The SecsintheCity 2022 Salary Survey Report, shines a light on Assistants’ salaries, bonuses and benefits and reveals the real picture of post-pandemic employment. PA Life has some exclusive insights below on the Assistants salary survey results. In Early 2022, SecsintheCity set out to understand how the previous 12 months have impacted the working lives of […]

It’s not long now until this year’s much awaited PA Life Christmas party! Have you booked your place yet? The party will take place on November 28th, 6-9pm. Address: De Vere Grand Connaught Rooms, 61 – 65 Great Queen Street, London WC2B 5DA Go to the booking form We are co-hosting a joint celebration PA […]

This is a great opportunity to go down to the Royal Mail postal tunnels, deep underground, beneath London streets. It makes a unique events and celebrations venue. When: Wednesday November 16th, 3:30-5:30pm The afternoon will begin at 3.30, with a welcome speech and introduction to the history of the institution along with an insight to […]

Gift packs take so many forms. The common theme is their purpose – to create a positive reaction with the recipient, whether that be a thank you to existing staff and clients or a welcome to new recruits or customers. Drayton Gifts are here to make your life easier with their gift packs for staff […]

With less than 10 weeks to go until Christmas, the countdown to the festive season is in full swing. If you’ve yet to organise your company Christmas party and are worried you’ve left it too late, don’t panic. In a normal year, it might be considered a little late in the day to start planning […]

You dare not to miss it! (New York Review). The Lehman Trilogy returns to London in January 2023. The National Theatre and Neal Street Productions’ The Lehman Trilogy makes a triumphant return to London’s West End, following an acclaimed season in Los Angeles and a highly lauded run on Broadway, winning 5 Tony Awards® including Best […]

The first keynote speaker for IBTM world 2022 is announced and brings a Strong technology focus for industry-leading Knowledge Programme. IBTM has announced Salesforce Event Lead Gareth Kelly as the first keynote speaker for IBTM World 2022, which takes place at Fira, Barcelona, from the 29th of November to the 1st of December. As head […]

We spoke to Angelee Rathor, founder of SevenTravel, the slow travel specialist. Where does your passion for slow travel come from? My passion for slow travel came during the Covid pandemic – a moment when life slowed down, and we started to reconnect with nature and our local communities, as everything to do with travel […]

After a four and half year wait, the FIFA World Cup is finally here! The only question remaining is where are you going to watch it? An event as special as this needs to be watched in style, so look no further than Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. Watch every unmissable moment of FIFA World Cup 2022 […]

For the ultimate European Christmas experience, few destinations can match the charm and magic of Europe’s bustling Christmas markets. Whether you’re looking for unusual gifts or simply want to soak in the seasonal atmosphere, there is no better way to get in the holiday spirit than by chartering a private jet and visiting some of […]

Your LinkedIn profile could be under scrutiny by potential employers at any given moment. Whether you’ve just applied for a job and an employer is digging for dirt, or one of your clients is having a browse, there’s always someone watching. And thanks to the private browsing mode, you may never be aware they were […]

The Meetings Industry Association’s chief executive Kerrin MacPhie, said: “The latest movements within government, including the appointment of Jeremy Hunt as Chancellor, provide an appropriate reflection of the ongoing and unwelcome uncertainty not just our sector, but the United Kingdom is facing once more. “As the sector continues to implement its recovery plans, this is […]

We spoke to Danielle Francis, Executive Assistant at Ankura Consulting, about her role that extends to mentoring other PAs and EAs and also to organising work social and charity activities. I’ve been in my role for 3 years and support the Chairman for EMEA & APAC, Head of People and 2 Senior Managing Directors. I […]

We sat down with Juliet Tolley, PA at the Home Office, Digital Data and Technology department, with over 30 years of experience within the Government, to uncover what her dream job looks like. How did you come to be a Personal Assistant? I always wanted to be a secretary! I was born organised and really […]

Adam Fidler, Founder of Adam Fidler Academy, the UK’s leading provider of education to professional assistants, looks at a more informal approach to CPD and how to include it in your career  journey. The Adam Fidler Academy is constantly being asked by our clients requesting an in-house training session to remind EAs and PAs about […]

Our Editor Marja Leena spent a weekend in Vienna, in one of Europe’s cultural capitals staying in the hub of it at the luxury five star Hilton Vienna Park. The hotel overlooks the Stadtpark, one of the many green and pleasant parks in the city. So, what’s Vienna like as a leisure, and meetings and […]

We spoke to Kerrin MacPhie, Chief Executive at The Meetings Industry Association, or mia as it’s commonly known. Kerrin took over the reins last November as the only salaried position within the association’s board of business meetings and events heavyweights… The mia is the largest, longest standing and most influential trade body operating within the […]

Butlin’s Big Weekenders provide event planners with a stress-free template for delivering unforgettable festival themed events for their clients. At Butlin’s, event profs will find everything they need to create their own festival—from world-class equipment on three professional stages, to accommodation and dining—all supported by the experience of the Butlin’s Big Weekenders experts. Butlin’s knows […]