Meet Shakera Tayub – the founder behind luxury scarf brand Shaku putting a vibrant, multicultural twist on timeless floral designs. Her journey from Mumbai to the British countryside informs both her artisanal aesthetics and her mission to create sustainable slow fashion that stands the test of time.  In our PA Life International Women’s Day exclusive, Shakera […]

Corporate event management agency and team building experts, Eventurous, celebrated a record-breaking year in 2023, following the growth of their team, a brand refresh and four industry awards. Now, the growing event agency starts 2024 with more excitement ahead, as they launch their brand-new website to showcase all their event agency offerings. The new website […]

PA Life’s Sienna Shipton talked to Mandy Jennings as part of our International Women’s Day series of interviews featuring inspirational women. The series covers women across different industries and professions, however we have found a common quality in all the women and that’s a believe in their own abilities and drive to succeed.  Mandy’s impressive […]

PA Life spoke to Catherine Bird, National Sales Manager at Center Parcs Conferences & Events, as part of our International Women’s Day interview series with influential women across different industries. Catherine, or Cat, as she is widely known as, has a wealth of experience gained at her previous roles at Lime Venue Portfolio, De Vere […]

This year’s International Women’s Day theme is to ‘inspire inclusion’. Workplace health care cover is one area where this really is badly needed. We share expert views from two workplace health protection providers; Towergate Health & Protection and RedArc, who discuss the importance of inclusion of women in workplace health and wellbeing support. Employers need […]

Our March competition prize will give the winner what ever they wish, within reason, as the £200 Prezzee Smart eGift Card lets the winner spend it as they choose. For the ultimate shopping spree wrapped up in one great eGift Card, send a Prezzee ‘A Gift For You’ eGift Card from the GiftRound Store.  It’s […]

Lisa Goodwin Allen, the Executive Chef of Michelin Starred Northcote and winner of Great British Menu season 5, is making her debut at this year’s Royal Ascot. As part of our series of interviews with inspiring women to mark Women’s History Month, we invited Lisa to tell us more about her career and what we […]

PA Life talked to Felicity Barnard, Commercial Director and Deputy CEO of Ascot Racecourse,  as part of our International Women’s Day 2024 series where we uncover how talented and successful women have made it to the top of their game. The women we interview represent different professions from a multitude of industries and fields, but […]

The International Women’s Day 2024 campaign United Nations theme is Inspire Inclusion. When we inspire others to understand and value women’s inclusion, we are creating a better world for everyone. PA Life is marking International Women’s Day 2024 by featuring outstanding female leaders in their filed. We talked to a number of MICE industry’s managers […]

And that’s a wrap after two fantastic days at The PA Show ExCeL 2024. We hosted 16 amazing partners on our colourful beach-themed stand. It was buzzing in the most positive way with great conversations being had with lots of great PAs, EAs, VAs and Office Managers. Our large 60 square metre prime location stand […]

The Landmark London in Marylebone truly is one of the most magnificent hotels in London, and this says a lot. The five-star Grande Dame hotel has, since its debut over 125 years ago, remained an icon of quintessential and elegant London charm. Our Editor had a pleasure to pay a visit to take in the […]

PA Life talked to Alex Stanley, the founder of Onigo. His team of experts make team-building fun by creating experiences that bring colleagues closer together in a playful environment to boost wellbeing and happiness. Alex wanted to provide a service to businesses that helps them bring their people together and forge meaningful connection in a […]

Agiito, alongside their new owners Clarity Business Travel, surveyed their customers about what challenges they expected travel category managers to face in 2024. They found the top answer, by some distance, was ‘balancing traveller behaviour and policy’, followed by ‘economic conditions’.  So, with the upcoming rail fare increase on 3 March 2024, which will see […]

Have you ever wondered what it’s like to experience music concerts or live sporting events with your own private viewing from the comfort of your hotel bedroom balcony? Destination Emirates Old Trafford is the home of live experiences, and this summer will host an abundance of major live cricket and concert events which can be […]

The increasing uncertainty of the today’s geopolitical landscape is affecting travel and with it the demand for accommodation. SilverDoor, the world’s leading serviced apartment agent, has released its first quarterly market update report for 2024, highlighting the impact of ongoing geopolitical change on the average daily rates (ADR).  The results show global accommodation rates falling […]

Diversity and inclusion in all areas of life is a positive, and business is no exception. But the higher in the corporate hierarchy you look less diverse the picture. Diversity in boardrooms isn’t a PR exercise, it’s a known fact that diverse boards make good business sense. However, there has been a worrying decline in […]

In the dynamic landscape of today’s corporate world, the significance of fostering a cohesive and motivated workforce cannot be overstated. Team-building events have emerged as a powerful tool for businesses to enhance collaboration, boost morale, and drive productivity. As we navigate the ever-evolving business terrain, several team-building trends are gaining prominence. Venues, such as Center […]

Enhancing digital skills is now crucial for professional success, no less so for Personal Assistants. Staying on top of the latest online trends and constantly developing new tech skills can provide a real competitive edge in a competitive job market. Here Dakota Murphey, a freelance writer on workplace culture and career development, discusses how Personal […]