The names of the prestigious 2022 miaList were unveiled last week as the Meetings Industry Association (mia) shined a spotlight on the sector’s finest talent. The miaList is now in its twelfth year and the competition was extremely fierce again this year. The coveted roll of honour that recognises inspiring individuals and teams who go […]

We at Popkakery want to help Assistants, Company, Office and HR Managers find meaningful, seasonal and always tasty branded gifts, that can be personalised for colleagues and clients. We hope that we have the perfect present for everyone on your list. We offer a fantastic and clever way to add a little extra something to […]

Events are firmly back on the table. As the recent AMEX Global Event Trends Forecast reported, its recent survey reflected “booming optimism and focus on in-person meetings and events”, while event and venue marketplace Hire Space has observed a 25% increase on budgets in 2022 compared to pre-pandemic levels.  But rising prices across goods and […]

We are pleased to announce the winner of the PA Life Club’s September competition. Congratulations to Chris Holland from Nimrod Capital! A big thank you to The Champagne Bar at 116 Pall Mall by Searcys who are sponsoring the competition with a fantastic prize of an evening of cocktails & and British bar snacks for two at this stylish wine […]

Are you the lucky winner of the Harrods Beauty Advent Calendar courtesy of Harrods Corporate Service? Harrods Corporate Service, the business gift division of the iconic Knightsbridge store, is offering one PA Life reader the chance to win a Harrods Beauty Advent Calendar. – the competition runs from 18th November until midnight 24th November! A […]

Although most of us are thinking about Black Friday, Christmas and New Year, the reality is that spring isn’t all that far away, particularly in terms of event planning and meeting organisation. The first quarter of the year is the ideal time for teams to gather, share ideas and plan for the months ahead.  The […]

How do you write a ‘day in the life’ when no two days are the same? And a Virtual Assistant is just a Personal Assistant, right…? Alchemy VA’s very own Eloise Robb shares a typical day in her Virtual Assistant business and sets the record straight on those limiting beliefs… A typical day when you […]

The much awaited PA Life Christmas Party and PA Life Start Awards celebrations are almost upon us. The evening is hosted jointly with the iconic event venue De Vere Grand Connaught Rooms. We can’t wait to see you all at the party! DATE: Monday 28th November 2022 TIME: 6pm – 9pm VENUE: De Vere Grand […]

Is bullying on the rise because we are reaching boiling point? by Thom Dennis, CEO at Serenity in Leadership Statistics show that one in four of us has experienced bullying at work. Analysis conducted by law firm Fox & Partners revealed that bullying claims increased by 44% from 581 to 835 between March 2021 and […]

Celebrate the most wonderful time of the year with Fellows House in Cambridge! The Christmas countdown starts in November with a Christmas Lights Switch-on and a festive market. The magic continues throughout December until New Year’s Day – and beyond.  Accommodation offers are available if you want to experience all that Cambridge has to offer […]

Now in its sixth year, the Manchester PA Awards returned with a black-tie awards ceremony on November 10th to celebrate the incredible talent within the Manchester PA community. After a three-year break, the awards were welcomed back by over 550 guests from Manchester’s business community at The Point, Emirates Old Trafford. The not-for-profit awards, organised […]

With all the craziness in the world again this year, from politics to wars, climate change to the cost of living crisis, perhaps a focus on the good and spreading more cheer will help us all look on the brighter side of life. And to bring a little sunshine to those less fortunate, Drayton will […]

With the FIFA World Cup coinciding with Christmas this year, we have a unique opportunity to combine both events for the ultimate collaboration. What better place to do it than at the multi-award-winning, Tottenham Hotspur Stadium – home of some of the finest spectator experiences in the world. Want to put a spin on your […]

Tom Moyes, partner in the Employment law at Blacks Solicitors shares his advice for employers on the importance of supporting and managing stress in the workplace. International Stress Awareness Week is the 07th-11th November. It is reported that 822,000 people in the UK suffer from work-related stress and health issues1. Following these reports, there is […]

Our Editor visited Mayfair for a dinner and cocktails evening at one of its most popular dining destinations. Hush is tucked away from the hustle and bustle, in a quiet courtyard just behind Bond Street and has long been a favourite of those in the know and celebrities wanting to dine in peace. The restaurant […]

59% of UK adults experience stress in the workplace but could business technology provide a means to help reduce this figure? The combination of technology and mental health can often have negative connotations. There is plenty of media attention surrounding the negative impact the former can have on the latter. In fact, there is research […]

IBTM brings new voices and fresh perspectives for the 2022 programme as it announces the first details of its Knowledge Programme for IBTM World, which takes place at Fira Barcelona from 29 November to 1 December. Featuring a refreshed format with three keynotes and five targeted tracks, this year’s Knowledge Programme has been carefully designed […]

Port Lympne Hotel & Reserve has announced a fantastic offer on Q1 corporate events booked in 2022. With 600 stunning acres of Kentish savannah, countryside and woodland, all home to over 900 rare and endangered animals, Port Lympne Hotel & Reserve is the perfect location for exceptional corporate events with conservation at their heart. The […]