As a PA or EA, you understand the importance of team morale and avoiding employee burnout. Team building activities can work wonders, as you probably know all too well. However, there are always challenges with planning everything involved with such activities in the right way. Dakota Murphey, freelance writer on workplace wellbeing, has put together […]

 A Personal Assistant plays a vital role in the smooth operations of an organisation. A PA has many  responsibilities ranging from managing administrative tasks, scheduling appointments, organising meetings and events, and communicating with clients and stakeholders. To stand out as a PA, you need to possess certain skills and qualities, and to excel in your […]

With a background in hospitality and events, Filipe Borne joined Lucky Voice in 2019 as Head of Sales to lead the team responsible for reservations, event bookings and customer service. He did this whilst building close relationships with booking agents, third parties and corporate clients. Felipe has seen Lucky Voice to go from strength to […]

It is no longer appropriate to assume that only younger generations are environmentally and socially conscious when it comes to their career. In fact, recent research by Resource Solutions was revealed by Tom Lakin, the Global Practice Director showing that two in five (39%) over-55s would turn down an offer of higher pay if it was […]

It’s great news for London and for 120 million tea plantation workers across the globe with the positive changes enabling London to become the first fair pay City in the world. RIBA at 66 Portland Place will host a special event on the morning of Tuesday 21st November to launch the Fair Play Charter. The […]

Our editor had the pleasure of lunching with Larisa Jovanovich, Resort Manager at Hyatt Kotor Bay in Montenegro at one of the most scenic restaurants imaginable, The Lighthouse, located right by the seafront at her stunning luxury resort hotel. Hyatt Regency Kotor Bay is no ordinary hotel and resort. As well as its beautiful location […]

The Manchester PA Awards, headline sponsored by AO Arena returned with a bang to The Point, Emirates Old Trafford, on November 2nd. The awards hosted by television presenter and personality Josh Denzel, were organised by the Manchester PA Network and event partner Square Fish Events with the event recognising the outstanding EAs, PAs and Support […]

Just in time to for the festive season, Apothecary East in Shoreditch –  the East London Izakaya-inspired bar and restaurant, has created seasonal Modern Japanese group Feasting Menus and is also introducing London party goers to the Sake Bomb ritual! Festive Fizz-akaya Fun Guests are invited to kick start their evening Sake Bomb style with […]

Experts in all things champagne for over 175 years, Searcys is pulling out all the stops to celebrate World Champagne Day  (27th October) at its iconic Champagne Bar at St Pancras and the just-opened Battersea Champagne Bar at Battersea Power Station. Expect free fizz galore, an exclusive masterclass and a Champagne & Oyster Happy Hour. […]

PA Life met up with Tara Sanchez from Cheltenham & The Cotswolds Convention Bureau ‘Meet in Cheltenham’ to find out what the beautiful and vibrant Cheltenham and the Cotswolds region has to offer as a meetings and events destination. 1.Can you tell us about your role within Meet in Cheltenham? I have been working at […]

Our Editor spent an extended weekend at Hyatt Regency Kotor Bay Resort – a beachfront resort surrounded by mountains in a fjord-like location by the Adriatic Sea in Southern Montenegro. Kotor Bay – or Boka Bay as called locally, is a jaw-droppingly beautiful coastal gem and largely unknow outside the region which under the UNESCO […]

Our Editor met up with Shirley Ruiz, a Senior Executive Assistant at Citi, to discuss the role of an EA, her recent move from one international banking giant to another, and what career success looks like to her. What are the most important life and career choices and milestones that have led to your current […]

A survey of hundreds of marketing professionals has revealed that three-quarters have worked on sustainability-related communications recently, despite many feeling that they are not qualified to do so. Conducted by the Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM), the survey polled 203 marketers to garner their experience delivering campaigns to communicate their clients’ environmental initiatives. Most said […]

Being part of a team has important health benefits, including increased happiness and self-confidence, a sense of belonging and lower stress levels. Here, Rachel Murray, Head of Employee Health and Wellbeing at Bupa Global & UK gives her advice on how to make sure your workplace is inclusive for everyone. A great reminder for us […]

Coco di Mama is the UK’s largest ‘Italian to Go’ brand with 15 flagship stores in London, and one in Reading. They also have 140 delivery kitchens across the country, and retail products available in Sainsbury’s. And now is your chance to treat your colleagues to their delicious catering as you could win an office […]

A Step-by-Step wellbeing guide has been launched by UK charity Hospitality Action, as it encourages employees to sign up to its Walk for Wellbeing fundraising initiative. Developed in conjunction with Mental Health Expert, Emma Keeble, the free guide offers tips and strategies for hospitality businesses to ensure their team’s wellbeing is prioritised in a post-pandemic […]

Rugby fans, the time has come for the 10th Rugby World Cup 2023. Taking place from Friday 8th September to Saturday 28th October. But where to head to watch the Rugby World Cup in London? We’ve rounded up the best places to catch every scrum, try and conversion, from big screens and pints at the […]

56% of workers say their employer provides them with zero information on how to be sustainable at home, including saving on energy bills. Mark Sait, the CEO/founder of SaveMoneyCutCarbon, comments on why the responsibility of taking action on climate change lies in the hands of business owners, HR and training staff. Gas and electricity are […]