The PA Life Summit is designed for senior PAs who want to discover innovative ways to respond to the daily challenges of their professional lives – and we have a great line up of seminars  from industry experts ready to help take your career to the next level. Here is one of the three seminar sessions that you […]

Staff shortages and retention are the biggest concerns for businesses across the UK in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic, as demand for workers continues to hit new records. According to the Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC), the UK is experiencing the worst staff shortages since 1997, with a 200% increase in advertised vacancies. And […]

Event organisers believe that the number of dietary requirements amongst delegations will grow from 20% in 2020, to 40% by 2030, according to research by Lime Venue Portfolio. The growth in vegan and plant-based diets will continue to supplement more traditional requirements (gluten free and other allergen related) as more and more delegates take a […]

Over 60 PAs and EAs got together last week for the first physical PA Life Meet Up since before the pandemic. The event, which was bought together through a partnership between PA Life and Lime Venue Portfolio, saw the close network of senior PAs convene at Penethorne’s Bar and venue at Somerset House. While the […]

We are The Midas I. With our worldwide portfolio of creators and artisans, we invite you to experience our unique and bespoke gifting service, where each detail is crafted into desire. From the rarest pearl to memories sculpted in glass, a perfume you create solely for your or your clients to a unique blend of […]

Green Tourism and the Meetings Industry Association (mia) have secured an exclusive five-year partnership to drive standards for sustainable business meetings and events.  Following the launch of Green Tourism’s ‘Green Meetings’ standard in June 2021, the mia has joined forces with thesustainability support programme. The partnership will help mia members secure Green Tourism’s accreditation, which has a strict […]

We’re delighted to announce an exclusive Meet Up networking event for PA Life readers on Friday February 4th 2022, in partnership with bespoke gifting specialists The Midas I and Charlie Allen Bespoke Tailors. Introducing the Architecture of Gifting from The Midas I, a bespoke gifting practice comprising of trained Architects, Interior Designers Artists and executive consultants. […]

By Premier Inn We’ve always been committed to making sure your stay is an enjoyable one. And now more than ever, it’s our priority to ensure your stay is also as safe as possible. So, whether that’s through our strict Premier Inn CleanProtect cleanliness standards, ensuring reception is manned 24 hours a day 7 days […]

Warwick Conferences has been awarded the prestigious ECOsmart Gold Status by Greengage Solutions for a second year running. ECOSmart Gold Status, which is an industry standard accreditation, is awarded to meeting venues that are able to demonstrate their eco-friendly approaches in five areas. These areas include rooms and facilities, conservation of water and energy, waste […]

If business travel is back on your agenda, the PA Life Recommended Supplier Directory is home to dozens of trusted transportation partners ready to help. Our list of specialists covers everything from private hire and chauffeurs to private jets and rail – There’s something to suit every requirement! Start Your Search Now Not part of […]

Brits have revealed the top pick-me-ups they rely on over the winter months, including putting on fresh bed sheets, eating the last bit of chocolate in the cupboard and dancing in the kitchen. A survey of 2,000 adults revealed the top 40 ways to raise a smile, with simple pleasures topping the list. A third […]

You can now sign up to the PA Life Club for just £35 – so why not join now and get a little more exclusivity in your life? The PA Life Club package gives you access to our private members page and includes: Exclusive £99 online learning packages (worth £225) with over 100 unlimited courses to […]

PA Life Courses has everything you need to get ahead for 2022, with 100+ modules that cover all areas of Administration, Business, Technology, HR, Health & Safety, Personal Development and Teams & Management. Signing up to a VIP membership with the PA Life Club will reduce the cost of the course bundle to just £99! Courses include […]

With more than three quarters of UK professionals intending to look for a new job in 2022 and over half of these people also looking to re-skill, the demand for Pitman Training’s services has never been higher. As the adult education provider continues to expand its reputation as a world-class training provider, a new cohort […]

Real estate is the industry which scored the lowest– followed by management, consulting and automotive. At the other end of the scale, education was deemed the happiest sector – with workers scoring high on having a clear sense of purpose. This was followed closely workers in aerospace and defence, and government and public administration which […]

Withholding contractual sick pay for unvaccinated staff has significant risks that employers should consider before enforcing the policy. That’s according to employee relations experts, AdviserPlus, after several employers including Ikea and Morrisons cut sick pay for unvaccinated employees after a rise in staff absences over the winter period. Analysis by the Trades Union Congress found that […]

A study of 2,200 UK employees has revealed that two thirds of people (67.2%) are experiencing moderate to high levels of stress and that 28% have seen their productivity negatively impacted by high stress levels in the last two years. Data released by national workplace wellbeing provider Champion Health gives an insight into the mental […]