We are thrilled to invite you on a journey through the exquisite world of the Grand Hotel Birmingham, where luxury meets sophistication in the heart of the bustling city. Nestled in the vibrant streets of the city, your stay at Grand Hotel Birmingham, a distinguished hotel that stands as a beacon of elegance and charm, […]

A new report suggests more landlords than ever before are imposing bans on working from home on their tenants. Whether it’s due to insurance or other reasons, such as consideration of other tenants, this could have a significant impact on both employees and employers. But how? Kate Palmer, Employment Services Director at Peninsula, says that […]

The PA Show Summer Summit and Supplier Awards take place next week on July 17th at the prestigious HAC Ground, gathering personal assistants, executive assistants, office managers and all support professionals seeking to enhance their technological skillset and professional networks – and PA Life readers can claim 10% off delegate tickets! To claim the offer, […]

70% of employees highlight the importance of recognition, but less than half (42%) report receiving regular recognition from their CEOs. That’s according to Boostworks’ research-based whitepaper ‘The Heart of Workplace Engagement’, carried out across 3,000 HR professionals, C-suite leaders, and employees across UK businesses. The findings emphasise the particular importance of line managers and peers […]

As a PA or Office Manager, you play a vital role in ensuring a safe and healthy work environment for your colleagues, and this is particularly the case in the SME environment, where HR and Health & Safety departments often may not be present. Regular risk assessments are crucial for identifying potential hazards and implementing […]

The AI Act is coming into force soon, and many businesses will need to develop their understanding of the types of applications that are prohibited, what the Act defines as ‘high-risk’ activity and what systems – if any – are exempt from the rules. An expert team of data protection specialists at DPO Centre have […]

Historically, drinking alcohol has become synonymous with workplace events, and whilst this is an additional benefit for some, it’s important to understand the role that alcohol-free team building events have on inclusivity in the workplace. For some employees, this can present a social pressure to fit in and be ‘part of the team’, so alternative […]

The Meetings Industry Association’s (MIA) chief executive, Kerrin MacPhie, has responded to Labour’s landslide UK general election win, saying the body will be pressing the new government on the challenges being faced by the sector. From its latest quarterly MIA Insights that were published yesterday (4 July), just 4% of professionals felt that the sector […]

Specialist events and hospitality teams from over 50 football, rugby and cricket venues across the UK have joined together to recognise and celebrate their ‘off the pitch’ successes at The Stadium Events & Hospitality Awards 2024, hosted at Elland Road, home to Leeds United FC. The event welcomed over 500 guests attending to represent their teams […]

We know that being a PA or Office Manager means juggling a million tasks. Disconnecting completely on holiday can often feel impossible. Constant work check-ins can zap your relaxation and leave you feeling more frazzled than refreshed. But it doesn’t need to be that way. Here’s how PAs like you can achieve true holiday zen, […]

With more people than ever willing to relocate to chase career aspirations, higher pay, and a better work-life balance, global workspace provider Instant Offices has analysed and scored high GDP nations based on working hours, annual leave, equality, happiness, parental leave and more to rank the best countries in the world to work and live […]

Although CVs and cover letters are generally the foundation of job applications, creativity through technology is quickly becoming a go-to when trying to secure a new role. In fact, searches for “AI CV” and “video application for jobs” have increased by 310% and 125% respectively in the last year alone. With UK job vacancies dropping […]

The sun’s out (sometimes), spirits are high, the Euros are on, and your boss just dropped a bombshell: an summer office party – next week! Don’t sweat it, PA Life reader. Here’s your survival guide to throwing a last-minute summer shindig that will have everyone soaking up the fun (without you breaking a sweat)…. Time […]

The days when CVs and covering letters were the keys to unlocking dream jobs may be over, with both employees and employers leaning on alternative recruitment methods. Nine in ten young employees believe they are more likely to secure their dream job through a skills-based hiring process, while 94% of employers agree that skills-based hiring […]

You are invited to the next annual PA Life Summit, which will provide you with a rare full working day of industry networking, learning and connection building. Taking place on the 12th of September 2024 at the Hilton London Canary Wharf, our unique event will give you the opportunity to meet with new suppliers who […]

BMA House has teamed with Planet Mark to offer a free carbon calculator tool designed to estimate the emissions associated with holding events at the venue. The Planet Mark carbon calculator is an innovative estimation tool that helps predict the average carbon emissions for events. This service is part of BMA House’s ongoing commitment to […]

With the general election taking place this Thursday, Warren Campbell (pictured, above), the general manager of London’s leading sustainable events venue, 15Hatfields, is calling for bold long-term policies from whichever party secures the national vote…   No matter who is elected on the 4 July, it’s essential that the government takes a long-term approach to […]

New research has revealed that a third (34%) of employers say that their staff are not aware of, nor do they understand, all of the employee benefits they are offered. GriD, the industry body for the group risk sector asked about all benefits including pensions, healthcare and group risk benefits (employer-sponsored life assurance, income protection […]