With 74% of the UK ‘overwhelmed or unable to cope at some point in the past year, taking care of your mental health has never been more important. Yoga has been scientifically proven to relieve stress, improve mental health and reduce anxiety*, and there are several feel-good stretches you can do at your desk. Office […]

The fun and fast-paced Off to Work Event Photography Awards ceremony made a successful and highly enjoyable return to the plush Mayfair townhouse venue No.4 Hamilton Place on Tuesday 4th October after a virtual event in 2020 and pandemic-enforced pause in 2021. The not-for-profit competition was open to images captured during both 2020 and 2021 […]

Host your Christmas Celebrations at the historic Strand Palace, located just a stone’s throw away from the beloved Covent Garden, ideally based along The Strand. Christmas at Strand Palace is always festive whether you choose drinks, canapes and dining at Haxells restaurant or opt for exclusive private hire options, perfect for more intimate occasions. View […]

Feel like royalty with Christmas at Ascot, a celebration hosted in the impressive surroundings of the world’s most famous racecourse. This year, the festive season is back, bigger and better than ever at Ascot with a range of options for your seasonal celebrations. Our popular shared party evenings promise a night to remember as guests […]

During the current cost of living crisis, there are very few people who aren’t anticipating a drop in disposable income as the cost of energy bills, petrol and everyday grocery items continue to rise.    As a result of this, many workers may be considering asking their employers for a pay review or salary increase, […]

The Pa Life Star Awards nominations are now open and we welcome entries by all you amazing star PAs, EAs, VAs and Office Managers. The awards recognise the hard work and dedication of Assistants and champion everything they do in their constantly evolving roles. Please note that the entry deadline is at midnight, October 31st. […]

Humans love to help. It’s in our DNA, but what happens when our urge to help others takes over. This new book, based on studying the psychology of helpers, is here to help the helpers. NEW BOOK: Chartered Psychologists Jess Baker & Rod Vincent studied the psychology of helpers — what motivates them and why […]

Personal Assistants are the heart of organisations, working side by side with executives and company leaders and playing an essential role in supporting decisions. While it’s a very fulfilling job, it can also be stressful. Personal Assistants should, therefore, take some time off and travel to some beautiful destinations as a way to relieve stress.  […]

For Personal Assistants who can work remotely, consider going for a workation. Besides, why work from an office when you can work at a beach or a cosy cafe in some of the world’s most remote destinations? With a workation, you’ll be holidaying at some beautiful places while still fulfilling your work responsibilities. Between working, […]

Stuart Tandy, Agiito’s Head of Bid Management, brings you his top 10 RFP (Request For Proposal) tips. Involve a varied internal stakeholder group but speak with one voice At the very beginning of the procurement process, it is critical to identify all key stakeholders and involve them in the process of creating the RFP. However, […]

Organising events is not getting easier. Far from it. With the advent of hybrid formats, the need to be aware of more health and safety processes, the increase in food and dietary requirements, shorter lead times, more input from just about anyone and everyone, and that’s without even looking at sustainable events. This is not […]

Event professionals discovered how to tame the lions, manage the playful monkeys, address the analytical elephants and nurture the dolphins at the QEZoo showcase. With the help of motivational speaker Nigel Risner, who believes that people’s personalities have the predominant characteristics of one of four animals. Event professionals attending the QEII Centre’s event learned how […]

Majorca is an ideal destination for business travel. The island is compact, making it easier to get from north to south. Moreover, Majorca has a diverse landscape, offering a variety of fun activities. You can enjoy a morning stroll at the beach, go for a hike in the Tramuntana mountains, or visit underground wine cellars.  […]

Win a free stay in The Bubble at Port Lympne for 2 people, including park entry to Port Lympne and Howletts. Ts & Cs apply.  The competition is open to PA Lie Club members only. Members please log onto the PA Life Club site to enter by midnight on 31st October 2022.  Address: Port Lympne Hotel […]

This year, we invite everyone to embrace the joyful chaos of Christmas with us. Forget the fuss and the ‘picture-perfect’ scene; we’re finding happiness in festive mayhem, with all its unexpected, mischievous surprises enjoyed together with family and friends. To celebrate this, our Christmas selection is filled with luxurious yet comforting indulgences, featuring both familiar […]

Lucky Voice is super excited to announce our original Soho karaoke venue has had a refurb. Say hello to our new and improved, fun vibrant venue.  Soho has been closed for the last two weeks and during this time we have been working hard to make sure the venue comes back with a bang and […]

LSBU PA Summit: by Natalie Richardson, Executive Assistant at London South Bank University As a C-suite EA currently supporting the Chief People Officer and four HR Directors at London South Bank University, I am always looking for ways to develop and enhance my role and to support others, so I wanted to create something for the […]

JOIN US AT THE KNEBWORTH HOUSE & BARNS VIP SHOWCASE. You are invited to an evening at the truly stunning Knebworth House and the beautifully converted Barns. The VIP Showcase is an opportunity to experience the versatile and unique event spaces, sample the fabulous street food menu, network and enjoy some fantastic entertainment at one […]