The Cherry Tree has been producing the finest Chutneys, Preserves, Marmalades and flavours to excite foodies everywhere since 1997. All products are hand cooked in small batches, using only the best ingredients and following traditional recipes. With over 70 years of combined experience, trained by a fourth generation master preserve maker, they blend traditional methods […]

Last week the PA Life Star Awards took place and Chris Holland was awarded PA Life Club Member of the Year 2020. Chris is currently an Executive Assistant at Nimrod Capital LLP, but has experience working for a variety of organisations such as the NHS and financial institutions. Having worked in a range of roles […]

New data from global HR software and employment law advice service BrightHR has revealed there has already been a surge in 2021 annual leave requests by UK workers, following the news that the UK’s medicines regulator has authorised a COVID-19 vaccine and rollout of the injection is imminent. Over the past few weeks, 42,010 users […]

Almost six in ten women are ditching make-up and embracing the natural look – as their skin becomes a bigger priority. A study of 2,000 women found that fewer social events and less face-to-face contact has seen 59 per cent going bare-faced more than ever before. And more than one in four admitted to buying less […]

By Liz Taylor, CEO and Business Leader, Liz Taylor Consultancy Christmas is fast approaching and it’s true that this year has been very different for all the office party planners out there. So, Liz Taylor CEO and Business Leader at Liz Taylor Consultancy, shares her advice on how to recognise staff differently this Christmas… “In […]

We are currently running polls across social media to find out what you are doing for Christmas this year. With Christmas coming, we wanted to discover how you would be celebrating this year and if you are having a Christmas Party. On LinkedIn we created a poll asking what are you doing for your Christmas […]

By Cheryl Brunwin, Director of Sales, First Choice Conference & Events Your staff have worked hard this year and it has certainly been a tough one! Now it’s time to finally say goodbye to 2020 and start the New Year with a bang! It’s time to find new ways to inspire and motivate your employees. Spark […]

By Laura Lane, Senior Marketing and Communications Manager, Channel Advisor Every year October to January signifies a special time in the retail calendar and in 2020 it is proving more unique than ever. According to research by Channel Advisor and Retail Gazette, Covid-19 is accelerating the shift to online with 50% of consumers saying they plan […]

We set out to find the top PAs, EAs, VAs, Office Managers and Corporate Bookers from across the UK as part of the PA Life Star Awards 2020 – and the winners were revealed at the PA Life Virtual Christmas Party last night! We were inundated with nominations, with the finalists spread across five categories: […]

Six in ten Brits intend to give ‘experiences’ instead of material gifts this year, as the pandemic makes them appreciate living in the moment. Three quarters of 2,000 adults surveyed said they would get more of a kick out of an event or something to do rather than a physical item as people long for […]

Today marks International Day of People with Disabilities (IDPWD) and this years’ theme is ‘not all disabilities are visible’. SimpleUsability, is keen to encourage businesses to consider this when interacting with their customers and has been providing research into the experiences of those with disabilities and additional needs. The agency is now calling on other businesses […]

The PA Life Virtual Christmas Party, incorporating the PA Life Star Awards is taking place today from 4pm to 6pm. Itinerary of the evening  4pm: Log on to explore the site and check out the offers in the Santa’s grotto  Post your pictures on the mosaic wall of you in your Christmas Jumper to win a £100 Searcys gift voucher […]

With small-scale Christmas ‘bubbles’ announced, PUSH offers a virtual solution to bring the Christmas party to your (home) office. PUSH, a leading wellbeing and performance company grounded in human behaviour, has announced the launch of its virtual holiday parties, providing a 2020 twist on the traditional workplace celebration. After a year that has seen employees often feel […]

Today is the International Day of People with Disabilities (IDPWD) which aims to promote the rights and wellbeing of people with disabilities. The World Health Organisation’s (WHO’s) report on disability states that 15% of the world’s population, more than 1 billion people, are living with a disability. Many of these disabilities are not visible and it is estimated […]

Venson helps drivers keep cars ticking over – whatever the weather or COVID brings this winter. As the UK enters winter in tiered lockdown, Venson urges businesses to work with company car and fleet drivers to ensure vehicles are winter ready. Whilst company cars may not be on the road so much this winter, just […]

Paje Consultancy has launched a new online programme of training and support for hotels and venues. With many hospitality sales and marketing teams having sadly been furloughed or made redundant in 2020, Paje Consultancy has launched key sales, marketing, revenue management and social media training modules to upskill teams. The team at Paje Consultancy has […]

Alicia Fairclough is EA to the CEO at Truphone and the Founder of the EA How To community initiative. She talks to PA Life about navigating the pandemic, working from home and pink gin… Tell us how you got to your current position at Truphone. I got my current role through a fantastic London recruiter, Morgan […]

IBTM World Virtual is taking place completely online from the 8th to the 10th December. Set for success with over 10,000 meetings due to take place, the virtual event will include three full days of meetings between the world’s largest and best-known destinations and suppliers with top calibre Hosted Buyers from some of the biggest […]