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5 minutes with… Mary Portas

We’ve heard from the PAs themselves about their day-to-day lives in the workplace, but we’ve decided to ditch the rule book and speak to a boss to find out what they look for in an assistant. In a special ‘5 minutes with…’, Jade Burke speaks to retail consultant and broadcaster Mary Portas, to find out why mutual respect is key and the importance of not blurring the lines between a friendship and professional relationship.

Reserve your space at PA Life’s networking session at The PA Show

During the session, Elizabeth Mendes Da Silva, EA at Barclays, will discuss the power of body language, while some celebratory bubbles will also be available to guests.

PA Life Club: Enjoy a night at the movies with Odeon Cinemas

PA Life Club members will get the chance to enjoy the VIP treatment and a private film viewing with Odeon Luxe Leicester Square.

Brexit update: What Theresa May’s defeat means to UK business

Last night saw Theresa May’s Government suffer a massive defeat in the House of Commons over her Brexit deal. Vincenzo Ferrara looks at what the vote potentially means for UK business.

Veganuary could save you money

Millions of Brits are taking on the vegan challenge for January and giving up meat for a month, but could saving money also be a major perk of giving up meat products?

PA Life Club welcomes Hyryde as latest sponsor

Finding a premium chauffeur service that is both reliable and consistent can be hard, that’s where Hyryde comes into play, as its dedicated team of professionals promise to get you to where you need to be quickly and safely.

Boost your digital well-being in 2019

For most people, the New Year’s resolution involves improving their health or fitness but should more make their digital well-being a greater focus? John Williams, head of marketing at Instant Offices, shares his thoughts.

PA Life Club: Find your style with Suit the City

Working with an experienced consultant tailor can give you an outfit that is so much more than just clothing. A good suit can make you look better and give you that extra confidence to get you noticed at work.

New office, new you

With the market more competitive than ever before, should employers look at changing the office every five years to retain their talent and attract new employees?

What’s the next stop for business travel?

Business travel has changed dramatically over the course of the last quarter of a century but what does the future have in store? Rochelle Jayawardena, group marketing manager for the Business Travel Show, talks about what we can expect on the next leg of the journey.