants included business owners and company employees, revealing unexpected findings about corporate environmental practices. read on to see how the UK is […]

We were thrilled to accept an invitation by Wicked Direct, who treated PA Life Club members on July 10th to one of the most loved and longest running musicals. Wicked, London’s number one musical, opened in the capital in 2006 and is still very much the must-see show in the capital, welcoming over 800,000 visitors […]

Embrace those perfectly imperfect days! Step away from that “woe-is-me” cry when things don’t go to plan! It’s important to foster a solution-focused attitude rather than wallowing in despair.  I know it’s easier said than done, but with a few techniques and ideas at the ready, you’ll become more adept at dealing with days that […]

The Adam Fidler Academy’s Graduation Ceremony 2024 took place on the 18 July at the Abode Hotel in Manchester. The event saw EA and PA qualifications celebrated with a formal graduation, in academic dress, having completed Level 3, Level 4 and Level 5 qualifications from the Academy. The bulk of learners at Adam Fidler Academy […]

PAs, EAs and other administrative and business support professionals are seeing some of their tasks replaced by AI and naturally fear for more to come. This doesn’t mean that the role is disappearing, rather it’s evolving to a more strategic one. It’s no surprise that searches for ‘Job loss due to AI’ have skyrocketed over […]

Twickenham Stadium, the Home of England Rugby and one of London’s premier conference and event venues, is excited to announce a significant renovation of its iconic Grand Slam room. The Grand Slam room, renowned for hosting product launches, mini expos, and meetings, will be completed in October, providing an even more versatile and accommodating experience […]

Have you heard of the pickle jar theory? If you haven’t yet then here’s a great summary for everything you need to know to boost your productivity with the pickle jar theory according to an expert Gareth Hoyle, Managing Director for Coveragely The Pickle Jar, or the Bucket of Rocks, theory can help you change […]