The value of sport in communities and how staging events like The Olympics can have a catalytic effect on improving them was one of the key messages delivered by Lord Sebastian Coe in his opening keynote of The Meetings Show 2022. Following his joint keynote with TEAMS Europe, which recapped on his work staging the […]

 How is the meetings & events industry awakening? We sat down with Emma Bason, Director of Meetings & Events UK at American Express Global Business Travel (Amex GBT) to talk about getting back to business and what’s unique about her company. As a Meetings and Events professional, what do you enjoy most about working in […]

Drayton’s range of Christmas Items & Christmas Gifting is extensive. The focus in this article is mainly on Advent Calendars, because (as crazy as it seems) the deadline to order some of the bespoke styles is fast approaching! Branded Advent Calendars are a fantastic way of keeping your name in front of clients, partners or […]

Matt Ephgrave, MD at Just Eat for Business, discussed the results of his company’s recent survey about stress at work. Work-related stress has skyrocketed in recent years and data suggest that a huge 17.9 million working days were lost to stress, anxiety or depression in 2019/20. This not only highlights workplace stress’ sheer scale, but […]

Millennium Point’s Platform offers a bright, open-air space ideal for networking in the east side of Birmingham city centre. Platform overlooks Millennium Point’s impressive glass Atrium from Level 1 and is the ideal catering, networking and exhibition space for bookings using the 354-seater Auditorium. The fully accessible, versatile space is perfect for receptions, launches, banquets, […]

Employees are turning to their employer benefits to help mitigate the soaring cost of living and squeeze on household finances. 85% of employers agree that they have a duty to support their employees as the cost-of-living rises But, only 5% of employees feel their employer is properly supporting them through the cost-of-living crisis 83% of […]

Lucy Eden, Founder of Be In Your Element, talked to us about the importance of connection to others, and to ourselves, and how that is one of the biggest challenges to our wellbeing in today’s way of living and working… Let me ask you a question. How connected are you with everything you do? How […]

Our recent PA Profile interview is with Anita Payne, Assistant at Pan European Equities at Schroders. She shares her top tips and insights from her role, and discusses the rapidly changing workplace, plus the need to look after the wellbeing of you and your team. What was your journey like into your career as a […]

We asked Ashley Archer, Personal Assistant to a Finance Director at Standard Chartered, about her career journey, the challenges, highlights and why she loves her PA role 14 years in. “My name is Ashley, I’m from Essex and have worked as a PA in London for approximately 14 years. I’m a regular gym goer and […]

I’m excited to be able to tell you about my first issue as the Editor of PA Life. It’s great to be here, working with a fantastic team, making sure we bring you, our readers, stories that are interesting, inspiring and helpful for your work as Professional Assistants. PA Life Club & PA Profiles I’ve […]

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Liz Taylor, founder and CEO of leading event planners, the Taylor Lynn Corporation, and Liz Taylor Consultancy, has been at the forefront of the UK event planning scene for over 30 years. She shares her expert advice on negotiating with venues. Events planning can be one of the most fun and rewarding aspects of a […]

Situated opposite the future site of HS2, Millennium Point’s Connect is a fully flexible meeting and events space in the east side of Birmingham City centre. Connect consists of four inter-connected rooms separated by retractable walls which provide multiple options for businesses to suit their requirements. Each room is equipped with HD screens and presentation […]

Agiito isn’t your traditional travel management company. We’re a team of creative minds, innovators and problem solvers. A UK specialist at heart, we can also work on a global scale for all your travel, meetings and events needs. We’re passionate about bringing people together in the safest and greenest way imaginable, while keeping an eye […]

Every meeting starts with a venue. But where do you start? There’s a big difference between finding a venue that might be right for your event and finding the one that’s a perfect fit. There are lots of potentially suitable venues out there. Our starting point is always to understand the objectives of the meeting. […]

Located on the second level of the landmark venue Millennium Point in Birmingham city centre, Concourse is a high footfall area between a university entrance and a science museum – with a view overlooking the future site of HS2’s Curzon Street Rail station. Whether displaying products, advertising services, or exhibiting artwork, Concourse benefits from naturally […]

Hold on to your Christmas party hats! Though we might be a while away from decking the halls this Christmas, expectations are already high for the return of the office Christmas jolly in 2022. With Christmas party plans having been shelved for the past couple of years, this Christmas is all about coming together once […]

PA Life has teamed up with ODEON EVENTS to give you the chance to win tickets to an exclusive screening of the latest Marvel Studios movie, Thor: Love and Thunder, in their incredible ODEON Luxe Swiss Cottage IMAX screen.   Relax in fully reclining seats as the immersive screen and speakers draw you in until […]