This winter, London’s premier party organisers are inviting guests to step inside a winter wonderland for the ultimate Christmas event this season. Transforming a unique venue on the Strand into a social drinking, dancing and feasting multi-floored space, Christmas on The Strand will be the perfect space for festive cocktail receptions and late-night parties. Drawing […]

The much-anticipated PA Life Summit was a resounding success for all who attended yesterday, where a number of delegates and suppliers conducted business and networked. Hosted by Altitude London inside the impressive Millbank Tower, guests were treated to a stunning 360 view of London and its beautiful vistas, from the Tower of London and the […]

Sharing your skills and helping others in the workplace is crucial to supporting a business as a whole. Declan Halton-Woodward, EA to CEO at Handelsbanken Wealth/Heartwood reveals why assistants should strive to add value wherever possible in such a changing industry. We are a cost to our business. We don’t earn money and we don’t […]

Mecca Bingo will be hosting an evening of fun and frivolities this Thursday evening, where PA Life readers could be in with a chance of winning £50,000 thanks to the Mecca Bingo National Game. Taking place from 5pm to 9pm at Mecca Wood Green, guests will be able to win various Bingo prizes, while sampling […]

Most people are familiar with the term IQ (intelligence quotient) and EQ (emotional intelligence), however a fairly new term found in the workplace is GQ (gender quotient). Adam Fidler, founder of the Adam Fidler Academy, spoke at the PA Life Summit today with a key focus on gender intelligence and how it can enable women […]

The thrill of waiting for your number to be called is something every avid bingo player is familiar with, but why not consider a night at the bingo for your next festive bash? Caroline Webb, spokesperson for Mecca Bingo, reveals why the game can provide a fun alternative for corporate clients and employees. What types […]

As 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. What are the big business card no-nos Business cards have been a staple to every good business person for well over a century. Like anything else, they often follow […]

2018 saw the introduction of the first Birmingham PA Awards, and what an evening it was, where five exceptional assistants were recognised for their efforts and achievements in the industry. After taking home the Aspiration Award Hannah Cowell, secretary to partners at JW Hinks, chats to Jade Burke about the ever-changing role of an assistant […]

As Migraine Awareness Week kicks off this week, Dr Daniel Fenton, clinic director at London Doctors Clinic, provides some helpful tips on how employees and employers can reduce the likeliness of suffering from a niggling headache. We have all suffered the discomfort of a headache at some point in our lives, but anyone who’s ever […]

Emily Shaw is the brains behind the detox brand Amaveda, where she shares her healing powers of herbs and Ayurveda with anyone looking to invigorate themselves. Jade Burke speaks with Shaw to find out how PAs can take time out of their busy schedules to look after their well-being and why more people should take […]

2018 saw the introduction of the first Birmingham PA Awards, and what an evening it was, where five exceptional assistants were recognised for their efforts and achievements in the industry. Jade Burke chats to Chelsea Guerin, PA at Trowers & Hamlins who scooped the Innovation Award, where she reveals why networking is crucial to a […]

It may only be August, but that doesn’t stop venues from launching their variety of festive parties, with Whittlebuy Hall now showcasing its offering. The countryside venue is offering partygoers a ‘taste of alpine glamour’ with its Alpine Ball party packages for 2018. Available for private parties and shared nights, the evening promises to transport […]

2018 saw the introduction of the first Birmingham PA Awards, and what an evening it was, where five exceptional assistants were recognised for their efforts and achievements in the industry. Jade Burke catches up with Jayne Forgham, PA at PwC UK, who took home the Motivation Award on the night, to find out how winning […]

Building on the idea of planning an event at an academic venue, Dexter Eanes, freelance writer for Total Marketing, looks into a few additional places that might be somewhat unorthodox, but which can make for great event settings, corporate or otherwise. These places can host large groups, keep everyone relaxed, and establish a vaguely carefree […]

Finding the time to leave your desk to enjoy a lunch break is often neglected by employees, due to their high-pressured jobs and busy schedules. Nick Hucker, CEO of Preoday, reveals how staff and employers can ustilise their lunch break and why pre-ordering lunch can make all the difference. For office workers, the desk is […]

Unique venues have proven to be the most popular spaces for corporate event organisers, Lime Venue Portfolio has discovered in its second Unique and Unusual Venue Report. The report shows that it’s the corporate sector that now uses unique venues more than any other buyer group, making up 55 per cent of the market. This […]

As we ramp up the PA Life Club offering with the addition of FAM trips and Masterclasses, never has it been a better time to become a member. Linda Moss, senior executive assistant at CSGI, reveals why she has maintained her membership for over four years. How long have you been a Club member? I […]

Having control of your privacy has never been more important to Brits, especially since the implementation of the new GDPR law and scandals such as Cambridge Analytica and Facebook. In fact, it’s so important to some employees that 43 per cent would request a payrise in order to show their boss their WhatsApp messages. In […]