Loose Women regular Brenda Edwards, Celebrity MasterChef winner and television presenter, Angellica Bell, and Hello! magazine editor-at-large Rosie Nixon, television presenter Ruth Langsford and musical theatre star Jodi Prenger will take part in the celebrity line-up in an International Women’s Day lunch debate, to be held in Manchester on March 8, 2024. The International Women’s […]

Emirates Old Trafford have announced that the venue’s 100 new hotel rooms go live and are ready and available for use. The stylish bedrooms represent the completion of the new hotel extension that has seen the in-venue Hilton Garden Inn Hotel extended to 250 bedrooms. Many with pitch facing terraces, as well as its new events […]

PA Life Christmas Party and PA Life Stars Awards 2023 are less than three weeks away. This year’s celebrations of the Assistant community are bigger than ever before as we mark a hugely successful year for PA Life, and our members’ Club. We are very much looking forward to welcoming over close to 200 members […]

We are delighted to welcome learning and development specialist Lindsay Taylor, Director of Your Excellency Limited in a regular new career development feature here at PA Life online. Lindsay will be sharing useful career tips and advice to PAs, EAs, VAs and other business support professionals. An introduction message from Lindsay: Hello! I’ve been a […]

The much-awaited annual PA awards – The PA Life Star Awards 2023 –  are nearly upon us. The finalists have now been selected by an expert panel of Assistant industry judges. The standard of nominations of PAs, EAs, VAs and Office Managers was extremely high once again this year and we are pleased to announce […]

Finding thoughtful Christmas gifts to suit your diverse recipients can be challenging. You have to cater to different demographics and personal preferences, while ensuring everyone receives something they’ll actually use and truly appreciate.  Put a smile on all your recipients’ faces with M&S Corporate Gifts. An M&S Gift Card is a great gifting idea for colleagues […]

It can be frustrating when your plans for an incredible event are thwarted because the company that you’re working for doesn’t see that in sustainable events are worth it. Convincing the budget holders to embrace sustainable practices can be a daunting task. In this article, we’ll guide you through practical steps and real-world examples to […]

Our Media Manager Lucy Gallivan paid a visit to Mollie’s Motel Bristol where different meets niche, and America meets Scandinavia. Conveniently located, just 15 minutes from Bristol Parkway and Bristol Temple Meads stations, and 15 minutes drive from Bristol Airport. It’s also right next to Cribbs Causeway retails park – perfect for an upcoming Christmas […]

Following the release of the #ThisIsBlackGenZ report, which surveyed and interviewed Black Gen Z to reveal their real-life experiences in the UK workplace, the team at TapIn have put together ‘11 Recommendations for Employers to Attract, Recruit, and Retain Black Gen Z talent in 2023’. The tips come after the annual report has revealed: Code-switching […]

It’s great to have witnessed the change in how we discuss menopause today compered to not so long ago when it was still largely regarded as a taboo subject or at least embarrassing to talk about. The World Menopause Day is a great example of the positive change, although we still have more work to […]

The importance of scope 3 emissions is continuing to rise, so taking this into consideration now when preparing your 2024 strategy will inevitably put your business in a better position in years to come when scope 3 emissions become a mandatory part of your business activity. If you’re not familiar, scope 3 emissions are indirect […]

New research by leading flexible workspace platform, Hubble, reveals that businesses still haven’t ‘solved’ workspace, years after the post-lockdown working shakeup. A survey of 200 leaders found that 88% of CEOs want employees in the office more; two thirds planning changes to their workspace setup in the next 12 months. Hubble reveals that businesses are […]

The Christmas countdown has begun! Experience a magical Christmas celebration on the Thames with City Cruises London. Enjoy festive food, drinks, and breath-taking views for an unforgettable party. Plan your unique Christmas venue on the water today! As the holiday season approaches, the Christmas countdown has begun! The search for unique and unforgettable venues to […]

The PA Show Autumn will return to London for the second year on October 17th following a successful launch of the Show’s more intimate autumn edition at Canary Wharf last year! PA Life will once again have its stand at the show – come and find us at stand 48 where you can also pick […]

As summer gracefully fades into autumn, nature undergoes a breathtaking transformation, and so can we. The shift from the sunny, carefree days of summer to the cosy, contemplative ambience of the autumn provides a unique opportunity to enhance our overall well-being and give us back (or invite in) some self-care rituals and routines. Lucy Eden, […]

Laura Busby, Commercial Director at the Good Travel Management, explains what the introduction of the new screening process by the European Travel Information and Authorisation System (ETIAS) will mean for travellers and companies arranging business trips to Europe, and how to prepare for it now.  Travellers will encounter a new €7 fee next year as […]

‘Generative AI’ has become a buzz term circling the assistant world. AI tools such as Chat GPT have become arguably ‘conventional’, with industry experts warning us of its disruptive force. According to World Economic Forum research, AI is projected to create around 97 million new jobs, countering workforce displacement concerns. So, why in the business […]

2023 has been a financially challenging year for many companies. Employee benefits are often the first to be cut, which can have a negative impact on staff morale, motivation and engagement. Or perhaps your customer-gifting schemes have been dropped this year, leaving clients feeling abandoned and unappreciated.  But it’s not all negative. Cost-effective corporate gifts […]