There’s a new buzzword in town: ChatGPT. Personally, I’m getting a bit tired of hearing about it, says Adam Fidler, founder of Adam Fidler Academy. We’ve had scores of emails from Executive Assistants (EAs) and Personal Assistants (PAs) all over the world asking how ChatGPT and, more collectively, artificial intelligence (AI), will affect their roles… […]

We interviewed Helen Haslam, the Founder of Virtually for You, for our Summer Issue’s PA Profile. Helen runs a Virtual Assistant service, based in Cumbria. She’s worked as an Executive Assistant for over 23 years, mostly within the NHS before setting up her own VA service in Cumbria. She made the  move into self-employment three […]

PA Life checked-in to experience Ellenborough Park Hotel in Gloucestershire, is proud to be the only five-star country house hotel in the Cotswolds. It very much deserves to be part of our Spotlight on Cheltenham featuring top venues and hotels. You can read the full feature in our print magazine’s Summer Issue. We had the […]

PA Life was pleased to be supporting the Event Photography Awards 2024 on its 10th anniversary year. As media partners, plus our editor being one of the industry judges, we attended the fabulous awards celebrations in central London on June 5th. The event took place at the at the Royal Institute of British Architects’ (RIBA) […]

Things are looking up for in the UK, at least at parts as Central London’s economy is outpacing its global peers by 2030 according to recent projections in a report by Savoy Stewart.  London’s rival cities in attracting investment include New York, Paris, Berlin, and Hong Kong. Current economic forecasts indicate that the UK will […]

The role of the Executive Assistant is undergoing a significant transformation, driven by the advent of groundbreaking technologies like ChatGPT. We talked to Paul Pennant, founder and principal trainer at Today’s PA, a Microsoft Master and Trainer about Executive Support with ChatGPT. He has over the past two decades seen first-hand the profound impact such […]

According to new statistics, two in five UK employees are changing jobs before the end of the year, with the demand for hybrid roles being a key driving force in their desire to move. We bring you an expert’s view on what’s fuelling job-hopping, especially in the younger generations… The concept of ‘Job Hopping’ – […]

The Design Museum’s major new exhibition on the history of Barbie, in partnership with Mattel Inc., will open in July. There will be exciting event packages at the Design Museum, created in collaboration with By Word of Mouth and Fisher Productions… Three years in the making and opening to coincide with the 65th anniversary of […]

In the events industry where the pace can often feel overwhelming, volunteering has emerged as a powerful antidote, offering profound benefits to not only those who are being supported but also to the volunteers themselves. From utilising pedal power to litter picking, with Volunteers’ Week taking place this week (3-9 June), Central Hall Westminster’s team […]

As any PA is acutely aware, planning your company’s Christmas celebrations is not only a huge responsibility but it’s also a time consuming, sometimes ALL-consuming task!  Here at Eventspiration our friendly team of Venue Finding and Event Planning experts are ready to lend their knowledge to your next project, such as searching for a Christmas […]

In a move to meet the growing demand for sustainable living, Hopkins Homes has partnered with Octopus Energy to offer the first-ever Zero Bills Homes in Suffolk. What is a Zero Bill home? ‘Zero Bills’ is a world-first smart tariff that allows customers to move into homes that are fully kitted out with green technology […]

82% of consumers have reported seeing a fake review in the past year, with 72% thinking fake reviews are now the norm. But can you spot a fake review when you see one?… With fake reviews on the rise, the experts at Scams.info wanted to provide their top tips for online shoppers to identify if […]

Nearly three quarters (74%) of employers stated that they offer more health and wellbeing support now than they did two years ago, with 42% stating they now offer ‘much more’ support. While this is a really positive move and can help to alleviate many problems faced by employees, companies are still encountering employee issues that […]

Recent reports suggest AI investments are predicted to approach $200 billion globally by 2025, with countries competing to enjoy the benefits artificial intelligence has on productivity and the economy. In this report we look at AI investments by country between 2019 to 2023. AI statistics from AIPRM compared the data to find out who is leading the […]

BMA House, a leading conference and events venue located in the heart of London, has unveiled a Detailed Access Guide. It’s been developed in collaboration with AccessAble, the UK’s leading provider of detailed disabled access information. This launch marks a significant milestone in BMA House’s commitment to inclusivity and ensuring accessibility for all its delegates… […]

The time between leaving university and landing your first graduate job will test your patience as well as your confidence. Not only is it tough looking for a job anyway – you’ll be competing with the millions of other graduates who are potentially looking at the same jobs as you at the same time. Aidan […]

We are pleased to be partnering with Fortnum & Mason who have kindly donated a fantastic prize for our June competition. One lucky PA Life reader will win a Fortnum & Mason Icons Gift Box worth £85…   WHAT’S INCLUDED IN THE PRIZE The Fortnum’s Icons Gift Box is filled to the brim with Fortnum […]

The Meetings Show, which returns to ExCeL London on 19-20 June, is THE must-attend event for anyone who books meetings and events… Attending this year’s show will enable you to connect with hundreds of suppliers and develop your knowledge through an inspiring programme of 37 educational sessions. It’s important to plan your visit to make […]