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 […]

At Word on the Street, we believe food and drink should never be an afterthought. In fact, we’ll say it outright – we dislike “event food” as it’s traditionally known. EAs and PAs are often in charge of  organising catering, working closely with venues and chefs to create menus for events. Here are great take-aways […]

Canvas Events’ venue concierge service celebrates its first year – and in good time to help EAs, PAs and other event organisers and bookers secure the best venues for their company’s Christmas Party… Matchmaker PRO has evolved from a free venue-finding pilot to a service trusted with high-impact events for major brands across London and […]

In the dynamic world of professional growth, mentorship has emerged as an invaluable strategy for career progression. With people from all walks of life, including Executive Assistants and Personal Assistants, choosing to mentor or opting for a mentee, media law firm Tan Ward explores why mentoring should matter to you as well… Making a world […]

In our regular PA Profile interview with an EA or PA, PA Life chats with Anna Petrides, a dedicated and dynamic professional who balances her role as an Executive Assistant with organising company events. She believes reliability, a great sense of humour, and strong team spirit are at the heart of a successful assistant career […]

Setting professional goals isn’t just for annual appraisals. For Executive Assistants, Personal Assistants and Office Managers, clear career goals can boost confidence, strengthen your relationship with your executive and open the door to new opportunities. Here’s how to set meaningful goals—and achieve them. And fro more advice on professional development, you’ll find Lindsay Taylor’s regular […]

We are delighted to confirm the judges of the PA Life Star Awards 2026. The awards will again be judged fairly and expertly by a panel of experienced industry professionals. New members have joined the panel, plus we’ve added a second round of judging in a form of an interview too… If you haven’t entered […]

EAs and PAs are likely to be representing their executive and organisation at events, even when attending PA network gatherings just as PA Life Club Fam Trips, Mixers and showcases. You may therefore not think that you should have your own elevator pitch ready when you are meeting clients, guests and suppliers. But you absolutely […]

Most professionals are aware of the importance of networking, this certainly includes PAs too. But there are a few ground rules that make all the difference in how beneficial the events you attend will be. We look at how to make the most of the networking opportunities presented at every event, including the PA Life […]

As the annual PA Life Star Awards draw closer, it’s a good time to consider who you could nominate – or even enter yourself. If you have never done this before you may be unsure what to include in a nomination to ensure the best possible outcome. The process for PA Life Star Awards 2026 […]

New data from Business Travel Show America reveals that as high as half of American corporate travel budgets are expected to rise in 2027. The necessary increase is driven by a faster than anticipated cost rise in the first half of 2026. This is impacting corporate travel bookers, including EAs and PAs… New data from […]

Afternoon tea is very much alive and a kicking with new creative themes and venues popping up all the time. The afternoon tea week – 10-16 August is a great time for EAs and PAs to book afternoon tea as a reward for a colleague, or for a whole team even. Here are some of […]

15 of PA Life Club’s EA and PA members gathered on a hot July afternoon for a roof terrace lunch experience at PocketSquare Skyline Rooftop Bar & Terrace at Hyatt Place London City East. Our editor joined the group, and shares the highlights of the event here… Hyatt Place London City East is located  just […]