PA Life spoke to Catherine Bird, National Sales Manager at Center Parcs Conferences & Events, as part of our International Women’s Day interview series with influential women across different industries. Catherine, or Cat, as she is widely known as, has a wealth of experience gained at her previous roles at Lime Venue Portfolio, De Vere […]

PA Life talked to Felicity Barnard, Commercial Director and Deputy CEO of Ascot Racecourse,  as part of our International Women’s Day 2024 series where we uncover how talented and successful women have made it to the top of their game. The women we interview represent different professions from a multitude of industries and fields, but […]

The International Women’s Day 2024 campaign United Nations theme is Inspire Inclusion. When we inspire others to understand and value women’s inclusion, we are creating a better world for everyone. PA Life is marking International Women’s Day 2024 by featuring outstanding female leaders in their filed. We talked to a number of MICE industry’s managers […]

Put the extra time you might have during lockdown to good use with our huge selection of online courses, made just for you. Available via the PA Life website and specially curated by an expert team, there are more than 100 courses available to help develop your career – and yourself. And the list covers those […]

In the dynamic landscape of today’s corporate world, the significance of fostering a cohesive and motivated workforce cannot be overstated. Team-building events have emerged as a powerful tool for businesses to enhance collaboration, boost morale, and drive productivity. As we navigate the ever-evolving business terrain, several team-building trends are gaining prominence. Venues, such as Center […]

PA Life talked to Sandeep Singh, the Managing Director of Athena – an impressive Art Deco events venue in Leicester’s cultural quarter – who is on a mission to attract more corporate events and awards ceremonies. Since taking over the venue 18 years ago, many global and national brands have chosen the landmark building for […]

Our Editor dined at Archway, an intimate neighbourhood restaurant by Battersea Park, close to Battersea Power Station. This relative new comer, opened in early 2023,  is a hidden gem – literally – as it’s tucked away from street view under an old railway arch. Archway is part of Spook London, the modern hospitality company which […]

Studies show that humour in the workplace can reduce stress and lighten the load mentally. And let’s face it, that’s something every workplace needs. That’s why we’ve launched Comedy In The Office. Alongside our hand-selected comedians, we offer a range of fun and interactive training sessions and event entertainment options to support your business needs. […]

Happy Valentine’s day! Matt Cooke, Cybersecurity Strategy, EMEA at Proofpoint is urging UK end-users to be alert this Valentine’s day, and the whole Valentine week as romance takes over our inboxes and social media feeds. He wants to send a serious message to all of us to be vigilant as more and more scammers are looking for […]

We often hear pledges from large corporations about becoming carbon negative in 5, 10 or 15 years. But more people are taking the leap and becoming their own boss – such as Personal Assistants who set up their Virtual Assistant businesses. It is therefore important that the self-employed consider their impact on the environment too […]

The Post Office scandal is still unravelling and more decision makers are being exposed for their negligence, or even deceit. Thom Dennis, CEO of culture and leadership specialists, Serenity in Leadership, draws from the case to bring to our attention the red flags of poor leadership that we must look out for. When something significant […]

Sustainability specialists, Greengage Solutions announced the 2024 Sustainability Awards winners at its annual sustainability conference held at the QEII Centre on 11 January. About the Greengage Sustainability Awards: Around 200 delegates attended the conference to learn about sustainability best practices from a line-up of speakers from organisations such as Silverstone, Inntel, EY, Clarity Business Travel, […]

PA Life spoke to Shane Williams, Director of Sales at Gravity Max, home of exhilarating entertainment and events. Shane has been with the business over five years and has 15 years’ experience of working within the leisure and hospitality industry…  Gravity Max is a high energy entertainment venue. What’s unique about it? Gravity Max, part […]

In today’s dynamic, diverse and competitive business landscape, safeguarding your innovative ideas and creative assets is increasingly paramount. Many businesses’ largest and most valuable assets include things which are not physical and instead are intangible such as creations, concepts or ideas – this is intellectual property.  But what actually is intellectual property and how can […]

Recent research from the charity Young Women’s Trust revealed alarming statistics about issues that face women at work. The study found that the percentage of young women who have experienced discrimination at work in the last year has risen to 50% from 42% last year. 23% of young women are earning less than young men […]

Let’s look at what some of London’s leading chefs predict for 2024 food and drink trends in the capital and no doubt spreading across the country in no time. Healthier eating and wellbeing are considered more, as is an increased consideration to sustainability in food choices including more plant based options on the menu. The […]

As Assistants, versatility, awareness, and adaptability are key attributes that produce valuable insights in this period of change with technology and new ways of working. Jodie Mears, FInstAM, C-Suite Strategic Executive Assistant and a Co-host of The Crodie Files Podcast for all Administrative Professionals, shares invaluable advice on how to move forward in your Assistant […]

Our Editor spent a fantastic 24 hours at the splendour of the beautiful Down Hall Hotel, Spa & Estate in Bishop Stortford, in the Hertfordshire and Essex border. We arrived in the afternoon, after about an hour’s drive from South West London. As soon as we entered the grounds of the 110 acre grand estate […]