We’ve put together a collection of top venues for meeting and events across the UK to help EAs, PAs and other event organisers in their search for their perfect event location. The feature is also published in our latest magazine, Summer 2025 Issue – you can read all PA Life digital versions here. Corporate hospitality […]

As a busy and highly effective PA or EA, you manage a wide range of tasks, from organising meetings to coordinating complex schedules. Similar skills are needed for effective event planning, but the stakes are higher, deadlines are non-negotiable, and expectations are often greater. Leaning into the expertise of an event agency can be the […]

There has always been much debate and controversy, over the Executive Assistant job title and that of a Personal Assistant. Adam Fidler has been training assistants for over 10 years and is still witnessing the job titles being a bone of contention, acknowledging the challenge of finding the ‘right’ title for everyone in the business […]

Latest research from Business Travel Show Europe highlights the need for more inclusive corporate travel. Minority groups, including those with additional needs, are not a priority in business travel policies and programmes… Ahead of Pride Month, new data published today reveals that minority groups of business travellers are being considered less. These include those from […]

PA Life met up with Matthias Jahn, an experienced Executive Assistant working at a global investment bank in London… Matthias is originally from a small town just outside Berlin, where he embarked on an education at a hospitality school after his A-levels. The three-year training included a year abroad to gain work experience, which he […]

Exclusive Collection has launched a new insight paper on navigating the impact of reduced attention spans of today’s audiences. This leads to distraction at meetings and events affective ROI and especially ROE – return on experience. The paper, NETWORKING4.0, is based on quantitative insights from clients and is co-authored by Peter Mandeno PhD, an expert […]

Age discrimination payouts are on the rise with 600% jump reported and the employment rate for those aged 50 to 65 is currently just 69%. The figures call for an urgent action by the UK government to support older workers to increase employment in this age group over the next decade… With searches for “jobs […]

Planning a conference, celebration or team social? Corporate events at Ministry of Sound deliver unforgettable experiences with every detail that matters covered… Photo by Matt Chung Located in Elephant and Castle, this iconic venue is known for its world-class sound system, legendary heritage and unexpected versatility. While it is most famous for its nightlife, Ministry […]

This summer, we’re turning up the sunshine on your events with a seasonal twist that adds an extra splash of value for you. From June through August, selected stadium venues across Prestige Venue & Events UK portfolio are offering exclusive perks to make your meetings, away days, and client events even more memorable.   Whether you’re […]

The latest rankings by Cvent, an industry-leading meetings, events, and hospitality technology provider, highlight Europe’s Top Meeting Destinations and Top Meeting Hotels. The scoring rewards hotels which have gone above and beyond in securing MICE business, and destinations that are driving economic growth through a strategic focus on meetings and events… The annual rankings for […]

If you’re an Office Manager, Executive Assistant, Personal Assistant—or anyone in an executive support role juggling a million things at once—this is for you. Business travel can be a hassle: booking rides, managing receipts, chasing reimbursements… it’s a lot. But help is at hand with a free guide for business Travel from FREENOW for Business.. […]

Executive travel rarely sticks to one time zone. As companies scale across borders and opportunities arise in every corner of the globe, the pressure on personal and executive assistants, travel managers and planners to manage seamless, high stakes travel increases. A delayed flight in Singapore or a missed connection in Frankfurt can mean more than […]

When Google recently polled users on the most critical elements of an event, the results felt both predictable and revealing: 1. Catering, 2. Venue, 3. Entertainment. At first glance, this hierarchy makes sense. After all, an event cannot exist without a physical space (venue), and hungry attendees are seldom happy ones (catering). But the relegation […]

The Editor of PA Life enjoyed a stay at Leeds Castle in Kent – ‘the loveliest castle in the world’ – as the former royal residence has been referred to. It was easy to see why as the castle is chocolate box beautiful and surrounded by a gleaming moat within its 500-acre estate of rolling […]

We have reached new highs in job search with AI which can now help you talk to your hiring manager and even predict your future salary. Fritz Singer, VP of Talent at leading HR software company Personio, reveals how AI can help you land your dream job… The rise in AI tools in job searches […]

Take the stress out of corporate travel planning with Travel Connect. Managing business travel can be complex and time consuming, but when you work with Travel Connect we do the hard work so you don’t have to. With Travel Connect you get access to a seamless, nationwide transport solution. Whether you need shuttle services, large […]

The London Christmas Party Show returns on 8-9 July at the brand-new King’s Cross venue, Vision Hall and it’s shaping up to be the biggest and best yet! Are you involved in organising your company’s events and are searching for the perfect Christmas party venue? Are you looking to connect with innovative event suppliers, or […]

Are you hosting a conference of event ? Take the hard work of getting there with Eurostar’s conference fare range, now available for travel on all their routes. Your delegates can enjoy discounted tickets alongside all the benefits of travelling by train. With Eurostar’s conference fare range, you can: Get discounts of up to 10% […]