Earlier this autumn we set out to find the top PAs, EAs and Corporate Bookers from across the UK – and we’re excited to reveal the Finalists! We were inundated with nominations, with the winners of the PA Of The Year, Rising Star, VA Of The Year and PA Life Club PA Of The Year […]

We’re delighted to confirm Parker Car Service as a Gold Partner for this year’s PA Life Christmas Party, which takes place on November 25th.  Join us for an evening of festive fun, networking and entertainment – all taking place at the stylish private members club BEAT, London. Make sure you reserve your place by completing […]

One in twenty British adults claim they will never retire – and of those who do believe retirement is on the cards, one in 10 reckon they’ll be aged 70 or older when the time comes. However, not all employees want to hang up their hat, as 37 per cent say they wouldn’t be able […]

Why not get a step ahead and book your 2020 planning meeting now? Gleneagles is an inspiring spot for sparking ideas, making plans, gaining a new perspective or rekindling a spirit of adventure.  With a range of meeting spaces and an unparalleled choice of activities – from fishing and falconry to clay shooting and canoeing […]

Capita Travel and Events’ talented teams have been shortlisted as the UK’s Best TMC (Over £200 million UK sales annually)’, Best Sales Account Management Team and the Rising Star of the Year. We join several others in the final for the prestigious Business Travel Awards 2020, which recognise the achievements of companies and individuals in […]

Liz Taylor, founder and MD of Manchester-based event planners the Taylor Lynn Corporation (TLC), has embarked on a new business challenge in the form of a personal management company, the Liz Taylor Consultancy.   During a successful event management career, Liz has planned thousands of business and private events across the UK and Europe. She has […]

My Private Villas has lined up some seasonal special offers on two of its Villas in Tuscany for PA Life readers, with up to 35% off subject to availability. My Private Villas is proud to be different as it isn’t a typical rental agency: it is a club of private owners who wish to offer […]

The UK’s workforces are being creatively stifled because of high pressure and a lack of leadership skills, a new study has found. A study of 1,000 workplaces published in Thinking On Your Feet, a report by the commercial arm of the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art, RADA Business, has found that almost half (41%) of UK workplaces implement practises that […]

Companies across the UK and Ireland are being urged to secure staff safety this winter, by proactively stocking up with essential equipment to prevent workplace accidents and productivity loss. According to University College London, the UK is set to face freezing Arctic conditions and the lowest temperatures in decades. To support businesses through this expected […]

Story Events have won Best Trade Show for the London Christmas Party Show at the EN Indy Awards 2019.  The EN Indy Awards is an awards scheme dedicated to recognising the achievements of independent organiser shows, teams and individuals, brought to you by the team behind Exhibition News.  The awards took place on Friday 11th […]

Bullying, pregnancy and leaving their company are the most common topics UK workers search for when Googling questions about their boss.  That’s according to research from Viking Direct has revealed, which looked at the most searched for terms around managers, colleagues and workplaces. It also found that employees are turning to online searches to find […]

IBTM World has smashed its record for pre-arranged meetings at the first stage of its bespoke appointment matching process, with meeting numbers up 6% up on last year’s total at this stage. There has also been an increase year-on-year in the average number of appointments per exhibitor. Furthermore, latest figures show that 50% of Hosted […]

Founded nearly 20 years ago from a small, artisan shop in Brighton, Montezumas is a quintessentially British maker of extraordinary chocolate truffles, bars, caramels and considerably more. Its seasonal corporate gift offering includes a range of highly desirable hampers filled with the company’s best selling products, and unique, personalised Christmas treats which can be customised […]

We’re delighted to confirm American Express Global Business Travel (GBT) as a Gold Partner for this year’s PA Life Christmas Party, which takes place on November 25th.  Join us for an evening of festive fun, networking and entertainment – all taking place at the stylish private members club BEAT, London. Make sure you reserve your […]

The York Grand Festive Hamper is a real showstopper with everything you could think of for your festive teatime entertaining. The large wicker hamper is packed with seasonal specialities such as mince pies, Christmas fruit cake and Christmas pudding, plus rich and decadent sweet biscuits, chocolate and confectionery. The wooden cheeseboard with savoury biscuits and […]

Roomex is the business hotel booking platform for your traveling workforce, wherever the job takes them. It provides PAs with a fast and simple online hotel booking, management and payment solution.  And unlike corporate travel agents or travel management companies, it’s completely free. There are no fees – and no contract requirement. One single monthly […]

Most businesses spend more than they realise on meetings, with just a small proportion going on direct costs such as venues, technology and equipment. The remaining, a whopping average of 85%, is eaten up by travel and other ancillaries. Today’s meeting planners have to define their events’ objectives more clearly so investment can be focussed on achieving those […]

The Annual Global PA Conference on Friday 8th November and is an amazing opportunity to hear from expert leaders in business and the media to help both your professional and personal development. Speakers include:- Nigel Hutchison, Director of Workplace at PWC, Dame Jenni Murray, BBC  Broadcaster & Journalist Lis Merrick, CEO Coach Mentoring, former Head of […]