As Great Britain’s largest collection of independently owned hotels, no two of the Best Western venues are the same. So, you can choose the one that’s right for your needs. Which BWH Hotel brings the impact to your event? With amazing locations, inspiring spaces and an assortment of must-try activities, our carefully curated collection of […]

The Business of Events, the leading Think Tank and Advocacy Network for the business events sector, has announced a stellar line up for its signature Global Policy Forum. Politicians, policymakers and leading industry figures will be speaking at the event on April 1st, which this year is sponsored by RX Global. The forum in designed […]

Manchester’s leading events company, Taylor Lynn Corporation (TLC), is taking a stand this International Women’s Day—not with a gala or panel discussion, but with direct action. This year, TLC is partnering with Emmeline’s Pantry, a South Manchester-based charity run by women for women, to provide vital support to some of the most vulnerable women and […]

The role of a Personal Assistant (PA) has long been a vital support function within businesses and organisations. In the UK, PAs play a crucial role in ensuring smooth operations, supporting executives, and managing a wide range of administrative and strategic tasks. But as technology, remote working, and business structures evolve, many aspiring professionals may […]

New data reveals that almost half of UK employees believe their job poses a risk to their eye health, yet many workplaces are failing to implement adequate safety measures. Legal and health & safety experts warn that neglecting workplace eye health could lead to costly claims, reduced productivity, and serious long-term vision issues for employees. […]

Our editor interviewed Emma Taylor, EA and Event Organiser at SLB for PA Life Spring 2025 Issue’s Work & Life of an EA or a PA feature. Emma is a member of PA Life Club and a winner of the Event Organiser Star Award 2024 at the PA Life Star Awards. Congratulations for your recent […]

PA Life is sharing the latest data on women in leadership and employment head of the International Women’s Day on March 8th. For every 100 men promoted to manager, only 81 women received the same promotion in 2024. At this rate, it will take nearly 50 years to achieve gender parity for all women in […]

Prestige in name and in nature. That says a lot about Prestige Group chauffeur and courier service based in London, but with a global presence. Archie Isles, Head Of Business Development at Prestige Group discusses the secrets behind the impressive 40-years the business has operated successfully. Archie shares details about how they deliver consistent quality […]

With quick and convenient check-in, a seamless city-centre to city-centre journey, and a generous baggage allowance, Eurostar is the ideal way to travel to mainland Europe. And if you’re planning business travel for groups to or from London, with Eurostar you can turn your trip into a seamless experience. Whether it’s a corporate outing, conference, […]

If you’ve ever organised a corporate event, you’ll know that it’s not as simple as ‘build it and they will come’. Event planning is a complex business, and it all hinges on finding the perfect venue! From ensuring smooth logistics to creating an environment that aligns with the event’s goals, sustainability objectives, venue sourcing isn’t […]

PA Life’s Media Manager Lucy Gallivan enjoyed smooth transfers with Blacklane’s chauffeur service to the French Riviera earlier this month. Blacklane delivers seamless, stylish and comfortable journeys in 50+ countries through airport transfers, city-to-city routes, in-city journeys and by-the-hour experiences. Their dedicated account managers ensure executive support professionals enjoy easy booking and invoicing tools and […]

Coaching isn’t always as effective as hoped. There can be no single cause behind why business coaching fails. For example, it can be because the person receiving coaching doesn’t appreciate or fully buy into the idea that they are the one needing to do the hard work of thinking. They are the thinker in the […]

In just two days time, on 26th – 27th February PA Life and our stand partners will we ready to welcome you to our joint stand B20P. We are all very much looking forward to meeting new and familiar faces at Excel London… We expect two activity filled days and the plenty of chatter of […]

As the largest specialised event aimed to elevate skills, knowledge and build valuable connections for the Executive Support Professionals, the PA Show Spring 2025 will deliver unmissable opportunities. Here are some of the highlights of what to expect and a small selection of organisations waiting to connect with you… Why you should participate at The […]

Wellbeing has emerged as a critical priority in today’s workplaces. Companies are embracing innovative tools and strategies to build healthier, more resilient teams. Mesi Balog, Workplace Wellbeing Consultant and founder of Treat Your Sta­ff, discusses workplace wellbeing trends in 2025 . These actionable insights could help EAs and PAs to build strategies around these trends […]

Cybersecurity experts at Indusface discuss alarming practices where many professionals are sharing personal data with AI tools, and revel the risks involved… What personal data are professionals sharing with AI? 1. Work-related files and documents: One of the most common categories of information shared with AI is work-related files and documents. Over 80% of professionals […]

Lime Venue Portfolio will be bringing a Kitchen Disco concept to International Confex (26-27 February) as it looks to continue a conversation with event organisers around ESG, and specifically around social and community impact programs at events. As well as contributing to the event’s content through its sponsorship of the People & Culture theatre, delivering […]

In recent years, Artificial Intelligence (AI) has been aiding industries and businesses in providing innovative, time-saving solutions to a number of common, yet difficult tasks. However, jobseekers can also benefit from using AI software and programmes. Tom Leatham from SecsintheCity, the UK’s only specialist job site for Personal Assistants, advises how PAs and EAs could […]