In the PA Life Autumn 2025 Issue’s Spotlight on the Midlands feature, we hear from Gail Tomlinson-Short, Head of Business Development at Warwick Conferences about what drives corporate events at the moment and why her venue is an exceptional choice…  How long have you been at Warwick Conferences and what do you most enjoy about […]

Stress and anxiety comprised 49% of all the mental health referrals to RedArc over the past 5 years (2020-2024), making them the most common mental health conditions requiring its specialist mental health nurse support. RedArc suggests that the terms ‘stress’ and ‘anxiety’ are often used quite casually in everyday conversation, which can often lead to their […]

In this second half of our PA’s guide to corporate Christmas parties, we bring you even more venue choices from impressive dining rooms to iconic stadiums, and everything in between. The Christmas party guide is also featured in PA Life Autumn 2025 Issue. Take a look at the fantastic venues we included in the first […]

As artificial intelligence, AI, is utilised more and more, it’s fast reshaping workplace dynamics too, leaving no industry or sector untouched. Tech pioneer Dhiraj Mukherjee, on behalf of JLA Speakers, bring us a warning about traditional leadership models adopted by professional associations. These are simply not adequate anymore in reacting and anticipating change fast enough… […]

Does everything happen under “one roof” nowadays? Well, a rise in self-employment, sole-tradership and freelancing within both the UK and global landscape would suggest not. In this article, Angelica Stevenson, founder of BLAINE CRM explores why this is and how the rise of Virtual Assistants or “VAs” has taken the global market by storm. “I […]

The UK jobs market has seen the significant down turn in jobs advertised and vacancies filled compared to a year ago. Many factors are at play, including skills shortages in certain sectors. As workforces shrink at an unprecedented pace, many employees are finding it increasingly difficult to strike a healthy work-life balance. In fact, 85% […]

We are please to bring you an expert insight by Jamie Dobson, founder of Container Solutions and author of ‘Visionaries, Rebels and Machines’ on how Artificial Intelligence may be problematic. However, more and more of us view AI as the greatest thing since sliced bread. But even sliced bread has its detractors (highly processed ingredients […]

Experts reveal that most of us don’t know how to look out for the new threats by AI yet. The next big computer worm might not be delivered via email attachments – it might be co-authored by a “helpful” AI tool in a support chat. Jurgita Lapienytė sheds light on a threat we’ve long brushed […]

The grass isn’t necessarily greener on the other side when it comes to better pay. Many of us believe that to boost your salary fast you should move around. But does job-hopping pay off?  According to new research the gains are not what they used to be. In 2025, job hoppers saw an average wage […]

Chris Ronald, VP of Incentives, Rewards & Benefits at BlackHawk Network, BHN  talks to PA Life about the power of recognition and rewards in retaining staff… A new challenge In recent months, headlines have focused on the stand-off between employers insisting on office returns and employees pushing back. Research from the British Chambers of Commerce last week […]

When the International Convention Centre (ICC) at Olympia opens in early 2026, it won’t just mark the launch of another London venue. It will be part of a visionary £1.3 billion transformation of the events venue, redefining what a conference destination can be.  More than just a state-of-the-art meetings space, the ICC sits at the […]

Only 36% of employees relocating abroad are fully prepared for the new way of living according to research by Towergate Employee Benefits. Do you know what you’d need if you relocate abroad for work reasons? In this extensive research across UK companies of all sizes, 79% stated they have relocated employees abroad. Yet the research […]

From grand ballrooms to country hideaways – discover exquisite venues to celebrate the season in style. Also featured in PA Life Autumn 2025 Issue – here’s the first selection of our extensive guide, in no particular order. The second collection will be published here later this week… As we enter the business planning season for […]

In our latest issue, we  sat down with James Dow, London general manager for Blacklane, to find out more about how they work with executive support professionals and what’s new. Blacklane is the global chauffeur service, operating in 500 cities across 50 countries and we are delighted to have Blacklane featured on the cover of […]

Business Transformation leaders, Purposeful Change, support people to navigate complexity and deliver results with soul. That means doing the deep work as individuals, as teams, and across whole systems. From one-to-one transformational coaching, to team journeys and cultural interventions, the focus is always on uncovering what’s hidden, surfacing what matters, and shifting how people show […]

What better way to prepare for the busy autumn season and enjoy the end of summer in the open air than a hike in a picturesque scenery. We all know how important physical activity is for our mental well-being too, while encouraging people to focus on their health and making positive lifestyle changes. Hiking can […]

Mesi Balog, Founder of Treat Your Staff, a wellbeing consultancy, and a brand new Confidence Club, draws from her own experiences of building confidence. Her five key areas can help you, as an EA or PA, to make your dream a reality, be it as an EA, in leadership or even entrepreneurship… Confidence is built, […]

Center Parcs Conferences & Events has launched a new corporate menu, elevating its F&B offering at Woburn Forest and Sherwood Forest to match the unique event experience it promises delegates. With a focus on seasonality, the upgraded menu has been thoughtfully designed to echo Center Parcs’ natural woodland surroundings – with mouth-watering dessert options such […]