The freelance economy is on the rise as professionals opt for independent, flexible working to achieve career fulfilment and a better work/life balance. Despite the rise in freelance workers, new research from Epson has revealed that freelancing can lead to career compromise and skill decay. The study, which surveyed 1000 UK freelancers, found that nearly […]

The Grand Brighton and sister property Richmond Hill Hotel have held a second dedicated period of well-being activity, focusing on the power of a good night’s sleep for improving well-being and reducing stress. Following a successful month of well-being activities in June this year, the hotel has devoted a week to encouraging their clients and […]

Office managers are busy bees, sometimes managing up to 25 different remits from accounting and IT to events. To help support these staff members, the Black & White Office Consultancy has launched its own Office Management Portal as a go to resource for office managers. Hana Gray from Black & White Office Consultancy reveals how it works […]

PA Life is pleased to announce it is working side-by-side with Arctic Fox Events, a new venue finding and event management company in the industry. The new partnership will see Arctic Fox Events working as the sole venue finder for PA Life. With over 20 years’ experience. the company strives to work with clients to […]

With a bucket list as long as her arm, Shirley Ruiz, EA at HSBC, can’t wait to travel to more countries and experience their cultures – but just make sure a Passionfruit Martini is waiting for her when she returns home. What inspired you to start a career as a PA? Originally, I was working […]

The quality of a fleet management supplier should be a priority for any PA, alongside a fair price. Here, Danielle Tilley, business development director of Venson Automotive Solutions, offers her advice in selecting the right supplier for your business. “A supplier needs to keep up with new legislation to ensure your fleet is compliant and […]

As we continue to keep you informed on what’s happening in the events world and keep up to date, don’t forget to check us out on Twitter, Facebook or LinkedIn. Interview: Birmingham PA Awards winner: Hannah Smith, Designated PA 2018 saw the introduction of the first Birmingham PA Awards, and what an evening it was, where five exceptional assistants […]

When HR decisions are based on these false generational stereotypes everyone loses out, what we have seen in recent times are more false ‘facts’ about the millennial generation. These stereotypes can cause employers to make decisions which could do more harm to their business than good.  Stereotypes about generational differences are one of the most […]

Our busy budding PA, Penelope Alice has been experiencing the fast lane with the Williams F1 Conference Centre and what a Formula One team can offer your business.  To win a Formula One race takes skill, teamwork and organisation, which just happen to be some of the same qualities it takes to be a PA. […]

Women are five times more likely to feel that their gender hinders confidence in them in the workplace.  A new report among UK managers reveals attitudes towards training and confidence in the workplace. Worryingly, women were five times more likely to feel that their gender hinders confidence in them, with a fifth (20%) of female […]

A fantastic location by the river Thames in the heart of London, Southbank Centre offers nine spaces available for hire with capacity from 20 to 2,500 people. From parties, conferences, launches, meetings and award ceremonies, Southbank Centre events team delivers world-class event management, production and design and bespoke events for clients. Auditorium spaces include the […]

When it comes to a themed event, less definitely isn’t more according to Emily Falconer, head of venue marketing and events at No.4 Hamilton Place. Here, she shares her thoughts on how you can help your guests ‘escape’ at your next bash. More is more as far as themed events are concerned. I’ve always found […]

We have sent our budding PA Penelope Alice to Butlin’s Bognor Regis to find out a bit more about what you can expect when booking a corporate event at the holiday resort. I must admit, it has been quite a few years since I was last lucky enough to visit the Butlin’s in Bognor Regis […]

How many time have you sat at your desk and thought to yourself, that no one really understands your job? Apparently, you aren’t the only one…   Bosses have ‘no idea’ what their staff do on a daily basis, according to a poll of employees. A poll of 2,000 working adults found around one in […]

With less than eight weeks to go now until the inaugural Event Agency Forum, now is your time to secure your space. Completely free for delegates to attend on the day, it will take place at the Hilton London Canary Wharf on November 12. Throughout the day, senior agency executives and suppliers will be able […]

The modern office is filled with distractions from excessive meetings and emails eating up the majority of the day, but does that mean that we only spend around 40% of the time actually doing our job?  A survey released by Workfront found that more and more workers are spending large portions of the work day on […]

The pressure of hitting a deadline on time can cause problems with employee health and with the quality of work produced, but with one in eight (12%) UK employees compromising their organisation’s ethical standards, is it time to invest in the workforce? This was up from 8% in 2015, the Institute of Business Ethics (IBE) […]

The biggest party in cycling is coming back to London, and you really don’t want to miss it! The Six Day series sees the world’s best track riders battle it out over six nights of epic racing all set to a fantastic party atmosphere. Six Day London will be taking over the iconic Lee Valley […]