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Top stories of the week

Top stories of the week

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Mary Portas headshot5 minutes with… Mary Portas

Weโ€™ve heard from the PAs themselves about their day-to-day lives in the workplace, but weโ€™ve decided to ditch the rule bookย and speak to a boss to find out what they look for in an assistant. In a special โ€˜5 minutes withโ€ฆโ€™, 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.

networkingReserve 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.

Odeon Luxe Leicester Square โ€“ย designed to look fancy with Mary Poppins costumePA 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.

Businessman in a suit holding a business card held Union Jack half EU flagBrexit update: What Theresa May’s defeat means to UK business

Last night saw Theresa Mayโ€™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.

Vegan food in a bowl on a chopping board on a marble counter topVeganuary 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?

HyrydePA Life Club welcomes Hyryde as latest sponsor

Finding a premium chauffeur service that is both reliable and consistent can be hard, thatโ€™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.

woman doing yoga on a rock by the ocean with a deep red sunsetBoost your digital well-being in 2019

For most people, the New Yearโ€™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 CityPA 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.

Light, open office โ€“ย new designNew 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?

Whatโ€™s the next stop for business travel?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.