Volunteering helps to deliver productivity gains worth billions to the UK economy each year, a new study finds and could also support jobseekers back into work, says new report. The report by Pro Bono Economics (PBE), commissioned by national volunteering charity Royal Voluntary Service, estimates productivity gains worth at least £4.6 billion each year, or […]

If you love a role that is diverse and will give you an insight to the workings of an organisation, then a PA career would be a perfect road for you. Sienna Shipton asked PA and EA training experts Lindsay Taylor, the Co-Founder and Director of Your Excellency Limited and Adam Fidler, the founder of […]

Planning a business trip anywhere in Europe is a fantastic opportunity to combine work with all the best parts of travelling. With places on the continent having a wealth of landmarks, history and attractions, it makes sense to allow plenty of spare time to explore the area you visit and make you bleisure trips to […]

When a business begins the year in recovery mode – having been challenged financially or in other ways – there may be a drop in employee morale and motivation. The need to perk up employees and maintain productivity becomes a priority. As PAs and managers with experience of crisis management, risk assessment or dousing flames […]

The EA and PA profession is rapidly evolving, and it can be challenging to break into, and keep up with these ever evolving roles. The rise of technology and AI has further increased the pace at which the industry is developing. Joah Freeman, a journalism student at University of Brighton spoke to our PA Life […]

When presented with an invitation to an evening of foraging and woodland dining, most of us would jump at the chance. Our Editor did just that and headed out to Chalfont St Giles, an hour north west of London, to the woodland campsite of Nomadic Dinners.  We had been prompted to arrive at 5pm to […]

Here is your chance as a PA Life reader and PA Life Club member to win a complimentary night with breakfast for 2 people in a Suite in the 5* Tower Suites! The Tower Suites overlook the Tower of London and Tower Bridge and are located at 100 Minories, London EC3N 1JY. HOW TO ENTER […]

Visitor registration is now open for The Meetings Show 2024, the UK’s leading event that brings together the world’s meetings and events community. The show returns to ExCeL London on 19 and 20 June and will give event planners the opportunity to meet with hundreds of global suppliers under one roof. The excellent seminar programme […]

The global talent shortage is still a reality for many companies and attracting the right candidates requires ingenuity. A consulting company devised an interactive challenge for potential employees that tests if job candidates can beat AI.   The skilled workforce shortage has been an ongoing issue for the last few years, especially in fields that […]

Research from Totaljobs, the UK’s leading hiring platform, in partnership with the Fawcett Society reveal that over a quarter of working mothers’ careers after parental leave hit obstacles and even stall. This is higher in comparison to 21% of working fathers. 18% of mothers went as far as to say they had been left out […]

In the heart of London’s historic Westminster lies a hidden gem, a beacon of tradition and modernity seamlessly intertwined – Church House. Nestled amidst the iconic landmarks of the city, this architectural marvel stands as a testament to centuries of history. It offers a unique venue that caters to the needs of diverse gatherings, from […]

Global business travel has bounced back with a vengeance, with 83% of travel planners stating that their company’s business travel has increased since the previous year*. Face-to-face meetings and events, the need to explore new markets or foster international relationships have resumed. And with travel costs stabilising this has all contributed to executives and teams […]

We spoke to Lindsay Taylor, multi-award winning author, trainer, coach, plus a co-founder and Director of Your Excellency Limited as part of our Women’s History Month and International Women’s Day series. Lindsay is also a learning and development specialist and highly regarded in the EA and PA community. And that’s not all as she’s also […]

A gift from Fortnum & Mason is always guaranteed to impress, and their hampers are the go-to choice when you want to treat someone for a foodie gift you know they’ll love. Whether you have business clients to thank or staff to reward, you can’t go wrong with a Fortnum & Mason hamper. Eid is […]

In the growing world of technology, graduates are struggling to find jobs, resulting in brutal competition. Especially for those without work experience or connections. This can over time result in serious graduate debt with an interest rate warning worth paying attention to. Nearly half of students admitting to facing serious barriers when it comes to […]

Our recent PA Life Club at Gravity Max FAM Trip was a fun and activity-filled evening with a motivational talk to kick things off, followed by putting the great team activities to test.   Our event started at Newton’s Sports Bar, a sophisticated cocktail and sports bar at Gravity Max Wandsworth, tucked away on the third […]

With International Women’s Day behind us for another year, let’s keep the conversation alive about inclusivity and other important issues affecting women. Women’s History Month is still in full swing, running through the whole of March. To celebrate the incredible women of the past, and those inspiring us today, we are interviewing women from different […]

Gender equality in the workplace has taken giant leaps over the last decades. However, we still have a way to go. Issues such as equal pay and the ‘motherhood tax’ are still affecting women, keeping many from reaching their full potential and achieving financial levels and equal wealth to men. One critical element in the […]