This January has seen an increase of over a quarter in new job vacancies across professional services – compared to December. However, January jobs recovery in 2024 was 20% down on January 2023. The downturn is influenced by the impact of high inflation, continued layoffs as a result of post-pandemic over-hiring, financial sector turmoil and […]

Ditch the dull and shake things up with a mobile cocktail bar at your next event! Whether it’s a signature cocktail inspired by the event theme, in company colours or even with company branding. Sip ’n’ Swig turn drinks into conversation starters, one handcrafted cocktail at a time. A sure way to elevate your events […]

PA Life talked to Nicola Veltman, CEO of 1000 Mile Travel Group about the rise of the company to a global player in the SME corporate travel and luxury executive leisure travel space… Nicola has worked in the travel industry for over 20 years in Australia, the UK and the US. She started her career […]

Millions of Brits give up more than a month of time each year by working for free. Let’s look at Brits and unpaid overtime – totalling five years over their working life, according to research. Have you thought about how many free hours are you working? In a poll conducted by Hitachi Personal Finance, now […]

Leading the world with investments in AI, America is home to the most ChatGPT users (15%) worldwide and in turn, businesses have been able to save thousands. However, the fear of AI still exists for many and ChatGPT is causing major concerns for businesses… With this in mind, prompt management tool AIPRM surveyed 3,000 people to find out which […]

We are delighted to bring PA Life readers a fantastic offer of 15 % off with the Best Chauffer Company in Europe – EG Chauffeurs. The offer applies to your first booking. For a decade, EG Chauffeurs have assisted EAs, PAs, and VAs worldwide, arranging travel for their CEOs, executive board, clients or investors, and […]

It may be a few months away, but businesses acting on the gender pay gap with early reporting of their results can gain real advantage when it comes to communicating the results. “Ultimately, gender pay gap reporting isn’t about compliance and ticking a box and reporting some figures to the public. It’s about creating change.” […]

Starting a new job can be tough and when we achieve a new position in our careers, it can feel a little like we’re faking it to make it. Imposter Syndrome, which is experienced by over 60% of UK workers, is experienced commonly as we take on more responsibility. Expert advice by Chantal Gautier, Senior Lecturer […]

Over two thirds of UK professionals (68%) have stated that they will ‘seriously contemplate’ leaving their current job if their employer implements bonus cuts and they miss out on a year-end bonus this January. The findings come from international specialist recruitment firm Robert Walters annual Salary Survey, which also found that in spite of employee […]

The World Luxury Travel Awards is a recognized global organization which aims to highlight and reward the best in luxury travel and tourism. They aim to be the pinnacle of achievement for the travel industry, offering international recognition as voted for by guests, travellers and industry players. This year, EG Chauffeurs receives The Best Chauffeur […]

The Mercure Manchester Piccadilly hotel has announced a new vision, strategy and investment plan for the hotel that will revolutionise the hotel throughout 2024 and beyond… The strategy will see major investments across the hotel’s high-profile meetings and investment spaces, including its iconic International Suite. It will also see comprehensive modernizing of all of its […]

According to government-backed research, nearly 40% of UK FTSE 100 board positions are now held by women, which suggests that British businesses are gradually getting female employees in higher, more influential roles. This is great news for gender imbalance in leadership… Gender imbalance in leadership While this is a promising statistic, it has also been […]

TMCs like Agiito are key in helping PAs drive sustainable behaviours in business travel within their organisations. Dana Moore and Lone Konradsen from Agiito discuss how this can be put to practice. Booking in advance. Switching from road to rail. Choosing hotels with valid green credentials. All great examples of business travellers ‘doing the right […]

The ICCA (International Congress and Convention Association) UK & Ireland Conference has announced the final line up of educational content as well as the theme for its 2024 Annual Conference, set to take place from 21st to 23rd February at ICC Belfast. The theme, ‘Resilience and competing for change’, reflects a commitment to adapting, innovating, […]

At a recent PA Life Club FAM Trip at Athena, the landmark Art Deco events venue in Leicester’s cultural quarter, it emerged that PAs are expecting a shift away from hybrid events and a return to face-to-face in 2024. PA Life Club members see shift from hybrid events to face-to-face Speaking at the ‘New York […]

The volume of self-employed workers in the UK has risen by over a million in two decades; from 3.3 million in 2001 to over 5 million in 2019, before declining during the pandemic to 4.3 million in 2022, according to Landmark Space’s latest research on working trends. It predicts these figures are on the rise […]

The vibrant colours, rhythms, and flavours of Tamil culture took centre stage at Church House, Westminster, on January 15, 2024, as the community came together to celebrate Tamil Heritage Month. This event, organized by the Tamil Cultural Association, marked a splendid showcase of traditions, art, and unity. The event was held in the grand Assembly […]

New reports show that UK inflation decreased to 4% in December 2023. It’s good news, but what does it really mean in the context of the current financial climate? Many people still find financial jargon confusing and intimidating. With this in mind, City Index used Ahrefs, a search analytics tool, to find the top 50 […]