‘Don’t write off menopausal women who have left the workplace’ The importance of recognising the need to welcome menopausal women back to the workplace is marked on World Menopause Day, which this year was celebrated on October 18th. We hear from a leading menopause in the workplace expert, Deborah Garlick, CEO and founder of Henpicked: […]
Marja Toseland
A call to welcome menopausal women back to the workplace
PA Life Christmas & Star Awards Party welcomes Strand Palace Hotel as Event Partner
Just four weeks until the PA Life Christmas & Star Awards Party on November 19th. We are thrilled to have Strand Palace Hotel as an Event Partner, helping us make it the best festive celebration for the PA community… The event will this year be co-hosted at the glamourous Brazilian-themed Maroto Club Lounge in central […]
Announcing nhow as a Gold Partner at PA Life Christmas Party & Star Awards
We are excited to have nhow as a Gold Partner at PA Life Christmas Party & Star Awards 2024. The London nhow welcomes everyone to pop in to enjoy a drink or dinner, or just take in the captivating interior with their open-house ethos at the inspirational lifestyle hotel in the heart of East London… […]
Mentoring vs. coaching in support for PA and EA career growth
PAs and EAs are dedicated professionals, who are always seeking ways to enhance their skills, increase their job satisfaction and advance their careers. With 27 October marking National Mentoring Day, now is an ideal time to explore the role that both mentoring and coaching can play in the professional development of administrative professionals, particularly those […]
The Christmas Party planner’s guide for October
Our Christmas Party planner’s guide for October is a great summary for what to tick off your list now, there’s still a few days left to do so. Liz Taylor, Taylor Lynn Corporation, a celebrated party planner behind many amazing events, share her key steps to get your party ready when it needs to be… […]
PA Life Christmas Party & Star Awards Event Partner announcement
The much-awaited PA Life Christmas Party & Star Awards is just around the corner on November 19th, co-hosted at the glam Brazilian-themed Maroto in central London. We are pleased to announce Carden Park, Northern England’s premier destination event, golf and spa resort in Cheshire as our Event Partner… We are looking forward to welcoming Carden […]
Chester Zoo Gala raises £75,000 to protect wildlife
Chester Zoo raised nearly £75k at a glittering gala night to save wildlife from extinction. The zoo’s ‘green carpet’ was rolled out for its first ever fundraising gala dinner, generating funds to support its vital conservation efforts in South East Asia… The black tie event, Under The Canopy, was brought to life by Taylor Lynn […]
Richard Moorhouse on how the Great Yorkshire Showground hosts great events
PA Life talked to Richard Moorhouse, the Events Director at the Yorkshire Event Centre and Pavilions of Harrogate, located on the 250-acre Great Yorkshire Showground in Harrogate, North Yorkshire. Richard has over 20 years’ experience in the industry and previously held operational roles at the Freedom Centre, Hull and in hospitality at Doncaster Racecourse. He […]
International Chefs Day inspires future generations into the profession
This year’s International Chefs Day inspires future generations with a theme of “Growing Great Chefs”. The day was celebrated on October 20th with a focus to inspire a love for cooking among children from all backgrounds. Highlighting the work of fantastic chefs who are at the core of great hospitality aims to inspire future generations […]
Christmas at Etihad Stadium – a warm welcome awaits!
The Etihad Stadium is the perfect venue for your festive celebration. We firmly believe that every event is individually tailored and has a person behind it. Your Christmas co-ordinator will not only bring a friendly and personalised service but will push the boundaries to explore new and engaging ideas. Christmas at Etihad Stadium will be […]
HR expert warns of ‘her-alysis’ that’s holding women back professionally
A recent study by caba has now revealed that over three-quarters (76%) of women regularly rewrite their emails – not to correct typos but to soften their tone. Whether it’s a quick message or a detailed report, women worry about being perceived as too harsh and that is often holding women back professionally… If you often […]
A smarter way to coordinate travel is here – introducing delegate profiles on Uber for Business
We are introducing you to a tool built for Executive Assistants. Move executives with ease with delegate profiles on Uber for Business… Plan transport for your executives and automate expenses in a few steps. As a delegate, you can request, edit, and cancel Uber rides for your executive(s) quickly and stay connected with them and […]
PA Life were wow’ed by the RAF Museum as an impressive event venue
The RAF Museum in London and their hospitality partner Graysons hosted PA Life Club members on October 10th for a captivating evening of British aviation history, wonderful drink and food at their truly impressive venue… If you haven’t visited the RAF Museum in Colindale, North West London yet, do add it to your list. The […]
Common pitfalls business make in the journey to growth
It can often be appealing for businesses to focus on generating short-term profit and driving sales at any cost. Sometimes it is essential to do so, but in many cases, this can take precedence over implementing and developing more sustainable medium or longer term initiatives to grow your business. Peter Ahye, CEO at leading business […]
5 ways to showcase your value as an EA
As an Executive Assistant (EA), you’re in one of the most commonly misunderstood roles in the corporate world. Plenty of people have heard of the EA role but they don’t know what you really do day-to-day. This can make it easy for your colleagues, and even your boss, to underestimate the breadth and complexity of […]
Poor travel planning costs business travellers 4-8 hours of productivity
As business travel bounces back, with the sector poised to hit a record spending high by year-end, a new report, “Premium experiences meet productivity: the changing face of travel and work”, uncovers the impact that travel planning is having on business travellers’ productivity… With 85% of UK businesses looking to maintain or increase business travel spend over the next […]
Powerful new menopause returner programme helps women back to work
We want to highlight the powerful new menopause focused returner programme ahead on the World Menopause Day on October 18th. The programme has been created to support people who want to return to work while addressing the specific challenges commonly faced during menopause… Revive & Thrive is a joint initiative between industry-recognised Henpicked: Menopause in […]
Carden Park’s multi-million pound transformation with sustainable design
Carden Park’s multi-million pound transformation of its bedrooms and conferences spaces is underway with phase 1 of the £6.5 million project now complete. The award-winning hotel in Cheshire has already refurbished some of its bedrooms with sustainable, energy-efficient design solutions… Carden Park Hotel in Cheshire has accelerated its ambitious growth strategy with the unveiling of […]

















