The race is once again on for us to find the PAs, EAs, VAs and Office Managers who will rise above the rest and claim the sought-after PA Life Star Awards 2024. We urge all assistants to send in their nominations, with a testimonial to back it up, by September 20th! All entrants will get […]
The UK government has announced plans to give full-time workers the right to request a four-day work week. The new legislation is planned to take effect this autumn by adding tighter measures to the current flexible working legislation. The key change would allow employees to request reduced working hours, whereby full-time workers on a five-day […]
PA Life talked to Paul and Nadine Fenton, joint Managing Directors and founders of Viva Esprit, an independent boutique events agency, about their business journey and the agency they have created… Can you take us back to the start of Viva Esprit – how did it all begin, and what inspired you to start an […]
New research from leasing company, Volkswagen Financial Services (VWFS) Fleet, reveals businesses are lagging behind employee demand and expectation when it comes to Salary Sacrifice car schemes. This sustainable and low tax workplace benefit is found to be attractive to nearly half of the UK workforce… VWFS Fleet’s survey of 2,000 UK employed adults shows […]
Brunch has become a London institution. Whatever your mid-morning cravings look like, we have rounded up London’s best new brunches, from Pan Asian souffle pancakes and Middle Eastern shawarma fries to bottomless Aperol spritz and artisan pizzas… The Ultimate House Party Brunch at The Little Violet Door Say goodbye to the weekend chores and hello […]
As we celebrate International Youth Day today, August 12th, we are pleased to bring you a positive story about businesses supporting the youth who need their backing. We discuss a group of sixth-formers who were given a chance to take part in a two-week programme offering work experience for students from under-represented communities with UK […]
It’s a given that workplaces should support women. But how can we encourage men, and foster positive masculinity, making the workplace better for everyone? Peter Crush reports on a recent HR Magazine article… “It’s only been the last decade or so that I’ve been comfortable talking about my masculinity,” says an extremely candid Chris Britton, […]
Nepotism and cronyism is widely frowned upon. But there is no legal obligation to prevent it and, according to April 2023 research, workers often get their job through a personal connection. So what can be done to ensure fair recruitment process that ethically hire the best possible candidate for the job? Equally important is to […]
Student loans are critical for many people pursuing higher education. However, the intricacies of interest rates can make these loans difficult to understand. A student loan is a binding legal contract, so it’s important to understand clearly what you’re signing up for, including how much you’re borrowing, how much you’re expected to pay back, and […]
The workplace has changed over recent years more than it has done since the industrial revolution, so we are most definitely due an update. Remote and hybrid working is now the norm since the pandemic. Multi generations in the workplace have never been so diverse to manage. The younger generations such as Gen Z are […]
Following Labour’s landslide victory in the General Election and their confirmation of adding 20% VAT on school fees spikes interest in homeschooling. The change will take effect from January 2025 and naturally worries many private school parents. The Government has acknowledged that this will price some parents out of the private system. However, we are […]
Our much-awaited annual PA awards – PA Life Star Awards 2024 judges are now announced. As with previous year, we have an impressive panel of external judges, all experts in the assistant training or recruitment field. The nominations opened on June 19th and will close at midnight on September 20th. We encourage all amazing PAs, […]
The magnificent five-star, Grande Dame hotel, The Landmark London in Marylebone, celebrated it’s 125th anniversary on the 1st of July. The significant birthday is marked with very fitting 125 days of Afternoon Tea service. Our Editor enjoyed sampling the hotel’s award-winning high tea at the stunning Winter Garden earlier this month… 125 days of Afternoon […]
Embrace those perfectly imperfect days! Step away from that “woe-is-me” cry when things don’t go to plan! It’s important to foster a solution-focused attitude rather than wallowing in despair. I know it’s easier said than done, but with a few techniques and ideas at the ready, you’ll become more adept at dealing with days that […]
New graduates embarking on their careers are redefining the workplace, according to a new global report from CEMS – the Global Alliance in Management Education… The report The Future-Forward Workforce reveals what young professionals want from the new world of work and what leading employers are doing in response. It reveals that this generation is […]
Our Editor met with Muriel Zingraff, CEO at London’s most exciting and forward looking wellness institute – The HVN in Knightsbridge, and her PA Katie Aldworth. The HVN is all about improving the way clients live, look and feel, all under one roof…with some of the words most prolific, experienced practitioners on site. The centre […]
Short-term awareness campaigns such as Plastic Free July can really help businesses and individuals re-evaluate their relationship with single use plastic and other forms of non-recyclable waste. But we need much more from businesses if we are to achieve net-zero in the events industry by 2050. There are already great businesses striving to go that […]
