In the dynamic world of professional growth, mentorship has emerged as an invaluable strategy for career progression. With people from all walks of life choosing to mentor or opting for a mentee, media law firm Tan Ward explores why mentoring should matter to you. Making a world of difference when it comes to navigating your […]

Sustainability has been a leading business priority for many years now – and this Christmas will be no different.  Customers and colleagues expect companies to send gifts that have been sustainably sourced from an environmentally and ethically sound company. This means EAs, PAs and office managers need to find festive options that not only suit […]

Have you ever found yourself endlessly scrolling through the news, reading one tragic story after another? If so, you’re not alone. This phenomenon, known as “doomscrolling” or “doomsurfing,” has become increasingly common today. We’ve all experienced those moments when we get caught up in the cycle of doomscrolling, unable to tear our eyes away from […]

Just in time to for the festive season, Apothecary East in Shoreditch –  the East London Izakaya-inspired bar and restaurant, has created seasonal Modern Japanese group Feasting Menus and is also introducing London party goers to the Sake Bomb ritual! Festive Fizz-akaya Fun Guests are invited to kick start their evening Sake Bomb style with […]

Due to our industry-leading expertise, we are thrilled announce Pitchside as the official and exclusive hospitality providers for the 2023/24 Paddy Power World Darts Championship at Alexandra Palace this December, bringing a hospitality offering to the biggest darts event in the calendar. Pitchside is a provider of exceptional sports, entertainment, fine dining, and travel hospitality […]

‘Wellbeing washing’ has been getting an increasing focus in the business world. But is it a fair description of what’s really happening in mental health and wellbeing in workplaces? We bring you three ways to avoid wellbeing washing in the workplace by Kate Robinson, a doctor, founder and chief clinical officer at My Therapy Assistant. […]

The competition has now closed. Congratulations Candice Nielsen, PA at Barclays for being our November prize winner! One lucky PA Life Club member will be able to count down the days to Christmas with a festive tune during December thanks to One Birdcage Walk who are giving you a chance to win a Fortnum & […]

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 […]