As we start back at work, it’s time for many of us to get back into the right frame of mind to be motivated and work hard. However, with GDPR still hanging over many of our heads, that motivation might be lacking a little. Karen Holden, lawyer and founder of A City Law Firm, talks about the journey of GDPR over…
read moreAfternoon tea in Britain is more than just scones and sandwiches. It’s a way of life, part of the natural order, it lays deep within our bones and is as old as time itself. Or, at least we’d like to believe. Vincenzo Ferrara has been on the search for the best Afternoon Tea Choosing the perfect place for a business…
read moreAs we continue to keep you informed on what’s happening in the events world and keep up to date, don’t forget to check us out on Twitter, Facebook or LinkedIn. 1. Are you left to the ‘office housework’? Dubbed ‘office housework’ by Harvard Business Review, it seems these less than glamorous tasks are often being left to the women and people of colour in…
read moreAs a busy admin professional, the task of booking and managing business travel can fall onto your already busy shoulders. Saving money on your business travel programme is not a one-off task. It’s a continual process where even small tweaks can make a bit impact. Our travel experts have compiled a five-step guide for saving time and money on corporate…
read moreHeading to the countryside just outside of Edinburgh, Toby Cruse is given the royal treatment as he walks in the footsteps of Mary Queen of Scots and Oliver Cromwell Borthwick Castle has a very commanding presence among the rolling landscape. Built 600 years ago, the Castle has seen its fair share of history and wears its age on its sleeve.…
read morePA Life’s sister site, Hotel Designs spends the night in one of Cheval’s exclusive serviced apartments. Cheval Phoenix House, tucked away on a side street in one of the most exclusive parts of London, is a marvellous example of serviced apartment-style accommodation, in a beautiful part of the capital. Just off Sloane Square, this is an ideal location for people…
read moreAs per usual with these reviews, when it came time to head out into the city on a weekday evening, the heavens opened and the rain poured, I’m sure it’s a sign but I don’t know what it means. Fortunately there wasn’t any snow during my visit, although there was a certain festive feeling to entering the Town House. The…
read moreIt’s been a big year for Stamford Bridge, and that’s without discussing the football. Not being much of a sports fan myself, I wasn’t sure what to expect when visiting their ‘experimental’ event earlier this year, but the venue has continued to grow and shift for the corporate world over the last few months. Between the newly refurbished suites, underground…
read moreStamford Bridge’s iconic West Stand has relaunched this week, following a major renovation project that saw much of the stadium’s hospitality and event space refreshed and upgraded. The stadium, home to Chelsea Football Club, has made significant changes to the West Stand which is home to 50 individual event spaces, including the exclusive Directors’ Lounge, Executive Boxes and Millennium Suites…
read moreThe team at Visit Flanders are setting their sights on the meetings industry after conducting a study revealing that business travellers are more valuable than traditional tourism. To tackle the growing number of conferences in the Belgian region, Visit Flanders have brought in a new events and hotel specialist to help meet demands. The new expert will help the team…
read moreThe latest issue of PA Life is now available to read online. Inside you’ll find everything you need to plan the perfect Christmas party in our suppliers’ guide – think unique venues, tasty catering and even the ideal place to escape the winter blues. We also have an interview with Craig Harris, EA at Shelter and winner of the Pitman…
read moreWelcome back to our weekly spotlight on helpful apps. We focus on a variety of products that are useful for work, personal use, or both, providing our own thoughts on the apps and what you can do with them. This week we save time by booking nail treatments at home with LeSalon. An intro to LeSalon LeSalon is London’s leading on-demand mobile…
read moreIt’s June already? Where does the time go? Some of you might have taken some time off this week to enjoy half-term with your children and are facing the reality that you have to go back to work on Monday. Don’t fret – enjoy the weekend safe in the knowledge that summer is right around the corner. Before we clock…
read moreEditor Molly Dyson took a trip to Butlin’s Bognor Regis to visit PAs in the Sussex area for our regular roundtable discussion. Topic: How to find the perfect venue for your corporate events Participants Emily Darnell, EA to CEO of PVL UK Esther Dawson, EA to CEO at Ridgeview Nancy Joy, PA to Resort Director at Bourne Leisure How do…
read moreWe’d like to wish you all a happy St Patrick’s Day. May the luck of the Irish be with you. Did you know it’s also World Sleep Day? The event is designed to bring attention to important sleep issues affecting people all over the globe. So with plenty of cause to celebrate today, let’s find out what our most popular…
read moreCentral London has dropped to the third most expensive business travel destination according to a study by data specialists ECA International. Falling from second place last year, it has come as a surprise to experts expecting London to become a less favourable destination following last year’s EU referendum. The results show that the capital city was only just pricier than…
read moreThe weather outside might still be cold and frightful, but the promise of spring is almost in sight. We had a great time this week at our networking event at Office Space in Town Monument with Select Apartments, where in spite of the chill we stepped out onto the rooftop deck for a quick look at the stunning views of…
read more“There are many people out there doing EA roles. There are 3.2 million in the UK alone doing admin roles and secretarial work, with 10 million working in positions that require admin skills to support their main job. In 2015, 20% of new UK roles were in ‘admin’ and over the next five years 1.2 million people are needed to…
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