The most-anticipated festive season party for the UK assistant community has long been the PA Life Christmas & Star Awards Party. And this year’s festivities won’t let you down either!  We have a great evening planned for you with our venue partner Graysons Venues at their 10 Union Street location, conveniently close to London Bridge. […]

Lily Shippen, the Executive Assistant, Personal Assistant and HR recruitment specialists, share the results of their 2026 salary survey which analysed EA Manager salaries, responsibilities, and perceptions for UK-based professionals. The survey included 126 responses, primarily from London, Manchester, and Leeds, across various sectors. 1. Role definition and benchmarking challenges faced in this EA Manager […]

The Editor of PA Life explored the best venues and hospitality for corporate events in Manchester to help event organising EAs and PAs to get ahead with event planning. The three-day visit, that included a day at the inaugural CHS Manchester, was a chance to connect with hundreds of top class venues ad suppliers thanks […]

Would you like to win your own party on the Thames? Who wouldn’t! You have a chance of winning an exclusive hire of the Onyx of London for up to 70 guests, plus, a £1,000 account bar and professional DJ included! Imagine celebrating your next company milestone, team social, birthday or special occasion on your […]

The anticipation within the event industry, including event organising EAs, PAs and Office Managers, is building ahead of the CHS Manchester taking place at the AO Arena this week. The image has been edited with AI to incorporate the show graphic on the wall. CHS Manchester will open its doors at the AO Arena this […]

Cruising on a private party boat on the Thames, taking in the views of beautifully lit London landmarks is a magical experience. PA Life Club members enjoyed a wonderful showcase of what London Party Boats can offer… We boarded the Jewel of London at Festival Pier in the South Bank of London and headed down […]

Our 24-hour FAM Trip on September 10-11th, with 14 event organising EAs, PAs and Office Managers, was a great way to experience the corporate event offerings in Reading. Our hosts, REDA and their partner venues and suppliers had put together a fantastic itinerary of venue visits and experiences. We also got to meet all the […]

When organising an event at a Grade I listed building, you inevitably navigate certain complexities. But what you gain in return is something no new construction can replicate. That’s genuine history, an authentic story, and a backdrop that captivates guests before they even walk through the door. These are powerful reasons for EAs, PAS, and […]

For much of the twentieth century, a senior leader with an executive or personal assistant got much more than administrative support. The private office created a physical boundary. The assistant screened calls, visitors had to get past them, and information travelled through channels that could be filtered and prioritised before it reached the top. Maya […]

Disconnected travel and meetings programmes cost time, reduce visibility, and create avoidable complexity. Our joined-up approach is changing all of that. Connecting business travel and meetings with Clarity At Clarity, we connect travel and meetings by fusing award-winning technology with exceptional people-led service, making a noticeable difference day to day. Clarity has a full programme […]

For Executive and Personal Assistants and Office Managers nationwide, September fires the starting gun on the Christmas party planning season. And while, in previous years, internal team events have often focused on frequency – a summer off-site event, quarterly team-building, and a mid-budget Christmas party – 2026 feels markedly different.  Tightening corporate budgets, wider economic […]

A successful corporate stay or event starts with the right hotel. Location, transport links, meeting facilities, value and flexibility all matter—but so does the confidence that the venue will deliver consistently excellent service from arrival to departure.  For PAs, EAs and corporate bookers, the right hotel is about more than simply finding a place to sleep for the night.  Vine […]

We are delighted to have Juliet Tolley, Executive Support Manager to Director General at the Home Office, as our latest Amazing Assistant. In this series of interviews, we speak to outstanding assistants to mark PA Life’s 15th anniversary year. We will be marketing the occasion at PA Life Summit on 14 September – there is still […]

Don’t miss your chance to be crowned a PA Life Star this year. There is still time to get your nomination in, but hurry – entries close on 18 September. The awards are open for Executive and Personal Assistants, Virtual Assistants, Office Managers and other business support professionals… The process is quick, simple and free, […]

At this year’s Event Photography Awards the Overall best picture trophy went to a ‘Train to Glastonbury’ shot, while Marc James was crowned the inaugural Event Photographer of the Year… The twelfth annual Event Photography Awards culminated in an enormously enjoyable event at the Central Hall Westminster with over 250 guests enjoying superb catering by […]

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 […]