Transform your corporate events into memorable celebrations with The Hummingbird Bakery’s seasonal treats! Indulge colleagues and clients in the festive charm of Christmas cakes and treats, truly delicious offerings that are designed to impress. With a variety of beautifully crafted cakes, bakes and treats, you can add a delightful touch to any occasion, ensuring every […]

Prestige Group is one of London’s longest established full-service passenger transport and courier companies. It provides a range of ground transport services to large corporate companies through to smaller organisations and private individuals, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year… Where to turn when you want ground transport and airport meet & greets around […]

This year’s PA Life Christmas Party & Star Awards is just a week away now!  We are excited to have Blacklane join PA Life as a Gold Partner for what’s promising to be an incredible evening of celebrating the festive season and all the outstanding Assistants who’ve made this year’s shortlist of finalists at the […]

Job interviews can be challenging to prepare for, as you never know what questions might be thrown your way. However, preparing follow-up questions to ask at a job interview  will help ensure you stand out from the crowd… Interviewers will almost certainly ask whether you have any questions for them at the end of your […]

According to a recent survey, 65% of people felt imposter syndrome during their most recent onboarding process. Whether you are starting a new career or well established in your industry, getting to grips with a new workplace and team can be a struggle, especially when new lingo comes into play. With that in mind, the experts […]

The countdown to your corporate Christmas party is now well underway. There is still time to deliver a great celebration for your teams or friends and family, but hurry! Our selection of top venues to book for your Christmas celebrations will get you well under way in your prep… See which top venues to book […]

Have you been tasked with creating a wellness strategy, or are you taking the initiative yourself, but not sure where to start? Mesi Balog, Workplace Wellbeing Consultant and Founder of Treat Your Staff, shares her step-by-step guide for EAs and PAs in creating a cohesive and sustainable business case, and getting that crucial leadership buy-in […]

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 […]