Experiment shows that we can work better in the presence of nature elements, as plants and biophilic design reduce employee mistakes by 43%. The stress-relieving effects of nature indoors have been scientifically shown to improve ability in cognitive performance tasks. For employers striving to attract workers back to the office, air-circulating green walls could offer an […]

The newest conference centre in Birmingham, The Eastside Rooms, and the 4* Aloft Birmingham Eastside, which is adjacent to the venue, hosted PA Life Club members for an overnight trip. 18 club members travelled from London and the South East to put the best of Birmingham’s large venues to the test. Checking out venues, menus […]

PA Life Club members were treated to a fantastic evening at the new East London design hotel nhow (pronounced ‘now’) on January 24th. As soon as we stepped through the door into the large open space we were stunned by striking colours, extraordinary furniture and inviting contemporary art. The 3m high Big Ben rocket, taking […]

The PA Show will return to ExCeL, London, for two packed days for 1-2 March. The show is the largest gathering of Executive Support Professionals in the UK. Every year 1,000s+ of the Assistant community gather to learn, share, connect and source suppliers. PA Life is pleased to be present again this year’s show.. PA […]

The leading UK training specialist for PAs, EAs, VAs and Administrative Professionals, Your Excellency Ltd, has launched a fully digital version of their highly regarded “Mini MBA for Senior & Executive Assistants” Programme. The original 5-month blended-learning Programme launched in February 2021 has helped over 200 EAs and PAs move forward in their career with […]

Church House, Westminster is one of the capital’s true hidden gems, located closely by landmarks such as Westminster Abbey, Big Ben and St James’ park. The events and conference venue operates with sustainability at its core and is committed to achieving its Net Zero carbon goal by 2030. As we strive for more sustainability in […]

The Fourth Special Report – Menopause and the workplace: Government Response to the Committee’s First Report of Session 2022–2023, was published on 24 January. In the report, ministers have rejected a proposal from the Women and Equalities Committee to introduce ‘Menopause Leave’ pilots to support those going through menopause. Many women need to however take […]

Thom Dennis, CEO at Serenity in Leadership, talks about how we can all increase our employee visibility. For some employees visibility comes naturally, they know everyone, people come to them for advice, and they are often chosen to lead projects. Others may choose to be less overt and keep themselves more in the background and […]

A new job is in many of our New Year’s resolutions each January, resulting the job market to flood with candidates searching for new roles. With this in mind, global HR experts Remote have detailed what job hunters and employers need to know ahead of the new year. They’ll cover recruitment, share top tips for […]

Does your hospitality wish-list include access to the best football in the world, whilst enjoying top football hospitality at the same time? GO Sport Travel is your go-to team. Go Sport live and breath sporting hospitality. They pride themselves in providing you and your guests with an unforgettable VIP experience whilst watching your sporting heroes […]

Located just 30 minutes outside of London, Ashridge House is an award-winning venue perfect for hosting every event type; from conferences and team retreats to product launches and corporate parties.  Ashridge House was originally a monastery and became a royal residence for both Henry VIII and Elizabeth I in 1539. Later, as a private house, […]

New beginnings are something most people strive for at this time of year. If you’re kicking 2023 off by taking an upwards career move – be that a new job or a promotion – then Sam Claisse, PA to Liz Taylor at the Taylor Lynn Corporation (TLC) knows how to get you started in your […]

Senior executives are the latest target for malicious hackers and cyber criminals looking to take advantage of businesses. This is in part because they are likely to be in control of valuable information and sensitive data that can be stolen. Executives are typically well-protected inside a corporate network, but when they step outside of that […]

The competition has now closed and the lucky winner is Amanda Bouch from Deloitte. Congratulations! Who would like to win a fantastic brunch or lunch for 2 at the quintessentially British Pivot Bar & Bistro? We all need something lovely to look forward to in the winter months and a great meal with a friend […]

Adam Fidler, the Principal and Founder of Adam Fidler Academy, shares his advice on the Executive and their EA partnership and how to make that a successful one for both. The success of an EA depends upon the quality of their partnership with their Executive. An Executive and their EA should constitute a team of […]

Have you discovered Delta Hotels by Marriott yet? Throughout the next year, Delta Hotels by Marriott are bringing you renovated products in key destinations throughout the UK, whether you’re traveling for business, leisure or something in-between. Marriott has Delta Hotels in the most important cities in the UK, so where ever you are heading you […]

As one of 283 companies worldwide, Konica Minolta, Inc. (Konica Minolta) has been awarded a global leadership position on the Climate A List by CDP. CDP is an international not-for-profit organisation engaged in activities to realise a sustainable economy. This is the seventh time Konica Minolta has been placed on the Climate A List. What […]

Global HR and payroll company Remote surveyed 1,250 hiring managers and business owners across the UK, US, Canada, Germany, and France to learn more about the role of diversity and inclusion in order to avoid discrimination in today’s hiring processes. Inclusive hiring practices are crucial to the success of any organization. They have a significant […]