Planning business travel for executives is a delicate dance between efficiency, comfort, and company policy. As a PA or EA, you’re the maestro of this intricate choreography. PA Life has put the most important points together in a handy PA’s guide to business travel and rounded up some of the best options available from trusted business travel experts… Key elements…
read moreThe vision is there: a conference, a corporate team gathering, a product launch or an awards ceremony. But before the invitations go out, a crucial first step awaits – finding the perfect venue. This space sets the stage for your event, impacting everything from atmosphere to logistics, and ultimately its success. But this is where PA Life is here to…
read moreVenues of Excellence (VOE), the UK’s leading consortium for independent venues, specialising in conference and events, has announced outstanding success in its key business objectives over the past year… The consortium, now in its third year of ownership with Mandy Jennings, CEO at the helm, has continued to expand the portfolio, introducing 14 new venues in the past 12 months.…
read moreThere’s a new buzzword in town: ChatGPT. Personally, I’m getting a bit tired of hearing about it, says Adam Fidler, founder of Adam Fidler Academy. We’ve had scores of emails from Executive Assistants (EAs) and Personal Assistants (PAs) all over the world asking how ChatGPT and, more collectively, artificial intelligence (AI), will affect their roles… Interestingly, my views on artificial…
read moreAfter something a little different for your summer work do this year? Why not book a 2 hour private karaoke room for your summer social at Lucky Voice and really let your team cut loose! Venues are located in Soho, Islington, Holborn, Liverpool Street and Brighton, plus the newest edition in Waterloo – all open 7 days a week… What…
read moreIn the bustling world of business, where every detail counts, the role of Personal Assistants (PAs), Executive Assistants (EAs), and Virtual Assistants (VAs) is increasingly crucial. At The Event School London, we understand that continuous professional development is key to career progression in these roles. That’s why we offer specialised courses designed to enhance your skills and boost your credentials…
read moreA new study from Currys revealed that 39% of women believe their hobby of video games enhance workplace skills in women. And as many as 58% incorporate gaming skills, such as leadership, communication and problem solving into their working day. These same skills were listed in the top 10 most in-demand skills for employers in the latest LinkedIn job listing…
read moreA new innovation, skills and technology programme Future Finance is promising to be a leveller in the financial services sector. The sector is currently facing many challenges, but also opportunities. These include the rise of AI, ongoing changes in financial regulation, equitable access to financial services as well as the opening of access to personal financial data… The changes have…
read moreThe 2024 Inclusive Awards – organised by Inclusive Companies – are open for entries from workplaces for the 10th year. The prestigious Inclusive Awards include eight categories that recognise individuals and organisations who have gone above and beyond to achieve true diversity, inclusion, equality and equity in their workplace. The awards showcase the most ingenious, dedicated and inspirational displays of…
read morePA LIFE CLUB FAM TRIP HAWKSMOOR WOOD WHARF, CANARY WHARF8th JULY On the 8th of July, you will get to experience an evening on the Hawksmoor Wood Wharf which is housed in an eco-friendly floating pavilion in a new riverside neighborhood in Canary Wharf. You will be enjoying what Hawksmoor does best – award winning cocktails, carefully paired wines, and a full preview…
read moreOur recent PA Life Club at Gravity Max FAM Trip was a fun and activity-filled evening with a motivational talk to kick things off, followed by putting the great team activities to test. Our event started at Newton’s Sports Bar, a sophisticated cocktail and sports bar at Gravity Max Wandsworth, tucked away on the third floor, away from the buzzing…
read moreWith International Women’s Day behind us for another year, let’s keep the conversation alive about inclusivity and other important issues affecting women. Women’s History Month is still in full swing, running through the whole of March. To celebrate the incredible women of the past, and those inspiring us today, we are interviewing women from different fields and backgrounds. Abigail Solieri,…
read moreGender equality in the workplace has taken giant leaps over the last decades. However, we still have a way to go. Issues such as equal pay and the ‘motherhood tax’ are still affecting women, keeping many from reaching their full potential and achieving financial levels and equal wealth to men. One critical element in the road to equality that often…
read moreAs part of our Women’s History Month and International Women’s Day series of interviews we asked Naomi Aharony, founder and owner of Reboot Online, Why we need Women CEOs. “I believe female CEO’s can bring a different perspective to a business, as they encounter different personal experiences compared to males which can help in the successful running of a company.”…
read moreFlawless Event Management and Delivery As a PA, we know you are tasked with organising events such as the senior leadership conference, the annual kick-off meeting, the team away day, the company summer or Christmas party (the list goes on!) and all whilst doing your day job. Your events need to run smoothly and they need to impress, but there…
read moreExecutive Assistants are master meeting planners. So it makes sense that they’re frequently asked to organise offsites and other in-person meetings in addition to their other responsibilities. If you’re an Executive Assistant tasked with this, there is one thing to keep in mind: offsite planning mistakes will happen to all of us. Providers of innovating solutions for the future of…
read moreDuring the Great Resignation, which saw employees voluntarily leaving their jobs en masse, recent statistics revealed that 29% of women thought about leaving their current jobs, reducing hours or dropping out of the workforce altogether. In the after glow of International Women’s Day last week, and during the Women’s History Month in March, many businesses will be wondering how to…
read morePA Life spoke to Catherine Bird, National Sales Manager at Center Parcs Conferences & Events, as part of our International Women’s Day interview series with influential women across different industries. Catherine, or Cat, as she is widely known as, has a wealth of experience gained at her previous roles at Lime Venue Portfolio, De Vere and University of Nottingham. Cat…
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