The 2018 Conference and Hospitality Show is welcoming two PA experts to speak at this year’s show. Taking place April 24 at Leeds first direct arena, Lee Jackson and Abigail Jones, who is part of the PA Life stream, will take to the stage to share their helpful tips and advice. Jackson, a motivational speaker, […]

The city of Bath has been given a big boost to its MICE (Meetings, Incentive Travel, Conferences and Events) offering, with the launch of a new enquiry handling and booking service. Known as the Bath Venue Finder, the online service allows corporate event organisers to search for a choice of venues in the area that […]

Historic Royal Palaces and IMG are set to celebrate the 26th Hampton Court Palace Festival this June. Running from June 5 to 23, the event is expected to attract an audience of 3,000 people for each show, which will boast a line-up of exciting song artists. Kicking off the festival with his Hampton Court Palace […]

12.5 million working days were lost due to work-related stress, depression or anxiety during 2016/17, the Health and Safety Executive has revealed. Some of the causes include pressures of workloads, including tight deadlines, too much responsibility and a lack of managerial support. As stress awareness month gets underway this April, Adrian Lewis, director of absence […]

Those who stopped by our stand at International Confex 2018 would have got the chance to enter a competition to win two tickets to Royal Ascot. The prize, to attend the Villiers Vlub on June 23, has been awarded to Sophie Christopher, from Old Mutual Wealth. “At Ascot we want to continue working with PAs […]

Executive recruiter, Bain and Gray has unveiled its members-only loyalty scheme known as The Card. Available exclusively to candidates commanding a salary of over £30,000 per annum, The Card will offer members priority bookings and offers with a variety of lifestyle brands, as well as a hand-picked selection of perks for both personal and business […]

Researchers have found a knowledge gap between millennials and over 55s, with the older generation said to more likely know how to wire a plug and the number of feet in yard compared to younger people. A study has found that overs 55s are less likely to use spell check and more likely to know […]

We know, we know, spring has barely sprung, yet here we are talking about Christmas. It hardly seems fair to make you think about winter already, but there really is no better time to start making your plans for the annual extravaganza that is the Christmas Party. We’re already taking bookings and the most popular […]

PA Life Club members will get the chance to visit the Montague Hotel, a Georgian townhouse located in Bloomsbury, London. Taking place this Thursday (May 17) from 6.30pm to 9.30pm, Corporate Traveller invites guests to enjoy some canapés, prosecco, wine and beer. Famous for al-fresco dining, the Montague also boasts an alpine themed Ski Lodge […]

Geneva has proven to be the most expensive city in Europe for business travellers, as London falls three places from last year. According to research by ECA International, on average the total cost of a standard business trip to Geneva is £554 a day, compared to £448 in London. “Swiss cities once again dominate the […]

The Vino Beano is set to host its third Thirsty Thursday event this week, where guests will be able to enjoy fine wine and fine art. Taking place April 19, #teamvb will welcome attendees to the galleries of the Royal Society of Sculptors, including some sculptures by Bill Pye and First@108 Award winner Rupert Norfolk. […]

As April marks National Stress Awareness Month, Workfront has put together five tips to reduce work related stress in employees. According to new research by Workfront, an enterprise work management solution, four out of five office workers admit to feeling burnt out, while 73 per cent expect their stress levels at work to increase in […]

Although booking travel probably constitutes a small part of your role, it can take up a surprising amount of time. Here’s how travel.cloud, a booking and travel management tool, can solve the three most common travel-related quandaries that come your way as a PA: 1. Uncertain travel plans If there’s one thing that you can […]

PA Life Club members will be able to tuck into some authentic Caribbean dishes next week at the Sandals Luxury Travel Store in London. Kicking off at 6.30pm on April 19, Club members will be able to enjoy a chick pea, spinach and sweet potato curry with rice, brown stew chicken with rice and peas […]

The Agendo Organisation and Royal Borough of Windsor are set to take another group of PAs to visit the Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead. Kicking off Friday, April 27, guests will arrive at the Foxhills Hotel in Surrey at 5.30pm where they will enjoy a tour of the grounds, some pre-dinner drinks and a […]

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. 1. 28% of UK employees have been tempted to cheat with a colleague According to a new poll undertaken by Kit Out My Office, 12 per cent of those who […]

Would you cut up your boss’s meals before serving it to them? That’s what a new job advert is looking for in a personal assistant. The role, which has been advertised on Staff Heroes, is offering £75,000 to the successful candidate, who will boast at least 10 years’ experience and will ideally be ‘trained in […]

Those who stopped by our stand at the 2018 Business Travel Show, would have got the opportunity to enter a competition to win a luxury spa day for two at eforea spa. We’re pleased to announce that Claire Farrington from Global Hospitality Services has scooped the prize. Located within the Hilton at the Ageas Bowl […]