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Marja Toseland

Event needs of neurodivergent workers not catered for well enough

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As many as one in three neurodivergent workers feel that their event needs are not catered for well enough. New research from Center Parcs Conferences & Events released to mark Neurodiversity Celebration Week (16-20 March), shows that the appetite for work events among neurodivergent employees is strong and growing, but more needs to be done to […]

Meet in Europe: checking into Hilton Molino Stucky Venice 

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As part of our Spring Issue’s Meet in Europe feature, our Editor checked into the five-star Hilton Molino Stucky Venice, a modern Venetian masterpiece. It offers luxury for both leisure and business travellers, and has been awarded the covered title of Europe’s Leading Conference Hotel every year since 2013…   Hilton Molino Stucky Venice has been […]

News from the C-Suite: Executive turnover falls sharply with AI accountability

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Leadership turnover has reduced significantly, dropping from 43% to 19% year-on-year, the most significant shift in years. We bring you new research released today by LHH’s (part of the Adecco Group) in the 2026 View from the C-Suite report… Lack of AI skills is identified as the number 1 executive skill gap, with confidence in […]

Inside the EA role – when professionalism is tested

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In PA Life magazine’s Inside the Role column we report real life workplace stories and lessons from EAs and PAs. One of the most challenging scenarios inside the EA role is your professionalism is tested, requiring great judgment and self-trust to resolve the situation… Here, a senior EA shares her experience, and how she managed […]

Free Spirit wellness: Bringing balance to the workplace

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PA Life talks to Free Spirit, a luxury wellness brand, about their fresh approach to creating bespoke experiences designed to support physical wellbeing, mental clarity and stronger team performance. The team at Free Spirit is well positioned to impress executives and busy teams with their expert practitioners in yoga, fitness, breathwork and mindset alongside increasingly […]

Why PA Life LVL SHOWCASE needs to be in every EA, PA, HR and event professionals calendar

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We are very much looking forward to the next PA Life Leading Venues of London SHOWCASE on Tuesday 28 April. If you haven’t registered for your place yet, read on to see why this exciting networking SHOWCASE needs to be in every EA’s, PA’s, Event Organiser’s, HR Professional’s and event agency professional’s calendar. The host […]

Amazing Assistants from 15 years of PA Life: Nicholas Barnard, EA at PrettyGreen

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PA Life is celebrating its 15th anniversary this year – you may have notice our shiny new logo already. It’s been a colourful decade and a half, and we’ve been evolving whilst supporting the ever-changing role of assistants. To mark the year, we are featuring 15 amazing assistants, starting with Nicholas Barnard, EA at PrettyGreen, […]

The Big Event Food Survey reveals the shape of future events

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What’s the most memorable aspect from the recent event you attended? For many it’s food. It’s no wonder then that remains on the top of the list for most powerful and influential experiences, according to new research by Lime Venue Portfolio… The Big Event Food Survey reveals that, on average, food now accounts for 45% […]

Poor and outdated workplace design is adding to poor productivity in half of UK’s offices

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It doesn’t come as a surprise to the Office Managers and executive support professionals to hear that a large number of UK offices, as many as half in fact, have outdated design that’s unfit to the modern workplace.  Poor workplace design is adding to poor productivity, according to new industry insight… Outdated layouts, harsh lighting […]

Group Charter made simple: How PAs can streamline corporate travel

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Managing group travel can sometimes feel like trying to organise a school trip for very busy adults. Different schedules, different preferences and endless bookings can quickly turn into a logistical puzzle. Group charter takes away most of the hassle and replaces it with a much smoother experience… The biggest advantage is the ability to control […]

How clearer workplace communication can strengthen your role as a PA

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Communication sits at the centre of your role as a PA or EA. You will coordinate schedules, pass information between teams, and respond to requests from several directions throughout the day. When your communication is clear, work moves faster, and confusion is reduced. Small adjustments to how you communicate can make a noticeable difference. Clear […]

Female Leaders: Caroline Dyos, Director of Sales, Holiday Inn London Shepperton

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To mark International Women’s Day, and Women’s History Month, we talk to Caroline Dyos, Director of Sales at Holiday Inn London Shepperton. Fitting the theme of the month, Women Leading Change, Caroline leads the sales function for both the hotel and the standalone event space, Storyboard at Shepperton with 18 years of hospitality and event […]

Finalists revealed for the first ever Christmas Party Awards

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The finalists have been announced for the inaugural Christmas Party Awards, a brand-new industry event celebrating the venues, suppliers and experiences that deliver London’s most memorable corporate Christmas parties. Taking place ON Thursday 19th March at the iconic ODEON Leicester Square and Albert’s Schloss London, the awards will bring together leading venues, caterers, event agencies […]

Sleep deprivation is a workplace risk no one talks about

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As World Sleep Day approaches on 13 March 2026, employers may want to ask a simple but powerful question: Are our people tired – or are they exhausted? Thomas Martin, Senior Employee Benefits Consultant lifts the covers on sleep deprivation as a workplace risk we are not talking about… Sleep is often treated as a personal […]

Work & Life of an Executive Assistant: PA Life Club member Ivana Cartman

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PA Life Spring Issue’s Work & Life interview features Ivana Cartman, an Executive Assistant and PA Life Club member. She is also the winner of the PA Life Club Member Star at the PA Life Star Awards 2025. Ivana is a career EA currently working at a private equity firm in a fast-paced environment. Her […]

PA Life Club explored the event offerings at Tewinbury Farm & Hotel

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Last week, a group of 25 PA Life Club members experienced a wonderful spring day in the country as guests of Tewinbury Farm & Hotel in Hertfordshire. The sunny afternoon was a perfect day for exploring what the venue has to offer – and there is a lot to take in both indoors and outdoors… […]

The perfect corporate summer party: A recipe for success  

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Liz Taylor, founder of Taylor Lynn Corporation, has decades of experience in organising exceptional events, with many well-known celebrities and corporates in her client list. We are delighted to share Liz’s insight here, first published mid-February in PA Life Spring Issue…  Liz shares her recipe for the perfect corporate summer party that will wow guests and executives, leaving a lasting […]

Why mental wellness is the ultimate performance tool for Oracle Red Bull Racing

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In PA Life’s recent spring issue, David Osgathor, Performance Consultant, Oracle Red Bull Racing discusses how mental wellness in both individuals and teams is a crucial foundation in achieving excellence and the desired outcome… This year at IBTM, I had the privilege of speaking to a room full of high-performing professionals and talked a lot about […]