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 […]

Riverbed Global Digital Employee Experience (DEX) Survey 2023 explores expectations of ‘digital natives,’ hybrid work, evolving role of IT, and challenges and strategies to delivering an exceptional DEX. It’s to Attracting and Retaining Millennial and Gen Z Employees? These statistics make stark reading. 66% of UK business and IT decision makers (BDMs/ITDMs) believe failing to […]

A Bavarian-style beer festival in the heart of London will once again be buzzing with live music, unlimited beer steins, dancing, authentic German catering, and a host of entertainment. The London Bierfest is a must-attend hospitality event at Old Billingsgate within The City of London. Each day, over 1,600 revellers enjoy the quality hospitality and […]

A survey of hundreds of marketing professionals has revealed that three-quarters have worked on sustainability-related communications recently, despite many feeling that they are not qualified to do so. Conducted by the Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM), the survey polled 203 marketers to garner their experience delivering campaigns to communicate their clients’ environmental initiatives. Most said […]

Now more than ever, your clients and colleagues deserve to be treated to an extra-special gift at Christmas. The issue is, as the cost of gifting continues to climb, businesses can’t afford to give out of the goodness of their (corporate) hearts. Christmas gifting needs to deliver lasting impact. Giving to receive is usually perceived […]

40 per cent of women in the technology sector agree that their decision to stay in their current role depends on the care responsibilities they have, according to the Tech Talent Charter. The research shows that almost 12 per cent of women have left their role in technology so they can invest more time in […]

The Association of British Professional Conference Organisers (ABPCO) has revealed the finalists for the 2023 ABPCO Excellence Awards. Now in its 10th year, the awards, which celebrate the best in the world of association events will take place on December 8, 2023, at P&J Live in Aberdeen, Scotland. This year’s finalists represent excellence and innovation […]

Being part of a team has important health benefits, including increased happiness and self-confidence, a sense of belonging and lower stress levels. Here, Rachel Murray, Head of Employee Health and Wellbeing at Bupa Global & UK gives her advice on how to make sure your workplace is inclusive for everyone. A great reminder for us […]

Shure, a leading manufacturer of audio solutions, joined forces with IDC, a globally renowned market research firm, to delve into the nuances of hybrid work models. The study, which contains contribution from over 600 individuals across countries including the UK, zeroes in on the importance of impeccable audio quality provided by solutions for Personal and […]

Over 50 PA Life Club members braved the wet evening on September 21st to join the Yuki by Tabu showcase event at their glamorous event and party space on Dover Street, in the heart of Mayfair. The beautifully decorated space has a sophisticated lounge bar vibe with bespoke art, plush furnishings, and a stunning handmade […]

Inclusivity is what we all need to thrive for, and workplace diversity in hiring is an increasingly hot topic for the recruitment industry. The latest data found that only 17% of UK companies have a high representation of both women and ethnic minorities. A diverse workforce can bring many benefits: those with a strong percentage […]

Fresh fruit, two cups of tea, and a mid-workday walk – the top productivity hacks of British workers revealed by Just Eat for Business. The secret formula to productivity, as voted by British workers. Fresh fruit, two cups of tea, and a mid-workday walk are three of the best productivity hacks that British workers revealed in […]