Optimising a business travel programme isn’t merely about cutting costs; it involves creating a balance between cost control, traveller wellbeing and policy compliance while adapting to emerging demands like sustainability and flexibility. Whether refining an existing programme or launching a new one, data is the key to success.  Without a comprehensive understanding of travel data, […]

At the border of Marylebone and Fitzrovia, a new chapter in the history of Wogan House is being written by Landmark…   Once home to the BBC, the building is now set to host a premium flexible workspace, designed to meet the demands of today’s professionals. Landmark Space has brought new life into this legendary […]

PA Life enjoyed a lovely autumn visit to York and stayed at the charming boutique hotel, Hotel Indigo York, in the center of the city… York is a vibrant and historic city to visit, whether for business or leisure. If you can, do plan to fit in plenty of time for the latter if you […]

The Winter Issue 2024 Ask Abi column by Abigail Jones, a career EA, answers burning questions relating to the Assistants’ careers and roles sent to us by our readers. Abi currently works at Spotify and also provides professional coaching and mentoring to individuals and corporate groups. This time she addresses the question on how to […]

You don’t need us to tell you how much work goes into organising in-person meetings as an Executive Assistant (EA) or meeting planner. Nikki Stimson from TROOP shares great tips on how to keep your meetings on track… Organising and running a meeting that is thoughtful, purposeful, and efficient takes time and skill, especially one […]

The PA Life Christmas Party & Star Awards 2024 is just two weeks away, on November 19th. We are excited to welcome Your Event Solutions as an Event Partner, helping us make the party the best festive celebration for the PA community… This year’s event will be co-hosted at the fantastic Brazilian-themed Maroto Club Lounge […]

The Corporate Christmas Party is a highly anticipated calendar moment— a seasonal soiree that brings together the entire team, celebrates achievements, and boosts morale. The task of organising this often falls to PAs, and it can feel like a big responsibility to get it right. This year we have found some expert helpers!… We’ve tapped […]

2025 is shaping up to be an exciting year for PAs and EAs looking to create memorable experiences for their organisations. We’ve put together a top list of options for corporate hospitality events in 2025… Corporate hospitality has long been a valuable tool for building relationships, rewarding employees, and entertaining clients. With a wide array […]

PA Life Winter Issue 2024 features Amanda Redfern, EA to Chief Executive, London Market Division, Odyssey Group as our PA Profile… Amanda has proven to be highly motivated, organised and capable of working to tight deadlines over the past ten years that she’s been in an assistant role. She thrives under pressure, yet maintains a […]

In today’s fast-paced world, being a Personal Assistant means juggling numerous tasks, managing schedules, and ensuring everything runs smoothly. It’s a role that demands precision, organisation, and a lot of time. But what if there was a way to make your life easier and give you back precious hours to focus on other projects or […]

Our November competition prize is a delicious treat for the winner. We’ve teamed up with the lovely people at WellBox – the company behind simple business gifting with impact. Each gift sent also benefits those in need with a donation made on your behalf through their charity partners. You can win a Signature gift hamper […]

Halloween is over and half-term is ticked off the to-do list. The festive season is just around the corner, and it’s time to start thinking about how to make your Christmas party a vibe! “We understand that work events need to be a perfect blend of creativity, fun and professionalism. That’s why we have compiled […]

The wait is over! We are excited to announce who made the highly contested PA Life Star Awards 2024 finalists in the eight categories of our PA awards… Our annual PA awards were once again much contested within the PA community. We invited every amazing PA, EA, VA and Office Manager to enter and can’t […]

Whether it’s your weekly breakfast for the team, a show-stopping buffet for that all-important client pitch or feeding the masses at your AGM, London healthy food chain Pure, has all your needs covered by catering with inspiring food. Freshly made, beautifully presented, delicious food for breakfast and lunch. Order by 5pm for next day delivery. […]

Hey everyone! We’d like to introduce you to Nick Elston, a Keynote, Conference & Event Speaker, Transformational Speaking Coach,  Lecturer on the Lived Experience of Mental Health and Founder of Forging People, and these are just some of his achievements. As we head toward a new year Nick will talk about a topic that’s close […]

We all know that networking is an effective tool for professional development and promoting ‘brand me’ as well as our businesses. It is even more necessary when you are starting out in your career and looking for those early opportunities. Money.co.uk business credit card experts surveyed 2,000 people in order to gain insight into the […]

Great news for all event professionals keen to really understand what it takes to deliver truly sustainable events, as Sustainability Simplified shares their a free guide with a 10 step framework to becoming a leader in Sustainable Events. Written for event agencies, brands, in-house teams and event service businesses, it aims to invigorate action and […]

We are excited to have an employee wellbeing and events consultancy, Treat Your Staff , as a Gold Partner at PA Life Christmas Party & Star Awards 2024. Treat Your Staff was created to help businesses with wellbeing strategies and employee events and they will bring some of their wellness magic to us this festive […]