Following the Bank of England’s decision to increase interest rates to a 15-year high of 4% has been met with concern from the pension industry. Andrew Megson, CEO of My Pension Expert, and Mohsin Rashid, CEO of ZIPZERO comments: “Another jump in interest rates, now to a 15-year high, would be great news for pension planners […]

Rising stars and female talent pipeline champions are invited to enter the WeAreTheCity 2023 Rising Star Awards. Outstanding individuals in the female talent pipeline, their employers and senior leaders championing gender equality in the workplace are invited to enter the 2023 Rising Star Awards which have just opened for entries. Now in their ninth year, […]

Central Hall Westminster with in-house caterer, Green & Fortune, have introduced a new ‘Food for Thought’ section in their new 2023 menus to cut down waste and food miles. Central Hall Westminster (CHW), part of Central Hall Venues group (CHV), in partnership with their in-house caterer, Green & Fortune, has launches a new 2023 menu […]

One lucky PA Life Club member will win a pair of Eurostar tickets in Business Premium class from London to Brussels. The return tickets are donated by Reed & Mackay Corporate Travel and Events Management company based in London. Are you our lucky February competition winner? All you need to do to be in with […]

An eco-friendly event agency with over 30 years of experience is boosting its already distinctive eco plans even further by partnering with sustainability specialists Greengage and obtaining ECOsmart status. Corporate event specialists Eventurous say there have been some big changes in the industry over the years, and being eco-conscious is now more important than ever. Company […]

The 2023 Inclusive Awards – organised by Inclusive Companies – are open for entries. Returning for the 9th year, the Awards comprise eight categories. Each one recognises and celebrates individuals and organisations who have excelled in their commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion. Set to shine a light on inclusion, the Inclusive Awards entries are […]

Employers are urged to ‘Close the Care Gap’ on workplace cancer support this World Cancer Day which is on February 4th, 2023. RedArc believes employers can play their part in this year’s World Cancer Day, the theme of which is ‘Close the Care Gap,’ by focusing attention on ensuring employees living with cancer get the […]

Venues of Excellence (VoE) has hosted its 2023 Annual Conference titled ‘Fast Lane to Excellence’. It was attended by 128 delegates, including 20 exhibitors and sponsored by Oyster Recruitment at Silverstone International Conference and Exhibition Centre, and Hilton Garden Inn Silverstone. The aim of this year’s conference was to motivate, strive for excellence and drive members […]

In light of the recent scrapped government menopausal leave trial,  it has become apparent that women continue to face barriers to progression in the UK workforce. This in combination with ongoing disparities in male and female pay, it is likely that women will seek out the best paying industries for women and those that treat […]

Planning a knockout summer celebration or company away day has grown in popularity in recent years because of the many benefits they offer. They boost staff morale and maintain strong company culture, and increase productivity and performance. Guests can do all that while enjoying the great British summer at an outdoor event at Ascot Racecourse. […]

In an industry first, Agiito have formed a partnership with API developer, TravelTime, to empower meeting bookers with travel time information during the venue selection process. With an established portfolio in the property and recruitment sectors, TravelTime are now entering the business travel sector in partnership with Agiito. The partnership will see Agiito’s meeting bookers […]

Experiment shows that we can work better in the presence of nature elements, as plants and biophilic design reduce employee mistakes by 43%. The stress-relieving effects of nature indoors have been scientifically shown to improve ability in cognitive performance tasks. For employers striving to attract workers back to the office, air-circulating green walls could offer an […]

The newest conference centre in Birmingham, The Eastside Rooms, and the 4* Aloft Birmingham Eastside, which is adjacent to the venue, hosted PA Life Club members for an overnight trip. 18 club members travelled from London and the South East to put the best of Birmingham’s large venues to the test. Checking out venues, menus […]

PA Life Club members were treated to a fantastic evening at the new East London design hotel nhow (pronounced ‘now’) on January 24th. As soon as we stepped through the door into the large open space we were stunned by striking colours, extraordinary furniture and inviting contemporary art. The 3m high Big Ben rocket, taking […]

The PA Show will return to ExCeL, London, for two packed days for 1-2 March. The show is the largest gathering of Executive Support Professionals in the UK. Every year 1,000s+ of the Assistant community gather to learn, share, connect and source suppliers. PA Life is pleased to be present again this year’s show.. PA […]

The leading UK training specialist for PAs, EAs, VAs and Administrative Professionals, Your Excellency Ltd, has launched a fully digital version of their highly regarded “Mini MBA for Senior & Executive Assistants” Programme. The original 5-month blended-learning Programme launched in February 2021 has helped over 200 EAs and PAs move forward in their career with […]

Church House, Westminster is one of the capital’s true hidden gems, located closely by landmarks such as Westminster Abbey, Big Ben and St James’ park. The events and conference venue operates with sustainability at its core and is committed to achieving its Net Zero carbon goal by 2030. As we strive for more sustainability in […]

The Fourth Special Report – Menopause and the workplace: Government Response to the Committee’s First Report of Session 2022–2023, was published on 24 January. In the report, ministers have rejected a proposal from the Women and Equalities Committee to introduce ‘Menopause Leave’ pilots to support those going through menopause. Many women need to however take […]