By Kayleigh Frost, Head of Clinical at Health Assured Tuesday 8 March is International Women’s Day: An event that celebrates women’s achievements, raises awareness against biases, and encourages action for equality. When it comes to the workplace, women face a range of issues. From pay gaps and balancing work and parenting, to menopause misconceptions. The face […]

By Liz Agostini (pictured), Portfolio Director, The PA Show Education, Inspiration and Connection are the pillars of The PA Show, providing a unique forum for the Executive Support community to come together, learn and celebrate YOU – the individuals who drive, support and sit at the very heart of every successful business in the UK.  […]

Tomorrow’s Talent, The Meetings Show’s initiative designed to shine a spotlight on up-and-coming meetings and events planners, is back for the fourth year running. The scheme, run in partnership with M&IT and sponsored by Visit Belfast in 2022, champions exceptional emerging talent within the industry to help nurture and support the leaders of the future. […]

WE’RE BACK! It’s no big news that the past couple of years have been tough for businesses – and, of course, individuals – due to the Covid-19 pandemic and the resulting restrictions. At PA Life we have pushed through, keeping our audience updated daily via our website, and twice-weekly via our digital newsletter. However, we […]

It’s now less than a week until the UK’s community of Assistants head to ExCeL London to attend The PA Show 2022 on March 8th & 9th – make sure you pop along to our stand to speak with some amazing careers and skills experts from Hays Recruitment and Pitman Training! If you haven’t done […]

The Meetings Industry Association (mia) has appointed VisitBritain/VisitEngland’s Debra Lang to its voluntary board of directors to lead on its diversity, equity and inclusion work. Lang, who is the Director of HR & Professional Services of the national tourism agency, will be using her extensive experience to develop a strategy and best practice framework for […]

Some 93 per cent of UK employers think employees’ expectations around their work experiences are changing, according to new research by professional services firm Aon plc. The largest shifts focus on employer purpose as well as employee mental health, Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) issues and Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI). According to Aon’s UK Benefits […]

The crisis unfolding in Ukraine is a cause of concern for many across the world. These are turbulent times so employers will need to be mindful of staff members that are from the impacted countries, or those who have relatives and friends there that may be in danger. Kate Palmer, HR Advice & Consultancy Director at […]

Is remote or flexi-working your new normal? Having adapted over the past few years to remote forms of socialising and entertaining, you will be aware of how beneficial virtual team experiences are to company wellbeing and team bonding. The task now is to make sure your teams are constantly surprised and excited by what is […]

As many workplaces have gradually switched to a flexible working scheme, alternating between working in the office and at home, there is no hiding that employees may currently be struggling to receive support for their physical health and keep active. The NHS suggests that adults should be aiming for 150 minutes of moderate-intensity physical activity […]

Butlin’s has further strengthened its position as a leading British venue for conference events by achieving AIM Accreditation from the Meetings Industry Association (mia) at all three resorts and becoming a member of beam, formerly the HBAA. All three Butlin’s Resorts in Bognor Regis, Minehead and Skegness, have achieved AIM Accreditation from the UK’s nationally […]

By Jürn-Christian Hocke, Interim Head of Faculty of Arts at Berlin School of Business and Innovation (BSBI) Before the pandemic forced companies and businesses to move most of their work remotely, there were (generally very widespread) concerns about the home office among both staff and management. You would idle away all your time and not […]

Eat My Logo is a family run bakery that specialises in making brands tasty! Every day our team bake thousands of cakes and biscuits that are used by businesses across the UK to Treat, Reward and Celebrate with their valued customers and employees. Eat My Logo grew out of a High Street celebration cake shop in […]

Aspects at the National Memorial Arboretum offers modern conference facilities with added benefits that can enhance your next conference, away day, or event. We all feel better in the great outdoors, but escaping the boardroom for a space with inspirational views has huge benefits for your conference and delegates. Studies have shown that proximity to […]

Very often an event to set the scene for the year to come. Always a highlight in the calendar. The annual chairman’s dinner is an event that takes months of planning for PAs. With VIPs packed in and lots of opportunity to make an impression, it’s also the one occasion of the year that can […]

Take the stress out of ordering for your office. At SUPPER London we’re always looking at how we can meet our customers’ needs, so we’re excited to announce a new feature, Group Ordering. This function allows up to 50 people to add to a single order, all to be delivered at the same time straight […]

If you are looking for your next corporate event or social event to impress your clients, there is no better way than with a luxury private helicopter charter to a prestigious sporting event. Travel from anywhere and be dropped off in style at the event of your choice. Royal Ascot  – Tuesday 14th June 2022 […]

Lime Venue Portfolio has launched three new packages, as part of its Meetings for Change initiative, that put sustainability, mindfulness, and wellness at the forefront of the meeting experience. The initiative has been put in place following findings from the brand’s Beyond Food reports, specifically the chapter on Food & Mental Health, and the need […]