Forget the seating plan and the lukewarm turkey. Liz Taylor, founder of events specialist Taylor Lynn Corporation (TLC), says the future of the corporate Christmas party lies in borrowing the best bits of the festival world; atmosphere, freedom, shared experiences and celebrations people actually want to attend. EAs and PAs are expected to make their […]

PA Life is excited to be at the inaugural CHS Manchester, and part of the impressive line-up of exhibitors, ready to meet the event organiser community and to be part of the conversation concerning tighter budgets, evolving delegate expectations and the need to deliver more with less. The show on 30 September is designed to […]

What a fantastic day PA Life Club had when we returned to Tottenham Hotspur Stadium to explore and learn about their outstanding meeting and event spaces. And that wasn’t all, as we also got to experience the Dare Sky Walk that took us to the roof of the stadium. The 20 August event was the […]

Over 80% of employees overshare on social media, potentially exposing themselves and their employer to cybersecurity breaches and online fraud. How can EAs and PAs help to highlight the risks to their teams? Now, IT expert John Pepper, CEO and founder at Managed247 is warning that employees could be unintentionally giving cybercriminals valuable information about […]

We bring you great advice on diary management from an expert with decades of experience, Juliet Tolley, Executive Support Manager for the Director General of Migration, Borders and International Policy at the Home Office. She is also a trainer and mentor for her peers, and has run specialist diary coding workshops for the UK Government […]

We had the pleasure of visiting the newly reimagined Supporters’ House at the National Gallery, and to enjoy a wonderful lunch themed after Caravaggio’s The Supper at Emmaus, curated by Giorgio Locatelli no less. The delicious lunch was served in the beautiful private dining room with the rich colour scheme inspired by Turner’s paintings of […]

Storey Club at 4 Kingdom Street is the meeting hub for Paddington Central. Designed to maximise light, space and collaboration, it offers an immediate sense of character and calm that reflects the unique appeal of the neighbourhood. Surrounded by canal side views and just moments from the effortless connectivity of Paddington Station, the space blends […]

The capital of the North of England is one of the UK’s leading conference destinations. That’s no surprise as Manchester provides a vibrant backdrop for meetings and events of all shapes and sizes, plus great culture and history to add to the delegate experience. EAs, PAs and other event organisers, looking for meeting room hire […]

This year’s PA Life Summit is just three weeks away. It’s going to be a  full day of one-to-one meetings, seminars and plenty of opportunities for EAs and PAs to network with fellow assistants and suppliers. And, a s a cherry on the top, after the day’s programme we’ll gather for a drinks reception to […]

PA Life talks to Skevi Constantinou, Director and Founder of The PA Way, a global community she has built on her own over the last eight years, and continues to run as a solo business owner. Skevi does it extremely efficiently and well, as you would expect from a former corporate Executive Assistant… Skevi didn’t […]

Are you an EA, PA, VA, Office Manager or corporate event planner? If so, then The Midlands Mixer by PA Life is for you.  It’s going to be a lively evening of networking in Birmingham aiming to help you connect with new hospitality partners and expand your professional network.   You are invited to the inaugural […]

The traditional corporate away day is evolving. Post-pandemic, many companies have moved to hybrid working, and the old model of “close the office, book a hotel, spend £5k+ on a full-day retreat” feels increasingly outdated… Nevertheless, team building and meaningful social connection haven’t gone away, and tend to be more important than ever. The challenge […]

It’s a nerve racking day students across the country as A-level grades come out today. But the results look to bear less significance for their futures than they have done in the past due to the hiring landscape having shifted significantly. Research shows that 65% of UK employers now consider educational qualifications less important when […]

Meet Reading is organising an interactive, fun exhibition for event planners to showcase more than 20 venues and event agencies in the Reading area. And you are invited! 📅 Reading Venue Showcase takes place on Thursday 10 September (17:30 – 19:30) 📍 Novotel Reading Centre, 2 minutes from Reading Station. The exhibition will feature stands […]

We had the pleasure of talking with Dovile Tama, Sales & Events Manager at Piazza Italiana about the changing world of corporate entertaining and what today’s Executive Assistants and corporate bookers are looking for from venues… Piazza Italiana is not your average Italian restaurant – not even in the fine-dining space. They offer much more […]

Business travel has never been smarter. Today’s technology can build itineraries in seconds, automate approvals, track travellers in real time and provide instant visibility into spend, policy compliance and disruption. For Executive Assistants and Personal Assistants, that’s a welcome evolution. With increasing demands on your time, technology helps remove administrative tasks and gives you greater […]

We all love topping up our Avios accounts. Uber for Business is now giving business users a helping hand in doing just that. This is an essential update for EAs and PAs booking rides for their executives and managing their teams’ business travel accounts. Applies to Uber Eats as well… Uber for Business has expanded […]

PA Life talks to Michelle Maré, Sales Development Manager for Eurostar for Business about her 24-year career journey within the company and what Eurostar offers to business travellers today… Michelle joined Eurostar at the contact centre in 2002 when things were a little different, and Eurostar didn’t have a website yet! She has seen a […]