‘Bleisure’, a trend of combining a work trip with leisure activities, is becoming a mainstream and sustained component of travel and hospitality demand, according to new data from global professional services firm Alvarez & Marsal. Survey of over 3000 global travellers conducted in September 2023 finds demand for ‘bleisure’ travel growing as a popular holiday […]

Tis the season to gift your employees, colleagues and clients to show them how much you appreciate them!  Festive cakes for the Christmas gifting season is a great way to show appreciation… The Hummingbird Bakery is here to help you elevate Christmas to a whole new level of festivity. With a delightful array of whimsical […]

It’s great news for London and for 120 million tea plantation workers across the globe with the positive changes enabling London to become the first fair pay City in the world. RIBA at 66 Portland Place will host a special event on the morning of Tuesday 21st November to launch the Fair Play Charter. The […]

Scrolling on social media, checking messages, daydreaming and other distractions are costing the UK economy a staggering £19.9 billion each year, groundbreaking new research by The QEII Centre has revealed. The report: ‘The Distracted Economy: We are losing focus – how to hold attention and keep delegates engaged during business meetings and events’ commissioned by […]

YuLife brought workplace wellbeing to life showing how to host a corporate wellness retreat. The nature-rich staff getaway introduced their employees to ‘Forest Bathing’ at the heart of Woburn Forest as well as other great wellness activities. London-based wellbeing and insurance provider, YuLife, recreated its digital reward scheme in the real world during its annual company […]

Recent conversations around technology in businesses have been around artificial intelligence (AI) and automation of tasks, with a survey by Slack finding that 83% of desk workers believe it could enable them to produce more impactful work. AI is predicted to continue becoming more prevalent and integrate more into businesses across every sector. It could […]

The historic Painters’ Hall hosted PA Life Club members for a spookalishious evening on Halloween to showcase the beautiful venue and their superb catering. 15 of our Club members were welcomed with glasses of prosecco and wine at the ground floor’s fantastic Court room by members of the event and marketing team from Graysons. The in-house catering […]

Our editor had the pleasure of lunching with Larisa Jovanovich, Resort Manager at Hyatt Kotor Bay in Montenegro at one of the most scenic restaurants imaginable, The Lighthouse, located right by the seafront at her stunning luxury resort hotel. Hyatt Regency Kotor Bay is no ordinary hotel and resort. As well as its beautiful location […]

The Manchester PA Awards, headline sponsored by AO Arena returned with a bang to The Point, Emirates Old Trafford, on November 2nd. The awards hosted by television presenter and personality Josh Denzel, were organised by the Manchester PA Network and event partner Square Fish Events with the event recognising the outstanding EAs, PAs and Support […]

Security, openness and inclusion are the most crucial factors for women purchasing financial services in their daily lives, a report produced by Futura, Solaris’s network for women in fintech has discovered. The study, titled ‘Finance for Everyone’ aimed to discover the key influencers that women look for when taking out financial services. The research collected […]

Swag That Clients Love: in their own words. Promotional items or swag in the business world are a way of highlighting your brand. As personal assistants, you play a crucial role in creating these tangible expressions of appreciation. Recently, we stumbled upon an interesting thread on LinkedIn that asked a simple question: “What is the […]

In the dynamic world of professional growth, mentorship has emerged as an invaluable strategy for career progression. With people from all walks of life choosing to mentor or opting for a mentee, media law firm Tan Ward explores why mentoring should matter to you. Making a world of difference when it comes to navigating your […]

Sustainability has been a leading business priority for many years now – and this Christmas will be no different.  Customers and colleagues expect companies to send gifts that have been sustainably sourced from an environmentally and ethically sound company. This means EAs, PAs and office managers need to find festive options that not only suit […]

Have you ever found yourself endlessly scrolling through the news, reading one tragic story after another? If so, you’re not alone. This phenomenon, known as “doomscrolling” or “doomsurfing,” has become increasingly common today. We’ve all experienced those moments when we get caught up in the cycle of doomscrolling, unable to tear our eyes away from […]

Just in time to for the festive season, Apothecary East in Shoreditch –  the East London Izakaya-inspired bar and restaurant, has created seasonal Modern Japanese group Feasting Menus and is also introducing London party goers to the Sake Bomb ritual! Festive Fizz-akaya Fun Guests are invited to kick start their evening Sake Bomb style with […]

Due to our industry-leading expertise, we are thrilled announce Pitchside as the official and exclusive hospitality providers for the 2023/24 Paddy Power World Darts Championship at Alexandra Palace this December, bringing a hospitality offering to the biggest darts event in the calendar. Pitchside is a provider of exceptional sports, entertainment, fine dining, and travel hospitality […]

‘Wellbeing washing’ has been getting an increasing focus in the business world. But is it a fair description of what’s really happening in mental health and wellbeing in workplaces? We bring you three ways to avoid wellbeing washing in the workplace by Kate Robinson, a doctor, founder and chief clinical officer at My Therapy Assistant. […]

The competition has now closed. Congratulations Candice Nielsen, PA at Barclays for being our November prize winner! One lucky PA Life Club member will be able to count down the days to Christmas with a festive tune during December thanks to One Birdcage Walk who are giving you a chance to win a Fortnum & […]