We are all feeling an uncertainty and  dealing with a whole range of feelings and issues. Most of all we want to protect ourselves and our loved ones and know that the ‘stay at home’ guidelines are the best way to reduce the spread of coronavirus and support our precious NHS. But protecting our health […]

Not all EAs and PAs wear capes, but Rochelle Biss from Uber for Business, Abigail Jones from Facebook and Marie Heinsen from Sagittarius Agency might as well, for their PA powers are nothing short of heroic.* These three EAs will be discussing the biggest challenges facing EAs today – both during the pandemic lockdown and […]

With thoughts turning to life beyond lockdown, you’re probably already planning projects for the second half of 2020 – and the PA Life Recommended Supplier Directory is home to dozens of trusted Corporate Entertainment partners ready to help. Our list of specialists covers everything from theatre to sports and skydiving to bushcraft – There’s something […]

One of the sub-headings of the COVID-19 crisis and subsequent lockdown has been the move to virtual meetings via videoconferencing technology – and from there, the security breaches that have occurred.  Zoom in particular has been making the headlines for less than positive reasons; its use is now banned by several major corporations, and the […]

The Meetings Industry Association (mia) has announced that its miaList will continue to shine a spotlight on the industry’s greatest talent in 2020. As part of the 10 names who will secure a place, this year’s roll of honour will specifically recognise an inspirational individual who, against all odds, deserves special credit for managing and […]

With a significant proportion of the country staying home under current lockdown rules, a survey from Venson Automotive Solutions is revealing the surprising ways people are using their cars. One in three people have openly headed to the car for some peace and quiet (35% of men and 20% of women), 16% have used in-car […]

UK businesses need to focus more on their cyber security during lockdown and be aware of the possible vulnerabilities of WFH (working from home) devices. That’s the message from Gauntlet Risk Management which recently commissioned a research survey into IT security practices during the Covid-19 pandemic. According to the results, 41% of those surveyed said […]

Lockdown is making people feel more confident about going make-up free. A study of 2,000 adults found more than a quarter have felt comfortable looking natural while on video calls during the current pandemic. And a further 34 per cent have even taken more care of their skin than usual. Of the younger 18-24 demographic, […]

Brits need three feel good ‘energy boosts’ a day to keep them going – including a cheeky flirtation, getting a letter in the post which isn’t a bill – and sex. A poll of 2,000 adults found putting their ‘out of office’ reply on ahead of some time off work and finding money in a […]

Planning your events for later this year? Butlin’s three seaside resorts (Bognor Regis, Minehead & Skegness) offer energising environments full of unique event spaces and fantastic facilities, modern accommodation and a host of quality dining options. Whatever you’re planning, from a board meeting for a dozen to a product launch venue for thousands, from team […]

Earlier this month we gave PA Life readers the chance to win one of our course bundles free for a year – and we’re excited to reveal the winner. This bundle of 100+ courses would normally cost £890 if you bought the modules individually, with the courses covering all areas of Administration, Business, Technology, HR, Health & […]

Four in five parents believe the coronavirus lockdown has brought their family closer together, a study has found. A poll of 2,000 parents found the extra time at home, without the distraction of school and extra-curricular activities gives mums, dads and kids more of an opportunity to bond. Just under two thirds (62 per cent) […]

Evendo has launched inside.events, a series of free weekly webinars bringing various industry event experts from both the supply and demand side of the market to talk about team event topics and related areas. Some benefits include. First-hand advice from leading industry event experts The ability to put questions directly to team event experts Direct […]

Lockdown has been stressful for parents juggling home schooling and working from home. To help parents and children, London Bushcraft is offering nature and bushcraft activities online during lockdown for children aged 7+ to help ease the pressure from parents by providing interactive, fun and educational sessions. During the week they will learn about: Stone Age […]

We’re all in this together. But we need to share our concerns and challenges, and stop worrying about appearing vulnerable. To this end, we have created a survey here which we urge all our readers to complete. There are just 10 questions, so it will take you less time than it would to put on […]

With thoughts turning to life beyond lockdown, you’re probably already planning event projects for the second half of 2020 – and the PA Life Recommended Supplier Directory is home to dozens of trusted Venue Finder partners ready to help. Our list of Venue Finding specialists covers everything from hotels and restaurants to conference centres and […]

Northamptonshire-based Annette Harris has joined Alchemy Virtual Assistance, to provide remote PA and administrative services to small businesses in her local area. With over 30 years’ experience as a PA, and as businesses are being forced to suddenly adopt a remote and virtual approach to their operations, Harris says she is not scared to be […]

More than a fifth of Brits are now cooking every meal from scratch – compared to just one in eight before the lockdown, according top research from Tesco. The study of 2,000 adults found more than half have been experimenting and using extra ingredients in their cooking more often since the call to stay at […]