An embedded culture of overwork and unpaid overtime in UK workplaces is taking a severe toll on business and workers, according to new research released today by Protime UK. The research, conducted among 2,000 UK employees, found excessive workloads and unrealistic expectations from managers are driving a work environment that undermines employee, motivation, productivity, retention […]

Theatre Royal Drury Lane, Disney Theatrical Group, and Diversity Role Models are proud to announce their partnership in honour of Pride Month this June. You can enjoy Pride Afternoon Tea, a special cocktail and an exclusive screening in collaboration with Disney’s Frozen The Musical. Disney has been working with Diversity Role Models for over 3 years […]

We have seen a huge rise in fraud recent years. In 2023, £2.3billion was lost to fraud in the UK, with reported cases rising by 18%. But which types of fraud are rising the most quickly? And what steps can be taken to avoid falling victim? The experts at Scams.info have studied the number of […]

We asked some of our Recommended Suppliers what their top Christmas Party tips for PAs are and how they would help PAs to wow party guests. They also share expert advice on why it’s best to beat the rush and get your party plans finalised early… What’s your best Christmas party package for company parties […]

Over the past 12 months, searches for ‘generative artificial intelligence’ have soared by 1,300% as Brits have become more intrigued by the new technology. However, a quarter (25%) of Brits predict that AI will have a negative impact on society, with feelings of anxiety continuing to grow as the tool expands.With this in mind, Christoph […]

We are pleased to bring you the latest on great Christmas Parties 2024 by Best Parties Ever who are excited to offer two fantastic party options this year. They have a Classic Seated Party, and their new Standing Street Food Party… Classic or street food? Very different Christmas Parties 2024 by Best Parties Ever The […]

With organisers and agencies mindful of increasing costs, value for money is a driving factor when deciding where to host a conference, launch or AGM. Simona Negretto, head of conferences & events UK & Ireland at Vue shares an exclusive case study with PA Life on what makes a great delegate package in today’s event […]

Business Travel Show Europe 2024 – 19-20 June, ExCeL:  Two jam-packed days of meetings, content and networking as we celebrate our 30th anniversary. Business Travel Show Europe is the largest corporate travel event in Europe: two jam-packed days of meetings, content and networking designed specifically for travel buyers, procurement and HR managers, EAs and PAs.   […]

Our Editor was delighted to spend tea time at InterContinental London Park Lane savouring the most delicious Royal Afternoon Tea. It was a chance to sip and savour a piece of royal history at what was the former childhood residence of Queen Elizabeth II.. The new Elizabethan Royal Tea is served throughout the spring at […]

This July the London Christmas Party Show will be celebrating its 10th anniversary with their biggest Show yet when it returns to the iconic Art Deco, Freemasons’ Hall on 16 – 17 July 2024. What’s at the London Christmas Party Show 2024? The London Christmas Party Show, organised by boutique London event management agency, Story […]

The success story of the in-house B2B team at Wicked Direct continues with an announcement of Lee Stupple joining as the Groups & Travel Trade Sales Manager. They are also proud to reveal fantastic results of over £2 million of additional sales for Wicked in just 19 months.   Watch the Wicked Trailer Here Wicked […]

On May 10th, the National Gallery celebrated its 200th birthday, kicking off the Big Birthday Weekend with a late opening. It was a free, but ticketed, public event with stunning light projections on the iconic building for the public to watch in Trafalgar Square. Sienna Shipton, our intern at PA Life, delves into an exclusive […]

Organisers of The PA Show, the leading event for executive support professionals, have unveiled the launch of the PA Show Summer Summit and Supplier Awards. The event, set to take place on 17 July at the prestigious HAC Ground, London, will gather personal assistants, executive assistants, office managers and all support professionals seeking to enhance […]

After something a little different for your summer work do this year? Why not book a 2 hour private karaoke room for your summer social at Lucky Voice and really let your team cut loose! Venues are located in Soho, Islington, Holborn, Liverpool Street and Brighton, plus the newest edition in Waterloo – all open […]

The success of an organisation typically hinges on the performance of its most valuable asset: its employees. A highly motivated, engaged workforce is a vital component for innovation, productivity and, ultimately, profitability. But maintaining employee morale and commitment can be a challenge, particularly as workloads become larger and the risk of burnout becomes greater. One […]

Let’s face it, managing corporate travel budgets can be a daunting task. Particularly as global business travel and event costs reached record highs in 2022 and 2023 and are forecast to keep climbing in 2024*. But what if you could partner with a team of expert travel advisors who excel in finding cost-effective and transparent […]

Winners of Tomorrow’s Talent 2024, The Meetings Show initiative designed to put the spotlight on emerging talent in the events industry, share their tips for organising successful events and getting ahead in the events sector.   Organising meetings and events is within the remit of most EA and PA roles, but the events sector is […]

EAs and PAs looking to get ahead in meetings and events should block out 19 and 20 June to attend The Meetings Show 2024. The two day event provides access to the industry’s top suppliers, plus you can pick up top career advice and make worthy connections. Let’s look at the key benefits for PAs […]