Editor Amelia Walker hosted the third roundtable discussion with PA Life readers. This sessions topics: The EA/PA debate, the boss/PA relationship, and frustrations in the workplace Amelia: What is the difference between a PA and an EA? Lee: It’s interesting talking to other people at networking events because in some companies I’ll be an EA but […]

When it comes to email management, Bob Hallewell – Founder and MD of Expert Messaging – is the definition of an expert. He’ll be tapping into his nearly two decades of experience to help attendees of the next PA Life Training Day, taking place on 14 November at the Grange Tower Bridge Hotel, take back […]

On World Mental Health Day, the employee benefits specialist Secondsight and mental health charity Minding Your Business are calling on employers across the UK to help remove the stigma surrounding mental health issues by educating their staff and encouraging discussion – making mental health a top priority. The organisations’ approach ties in with this year’s […]

Professionals are increasingly leaving it until it’s too late to check the health of their career, and employers are not encouraging self-improvement in fear of losing valuable employees, according to James Micklewright, Managing Director of career coaching company Micklewright Careers. “Employers are generally uninterested in helping us grow at work and are not offering training […]

To coincide with World Mental Health Day, digital medicine company Big Health has released research that details the impact poor sleep has on mental wellbeing and recovery. The results show insomnia affects approximately 69% of adults with depression. Poor sleep also increases the risks of developing anxiety and depression and acts as a barrier to successful treatment. British respondents to […]

Research released in the fourth annual Employee Insight Report from Capita Employee Benefits reveals that almost half of UK workers (44%) know a colleague who has had to give up work because of stress, while more than a third of people (36%) say that colleagues have complained about feeling stressed to their employer, but received […]

The city of Leeds has such a distinctive atmosphere. It simultaneously exudes Yorkshire’s old-world charm while offering a plethora of cool bars, superb restaurants and all the shopping one could wish from a city. The Met Hotel by PH Hotels pulls this multi-faceted feature of its surroundings into one venue. Named Best Business Hotel in […]

The Ritz Restaurant has announced it has been awarded a Michelin star in the Michelin Guide Great Britain and Ireland 2017. John Williams MBE, Executive Chef said: “It is the greatest honour to have been awarded a Michelin star. This star is testament to the entire team’s dedication to delivering excellence to every guest dining […]

Céleste at The Lanesborough announces its first Michelin star, one year on from the hotel’s extensive renovation. Hailing a new culinary era for the hotel, Céleste combines French savoir-faire, using only the best of British ingredients. The menu takes inspiration from London as a global capital for cuisine. Led by Chef Patron Eric Frechon – […]

Where oh where has the summer gone? Never mind. The weekend is upon us and we’ve got lots of networking events coming up to look forward to. But first, let’s have at our top 10 most read stories of the week. 1. How to survive your first week at a new job You’ve written a superb […]

Longleat estate is nestled in Wiltshire, the heart of England’s rural West Country. It spans 900 acres and is home to the first Safari Drive-Through outside of Africa, as well as the exquisite Elizabethan Longleat House, which remains family home to three generations of the Thynn family. Longleat is offering one lucky PA Life reader […]

Earlier this week we reported that UK staff rack up 66 million hours of unpaid overtime each week. A new study has taken this down to an individual level,  revealing that British employees work an average of 38 working days above their paid contract every year. Researchers found workers actually graft for an incredible extra […]

Humans are always trying to define the meaning in everything they do, and that’s especially true of our jobs. Career coach Nancy Collamer recently wrote an article for Forbes in which she outlined five key questions to ask yourself to find meaningful work. Here’s a synopsis of her advice. 1 Which five words best describe […]

Are you always cold at the office? It turns out you might just be wearing the wrong shoes, according to a new study conducted by the University of California, Berkley. Architect Edward Arens wanted to test a new air-conditioning system, so he asked Stefano Schiavon at Berkley to help out. His idea to blast heated […]

Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC), owner of Lord’s Cricket Ground, today announces the launch of its Winter Warmer packages, which are set to begin in November. From November 2016 to February 2017, day delegate package holders can treat themselves to a variety of warming options to help them through the colder winter months. Delegates will receive […]

We are pleased to announce that we’re partnering with Showtime Photo Booth at our annual PA Life Christmas Party, which takes place on 7 November at ICEBAR LONDON. Showtime Photo Booth provides three types of classy and stylish booths for any kind of corporate or private event in London, each of which uses the latest cameras […]

Twickenham Experience has partnered with its official caterer Levy Restaurants UK to launch a campaign to celebrate and share memorable food and drink experiences at the home of England rugby. The #sharetwickers campaign launched last night at an exclusive VIP dinner for media in the England changing rooms at Twickenham Stadium, and will encourage fans, […]

High-end recruitment firm Matching Models has come under scrutiny recently for listing unconventional requirements in its job postings. The firm hires PAs, hospitality staff, receptionists and flight attendants along with models and staff to run promotions for wealthy clients. It claims to find “ideal candidates” that are “skilled and attractive”. One listing for a PA/private […]