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, 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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

We can all do our part in trying to help our planet, but when you lower your homes’ carbon footprint, you are not only helping the planet, but you can also save money when you do it. Becoming more aware of how we live, and the changes that we can make that can make a […]

Rising stars and female talent pipeline champions are invited to enter the WeAreTheCity 2023 Rising Star Awards. Outstanding individuals in the female talent pipeline, their employers and senior leaders championing gender equality in the workplace are invited to enter the 2023 Rising Star Awards which have just opened for entries. Now in their ninth year, […]

An eco-friendly event agency with over 30 years of experience is boosting its already distinctive eco plans even further by partnering with sustainability specialists Greengage and obtaining ECOsmart status. Corporate event specialists Eventurous say there have been some big changes in the industry over the years, and being eco-conscious is now more important than ever. Company […]

In light of the recent scrapped government menopausal leave trial,  it has become apparent that women continue to face barriers to progression in the UK workforce. This in combination with ongoing disparities in male and female pay, it is likely that women will seek out the best paying industries for women and those that treat […]