Security is something that is often overlooked when it comes to corporate events. Who’s responsible for ensuring only invited guests are allowed in? Andy Barr, Director of Event Connections discusses his experiences and gives some advice for PAs A few months ago, I was attending a meeting at one of our clients’ offices. As a […]

The Executive & Personal Assistants Association (EPAA) recently surveyed the PA community to dig deeper into the gender divide of the role for its #NotJustAGirlsJob campaign and revealed some interesting statistics. Molly Dyson examines the results It has long been reported that there is a huge divide between men and women in the PA role. […]

Heading up an office move? Here are some important things to consider when choosing furniture, according to Paula Marshall, head of furniture category sales at business solutions provider Office Depot. Creating a working environment that is inspiring, functional and ‘on brand’ is crucial for businesses. There has been much research that links a high-quality, scenic […]

A new report highlights some of the greatest challenges organisations are facing as they approach the next digital frontier, one of which is a lack of willingness from employees to adopt to new practices. The ‘State of the Digital Nation’ report by Agilisys, a specialist for the public sector, draws on findings from a survey […]

A third of animal owners confess they’ve dodged work to pander to a poorly pet. According to a new survey, 42% of employees have lied to their boss and bagged a day off to attend to their ailing animal. One in three respondents admit that on their return to ‘full health’, they sneak off during […]

WeAreTheCity has released the names of its top 100 female Rising Stars as part of its Annual Awards Programme designed to celebrate female talent across the UK, including a select group of PAs and EAs. The prestigious Rising Star awards, now in its third year, aim to showcase the sheer volume of female talent that […]

Research from Robert Walters has found that almost three quarters (73%) of professionals have left a job because they disliked the company culture. The study also found that 82% of professionals have worked for a company where they disliked the company culture. However, 90% of employers recognised the importance of finding candidates who are a […]

Join STH Live for a Business Breakfast event on Wednesday, 28 June at the Andaz London Liverpool Street Hotel. Professional speaker Caspar Berry will take you through a keynote speech on risk and decision making in the world of business, entertainment and poker, before hosting a panel discussion with three-time Olympic medallist Kelly Sotherton and […]

Eaton Manor Meetings & Events is an exclusive venue based on a 500-acre country estate in Shropshire in the West Midlands, offering award-winning accommodation and flexible meeting and event facilities in a beautiful countryside setting, making this the perfect venue for your Christmas party. The experienced in-house team at Eaton Manor pride themselves on delivering […]

It’s been a very busy week for PA Life, with the team spread out between The Meetings Show and a very special trip to the Dominican Republic with the winners of our recent Asemblr competition. We’ll report on that later, but for now let’s catch up on our top 10 most popular stories of the […]

I have a rare opportunity to go to Facebook’s London office to interview Hannah Jepson, Executive Assistant and 2016 winner of PA of the Year at the London PA Awards. Arriving at the Euston campus, Hannah’s welcoming smile immediately tells me this is going to be a great morning and we get down to the […]

Once again, the opportunity to meet new people and rediscover old acquaintances will sit at the heart of The Meetings Show. Spread across the whole week, the networking programme includes a host of official show, partner and exhibitor events. Here’s what to expect on day one. MPI’s Post Show Charity Party will kick off in […]

You know you need to make connections and build a strong network within and beyond your organisation, but does it have to feel like another task on your to-do list? We love to socialise and need to interact to relax and have fun. But networking is an important facet of our business life and that […]

Trade shows can seem daunting at times. With so many suppliers to see, seminars to attend and people to network with, it can all feel a little overwhelming. As we’re attending The Meetings Show this week, we thought we’d give you some top tips for having a fun and successful time at an exhibition. Plan ahead […]

DSTRKT London is a world-famous lounge and restaurant in the heart of the West End of London, attracting an elite crowd from across the world. But did you know you can host corporate events at the venue? Regarded as London’s most prestige venue, DSTRKT is distinctly recognised for its first-rate team, events spaces and services […]

This week saw the opening of The Ivy Collection’s newest restaurant in London’s Square Mile, The Ivy City Garden. Located at Dashwood House, 69 Old Broad Street, London EC2M 1NA, The Ivy Collection’s first site in the City of London is set over 3,335 square feet and will have approximately 230 covers. Situated within the […]

A lack of digital skills among the UK workforce is causing problems in the boardroom and contributing to low productivity, a new survey suggests. The average British worker still regularly fails to set up presentations without support from the IT department, according to a survey of IT professionals conducted by independent research agency Vanson Bourne […]

Booking a venue? Don’t sign on the dotted line until you’ve read Capita Travel and Events’ expert checklist for what to look out for. Master the venue contract basics A contract should include the name of the space being booked and the times; factor in the time taken to set up/clear the room, especially for […]