Studies show that humour in the workplace can reduce stress and lighten the load mentally. And let’s face it, that’s something every workplace needs. That’s why we’ve launched Comedy In The Office. Alongside our hand-selected comedians, we offer a range of fun and interactive training sessions and event entertainment options to support your business needs. […]

Happy Valentine’s day! Matt Cooke, Cybersecurity Strategy, EMEA at Proofpoint is urging UK end-users to be alert this Valentine’s day, and the whole Valentine week as romance takes over our inboxes and social media feeds. He wants to send a serious message to all of us to be vigilant as more and more scammers are looking for […]

Welcome to the first Ask Abi column – helping PAs and EAs with career dilemmas. Abigail Jones, a career Executive Assistant, currently working at Instagram, answers burning career related questions sent to us by Assistants. Abi also provides professional coaching and mentoring to individual EAs and PAs and as well as corporate groups…   This […]

How to get the team talking in perfect harmony? Landmark shows how to spread team love with five tips for hiring the best meeting rooms for team collaboration that really bring people together… The secret of a collaborative, productive meeting is a harmonious environment where everyone feels comfortable, discussion flows, and the team reaches a […]

Sustainability is firmly at the top of the agenda at the sustainable Yorkshire venues on the Great Yorkshire Showground and their green credentials are growing year by year. None of the waste is sent to landfill, it is either recycled or converted back into energy. Toilet doors in two of the businesses are made from […]

Adam Fidler, founder of the Adam Fidler Academy, shares his views on why formal training for PAs and EAs, leading to qualifications, is now necessary for the profession, and what to consider when deciding on the best course… EAs and PAs will often state that they don’t need formal training or qualifications, as they have […]

PA Life Club members enjoyed a wonderful evening on February 7th on their FAM Trip to 10 Union Street,  hosted by Graysons  – the hospitality partners of the venue. 20 of our members arrived for a 5pm start, ready to experience what this recently refurbished venue just minutes from London Bridge station has to offer […]

Dee Farrell, Personal Assistant, was born and raised in Sarajevo where she was a small business owner. Several years of living in multiple countries followed before she arrived in the UK with her family in 2010. She has worked as an administrative professional in several countries and industries including education, retail, and the past eight […]

In the events and conferences world, the push for sustainability has become a focal point for organisations striving to make a positive impact on business and the environment. As organisations recognise the significance of their ecological footprint, a shift towards greener practices extends to every facet of sales and operations—including great emphasis on finding ways […]

Following a multi-million-pound refurbishment of The Venue at Woburn Forest, Center Parcs has now swung open the doors of The Venue at Sherwood Forest to reveal an even more ambitious transformation. Corporate Events Sales and Commercial Manager Julia Green shares her thoughts on what this £7 million investment means for conferences and events in the […]

Embark on a Journey of Professional Empowerment at The PA Show ExCeL 2024 (February 28th & 29th). Before the curtains rise for this year’s show we bring you 6 reasons to attend The PA Show ExCeL 2024 as a Personal Assistant, Executive Assistant, Virtual Assistant or Office Manager. Be prepared to experience an extraordinary confluence […]

The London Summer Event Show, organised by boutique London event management agency Story Events, is an award-winning exhibition, bringing together the UK’s top venues and event suppliers with London’s leading agencies and corporate event buyers. This year we are celebrating 10 years of London Summer Event Show. As the show reaches this significant milestone, with […]

We often hear pledges from large corporations about becoming carbon negative in 5, 10 or 15 years. But more people are taking the leap and becoming their own boss – such as Personal Assistants who set up their Virtual Assistant businesses. It is therefore important that the self-employed consider their impact on the environment too […]

Venues of Excellence 2024 Annual Conference – The Power of Discovery – was hosted at the award-winning Alton Towers Resort and sponsored by Oyster Recruitment. The theme for the conference was titled ‘The Power of Discovery’ and was attended by 143 delegates and supported by 21 exhibitors… The Power of Discovery theme was a major […]

This January has seen an increase of over a quarter in new job vacancies across professional services – compared to December. However, January jobs recovery in 2024 was 20% down on January 2023. The downturn is influenced by the impact of high inflation, continued layoffs as a result of post-pandemic over-hiring, financial sector turmoil and […]

Ditch the dull and shake things up with a mobile cocktail bar at your next event! Whether it’s a signature cocktail inspired by the event theme, in company colours or even with company branding. Sip ’n’ Swig turn drinks into conversation starters, one handcrafted cocktail at a time. A sure way to elevate your events […]

Eventist Live formerly known as IE Live, is thrilled to announce a significant milestone in its journey – a complete rebranding to now be known as Eventist Live. This strategic move comes after an intensive six-month process of meticulous planning, creative exploration, and development. The transformation is not merely cosmetic; Eventist Live has introduced a […]

PA Life talked to Nicola Veltman, CEO of 1000 Mile Travel Group about the rise of the company to a global player in the SME corporate travel and luxury executive leisure travel space… Nicola has worked in the travel industry for over 20 years in Australia, the UK and the US. She started her career […]