The UK’s dedicated business support job board SecsintheCity has opened nominations for its 10th annual PA of the Year Awards. If you’re a PA, EA, Legal PA, or Office Manager, you could be the winner of one of these accolades. Nominations are now open for the 2021 PA of the Year Awards, an annual celebration […]
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SecsintheCity Launches 10th Annual PA of the Year Awards
New interim strategic director for the BTA
The Business Travel Association (BTA) has announced the appointment of Andrew Clarke as its new Interim Strategic Director. Clarke will assist in steering the strategic direction of the association for 2022 and beyond, whilst overseeing the evolution and future vision of partnership engagement. He will be pivotal in planning and executing the BTA’s move from an […]
Will easing of lockdown see the demise of video meetings?
As the UK begins its transition out of lockdown, with pubs, gyms, hairdressers and non-essential shops now open for business, the coming months will see an increase in the number of white-collar professionals returning back to their places of work. However, just 24% of employees are looking forward to returning to their workplace, reveals a […]
Motivate your teams with sunshine and singalongs – special offer!
Welcome summer and incentivise guests in a memorable way, thanks to Take The Mike. Attendees can enjoy outdoor catering and lively performances from West End entertainers. And should lockdown persist, your guests can watch shows virtually, whilst feasting on delicious meals delivered to homes. The evening concludes with our fabulous DJ getting everyone moving to […]
Register now for the PA Show
With the vaccine roll-out gaining positive momentum, you can register for the PA Show with confidence that you can attend within a Covid-safe environment. The event takes places on June 22nd & 23rd at ExCeL, London. Sam Cande, Event Director, explains: “The number of visitor and delegate registrations are up by 65% year-on-year, showing us […]
Entertain your team with ‘The Big Virtual Game Show’ – Special Discount for PA Life Readers
By Daniel O’Sullivan, Team Building Experiences Team Building Experiences’ Big Virtual Game Show is a hilarious, fun and engaging event that has been specifically designed for remote teams to have a good time together. Connecting with your employees has never been so important. We specialise in Online Team Building and only promote the very best experiences […]
Firms gearing up to replace staff who can’t work remotely – and admin staff may be first to go…
New data has emerged that highlights how businesses are planning for the ‘new normal’ post COVID and how this is impacting recruitment over the next 12 months. And 90% of companies surveyed stated that part of their strategy was to start replacing staff who were unable or struggled to work remotely. The research by global […]
The rise of virtual and hybrid events
By SevenEvents With the Covid-19 pandemic putting the breaks on all large-scale live events back in March 2020, the industry needed to quickly pivot to virtual events. While this change in direction was born of pure necessity, it has consequently accelerated the technology of digital event services at lighting speed, making virtual now a very […]
UK workers expect their employer to make Covid vaccine mandatory
Half of Britain’s workers expect their bosses to demand a vaccine passport before they can return to their workplace. The study of 5,000 British workers across various sectors by HR software provider and employment law advice firm, BrightHR, found only 17% have had a conversation about their companies’ policy on vaccines, but over a third […]
Eat My Logo: Treat, reward and celebrate
By Andy Poar, Managing Director, Eat My Logo Established in 2014, we send out hundreds and thousands of corporate gifts across the UK every day. We have a wide selection of products to catch the eye of your clients. Our products are produced in our factory in Chorley, Lancashire. Baked fresh to order using none other than […]
Women over 50 facing biggest employment issues since the 1980s
The Covid-19 crisis has led to the biggest annual employment fall for workers over 50 since the 1980s, according to a new report by the Resolution Foundation. The report ‘A U-Shaped Crisis’ – supported by the Nuffield Foundation – examines the economic impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic on older workers, and how periods of unemployment can affect […]
Survey says: Britain wont work with vaccine refusers
A survey of 1163 UK workers, carried out by HR software provider CIPHR, has revealed that over one third (35%) of all UK workers said they would not work in the same office or work environment as someone who has refused the Covid-19 vaccination. It is Gen Z, alongside Millennials, who are the most vaccine-conscious […]
Demand for mid-term apartment rentals increases as travel restrictions lift
Furnished apartments rental specialist HomeLike has reported increased demand for mid-term property rental as travel restrictions are lifted and temporary accommodation is sought for relocation and work purposes. Brits make up the largest share of all bookings (60%) across the German-based mid-term global rental platform, where users can book accommodation for more than 30-days, followed […]
First Event becomes an employee-owned company
Specialist events company First Event has transitioned into an employee-owned business, having established itself as one of the largest independent events companies in Yorkshire and nationally. Despite the various challenges posed by the last twelve months, First Event has succeeded in expanding its virtual event offering to provide for both existing and new clients. The […]
DON’T MISS OUT: Join the PA Life Club for just £19.99!
You can sign up to the PA Life Club for just £19.99 for six months – or if you already have a membership that renews in April to have club access for the rest of the year! The new PA Life Club package will give you six months access to our private members page and […]
Twickenham offers World Rugby Museum as new event space
Twickenham Stadium has added to its portfolio of spaces with the addition of the World Rugby Museum, which is now available for conferences, banquets and events at the venue. Housed within the South Stand of the stadium, the space presents a tour of world rugby, from its roots in the UK, to its global growth, […]
London Venues Summit returns as a live event this September – Register today!
PA Life’s first live event of 2021 will be the London Venues Summit, taking place on Monday, September 8th – Here’s everything you need to know… Date & Venue: Wednesday 8th September – Glaziers Hall London Event Type: Hybrid Event – Virtual attendance options are available Cost: Your attendance is entirely FREE and includes all meals and […]
The return of the morning commute ‘will ruin productivity’
With the progress of the COVID vaccination campaign, many businesses are looking for employees to work from the office again. However new research from Wladislaw Rivkin at Trinity Business School, Fabiola Gerpott and Dana Unger has revealed that commuting reduces productivity at work by draining mental energy, affecting our ability to fully focus on what […]
















