The PA Life Skills Academy, sponsored by corporate ground travel specialist Gett, is an amazing opportunity to attend two days of learning and development – and we can now confirm some of our fantastic talks and speakers:- Secrets Of Great Project Management – Rosemary Parr, Global PA Association Building Your Personal Confidence – Amy Gallagher, Transformational […]

The Meetings Show recently announced the winners of its Tomorrow’s Talent competition, an initiative which aims to champion talented newcomers to the industry and provide a platform for nurturing, mentoring and supporting the industry leaders of the future. Over the coming days, PA Life will throw the spotlight on each of the winners, continuing with […]

Taylor Lynn Corporation and Manchester Convention Bureau, part of Marketing Manchester, Team Up with PA Life in Manchester Event Showcase… One of the country’s top event organisers, Liz Taylor, CEO of the Taylor Lynn Corporation, has joined forces with Manchester Convention Bureau and PA Life to shine a spotlight on Manchester this autumn, with an […]

Stacey McEwan (pictured, right) works as an Executive Assistant at a London-based consumer goods company. She tells PA Life about navigating the pandemic as an Assistant, the biggest challenges she’s faced and slipping back into high heels… How did you get your current job? I was temping and was contacted about a two-week placement. 14 […]

New research from Business Travel Show Europe (30 September – 1 October at ExCeL, London, plus online content and networking) has revealed that business travel is on its way back and, for some organisations (3 per cent), it will hit pre-pandemic levels within 12 months. The survey, which was answered by 313 European travel buyers […]

The Meetings Show recently announced the winners of its Tomorrow’s Talent competition, an initiative which aims to champion talented newcomers to the industry and provide a platform for nurturing, mentoring and supporting the industry leaders of the future. Over the coming days, PA Life will throw the spotlight on each of the winners, continuing with […]

Parents are most keen to return to office (81% vs 66% without kids at home) – too many distractions, lack of social interaction with colleagues/people their age and a bad work-life balance were cited as key reasons. Working 9 to 5 is a tempting prospect for many parents, as new research from Hitachi Capital Business […]

The Meetings Show, the UK’s leading show for the meetings, events and incentives community, returns later this month when it will be delivered live at ExCeL London and virtually. Taking place on 30 September and 1 October, EAs and PAs will have the chance to meet with the show’s extensive exhibitor line-up to find out […]

A new study, commissioned by HR software provider CIPHR, reveals that most British adults (79%) feel stressed at least once a month, with the average being eight days a month. Taken over the course of a year, that’s 96 days (around three months) spent struggling with stress. Expand that over the course of an average […]

Fed up with restrictions, isolation, cancelled holidays, not being able to make plans? Everyone has suffered through the pandemic, quite aside from those who have been hit by the virus itself. Add to this the particular challenges for employees and their employers, like furlough ending, return to work, cancelled orders, and it is not surprising […]

Business got underway this afternoon with the PA Show speed networking sessions. An exclusive opportunity for EAs at the show with 8 dedicated meetings with our suppliers over the hour to help source new products and services for your upcoming events, travel and Corporate gifting needs. At the end of the session participants received a […]

It is so amazing to be able to network with our peers again and for many the PA Show has been the first chance to do that. VIPs in the club lounge this year have had some lovely treats from Amore Bakery cupcakes, NIO Cocktails, ANAGRAM yoghurt tasting, Nuffield Health and Uber for Business vouchers […]

Day 1 at the PA Show has seen some fantastic speakers across the 5 Theatres – Keynote, Key Skills 1, Key Skills 2, Personal Development and VA Theatre. Attendees heard from a wealth of inspirational figures in the executive support community including Lucy Brazier OBE, Paul Pennant of Today’s PA and Skevi Constantinou, Director of […]

There is so much more in store for tomorrow including the above Exhibitor Hub talks, Speed Networking, fantastic supplier stands, networking and more amazing conference sessions. Conference sessions tomorrow include: 10:00  10:50 PA Expert Panel Keynote Theatre Raju Salique, Private PA – UHNWI Yvette Pearson, Chief of Staff – ICEYE Lauren Foster, Personal Assistant & […]

Over 80 suppliers filled the halls of the show with products and solutions for PAs, EAs, VAs and Office Managers. Whether you were looking for your next party venue, meeting place, travel solution or corporate gift the PA Show has you covered. You can find your next supplier at the PA Show – exhibitors include: […]

Managing your time in the office is no mean feat. With a huge list of things to do and so little time, it’s not unusual to sometimes feel a little out of your depth. So, what can you do to make the most of the hours you spend sat at your desk? Well, thanks to […]

The Meetings Show recently announced the winners of its Tomorrow’s Talent competition, an initiative which aims to champion talented newcomers to the industry and provide a platform for nurturing, mentoring and supporting the industry leaders of the future. Over the coming days, PA Life will throw the spotlight on each of the winners, continuing with […]

Alchemy Virtual Assistance’s newest franchisee is Laura Barley – a former Police Officer who has overcome her own personal hardship and loss to embark on a new career path. Following the unexpected passing of her husband from meningitis five years ago, and driven by the desire to create a flexible and fulfilling career to secure […]