Trying to assess whether a company you are working with is sustainable can sometimes feel like navigating through a maze with its own set of cryptic terms and sustainability jargon. Hey, we get it! So, let’s break down these terms together that you often see on your supplier’s company policies and impact reports. Here’s some […]

What a fantastic night we had at the PA Life Christmas party and the announcement of the PA Life Star Awards 2023 winners. Huge congratulations to the winners and finalists in each of the six categories of what was our eighth year of PA awards. We kicked off the festive season in style at Inca […]

Women in work are struggling in silence. Vicky Walker, Group Director of People at Westfield Health reveals why women’s health in the workplace isn’t talked about more. Women across the country are opening up about their struggles with debilitating pelvic pain and general discomfort due to conditions such as endometriosis, adenomyosis and menopause. Many of these women have […]

IBTM World is delighted to announce the appointment of Claudia Hall as its new Event Director ahead of the 2023 edition of its flagship global trade show that will take place from November 28 to 30. With over 14 years’ experience in the meetings and events industry, Claudia brings a wealth of knowledge, creativity and […]

From financial wellbeing to delivering on inclusion, there are plenty of things employees could be offering but four employee rewards rise above the rest. Sarah Hesz, the chief commercial officer at Bubble looks at where companies can make a real impact in 2024. I know what you’re probably thinking: just four? And I’d agree. There […]

The number of added-value health and wellbeing services is growing exponentially, from access to digital GPs and employee assistance programmes (EAPs) to specialist mental health support and long-term support for physical health. When choosing which ones to provide, RedArc Nurses is calling on insurers and employers to do their due diligence in differentiating these added-value […]

It may seem a little early to be talking about 2024 plans, however the new year is very much on the horizon and being ahead of the game with your travel plans is the best way to be organised and save on costs. National Express Transport Solutions can provide a whole host of cost effective […]

‘Bleisure’, a trend of combining a work trip with leisure activities, is becoming a mainstream and sustained component of travel and hospitality demand, according to new data from global professional services firm Alvarez & Marsal. Survey of over 3000 global travellers conducted in September 2023 finds demand for ‘bleisure’ travel growing as a popular holiday […]

Tis the season to gift your employees, colleagues and clients to show them how much you appreciate them!  Festive cakes for the Christmas gifting season is a great way to show appreciation… The Hummingbird Bakery is here to help you elevate Christmas to a whole new level of festivity. With a delightful array of whimsical […]

It’s great news for London and for 120 million tea plantation workers across the globe with the positive changes enabling London to become the first fair pay City in the world. RIBA at 66 Portland Place will host a special event on the morning of Tuesday 21st November to launch the Fair Play Charter. The […]

Scrolling on social media, checking messages, daydreaming and other distractions are costing the UK economy a staggering £19.9 billion each year, groundbreaking new research by The QEII Centre has revealed. The report: ‘The Distracted Economy: We are losing focus – how to hold attention and keep delegates engaged during business meetings and events’ commissioned by […]

YuLife brought workplace wellbeing to life showing how to host a corporate wellness retreat. The nature-rich staff getaway introduced their employees to ‘Forest Bathing’ at the heart of Woburn Forest as well as other great wellness activities. London-based wellbeing and insurance provider, YuLife, recreated its digital reward scheme in the real world during its annual company […]

Recent conversations around technology in businesses have been around artificial intelligence (AI) and automation of tasks, with a survey by Slack finding that 83% of desk workers believe it could enable them to produce more impactful work. AI is predicted to continue becoming more prevalent and integrate more into businesses across every sector. It could […]

The historic Painters’ Hall hosted PA Life Club members for a spookalishious evening on Halloween to showcase the beautiful venue and their superb catering. 15 of our Club members were welcomed with glasses of prosecco and wine at the ground floor’s fantastic Court room by members of the event and marketing team from Graysons. The in-house catering […]

Our editor had the pleasure of lunching with Larisa Jovanovich, Resort Manager at Hyatt Kotor Bay in Montenegro at one of the most scenic restaurants imaginable, The Lighthouse, located right by the seafront at her stunning luxury resort hotel. Hyatt Regency Kotor Bay is no ordinary hotel and resort. As well as its beautiful location […]

The Manchester PA Awards, headline sponsored by AO Arena returned with a bang to The Point, Emirates Old Trafford, on November 2nd. The awards hosted by television presenter and personality Josh Denzel, were organised by the Manchester PA Network and event partner Square Fish Events with the event recognising the outstanding EAs, PAs and Support […]

Security, openness and inclusion are the most crucial factors for women purchasing financial services in their daily lives, a report produced by Futura, Solaris’s network for women in fintech has discovered. The study, titled ‘Finance for Everyone’ aimed to discover the key influencers that women look for when taking out financial services. The research collected […]

Swag That Clients Love: in their own words. Promotional items or swag in the business world are a way of highlighting your brand. As personal assistants, you play a crucial role in creating these tangible expressions of appreciation. Recently, we stumbled upon an interesting thread on LinkedIn that asked a simple question: “What is the […]