The festive party season is almost here—get ahead now with smart gifting, stylish cards, standout venues and healthy yet indulgent catering. PA Life Winter 2025 Issue (pages 24-35) includes a great guide to help you pull off festive celebrations that dazzle without drama… With December fast approaching, now’s the moment to tie up the loose […]

Lindsay Taylor, Co-Founder & Director at Your Excellency highlights the key to career happiness by explaining why “fit” matters. The pioneering psychologist Abraham Maslow studied “exemplary” people (think: Einstein) and developed his famous hierarchy of needs theory… At the base are our most fundamental needs: physiological needs and safety. Once these are met we can […]

For Executive and Personal Assistants, technical skills and organisational wizardry are only half the job. The other half (often the more demanding) is emotional intelligence (EI), and the best EAs/PAs know how to utilise this skill to the best of their abilities. Abigail Jones, our Ask Abi columnist, is a senior EA, qualified coach and […]

Winter will come early to Canary Wharf as the new seasonal destination – The Winter Club – opens later in November. It will bring seasonal cheer to friends, families and colleagues in the heart of Canary Wharf, right through until February 2026… The Winter Club is located on Union Square in Wood Wharf, and created […]

This festive season, discover the art of Italian hospitality with San Carlo Restaurants — a name synonymous with exceptional hospitality, and unforgettable celebrations.  San Carlo’s private dining rooms across London, Manchester, Liverpool, and Birmingham offer the perfect blend of exclusivity and Italian flair whatever the event or occasion. London: elegant private dining  in the heart of […]

The recent PA Life Club fam trip to The Lansdowne Club in the heart of Mayfair was a fine showcase of exquisite hospitality. 20 of our members were treated to a memorable evening on October 23rd. We arrived at the classic building, located near Berkeley Square, that has been a private members’ club for the […]

On October 28th, a select group of event organisers and managers enjoyed an evening exploring what this charming hotel has to offer to the discerning corporate bookers. A master of style and elegance, Corinthia London wowed PA Life members once again, showcasing its stunning accommodation, dinging and event spaces… We gathered in the elegant private […]

We know your to-do list is never-ending. You’re the culture builder, the organiser, the relationship glue that holds things together. From keeping calendars aligned to making sure every holiday and birthday is remembered, you do it all. That’s exactly why we built Moonpig for Business — a simple, scalable way to send personalised, on-brand cards […]

Christmas is around the corner. Which means one of two things: You’ll spend hours sorting out gifts for clients and employees Or… you’ll let someone else handle it for you That’s where we come in. At Hampergifts.co.uk, we make bulk gifting effortless. Beautifully presented, hand-picked hampers filled with premium chocolates, treats, and wine, sent directly […]

With Movember under way, the charity that focusses on men’s mental and physical health states that there are five things every man should know and do. To help bring this to the reality of the workplace, Towergate Employee Benefits is advising on how every employer can support male employees in the challenge. Five things every […]

Managing business travel for a busy CEO (or a team of executives) can feel like juggling a dozen spinning plates. As Managing Director of Your Travel Corporate (YTC), John Stephenson has seen first-hand how the right strategies can make a world of difference. Here are John’s top tips for EAs and PAs looking to streamline […]

World Menopause Month was highlighted in October and World Menopause Day marked on October 18 with an aim to bring menopause strategies in the workplace back to the top of the agenda. However, a burst of activity during one month, or often just one day, is little more than a tick-box exercise. Workplace culture needs […]

PA Life readers have a chance to win The Goodness Project’s Greatest Festive Hamper with cocktails in our November competition. Try your luck and enter here – you could be treated to a fantastic festive gift… ‘Tis the season for guilt-free indulgence. The Greatest Festive Hamper will bring cheer to any recipient with its generous […]

The Boathouse is a range of modern, luxury boats situated across different London locations and available for private hire. In partnership with interior design brand MADE, the boats are designed and built to create stylish and unique spaces for both events and hotel stays… Where can you enjoy London’s floating stays with The Boathouse Paddington […]

As the festive season approaches, many businesses are looking for thoughtful ways to thank their employees after a long, demanding year. With inboxes overflowing and energy running low, what our colleagues often need most isn’t another branded mug or bottle of wine – it’s time to breathe. Mindful craft kits for teams are a great […]

In this PA Life article, Jay Speller (Client Success Manager, YTC) shares his expert insight into why good business travel support is more crucial than ever for EAs and PAs.  I work with EAs and PAs daily and if I were asked to describe their world in one word, it would be relentless. They are […]

Since opening in 1871, the Royal Albert Hall has held a unique position within entertainment venues, hosting music legends from David Gilmour, Dua Lipa, Eric Clapton, Kylie, Bryan Adams and Ludovico Einaudi to pivotal figures in the arts and sciences, such as Albert Einstein, Stephen Hawking and Tim Peake… The Royal Albert Hall puts on […]

Why put London on top of your list for your next meeting or corporate gathering? Because it delivers in ways few other cities can match. PA Life’s Winter Issue 2025 shines a spotlight on London, a city that draws delegates to experience much more than boardrooms and event venues during their visit… For Executive Assistants, […]