Paultons Park are delighted to be sponsoring our readers and PA Life Club members’ July competition. One lucky winner will receive a family pass enabling x4 guests to visit the Park in the New Forest – the home of Peppa Pig World and a winner of the UK’s best amusement park for five years in […]

“Own it” by taking ownership! Adam Fidler, Founder of Adam Fidler Academy, the UK’s leading provider of education to EAs and PAs recently talked to a group of EA students about the importance of ownership in their careers. “Now, you might ask: Where has this word come from and why is it important? Well, the […]

Isn’t it a dream of many, to get married on a beautiful beach, far away from the everyday routine? Isn’t it heartbreaking though, if one person close to the heart can’t travel as they are very ill? But flying when sick can be made possible. It is a common dilemma! The parent with terminal cancer, […]

“You couldn’t pay me enough to go back to five days!”  Moving to a four-day working week has transformed the life of Web App Developer at search engine marketing agency, Marketing Signals, and young dad Jack Darracott.   After the business transitioned to a four-day-week last month, Darracott has explained that he’s much happier now […]

Helen Day, Director of Positive Leaders and a generational researcher, has some ideas that will help when it comes to managing Gen Z in the workplace. In this post-pandemic world, leaders face several challenges in increasing engagement in the workplace. Not least is finding ways of engaging the newest generation to enter the workforce, Generation […]

Today, Bang & Olufsen is pleased to announce a new partnership with celebrated two Michelin-starred chef and restaurateur, Tom Sellers. The exclusive multi-year partnership will deliver a series of unmatched culinary experiences to customers, with the first being the Wimbledon Treehouse – a new luxury dining experience set against the backdrop of Wimbledon 2022. From […]

The value of sport in communities and how staging events like The Olympics can have a catalytic effect on improving them was one of the key messages delivered by Lord Sebastian Coe in his opening keynote of The Meetings Show 2022. Following his joint keynote with TEAMS Europe, which recapped on his work staging the […]

 How is the meetings & events industry awakening? We sat down with Emma Bason, Director of Meetings & Events UK at American Express Global Business Travel (Amex GBT) to talk about getting back to business and what’s unique about her company. As a Meetings and Events professional, what do you enjoy most about working in […]

Drayton’s range of Christmas Items & Christmas Gifting is extensive. The focus in this article is mainly on Advent Calendars, because (as crazy as it seems) the deadline to order some of the bespoke styles is fast approaching! Branded Advent Calendars are a fantastic way of keeping your name in front of clients, partners or […]

Matt Ephgrave, MD at Just Eat for Business, discussed the results of his company’s recent survey about stress at work. Work-related stress has skyrocketed in recent years and data suggest that a huge 17.9 million working days were lost to stress, anxiety or depression in 2019/20. This not only highlights workplace stress’ sheer scale, but […]

Millennium Point’s Platform offers a bright, open-air space ideal for networking in the east side of Birmingham city centre. Platform overlooks Millennium Point’s impressive glass Atrium from Level 1 and is the ideal catering, networking and exhibition space for bookings using the 354-seater Auditorium. The fully accessible, versatile space is perfect for receptions, launches, banquets, […]

Employees are turning to their employer benefits to help mitigate the soaring cost of living and squeeze on household finances. 85% of employers agree that they have a duty to support their employees as the cost-of-living rises But, only 5% of employees feel their employer is properly supporting them through the cost-of-living crisis 83% of […]

Lucy Eden, Founder of Be In Your Element, talked to us about the importance of connection to others, and to ourselves, and how that is one of the biggest challenges to our wellbeing in today’s way of living and working… Let me ask you a question. How connected are you with everything you do? How […]

Our recent PA Profile interview is with Anita Payne, Assistant at Pan European Equities at Schroders. She shares her top tips and insights from her role, and discusses the rapidly changing workplace, plus the need to look after the wellbeing of you and your team. What was your journey like into your career as a […]

We asked Ashley Archer, Personal Assistant to a Finance Director at Standard Chartered, about her career journey, the challenges, highlights and why she loves her PA role 14 years in. “My name is Ashley, I’m from Essex and have worked as a PA in London for approximately 14 years. I’m a regular gym goer and […]

I’m excited to be able to tell you about my first issue as the Editor of PA Life. It’s great to be here, working with a fantastic team, making sure we bring you, our readers, stories that are interesting, inspiring and helpful for your work as Professional Assistants. PA Life Club & PA Profiles I’ve […]

Social Supermarket is delighted to offer PA Life Club members 10% discount on your first order of £1,000 or more. HOW TO REDEEM YOUR OFFER: This offer is valid for PA Life Club members only. If you are not a member but would like to join please visit the Club section for further information. Offer […]

Liz Taylor, founder and CEO of leading event planners, the Taylor Lynn Corporation, and Liz Taylor Consultancy, has been at the forefront of the UK event planning scene for over 30 years. She shares her expert advice on negotiating with venues. Events planning can be one of the most fun and rewarding aspects of a […]