In a world beset by a climate crisis, recycling is one low-stakes activity that can make us feel like we’re making a difference. Let’s look at some of the most common waste and recycling myths to remind us why the Global Recycling Day mid-March is is so important. Yes, recycling is yet to be a […]

Ascot Racecourse is on a mission to operate at net zero carbon emissions by 2030. This means balancing the amount of greenhouse gas they produce with the amount that is removed from the atmosphere, equating to a net zero position. But just how does a venue such as Ascot incorporate sustainability without impacting the sophistication […]

It may still be a bit chilly, but summer is only round the corner! City Cruises are here to welcome you onboard as now is the perfect time to get planning your summer staff party or event. You can make it truly memorable by hosting your summer event on a Thames river cruise with London’s […]

We continue highlighting inspirational women throughout March, well beyond the International Women’s Day, to mark Women’s History Month. As part of our series of exclusive interviews we spoke to four inspirational female leaders from the business meetings and events sector. These remarkable professionals share their highlights to date and give advice for anyone either considering […]

If you are in London over Easter you are in for a treat when it comes to experiences and top dining spots. We’ve listed the best events in London this Bank Holiday Easter Weekend guide. Three of the best events in London this Bank Holiday Easter Weekend The Refinery City Point X Taste Film: Clueless […]

The International Women’s Day still fresh in our minds and with 10 days left of Women’s History Month, we are bringing you a series of interviews with inspirational women. These incredible women share their achievements in the worlds of sport, business and adventure. Next to join our series is Penny Power OBE, a leading female motivational […]

Roddy Adair, Director at Hays specialising in Personal and Executive Assistants, shares the findings of Hays 2023 UK Salary & Recruiting Trends PAs and EAs. The guide is based on a survey of over 13,000 employers and professionals. The guide gives an insight into the opinions of individuals across a range of industries, including almost […]

The technology could hold the power to transform our lives and will likely be used as a tool across many different sectors. But how about ChatGPT for recruitment? Can it be used to augment, automate, and transform the hiring process? We put it to the test. Caroline Gleeson, CEO, of Occupop, providers of Simple Recruitment Software […]

Goodbye winter. Hello spring. It’s no surprise that the sun brings out the best in everyone. Whether you want to celebrate the dawning of the new season in style or enjoy sunsets in a whole new light, discover the perfect spots for you to bask in all the spring sunshine’s glory at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.   […]

Experts have welcomed the ‘unprecedented’ focus on workplace health in this year’s UK Budget which places occupational health (OH) expertise at the heart of strategies to tackle workforce drop-outs due to ill health. However, the Society of Occupational Medicine (SOM) and Commercial Occupational Health Providers Association (COHPA) say that universal access to OH will be […]

A well-established Leicestershire based conference and wedding venue, Mythe Barn, is celebrating ten years, over 1,000 marriages and a milestone in their sustainability journey. The multi award winning venue has claimed first sustainability award, the Silver ECOsmart Award. Mythe Barn is based near Atherstone in the picturesque village of Sheepy Magna. Owners Joanna and Joe […]

The busy Spring/Summer travel season is nearly upon us and with recent travel disruption from rail strikes, now is a great time to sign up for a ‘minicabit for Business’ account. minicabit  is the UK’s largest, best rated cab network, enabling you and your colleagues to easily book cab travel online in over 550 towns […]

Sarah Howson, Director of Strategic PA Recruitment and the Founder of Strategic PA Network, discusses great strategies for an Assistant to establish a right work-life balance as an Assistant. The role of a high performing Executive Assistant is not for the fainthearted. It takes a certain type of individual, with what is seemingly a never-ending […]

Tottenham Hotspur is delighted to announce a 15-year strategic partnership with Formula 1 that will bring a brand-new motorsport experience to London. The stadium is building on its already exciting offering of sports beyond football by bringing electric F1 to London. Tottenham Hotspur Stadium now hosts the Premier League, NFL, F1, concerts, rugby and boxing […]

Leaving the interview room with a feeling of pride and success should be a guarantee after your PA job interview, says Evie Courtier from SecsintheCity, the UK’s leading job site for PAs, EAs, and other business support professionals. You can now discover the latest jobs on SecsintheCity job board right here at at palife.co.uk. How […]

Gemma Amor, the Executive Chef at Ascot Racecourse has worked her way up the ranks within the business for more than 25 years to an incredibly influential leadership role. She is in charge of the entire catering operation at one of the UK’s most prestigious sporting venues, managing fine dining, private boxes and retail for […]

Dakota Murphey discusses a fairly new add-on to the tools of improving employee wellbeing, and ultimately workplace productivity. That’s business benefiting of employees bringing hobbies to work. We often think of hobbies as something that we do exclusively in our free time. Something for us to enjoy in the hours away from work. And it […]

Lucy Eden, founder of Be In Your Element, organisers of corporate wellness events, discusses the benefits of setting wellness goals. We set goals for everything – career, finances, family, dreams and health. We perhaps set too many goals then beat ourselves up if we haven’t achieved them. Be kind to yourselves when you set your […]