Welcome to our autumn issue!
It’s been particularly rewarding for us to work on this issue with sustainability as the common theme in every article and feature, where possible. We are very grateful for all our contributors and advertisers for sharing their sustainability efforts and plans, and demonstrating that they have not had to compromise the quality of their products and service when incorporating higher sustainability standards into their business operations. The 616 Venue is a great example – see their beautiful luxury barn conversion on our cover and in the centre spread.
Christmas parties are firmly back on our calendars this year. To help Assistants to get ahead with their party planning we’ve put together a great round-up of team activities and fantastic party venues which your colleagues and bosses will love.
See also what the iconic hospitality venues Lord’s cricket ground and Williams Racing Experience Centre have to offer all year round.We also have excellent advice on how to beat the Christmas rush by a top party organiser, Liz Taylor, founder of Taylor Lynn Corporation. Gifting is an equally challenging task to get right, especially when you have tens or hundreds of gifts to organise for people you don’t know.
Take inspiration from some of the best corporate gifting specialists on pages 28-31. If you fancy venturing further afield, turn to pages 44-45 to see what Scotland has to offer as an events destination. Gleaneagles Hotel, Spa &Golf Resort, Crieff Hydro Hotels and Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh all feature in our guide, representing top venues in Scotland.
Our wellness columnist, Lucy Eden, founder of Be In Your Element, discusses the importance of our heart, not just for keeping us alive, but on how it affects our emotional wellbeing and decision making. Adam Fidler, founder of Adam Fidler Academy, shares his expert views on Continuous Professional Development (CPD) and urges assistants to take a more informal approach to it.
SecsintheCity has published its2022 Salary Survey Report – turn to pages 13 and 14 for the report highlights on salaries, bonuses and benefits, and the real picture of post-pandemic employment.
This issue’s PA Profiles feature two experienced Assistants: Danielle Francis, EA at Ankura Consulting and Juliet Tolley, PA at the Home Office. Don’t miss our PA Life Club news on pages 47-50 either.
We have a lot to shout about with our 10th anniversary this autumn, and are offering a 20% discount to new members who join by October 31st.You can also find out about our recent Meet Ups, the Club’s birthday party and PA Life Summit, and see highlights of this autumn’s busy schedule of events, including our Christmas party and PA Life Star Awards ceremony on November 28th at De Vere Grand Connaught Rooms. See more about how to enter the awards on page 5. And finally, we are pleased to announce that PA Life has teamed up with leading recruitment specialist SecsintheCity whose Jobs Board will feature on our new website, to be launched soon.
The next issue will be landing on your desks in February.
