What impact could hosting your own wellbeing week at work have on you and your colleagues? Lucy Eden, the powerhouse behind Be In Your Element is a wellness aficionado and event maestro, and all about curating life-enhancing experiences with a focus on wellbeing… Lucy has been our guide to wellness, sharing her wisdom and tips […]

According to the LinkedIn 2023 Global Green Skills Report, one-third of all jobs advertised in the UK required at least one ‘green skill’. However recruiting qualified workers is increasingly challenging with the widening green skills gap. This refers to skills that may be needed to develop and support a sustainable, resource-efficient society. It includes climate […]

Gen Z look to boost their careers through business travel, as half of UK businesses plan to increase travel spend in next 12 months. Gen Z employees view business travel as key to their career development way and are seeking out more opportunities to take trips, according to new research from American Express. American Express […]

Companies are constantly seeking ways to attract and retain top talent, and one increasingly important strategy is the thoughtful design of aligning workplace benefits with employee values. Gone are the days when a standard benefits package was enough to satisfy workers… Employees today are looking for perks that reflect their personal beliefs and lifestyle choices, […]

In the bustling heart of Westminster, London, nestled amongst the historic grandeur, towering offices and relentless pace, lies a hidden gem: Mary Sumner House. The Grade-II listed building is a venue that seamlessly blends elegance with functionality, where history meets purpose, and meetings make a difference to Mary Sumner House as your room booking becomes […]

With the festive season in the not-too-distant future, the pressure is on to find the perfect venue for your company’s Christmas party. If you’re searching for a venue that promises more than just the usual mingling and small talk, look no further! You can celebrate Christmas with karaoke at Lucky Voice, the ultimate karaoke bar […]

Prestige is one of London’s first independently owned executive transport and logistics companies, established in 1982, and now operational across the entire globe. The helpful team at Prestige invite you to get to know their executive transport and couriers by offering 20% off your first month of executive transport and couriers… Prestige Executive Transport and […]

Spotlight on Yorkshire Yorkshire is famed for its picturesque countryside, including the Yorkshire Dales and North York Moors, and is rich with stunning hotels and grand venues in every sense of the word. Cities and towns, such as Harrogate, York, Leeds and Sheffield offer unique and exciting venues showcasing the region’s rich cultural history. It’s […]

Immerse yourself in the world of Merlin, home to an unrivalled collection of unique and incredible venues. Our spectacular venues include Madame Tussauds London, Sea Life London Aquarium, Shrek’s Adventure, Riverside Rooms and The London Dungeon. At Merlin Venues we offer extraordinary opportunities for thrillingly immersive event experiences at all our fabulous London spaces. It’s […]

With searches for ‘burnout signs and symptoms’ up 50% worldwide in 2024, Instant Offices have analysed trends across 30 global cities to reveal where burnout sentiment is highest. To find cities with the highest interest in burnout, Instant Offices researched Google searches at a city level for: Burnout symptoms How to cope with burnout Am […]

The changing dynamics of the workplace and the role of AI in the business meetings and events industry are among the topics being discussed at the miaSummit 2024. Hosted by the Meeting Industry Association (MIA), the event at Hilton Liverpool City Centre on 7 November 2024, will re-connect and inspire leaders and future leaders through a […]

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We have only a handful of free delegate places left for the PA Life Summit, which will deliver a host of seminars from industry thought-leaders as well as provide you with a full working day of networking. Taking place on the 12th of September 2024 at the Hilton London Canary Wharf, our unique event will […]

58% of employers do not have a good understanding of their employees’ health and wellbeing needs, with just 44% of employers strongly agree they have a good understanding of employees’ financial needs. This is followed by 43% who strongly agree they have a good understanding of their employees’ mental health needs, 42% their physical health […]

Approximately 1 in 3 employees in the UK regularly consider leaving their current workplace, according to new research conducted by Great Place To Work. The data leveraged  the firm’s research-based Trust Index Survey, a UK-wide population study which surveyed 2,200 employees across 11 sectors has unveiled attitudes towards work following the pandemic, and throughout the […]

How can I win a promotion from a PA to an EA? Our Ask Abi columnist, Abigail Jones, an EA to C-Suite, answers career related questions sent to us by the Assistant community. Abi currently works at Spotify, and also provides professional coaching and mentoring to individuals and corporate groups… How to win a promotion […]

As well as training and educating first-class PAs and EAs, Adam Fidler, Principal and Founder of Adam Fidler Academy, is often asked to run sessions teaching Executives work better with their Executive Assistant. Many Executives struggle with the vision and confidence to take their EA into a partnership, particularly if they’ve never had an EA […]

The date’s in the calendar and you are invited! The annual PA Life Christmas Party and PA Life Star Awards 2024 is promising to be The Christmas Event of the year for PAs, EAs, Office Managers and other admin and business support professionals. Save the date and secure your place early to avoid disappointment.  PA Life […]