The Meetings Show – the UK’s leading exhibition for the meetings, events, and incentives community – has signed a three-year deal to remain at ExCeL London until 2026. The two-day event, co-located with Business Travel Show Europe and TravelTech Show, brings the business meetings and events industry together for connection, learning and networking, and has […]

As all EAs and PAs know, treating clients and colleagues to Christmas gifts isn’t just a rite of passage. Giving thoughtful gifts during the festive season makes recipients feel more connected to your company, and helps to build positive working relationships. According to a study into the cognitive effects of gifting by the University of […]

The Government has released a report this morning evaluating how AI is likely to increase the risk of cyberattacks by 2025, and UK Prime Minister, Rishi Sunak delivered a speech on this subject this morning. Matt Cooke, Cybersecurity Strategist, Proofpoint and Dr Andrew Rogoyski, Director of Innovation and Partnerships at the Surrey Institute for People-Centred […]

Loose Women regular Brenda Edwards, Celebrity MasterChef winner and television presenter, Angellica Bell, and Hello! magazine editor-at-large Rosie Nixon, television presenter Ruth Langsford and musical theatre star Jodi Prenger will take part in the celebrity line-up in an International Women’s Day lunch debate, to be held in Manchester on March 8, 2024. The International Women’s […]

Emirates Old Trafford have announced that the venue’s 100 new hotel rooms go live and are ready and available for use. The stylish bedrooms represent the completion of the new hotel extension that has seen the in-venue Hilton Garden Inn Hotel extended to 250 bedrooms. Many with pitch facing terraces, as well as its new events […]

The holiday season is upon us, and it’s time to make unforgettable memories with your colleagues and friends this Christmas at Best Parties Ever. With the year drawing to a close, there’s no better way to celebrate and reward your hardworking staff for their dedication throughout the year. Our Christmas parties are the perfect blend […]

Experts in all things champagne for over 175 years, Searcys is pulling out all the stops to celebrate World Champagne Day  (27th October) at its iconic Champagne Bar at St Pancras and the just-opened Battersea Champagne Bar at Battersea Power Station. Expect free fizz galore, an exclusive masterclass and a Champagne & Oyster Happy Hour. […]

PA Life Christmas Party and PA Life Stars Awards 2023 are less than three weeks away. This year’s celebrations of the Assistant community are bigger than ever before as we mark a hugely successful year for PA Life, and our members’ Club. We are very much looking forward to welcoming over close to 200 members […]

We are delighted to welcome learning and development specialist Lindsay Taylor, Director of Your Excellency Limited in a regular new career development feature here at PA Life online. Lindsay will be sharing useful career tips and advice to PAs, EAs, VAs and other business support professionals. An introduction message from Lindsay: Hello! I’ve been a […]

Venues of Excellence (VOE), the UK’s leading consortium for independent venues has just welcomed  Weston Park as its first exclusive hire venue in Shropshire into its membership. The consortium which has 48 independent venues in its portfolio prides itself on the diversity of its membership, representing many of the leading UK venues for conferences, meetings, […]

The countdown has begun… Christmas is literally just around the corner and that can only mean that PAs and EAs are busy planning company Christmas parties and sourcing venues, entertainers and suitable gifts for clients and colleagues. We’ve put together a helpful guide of great Christmas party venue options, and even included two brilliant agencies […]

The much-awaited annual PA awards – The PA Life Star Awards 2023 –  are nearly upon us. The finalists have now been selected by an expert panel of Assistant industry judges. The standard of nominations of PAs, EAs, VAs and Office Managers was extremely high once again this year and we are pleased to announce […]

PA Life Club members travelled to the idyllic Cotswolds to experience the tranquil De Vere Cotswold Water Park venue set in nature. Most of us travelled by train, a 90 minute direct service from London Paddington to Swindon. The hotel itself is only 25 minutes from Swindon station, and on a public bus route with […]

Finding thoughtful Christmas gifts to suit your diverse recipients can be challenging. You have to cater to different demographics and personal preferences, while ensuring everyone receives something they’ll actually use and truly appreciate.  Put a smile on all your recipients’ faces with M&S Corporate Gifts. An M&S Gift Card is a great gifting idea for colleagues […]

It can be frustrating when your plans for an incredible event are thwarted because the company that you’re working for doesn’t see that in sustainable events are worth it. Convincing the budget holders to embrace sustainable practices can be a daunting task. In this article, we’ll guide you through practical steps and real-world examples to […]

Our Media Manager Lucy Gallivan paid a visit to Mollie’s Motel Bristol where different meets niche, and America meets Scandinavia. Conveniently located, just 15 minutes from Bristol Parkway and Bristol Temple Meads stations, and 15 minutes drive from Bristol Airport. It’s also right next to Cribbs Causeway retails park – perfect for an upcoming Christmas […]

Following the release of the #ThisIsBlackGenZ report, which surveyed and interviewed Black Gen Z to reveal their real-life experiences in the UK workplace, the team at TapIn have put together ‘11 Recommendations for Employers to Attract, Recruit, and Retain Black Gen Z talent in 2023’. The tips come after the annual report has revealed: Code-switching […]

PA Life met up with Tara Sanchez from Cheltenham & The Cotswolds Convention Bureau ‘Meet in Cheltenham’ to find out what the beautiful and vibrant Cheltenham and the Cotswolds region has to offer as a meetings and events destination. 1.Can you tell us about your role within Meet in Cheltenham? I have been working at […]