New national survey reveals that delegates love great food and networking – but hate jargon and travel woes at corporate events. Casa Hotel’s recent survey into what delegates love and hate about corporate events is an invaluable insight for EAs, PAs and other event organisers and managers. The publication of the results marks also 15 […]

One lucky PA Life reader will win one-of-a-kind afternoon tea experience with the Classic Afternoon Tea Bus London Sightseeing Tour by Brigit’s Bakery. The vintage double-decker Routemaster London bus will take you on an unforgettable journey around Central London. Whilst you are taking in the iconic landmarks and the the history of the city, as […]

Welcome to the age of convenience, where the world is at our fingertips, and with a strong Wi-Fi signal, work can happen from just about anywhere. But as technology gives us this constant accessibility, it also brings with it a growing concern: are we blurring the lines between business and leisure so much that we’re […]

Sophie Knight, Managing Director, VenueScanner for Business spends every day working alongside PAs and EAs who are tasked with making their companies’ events happen. They are often the unsung heroes of corporate life – the people who turn a vague request into a team social, a client dinner, or a global company offsite. “Despite the […]

Nestled in the beating heart of Covent Garden, The Conduit has emerged as a purpose-driven venue that merges elegance, sustainability, and versatility to create memorable conference experiences… Housed in a striking five-story building, The Conduit provides a collection of thoughtfully curated spaces, from the expansive Forum to intimate Nobel Rooms designed to foster productivity & […]

VEGA, the popular top-floor bar and restaurant at YOTEL Glasgow, has undergone a major refurbishment, unveiling a bold and vibrant new look along with the launch of one of the city’s most distinctive nightlife experiences – the ‘U-Bar’.  The refurbishment features a redesigned layout, modern furnishings, bold new lighting – an updated interior aesthetic that […]

De Vere has a great deal to smile about after raising an incredible £100k for charity at its inaugural Gala Dinner. The midsummer-themed ball was held at De Vere Grand Connaught Rooms in Covent Garden in July. The London venue is one of the historic mansion house estates and distinctive contemporary hotels and event destinations […]

In the PA Life Autumn 2025 Issue’s Spotlight on the Midlands feature, we hear from Gail Tomlinson-Short, Head of Business Development at Warwick Conferences about what drives corporate events at the moment and why her venue is an exceptional choice…  How long have you been at Warwick Conferences and what do you most enjoy about […]

Stress and anxiety comprised 49% of all the mental health referrals to RedArc over the past 5 years (2020-2024), making them the most common mental health conditions requiring its specialist mental health nurse support. RedArc suggests that the terms ‘stress’ and ‘anxiety’ are often used quite casually in everyday conversation, which can often lead to their […]

In this second half of our PA’s guide to corporate Christmas parties, we bring you even more venue choices from impressive dining rooms to iconic stadiums, and everything in between. The Christmas party guide is also featured in PA Life Autumn 2025 Issue. Take a look at the fantastic venues we included in the first […]

PA Life autumn issue spotlight feature looks at some of the best venues in the Midlands. Discover why the Midlands is fast becoming the UK’s smart choice for corporate events, meetings, and conferences… Strategically located at the heart of the UK, the Midlands is emerging as a go-to region for corporate events and conferences – […]

As artificial intelligence, AI, is utilised more and more, it’s fast reshaping workplace dynamics too, leaving no industry or sector untouched. Tech pioneer Dhiraj Mukherjee, on behalf of JLA Speakers, bring us a warning about traditional leadership models adopted by professional associations. These are simply not adequate anymore in reacting and anticipating change fast enough… […]

Does everything happen under “one roof” nowadays? Well, a rise in self-employment, sole-tradership and freelancing within both the UK and global landscape would suggest not. In this article, Angelica Stevenson, founder of BLAINE CRM explores why this is and how the rise of Virtual Assistants or “VAs” has taken the global market by storm. “I […]

The UK jobs market has seen the significant down turn in jobs advertised and vacancies filled compared to a year ago. Many factors are at play, including skills shortages in certain sectors. As workforces shrink at an unprecedented pace, many employees are finding it increasingly difficult to strike a healthy work-life balance. In fact, 85% […]

In our latest column by Emily Partridge, director of eavolve, discusses why EAs and PAs are increasingly experiencing a crisis in confidence… “I’m Emily, director of eavolve. Before that I spent many years as an EA myself, and progressed to manage a global EA team of 60 professionals. These days I work closely with Executive […]

Hello all EAs, PA, VAs and Office Managers! PA Life Star Awards nominations are open for all administrative and business support professionals. We have added new categories and simplified the nomination process to make it even easier and quicker to enter..   📅Entries close at midnight on 3 October 2025 PA Life Star Awards 2025 […]

Experts reveal that most of us don’t know how to look out for the new threats by AI yet. The next big computer worm might not be delivered via email attachments – it might be co-authored by a “helpful” AI tool in a support chat. Jurgita Lapienytė sheds light on a threat we’ve long brushed […]

Being more “strategic” in your role as an Executive Assistant and Personal Assistant is something the team at Your Excellency actively encourages for the profession. We believe the most successful EAs and PAs can fully support leadership through a grasp of business strategy that is applied practically and consistently.  Joshua Taylor, lead facilitator for Your […]