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Editor’s Picks

Tomorrow’s Talent 2023 winners revealed by The Meetings Show

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Ten of the brightest stars in the business meetings and events industry have been revealed. These are the Tomorrow’s Talent 2023 winners who were unveiled by The Meetings Show . The Tomorrow’s Talent initiative, run in partnership with M&IT, champions exceptional emerging talent within the industry to help nurture and support the leaders of the […]

Waste and recycling myths busted

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In a world beset by a climate crisis, recycling is one low-stakes activity that can make us feel like we’re making a difference. Let’s look at some of the most common waste and recycling myths to remind us why the Global Recycling Day mid-March is is so important. Yes, recycling is yet to be a […]

Inspirational female leaders in the meetings and events sector

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We continue highlighting inspirational women throughout March, well beyond the International Women’s Day, to mark Women’s History Month. As part of our series of exclusive interviews we spoke to four inspirational female leaders from the business meetings and events sector. These remarkable professionals share their highlights to date and give advice for anyone either considering […]

Penny Power OBE: brains behind Ecademy social platform for business

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The International Women’s Day still fresh in our minds and with 10 days left of Women’s History Month, we are bringing you a series of interviews with inspirational women. These incredible women share their achievements in the worlds of sport, business and adventure. Next to join our series is Penny Power OBE, a leading female motivational […]

Budget health measures a ‘first step’ towards tackling workforce drop-outs

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Experts have welcomed the ‘unprecedented’ focus on workplace health in this year’s UK Budget which places occupational health (OH) expertise at the heart of strategies to tackle workforce drop-outs due to ill health. However, the Society of Occupational Medicine (SOM) and Commercial Occupational Health Providers Association (COHPA) say that universal access to OH will be […]

Gemma Amor Executive Chef at Ascot Racecourse on cooking her way to the top

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Gemma Amor, the Executive Chef at Ascot Racecourse has worked her way up the ranks within the business for more than 25 years to an incredibly influential leadership role. She is in charge of the entire catering operation at one of the UK’s most prestigious sporting venues, managing fine dining, private boxes and retail for […]

Setting wellness goals helps you bring your best self to every day

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Lucy Eden, founder of Be In Your Element, organisers of corporate wellness events, discusses the benefits of setting wellness goals. We set goals for everything – career, finances, family, dreams and health. We perhaps set too many goals then beat ourselves up if we haven’t achieved them. Be kind to yourselves when you set your […]

Forum Events & Media Group’s Sarah Beall embraces her female team on International Women’s Day

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Our Social Media Manager Isabel Jennings sat down with Forum Events & Media Group’s Managing Director Sarah Beall to discuss women in business ahead of the International Women’s Day on March 8th. Sarah joined Forum in 1999 as a Sales Executive and moved up the roles into business development taking on new challenges to then […]

International Women’s Day kicks off with a EA and PA lunch at LSBU

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Natalie Richardson, an EA and Wellbeing Champion at London South Bank University (LSBU) talks about how LSBU are marking the March 8th International Women’s Day this year with events that will draw the university community together. For starters, Natalie has arranged a lunch on 8th March for the LSBU PAs and EAs, and will be […]

UK’s Top 50 equity trailblazers named for International Women’s Day

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Allies, lobbyists, mentors and campaigners committed to driving equity and societal change for women have been named in the 2023 Trailblazer50 list compiled by WeAreTheCity. Revealed ahead of International Women’s Day 2023 in support of its #EmbraceEquity theme, the Trailblazer50 list highlights incredible individuals working tirelessly to make society a better place for women. This […]

Rugby legend Maggie Alphonsi ahead of International Women’s Day

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Rugby legend and inspiring female speaker, Maggie Alphonsi, joined PA Life Magazine to share her aspirations for equality in sport in this exclusive interview. She also revealed her proudest achievement and the key qualities of a high-performance team, insight from her career as a world champion athlete. Who better to kick off our series of […]

Dining at In Horto – home to wood-fired dishes in London SE1

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Our Editor spent a cosy a Saturday evening dining at In Horto, located in the new Southwark Quarter. It’s the latest restaurant venture from the tvg hospitality group. The location is a fantastic open air courtyard close to London Bridge. Off the alfresco seating area are a number of restaurants. In Horto is definetely a […]

PA Profile – Mei Suen, EA and Business Assistant at Integrella

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Our Editor met with an inspiring EA to interview her for our series of PA Profiles. Mei Suen is an EA and Business Assistant at Integrella, a digital integration company. She has a huge impact on the company as she single-handedly manages all the office and business admin to help the tasks of everyone, from […]

Your Excellency’s Communicate with Impact event at Wotton House, Surrey

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The stunning Surrey hotel, Wotton House, will host Your Excellency’s Communicate with Impact event. The event will offer PAs and EAs a great evening of networking, learning and discovery. Wotton House has partnered with leading PA and EA training and development guru, Lindsay Taylor of Your Excellency. Date and time: Thursday February 23rd, 6-9 pm […]

WIN A £200 GIFT VOUCHER FROM GO SPORT/GO MUSIC TRAVEL

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Here is your chance to win a £200 gift voucher to a fantastic sporting or music event. Most of us have a memory of a favourite sporting, musical or cultural event they attended. A memory to last a lifetime. What’s yours? Just let us know for a chance of winning a £200 gift voucher! GO […]

More redundancies and pay freezes on cards for 2023

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The cost of living crisis is hitting employers too. To combat the sharply rising costs many are forced to make redundancies in 2023, according to research from employment law and HR consultancy firm WorkNest. The research showed more than two fifths (44%) of employers could be looking at restructuring or redundancies to cut costs in […]

The best office romance stories from Christmas parties to bathroom mishaps

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UK office workers share their romance tales as part of a nationwide competition to find the best office romance stories. It’s incredible to learn that over half of employees have engaged in a romantic relationship at work. When we think of the workplace, romance is not usually the first thing that comes to mind but […]

National Apprenticeship Week: supporting apprentices in a changing world

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This National Apprenticeship Week, which runs from Monday 6 February to Sunday 12 February is raising awareness on supporting apprentices in a changing world. Here, Cheryl McKown, Apprenticeship Manager at Bupa Global & UK, advises on how managers can support their apprentices in a changing world. For those looking to advance their career or learn new […]