Amber Lakes is a unique luxury venue set between Heathrow and Windsor, only 45 minutes from Central London by car or direct train. Gently follow the sweeping driveway as it winds through 450 acres of private nature reserve to arrive at Amber Lodge, the event space at the heart of Amber Lakes. Panoramic windows boast […]
The nation’s employees believe work now takes up 42 per cent of their life, according to research. Researchers carried out a detailed study of 2,000 adults in employment and found we all want more downtime. Half of those polled agreed waking up in the morning and dreading the day ahead at work is a sure-sign […]
If you’ve ever had a slip-up when booking accommodation, you’re not alone – millions have booked the wrong hotel or dates in a rush to bag a bargain, it would seem. After hours of searching the web for the biggest bargain, busy Brits have found themselves booking by mistake due to the pressure of securing […]
Need some inspiration for your next meeting space or private dining location? Why not become a member of the PA Life Club and join us as we visit some of the latest openings and iconic venues? The PA Life Club is a member’s only group where assistants, office managers and admin professionals come together to […]
Kenco The Coffee Company is offering professionals the chance to win 3,001 Cofficionado prizes to enhance their coffee experiences. The prize is part of Kenco’s £9m package of activity this year, focussing on its Cofficionado TV and social media campaign. Professionals could win a voucher for £1,923 (1923 was the year Kenco was formed,) and […]
Where are your inkings hidden…? A tattoo on your lower back is the place least likely to put off potential employers – and, unsurprisingly, face inkings will reduce your chances of landing a new job. The findings come from a new YouGov Omnibus HR decision makers survey about tattoos and employment. The results reveal that face […]
A third of Brits reckon they are sat on an idea which could ‘make them millions’, according to research backed by a training entrepreneur who was once PA to Ryanair founder Tony Ryan. And most believe the expense of modern living, a lack of time and busy family schedules are the main barriers to them bringing their […]
The May/June issue of PA Life has got off to a fantastic start thanks to all of the exceptional suppliers that supported it. We would like to say special thanks to Best Parties Ever, who stars on the magazine cover and as our supplier profile, as well as other key advertisers including Kenco and Royal […]
It’s not the number of steps you take each day, but the intensity of those steps, that will benefit your health, according to a new medical report – so a 10 minute ‘power walk’ at lunchtime could be the answer. As part of a new campaign, Public Health England (PHE) and the Royal College of […]
New research has found that British workers have tactics in place to keep up with the eagerly-awaited tournament, including pulling sickies, streaming games discreetly and keeping an eye on social media. Almost one million workers say they’ll feign illness, costing employers a staggering £99,793,529 in lost hours, while three million aim to keep tabs on […]
Are you tired of the seemingly endless meetings and emails about GDPR at your place of work? Well, some bright spark has taken the 57,509-word document to its logical conclusion – an app that sends you to sleep. That’s right, if you download meditation app Calm [iTunes link] there’s an option to listen to the GDPR law […]
Reusable coffee cups have topped a list of the coolest things in 2018, followed by going on holiday to an unusual destination and going to the gym. A poll of 2,000 UK adults found one in 10 agreed rain macs are now ‘cooler’ than leather jackets, and brunch has beaten lunch and breakfast as the […]
Birmingham’s first ever PA Awards has announced its line-up of finalists, which includes PAs, EAs and VAs. Made up of 25 individuals from some of the region’s most prominent professionals services organisations, as well as retailers, leading charities and self-employed VAs, the winners of the inaugural awards will be unveiled by the Birmingham PA Forum […]
We have started work on the July/August issue and are looking for members of the industry to get involved in two upcoming features: Dyslexia in the workplace Do you have dyslexia and have been discriminated by your current or previous employer? Do you think more awareness needs to be raised about dyslexia in the workplace? […]
Limo Plus offers PAs its top tips on making the classic horse racing event an unforgettable experience Royal Ascot, one of the most important events in the global horse racing calendar, is the place to be seen this summer. However, underneath the surface of its sophisticated British charm lies careful planning and logistics, from the […]
If you fancy a job change, there’s still time for you to apply to be Victoria Beckham’s PA. The job is still listed on the Victoria Beckham website, with the position being based in Battersea. No salary is listed and, unsurprisingly, ‘discretion and confidentiality’ is listed as a must. Other duties include: • Ensure NDAs are […]
The Meetings Show will be celebrating the Year of the Woman next month, with a focus on the role women play in the meetings and events industry high on the agenda of its education programme. Women in Hospitality 2020 (WiH2020) will be using The Meetings Show, which takes place on June 27th & 28th, to launch the […]
With an abundance of atmosphere and history, The National Museum of the Royal Navy offers a unique collection of venues that is unparalleled in the United Kingdom. While all of the sites lie outside the capital, they are spread across the UK. The sites include HMS Trincomalee and The National Museum of the Royal Navy […]
