The World Administrators Alliance marks Administrative Professionals Day today with the launch of the Global Skills Matrix 2026, the most significant update to the profession’s defining capability framework since its creation in 2021. One message is clear and loud – the admin profession has transformed enormously… How admin profession has transformed: key findings The numbers […]

Great news for lovers of rosé in London! With sweeping city views, 37 floors high in London’s highest public garden, the summer season has truly arrived with the opening of Sky Garden X Whispering Angel Terrace… Château d’Esclans Whispering Angel Rosé 2024 is the rosé of choice at Fenchurch – Sky Garden’s restaurant that blends […]

MyPerfectCV survey reveals widespread job insecurity, with workers expecting higher unemployment, more business closures, and continued economic uncertainty throughout 2026. As many as 8 in 10 UK workers fear job loss this year… A new report from MyPerfectCV®, a leading UK CV builder, finds that many UK workers are experiencing growing anxiety about job security […]

Google handled trillions of searches in 2025, but as AI-powered answers and chat-based discovery gain ground, the way people find information is clearly shifting. With ChatGPT alone processing an estimated 1.2 trillion prompts a year, and its popularity in the UK growing rapidly, its electricity usage sky-rockets…  Ahead of tomorrow’s Earth Day, we bring you […]

EG Chauffeurs delivers discreet, punctual and fully coordinated chauffeur services for PAs and EAs responsible for high-level executive and VIP movements. Only reliable executive travel service will ensure you stay in control and will deliver your execs where they need to be, and on time every time… Summer in the UK brings a calendar defined […]

The Tomorrow’s Talent programme, run by The Meetings Show and now in its eighth year, highlights rising talent across the meetings and events industry, offering insight into how the next generation is shaping the sector. We take a look at how this year’s cohort is challenging traditional thinking and redefining what makes a successful event… […]

The legendary Putney pub and live music venue, The Half Moon, has undergone a full refurbishment and is once again open for music lovers. It’s been a hub for live music that’s brought icons, including The Rolling Stones, Kate Bush and Ed Sheeran to South West London since 1963… The historic venue now blends its […]

PA Life’s 15th anniversary year will shine an even brighter light on the assistant community and their ever-evolving roles. Fitting our core purpose of supporting EAs, PAS, VAs, Office Managers and other business support professionals, we are featuring 15 amazing assistants in this series. Next up is an interview with Emma Newburn, virtual PA and […]

De Vere Grand Connaught Rooms welcomes a new Director of Sales with the appointment of Emily Simmons-Wright. The Grade II listed venue in Covent Garden, in the heart of London, is part of De Vere’s collection of historic mansion house estates, distinctive contemporary hotels and event destinations… Emily brings extensive experience to the role from […]

If you haven’t registered for your FREE delegate place to attend the PA Life Leading Venues of London (LVL) SHOWCASE, now is the time to do so before the last places are snapped up! To give you more of a flavour of the exciting networking evening on 28 April, we can now reveal the  entertainment […]

Here at last! Take a look at our top April PA Life Partner Offers, a little later than planned but Easter got on the way… More Partners Offers are available exclusively for PA Life Club members, but if you are not a member yet that’s easy to fix! Join the Club today here – it’s free […]

Have you ever wondered if mentoring would benefit you? The answer would for most of us be ‘most definitely’. You may also be surprised to find out that your Exec has most likely had a mentor in the past, and may still have one, as well as being one themselves. Let’s look at why mentoring […]

April is Stress Awareness Month, highlighting the growing need for workers to understand how to handle stress. We are pleased to share six expert-backed ways employers can boost employee wellbeing… How to handle stress and improve employee wellbeing at work: 1. Give employees more autonomy over how they work Micromanagement breeds stress, and trust is […]

Businesses will face growing pressure to tighten expense compliance as fraud liability rises, says ExpenseIn… Organisations must align expense processes to reduce policy breaches and regulatory risk ahead of new HMRC enforcement measures. As the UK increases its scrutiny of employee expenses and PAYE reporting, finance teams are under growing pressure to ensure their processes […]

You may not have considered Lake Como for your events or executive retreats, but it’s worth taking a look at this easily accessible destination that’s long been on a must-visit list for leisure and business too. PA Life checked out Hilton Lake Como – a stylish hotel and venue with facilities to match even the […]

Once to watch! The stars of the future in the UK events industry have been named. The Meetings Show 2026 Tomorrow’s Talent winners are all under 30 with less than 3 years of experience in the industry… 2026 Tomorrow’s Talent winners revealed The search is over. After scouring the events industry for the UK’s best […]

Grab your front-row ticket to the global events industry! The Meetings Show 2026 visitor registration is now open.  This unmissable two day exhibition returns to Excel London on 24 -25 June. It has long been regarded as the UK’s leading exhibition for event, meeting and conference professionals. And as such, it’s a valuable opportunity for EAs, […]

Business Travel Show Asia Pacific 2026 announces ‘AI in action’ as first in series of AI and technology sessions taking place during two-day conference programme… Corporate travel experts share views on impact of AI on corporate travel Business Travel Show Asia Pacific 2026 today announces details of its AI and technology focused sessions for its two-day […]