New research by leading flexible workspace platform, Hubble, reveals that businesses still haven’t ‘solved’ workspace, years after the post-lockdown working shakeup. A survey of 200 leaders found that 88% of CEOs want employees in the office more; two thirds planning changes to their workspace setup in the next 12 months. Hubble reveals that businesses are […]

The Christmas countdown has begun! Experience a magical Christmas celebration on the Thames with City Cruises London. Enjoy festive food, drinks, and breath-taking views for an unforgettable party. Plan your unique Christmas venue on the water today! As the holiday season approaches, the Christmas countdown has begun! The search for unique and unforgettable venues to […]

The PA Show Autumn will return to London for the second year on October 17th following a successful launch of the Show’s more intimate autumn edition at Canary Wharf last year! PA Life will once again have its stand at the show – come and find us at stand 48 where you can also pick […]

As summer gracefully fades into autumn, nature undergoes a breathtaking transformation, and so can we. The shift from the sunny, carefree days of summer to the cosy, contemplative ambience of the autumn provides a unique opportunity to enhance our overall well-being and give us back (or invite in) some self-care rituals and routines. Lucy Eden, […]

Laura Busby, Commercial Director at the Good Travel Management, explains what the introduction of the new screening process by the European Travel Information and Authorisation System (ETIAS) will mean for travellers and companies arranging business trips to Europe, and how to prepare for it now.  Travellers will encounter a new €7 fee next year as […]

‘Generative AI’ has become a buzz term circling the assistant world. AI tools such as Chat GPT have become arguably ‘conventional’, with industry experts warning us of its disruptive force. According to World Economic Forum research, AI is projected to create around 97 million new jobs, countering workforce displacement concerns. So, why in the business […]

From frightfully good film screenings and wine tastings fit for witches and wizards alike, to creepy canine events and twisted tango brunches, Gaucho’s series of spooktacular events has you covered this Halloween. Monster Mutts Doggy Sundays Gaucho Hampstead – 1st October Get ready for Howl-loween this year at Monster Mutts – a chance for dogs […]

Athena, the iconic Art Deco events venue in Leicester’s vibrant cultural quarter, has conducted new research shedding light on the top priorities of sports event organisers.  The research revealed that flexibility is the key priority for sports event organisers, who also place a high value on independent venues and in-house teams.   Planners highlighted the […]

2023 has been a financially challenging year for many companies. Employee benefits are often the first to be cut, which can have a negative impact on staff morale, motivation and engagement. Or perhaps your customer-gifting schemes have been dropped this year, leaving clients feeling abandoned and unappreciated.  But it’s not all negative. Cost-effective corporate gifts […]

Multitasking may seem the more efficient, effective way to get through your day at work, but it has actually been shown to be less productive, and anxiety-inducing. Brain and Behaviour Specialist, Neuroscientist and C-suite Mentor Dr Lynda Shaw shares her advice on what we can do if we suffer from anxiety and how to tackle […]

From MVPs (Most Valuable Players) to VIPs, Tottenham Hotspur Stadium was made to deliver extraordinary experiences. The stadium and its events team are forever looking at ways to deliver even more. Very few venues in the UK boast the experiences that Tottenham Hotspur Stadium offers. Think of the stadium as a universe where worlds collide, […]

Our Editor met up with Shirley Ruiz, a Senior Executive Assistant at Citi, to discuss the role of an EA, her recent move from one international banking giant to another, and what career success looks like to her. What are the most important life and career choices and milestones that have led to your current […]

Adam Fidler, founder of Adam Fidler Academy, draws attention to the top ten mistakes that EAs need to avoid. Don’t feel offended as he urges you to use this as a development tool and take a self-critical approach to your EA career. LACK OF WRITING SKILLS Developing the ability to write, and draft documents takes […]

The Corporate Festival Company has, for years, created amazing events in the great outdoors for its clients. We take a normal annual conference, and we turn it into the extraordinary. An event where employees or delegates will talk about for years to come.  The corporate environment has changed, and companies are struggling to re-engage with […]

A group of PA Life Club members spent 24 hours on a whistle stop tour of some of the best venues and tourist attractions Portsmouth has to offer. The Familiarisation Visit on 1-2 October was hosted by MEET Beyond London together with Venues of Portsmouth, which is part of Visit Portsmouth. We arrived at Portsmouth […]

Stress caused by financial worry is the health and wellbeing issue affecting most generations of staff, according to employers industry body (GRiD). As World Mental Health Day (October 10th) approaches, new research1 from GRiD, Group Risk Development, the industry body for the group risk sector shows that employers believe that stress and anxiety related to […]

Since ChatGPT’s launch last November, the search for artificial intelligence has rocketed by 1,700%. The chatbot, which has attracted over 100 million users, has been the centre of much debate in recent months, especially when it comes to its position and the use of ChatGPT in the workplace. Keen to learn more about the use […]

 A ‘speak up’ culture may be building across businesses and organisations but there is a worrying lack of awareness and training on how to deal with whistleblowing matters. Organisations are running the risk of reporting managers not understanding how to respond when an incident of wrongdoing is raised, and investigations not being carried out in […]