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Join PA Life Club and receive two free seminars at the PA Show
Join the PA Life club and receive two free seminars at the PA Show, half price on any extra seminars while at the event and all of the extra members’ benefits for the rest of the year.

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.

London Summer Event Show 2019: How can you maximise your event budget?
During the annual event at London’s Banking Hall, PA Life editor Jade Burke, hosted a roundtable discussion where attendees shared their tips and ideas on how best to manage an event budget.

Competition: Enter Signature Sales and The Assay Office’s prize draw to win a silver statement necklace
Signature Sales is offering PA Life readers the opportunity to enter into a prize draw to win silver Cubic Zirconia necklace.

Interview: Capita on why well-being is crucial to business travellers
For those who are booking travel and those who are are taking the trip, health and wellness is a huge factor many need to consider. PA Life’s Recommended Supplier, Capita Travel & Events’ Matthew Holman, head of travel well-being and Jonti Dala-Small, head of behavioural science, reveals how employees can monitor their health and why a beach with no phone signal is the ideal spot for one’s well-being.

PA Life Club: Penelope Alice soaks up the countryside with a stay at The Lodges at New House Farm
PA Life Club members enjoyed an overnight stay with New House Farm, where they got the chance to unwind and relax in the stunning Rother Valley, while checking out its exclusive facilities for corporate outings.