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 […]

We are excited to confirm the venue and the much-anticipated date for this year’s PA Life Christmas Party & Star Awards. It’s a real pleasure to have Graysons Venues as our venue partner, co-hosting the celebrations at 10 Union Street in London Bridge…   📅 Time to add the date to your diaries! The joint […]

Manchester Convention Bureau, part of Marketing Manchester, are inviting EAs, PAs, event organisers and other professionals to discover Manchester. Their new programme for the Discover Manchester stage at CHS Manchester will highlight how the city region is pushing boundaries in event delivery and visitor experience… PA Life are delighted to be exhibiting at CHS Manchester. […]

You might find the statistic of office workers spending 70% of their time in meetings surprising, we do here at PA Life. But looking at this more closely, it starts to make perfect sense, and we feel most EAs and PAs would agree… New research reveals a major mismatch between how employees actually work and […]

Redundances are increasing in the UK, and are currently at a five-year high since the pandemic and expected to continue the upwards trends. The uncertainty, and increased workloads with reduced workforce drive some to quit in heavily affected businesses. What does the situation look like for assistants? Leading in research suggests that redundancy rounds are […]

We are delighted to have Hannah Houston-Banks, Executive Assistant to George Weston, Group CEO of  Associated British Foods, as our next Amazing Assistant. In this series of interviews we speak to 15 outstanding assistants to mark each year of PA Life’s successful run to date… When did you first learn about PA Life? I was […]

Every EA, PA and event planner knows the lull. Around an hour in, the keynote’s done, the welcome drink has gone warm, and the room quietly sorts itself into clusters of people who already know each other. Getting strangers to mix, and getting them to stay, is the part of the brief no run-sheet solves […]