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 […]

Winser London has identified an important gap in the market for luxurious, quality women’s clothes at sensible prices. An exclusively designed collection that is modern, stylish and cleverly cut to flatter any figure. Established in 2013, Winser London is loved by loyal customers and international fashion editors alike. The brand has become known for its […]

Sandals has secured the much-anticipated final speaker slot at PA Life’s third Masterclass this year. Kicking off on October 17 at JJ Media Group’s Perseverance Works, the session will be led by Paul Tidy, groups and MICE manager at Sandals Resorts, where he will discuss why international travel incentive programmes with Sandals Resorts work. On […]

I’ve got to be honest, I haven’t played a game of bingo before so I was unsure of what to expect during the latest PA Life Club event at Mecca Bingo in Wood Green. A group of PAs and I were invited to take part in the thrilling game, where we were all given the […]

As Brexit threatens the pipeline of skilled workers, employers are facing numerous recruitment challenges, but will your company be okay? In its latest Business Barometer, which monitors the skills landscape of the UK, The Open University found that three in five (61%) employers believe the skills shortage has worsened in the last year, and over half […]

UK workers on zero-hour contracts have more than tripled since 2012, climbing from 252,000 to 901,000 workers. The number of UK workers on zero-hour contracts has more than tripled since 2012, propping up overall employment levels by accounting for almost a quarter of overall employment growth, according to new data by job search engine Adzuna.co.uk. […]