The leading UK training specialist for PAs, EAs, VAs and Administrative Professionals, Your Excellency Ltd, has added an exciting new accredited Programme to their learning and development portfolio. The Mini MBA for Senior & Executive Assistants is accredited by The Institute of Administrative Manager (IAM). The Programme is ideally suited to Senior and Executive Assistants […]

At the PA Life Star Awards, Kirsi Swinton was awarded PA of the Year 2020. Kirsi is an Executive Assistant and Assistants Network Lead at Hewlett Packard Enterprise. In 2020 Kirsi published her first article Who Decides the Value of an Assistant, followed shortly by a second article ‘The Problem with Politeness: Why straight-talking as […]

Although the new national restrictions will significantly impact the events industry for the next few months, National Museums Liverpool’s venue hire team has recently launched a Covid-19 Event Guide to help you look forward to future events in 2021 and beyond. The guide provides a detailed overview of the measures that they’ve put in place […]

Revitalising and relaxing, spending time in nature makes us feel good. But what if being indoors – even sitting at your desk – could be just as health-enhancing as a walk through a forest or a swim in a mountain stream? Aiming to make your indoor environments as closely aligned with their natural counterparts as […]

87% of UK workers want to keep some level of home working after the COVID-19 pandemic, despite over half (52%) saying they work extra hours. According to a survey carried out by furniture ecommerce site Furniture at Work, (30%) people said that they work an extra three-four hours a week when working from home, with nearly half (45%) saying they do over five hours extra. Only 1% of those […]

By Cassie Elias Remote working in the United Kingdom hit a high of 38 percent in 2020 as more people have started to invest in creating a dedicated space for work to stay productive while they’re home. All over the country, individuals are setting up home offices to block out distractions and get more work done while abiding social […]

Video chats, conference calls, training webinars – they’ve all been great; but there’s nothing like being together. That’s why Marriott hotels, has developed new and innovative ways to reconnect your team safely when restrictions ease. Give your background a professional makeover and pre-record or live stream your communications using green screens. Or, meet with colleagues […]

If you are a PA or EA who has not considered private jet charter, now is the time to explore the benefits. Whether you’re planning a business flight to Brussels or a weekend in Dublin, London Jet Charter can take the hassle out of searching for an available aircraft.   Over the years London Jet […]

The job market is becoming more competitive every day. Learning and internship opportunities might just be the key part of your experience. An internship gives you a combination of practical skills whilst dipping your toes into the wild waters of the industry, but still being guided by a highly skilled team. That’s what Swindon based […]

As the reality of the next few months sinks in, more parents once again face the hardships of home schooling and home working. Working from home is tough. Home schooling is very tough. So, if you must combine the two for a long period of time, how are you going to cope? Jonathan Ratcliffe from […]

EventWell Ltd is delighted to announce the launch of their new fitness platform! EventWell Fit aims to motivate and support event professionals during this difficult time with a new body, mind and soul virtual gym. From Bollywood dancing to Slow Flow Yoga classes, EventWell have got your new fitness routine covered. Classes will range from […]

By Lillian Connors, Senior Content Developer, ACT-ENVIRO Technology makes everything much easier than when you compare it to a few decades ago. Nearly everything is within our fingertips. Everything is online these days, thanks to those applications that we tap on our smartphones. If you need food, you can just order online. If you need new clothes, […]

By Laura Coote, Director, Black Edge Style  Do you have a 100 fashion ideas but you’re never quite sure if you have the confidence to put yourself out there? PA Life spoke with Laura Coote, Director at Black Edge Style who is here to tell you, you can, you should and once you do, you’ll feel […]

We teamed up with Pizza Pilgrims to offer PA Life Club members the chance to win ten ‘Pizza in the Post’ kits. Pizza Pilgrims were forced to adapt their business model during the Covid-19 lockdown and the rather ingenious ‘Pizza in the Post’ kit was born! The kit contains fresh ingredients such as 48 hour proved dough balls made with Caputo Flour […]

ASAP Innovations outlines the cost of fake PPE and how distributors and purchasers can identify fraudulent products. Following a raft of stories this year on fake Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) that doesn’t protect users, and untold millions that have been spent on said products; leading glove and face mask manufacturer, ASAP Innovations advises distributors and purchasers on […]

The run up to Christmas, the day itself and the time afterwards can all be particularly stressful and extra support is often needed. GRiD, the group risk industry body is urging employers to encourage their staff to make use of their incumbent employee benefits over the festive period. Access to helplines for mental wellbeing, support […]

Making your work more playful and seeking challenges in your job increases performance, especially on days with lower work pressure, according to new research from BI Norwegian Business School. Associate Professor Olav Kjellevold Olsen, and colleagues, investigated the relationship between job crafting, playfulness in work, and job performance. Job crafting involves employees redefining their job tasks […]

Skylight Rooftop is inviting guests into a cosy and twinkling world of festive fun this New Year’s Eve. The event includes three New Year’s Eve countdowns, special cocktail menu, delicious food, all-day DJs and various booking options – whether partying with the household, bubble, friends or family. Skylight Christmas at Tobacco Dock will be celebrating New Year’s Eve […]