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Volunteering boosts productivity and adds £4.6 billion to UK economy each year

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Volunteering boosts productivity that’s estimated to be worth billions to the UK economy each year, a new study finds. nteering boosts productivity . The report by Pro Bono Economics (PBE), commissioned by national volunteering charity Royal Voluntary Service, estimates productivity gains worth at least £4.6 billion each year, or £4,551 per volunteer(1), arising from volunteering […]

Cinnamon Bazaar in Richmond amongst the best of modern Indian dining

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Our Editor enjoyed a taste of India at the newly opened Cinnamon Bazaar in Richmond, South West London’s leafy neighbourhood… Vivek Singh, the man behind some of London’s most popular Indian restaurants, including The Cinnamon Club and Cinnamon Kitchen, has opened Cinnamon Bazaar in the leafy suburb of Richmond. From a Bazaar breakfast with spiced […]

Offsite Planning mistakes: how can EAs avoid these common pitfalls

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Executive Assistants are master meeting planners. So it makes sense that they’re frequently asked to organise offsites and other in-person meetings in addition to their other responsibilities. If you’re an Executive Assistant tasked with this, there is one thing to keep in mind: offsite planning mistakes will happen to all of us. Providers of innovating […]

Essential digital skills for administrative professionals to master

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Administrative professionals have long served as the backbone of any organisation, and they are very much still that in today’s fast-paced and technologically driven world.  They are the gatekeepers of information, the orchestrators of schedules, and the glue that holds teams together.  As the landscape of business continues to evolve, so too must the skills […]

Trading for beginners guide: worth a read if you are looking for a side hustle

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Over the last month, Google searches for ‘trading for beginners’ surged by 90% in the UK. The explosive popularity of TikTok’s ‘FinTok’ or ‘MoneyTok” financial education videos, which have amassed over 23 billion views, indicates a widespread quest for online financial guidance. Trading can be a perfect side hustle for many but before you invest […]

The best private dining in the City of London

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The City knows how to celebrate business wins, entertain clients and reward staff in style. The dining and drinking culture is still very much alive within the square mile, as is demand for exclusive private dining in the City of London.  Whether you are looking for a classic corporate vibe or something a little more […]

15Hatfields supports off-peak Fridays: Mayor of London’s boost to Friday business

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In support of the Mayor of London’s campaign to encourage a further return to the office, 15Hatfields supports off-peak Fridays by offering a competitive end of week rate for events and is calling on other venues and event suppliers to follow suit. With organisers continuing to face the ongoing challenge of rising costs, following the […]

How to help women feel more supported and engaged at work?

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During the Great Resignation, which saw employees voluntarily leaving their jobs en masse, recent statistics revealed that 29% of women thought about leaving their current jobs, reducing hours or dropping out of the workforce altogether. In the after glow of International Women’s Day last week, and during the Women’s History Month in March, many businesses […]

CUTE & 50 years of Hello Kitty at Somerset House: what a backdrop for your event!

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The new space for events at Somerset House offers event packages with the hot ticket show CUTE that also celebrates 50 years of Hello Kitty. Somerset House’s new landmark exhibition, CUTE, which explores the irresistible force of cuteness in contemporary culture, is sure to be the hot ticket for those looking to host super cute […]

Checking into The Cumberland Hotel in London

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PA Life checked into a central London hotel with a difference. The Cumberland Hotel, also formerly known as the Hard Rock Hotel is still the most rocking hotel in London with live music performances every night of the week. The vast 900-room Cumberland Hotel is located in a prime position off Oxford Street and Marble […]

Restaurant review: EVE in Kensington

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PA Life visited EVE in Kensington to try out the relative newcomer, opened in September 2023, that’s already made its mark in this foodie neighbourhood by becoming a firm favourite with the locals. We could see the appeal as soon as we stepped into the warmly coloured and welcoming lobby.  EVE is located in a […]

London Summer Event Show 2024: a rocking 10th anniversary event

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The London Summer Event Show 2024 returned on 20 – 21 February to celebrate its 10th anniversary and it did not disappoint! The Show, organised by Story Events, welcomed 943 event agents and corporate buyers to the iconic, Art Deco Freemasons’ Hall. The two days networking with 150 of the hottest event venues and suppliers, […]

Where hospitality meets high-octane entertainment

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Exciting News for PA Life readers! Are you in search of a captivating and engaging corporate entertainment solution? Tired of presenting the same old sporting events? DTO’s motorsport experiences are crafted to provide an exclusive and unforgettable occasion. We don’t keep your guests sat on the side-lines; instead, we immerse them directly into the heart […]

Lack of inclusion of women in workplace health and wellbeing support

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This year’s International Women’s Day theme is to ‘inspire inclusion’. Workplace health care cover is one area where this really is badly needed. We share expert views from two workplace health protection providers; Towergate Health & Protection and RedArc, who discuss the importance of inclusion of women in workplace health and wellbeing support. Employers need […]

IWD series of inspirational women: Chef Lisa Goodwin-Allen to debut at Royal Ascot

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Lisa Goodwin Allen, the Executive Chef of Michelin Starred Northcote and winner of Great British Menu season 5, is making her debut at this year’s Royal Ascot. As part of our series of interviews with inspiring women to mark Women’s History Month, we invited Lisa to tell us more about her career and what we […]

The PA Show ExCeL 2024: a great success for PA Life and our 16 stand partners

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And that’s a wrap after two fantastic days at The PA Show ExCeL 2024. We hosted 16 amazing partners on our colourful beach-themed stand. It was buzzing in the most positive way with great conversations being had with lots of great PAs, EAs, VAs and Office Managers. Our large 60 square metre prime location stand […]

The Landmark London – an oasis of luxury for high end stays, dining and events

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The Landmark London in Marylebone truly is one of the most magnificent hotels in London, and this says a lot. The five-star Grande Dame hotel has, since its debut over 125 years ago, remained an icon of quintessential and elegant London charm. Our Editor had a pleasure to pay a visit to take in the […]

10 minutes with Alex Stanley, founder of Onigo – the team who make team-building fun

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PA Life talked to Alex Stanley, the founder of Onigo. His team of experts make team-building fun by creating experiences that bring colleagues closer together in a playful environment to boost wellbeing and happiness. Alex wanted to provide a service to businesses that helps them bring their people together and forge meaningful connection in a […]