How can I win a promotion from a PA to an EA? Our Ask Abi columnist, Abigail Jones, an EA to C-Suite, answers career related questions sent to us by the Assistant community. Abi currently works at Spotify, and also provides professional coaching and mentoring to individuals and corporate groups… How to win a promotion […]

As well as training and educating first-class PAs and EAs, Adam Fidler, Principal and Founder of Adam Fidler Academy, is often asked to run sessions teaching Executives work better with their Executive Assistant. Many Executives struggle with the vision and confidence to take their EA into a partnership, particularly if they’ve never had an EA […]

The date’s in the calendar and you are invited! The annual PA Life Christmas Party and PA Life Star Awards 2024 is promising to be The Christmas Event of the year for PAs, EAs, Office Managers and other admin and business support professionals. Save the date and secure your place early to avoid disappointment.  PA Life […]

A recent report has found that sick days at work have hit the highest level in 10 years. The Chartered Institute for Personnel and Development (CIPD) found that staff took, on average, almost eight sick days in the past year, up from 5.8 days before the pandemic. Building a healthier workplace is therefore more important […]

Reports suggest that over 82% of companies are either using or exploring the use of AI in 2024. With the ever growing movement from businesses into the realm of AI implementation, application security SaaS company Indusface have analysed the pros and cons of utilising artificial intelligence, and whether it is really better than human error… […]

We’ve just had an extended period of hot weather, and the chances are we’ll have some more before the summer is over – so here are some top tips from health and safety experts at Protecting on the right procedures to put in place during hot days – given that there’s currently no legal maximum […]

Commercial properties are struggling to attract and keep tenants, according to a new report – But the majority of building operators and asset managers are planning drastic steps without first collecting and making use of the vast amounts of insightful data available to them. The report, from workplace access, experience, and analytics platform, Accessia, surveyed […]

Radisson Hotel Group has announced the opening of The View Hotel Folkstone as part of its  Radisson Individuals line-up. Nestled in the charming seaside town of Folkestone in Kent, the four-star boutique hotel is in a prime location, close to attractions and the nearby beach, with breathtaking views of the English Channel and easy access […]

Hospitality consultant and leading event management specialist, Liz Taylor, has been selected to serve as a Special Advisor to Manchester’s unique heritage space Victoria Baths, to help the venue develop its corporate and private events business. When it closed for swimming in 1993, The Manchester Victoria Baths Trust was set up by residents and comprises trustees, […]

We’ve teamed up with event planning expert Liz Taylor of the Taylor Lynn Corporation, to create a series of articles designed to simplify your Christmas party planning this year. Each month Liz will share a bitesize task list of everything you need to do to keep your Christmas party planning on track. Allowing you to […]

PA Life spoke to Jordan Capps, Head of Sales at All Star Lanes retro bowling bar with plenty of charm that offers a great party venue for your teams… How does All Star Lanes do you differ from other bowling bars? All Star Lanes is the ultimate party destination, where you can drink, dine and […]

The summer slump is real! Over 25% of employees struggle to stay motivated. Do you find it harder to stay motivated at work during the summer? You’re not alone. According to our recent survey, over 25% of employees admitted that they struggle to maintain their usual drive during the warmer months. Additionally, more than a […]

News about email phishing scams are on the rise. Earlier this month the news of Screwfix customers being targeted broke out, alerting us all to this growing crime. So how can you prevent your email being hacked… With this in mind, the experts at cybersecurity and compliance company Kiteworks have shared their advice. Let’s look […]

First time, last time, once in a lifetime – introducing experiences by Wembley Stadium. London’s iconic Wembley Stadium, connected by EE, has announced the rebrand of its premium hospitality offering. Formerly known as Club Wembley has rebranded to Experiences by Wembley Stadium and continues to offer world-class dining and hospitality to guests… Hot on the heels […]

Excitement is brewing for the Autumn Nations Series, taking place throughout November and adding to the anticipation is the announcement that Michelin-starred chef Lisa Goodwin-Allen will be joining the culinary line-up at Twickenham Stadium.   Lisa, Executive Chef of the Michelin starred restaurant Northcote and Director of The Game Bird and American Bar at The Stafford […]

Many people experience overload and burnout as a result of the ongoing demands of their jobs combined with their personal obligations. As a PA or an EA this is often even more challenging as you are your Exec’s back-up and safety net, expected to step in to resolve urgent issues, even out of office hours. […]

The UK small business confidence is up as owners predicting growth has hit its highest level for more than two years. That comes after a period of slow decline since the start of 2022… The new small business survey was commissioned by Novuna Business Finance during the fortnight immediately after the General Election. The finidings […]

Nearly a fifth of UK businesses do not talk to staff about the future of the company. Digital staffing agency Coople has surveyed 1000 UK business leaders, inviting them to share their experiences of how economic conditions have impacted their staffing practices. Result show that what employees are told about the future of their company […]