If you work as an EA or Office Manager in 2026, you will have noticed how far your responsibilities have expanded. You handle people operations, recruitment coordination and internal communication with the precision of a project lead. Yet many of the tools placed in front of you still belong to a different era. Spreadsheets dominate […]

The business traveller checking into your property today looks very different from the one who arrived 10 or even five years ago – and corporate offerings need to adapt to the new market. Nicola Wood-Hill, Head of Sales at BWH Hotels GB discusses the generation effect on corporate travel today… Younger professionals now make up […]

The UK job market is undergoing one of its most significant shifts in a decade. Graduate vacancies have fallen sharply, down 33% year-on-year according to Indeed. This is a result of major firms cutting entry-level hiring and automate large parts of the work traditionally assigned to junior recruits. Combined with economic instability and rapid advances […]

If you are looking for a corporate event venue that truly stands out, then we’ve got one for you. St Stephen Walbrook offers something exceptional: a place of celebration, inspiration and connection, set moments from Bank Station in the heart of the City of London… Designed by Sir Christopher Wren, St Stephen Walbrook is widely […]

PA Life talks to Alina Minaeva, Director of Private Charter at Volanteus, about the flexibility and whether benefits outperform costs of private charter flights when compared to scheduled commercial options… With a degree in Business Management in Civil Aviation, Alina has built a career as a private jet broker and continues to advance in this role […]

Over half (53%) of Brits surveyed say their own social media algorithms are making them anxious about their health. MyFitnessPal urges ‘Fight the Fad’ approach as previous preliminary findings by Dublin City University suggests that as little as 2.1% of food and nutritional advice on TikTok was classified by Artificial Intelligence as accurate. The growing […]

As a Personal Assistant, your job is to do precisely that—assist. Your executive is a very busy person, with a lot of appointments, commitments, and excursions that you’ll need to manage and smooth into a functional work day. They need to know what’s going on and when, what time they are expected to be where, […]

With the #CareerTok hashtag reaching 1.5 billion views on TikTok, it has become a source of career advice among Gen Z and Millennials. TikTok is helping Gen Z land an internship or job say nearly half. Meanwhile, hiring activity in the UK is booming, with job postings in January 2025 up 61% compared to December, […]

The PA Show Spring is nearly here, and if you’re attending, chances are your diary is already full, your inbox never stops, and you’re juggling priorities before you’ve even left the office. That’s exactly why preparing properly for your two days at the show can make such a difference… With the right mindset and a […]

2025 marked a historic turning point for corporate learning, as it was the year learning and transformation finally converged. “For the first time, companies stopped treating learning, talent, and technology as separate conversations,” David Blake, CEO and Co-founder of Degreed, explains. “They became one shared agenda.” He looks at how AI will transform learning in […]

The future of work is ever-evolving, but one question keeps shaping these changes as they unfold: magnetise vs mandate – how do we get employees back into the office? Mandates for workplace attendance are being implemented across a wide variety of firms globally, but experts warn that without enhancing experience, companies risk losing staff. WORKTECH […]

Nestled in 250 acres of Berkshire parkland, De Vere Wokefield Estate is an idyllic hotel and conference venue with 376 comfortable bedrooms, 39 flexible meeting rooms and an abundance of outdoor space. It’s a place where historic charm blends with modern style… Just 10 minutes from the M4, 40 minutes to Heathrow Airport, and fast, […]

The recent Culture, Media and Sport (CMS) Select Committee inquiry into the UK business events sector will result in a series of recommendations being presented to government to strengthen the business events sector and support new opportunities for growth and collaboration… The inquiry took place in Parliament on 09 December and was chaired by Dame Caroline Dineage DBE […]

With nearly three decades of plant-based cooking experience, Sarah Wasserman is the Director of Food & Brand at Mildreds and Mallow, leading the food identity of one of London’s most established plant-based restaurant groups… Both restaurants serve fully vegan menus year-round, so January isn’t a shift for the team; it’s simply a moment when more […]

As a PA or EA responsible for booking corporate events, meetings or team experiences, we know finding the right venues and suppliers can be time-consuming, especially alongside an already busy role. That’s where the London Summer Event Show 2026 comes in. Taking place on 10-11 February at 60 Great Queen Street, the Show is designed […]

Wordly looks back at the cost pressures of 2025 and predicts that engagement and accessibility are poised to reshaping events in 2026… 2025 was pivotal for events and trade shows, defined by rising production costs, growing audience expectations. The year also saw increasing pressure to demonstrate measurable value to attendees, exhibitors, and sponsors. As competition […]

As the festive season approaches, many businesses face the familiar combination of reduced staffing, slowing productivity, and the inevitable post-Christmas lull. Without preparation, this seasonal dip, known by many as winter slump can put pressure on even the most stable organisations. But a quieter period doesn’t have to mean falling behind. With smart planning, it […]

A creative new chapter for MICE in East London has been unveiled with The Canvas Suite at Hyatt Place London City East events spaces… Hyatt Place London City East, one of London’s most sustainable and design-forward hotels, with an acclaimed rooftop bar and a chart-topping Sicilian restaurant, has unveiled the Canvas Suite. The suite is a […]