Come and meet with us at Venues + Events Live this Wednesday and Thursday – we’ll be on Stand M40! Venues + Events Live returns this week at Old Billingsgate in London, and launches in Manchester on 24 September at Manchester Central, with more show features and exhibitors than ever before.  The event understands the […]

As part of our series taking a look at the projects that PAs and EAs are tackling as part of their day-to-day work, we talk to Nathalie Gregory, PA & Office Administrator at Liquidnet Europe, about planning an office move… Tell us about the project and its objectives Over the last two to three years, […]

Millions of Brits admit they’re ‘too reliant’ on tech products, according to a poll of 2,000 adults that found 65 per cent believe they’re overexposed to technology, while 38 per cent worry they rely on gadgets too much. Three in 10 even reckon Brits have far more tech products in their lives than they actually […]

Events caterer and restaurateur Searcys has revealed company-wide menu waste management targets across its venues. Catering for conferences, events and private parties, Searcys’ have introduced a new set of menu planning procedures, with the hope of reducing food and packaging waste by 20%.  Searcys ays its chefs at all venue will continue to use local, seasonal […]

This hidden gem on the Hertfordshire/Essex borders is an impressive – and versatile – venue for a variety of corporate and leisure options, as Lisa Carter reports… There is no doubt that Down Hall is steeped in history. Situated on the Hertfordshire/Essex border, it’s one of England’s longest-established country hotels. The stately home itself dates […]

The PA Life Summit is an unmissable event for senior and board level PAs – make sure you secure your place today! The event takes place on September 30th at the Hilton London Tower Bridge and gives PAs a unique opportunity to find the solution providers and skills they need to help respond to the […]

One in four women suffer from “gymtimidation”- shying away from exercise for fear of being judged, a study has found. Almost half of women have at some point felt negatively judged when working out – with this number highest for those aged 18-24, with a huge 70 per cent feeling this way. Thirty-seven per cent […]

Researchers have found 70 per cent of women over 40 have suffered bladder leakage when chuckling or coughing. And one in three have experienced symptoms when engaging in physical activities such as running or jumping. As a result, one in 10 women don’t feel they’re able to fully enjoy life as they try to avoid […]

This year, the PA Life Club celebrates six years of providing FAM trips, networking events, competitions, discounts, special offers, online learning courses and more to our members. To celebrate, we’re offering 30% off the membership cost until September 30th! So instead of paying £89, you’ll be paying just £62.30 (inclusive of VAT).* Your all-inclusive club […]

Nearly half of Brits (49%) plan to quit their job on their return from summer holidays. The research by Wix also reveals that 1 in 3 plan to chuck in their day job to make travel a full-time gig, by starting their own businesses online. Of those surveyed, 69% of Brits dread returning to work, […]

We’re delighted to announce an exclusive Meet Up networking event for PA Life Club Members at Heritage Restaurant & Bar in London on the evening of Tuesday, October 22nd 2019 – there are just 10 places available so RSVP today! From rich fondue with truffle, molten raclette and crispy rösti through to chateaubriand charbonnade on tabletop charcoal grills, the newly opened Heritage […]

The PA Guide to Birmingham recently presented Birmingham Children’s Hospital Charity with a cheque for £580.70 – money raised at its events over the first half of 2019. The PA network holds regular showcase events that attract large numbers of high profile PAs, EAs, Virtual Assistants (VAs) and support staff and other event organisers in […]

Summer season is coming to a close, and the post-holiday blues are closing in hard and fast, but lucky for you we’ve got something your team can look forward to! London Bierfest is the perfect way to boost team morale and keep the good times flowing, so tick the pending “team outing” off your to-do […]

We’re excited to reveal a new and improved Ultimate VIP PA Life Club membership tier, providing online courses, FAM trips, networking events, competitions, discounts, special offers and more for just £89 annually. Here’s the full list of incredible benefits you’ll receive by becoming an Ultimate VIP member:- Attend unlimited PA Life Club networking & Meet […]

PA Life has teamed up with New Skills Academy to offer our readers access to a hand-picked selection of essential personal and professional development courses. Available via the PA Life website and specially curated by an expert team, there are more than 100 courses available to help develop your career and yourself, including: Data Protection […]

MatchWare has launched the fifth generation of MeetingBooster, its tool that’s designed to make business meetings more efficient and accountable.  The firm says MeetingBooster 5.0 is the new industry standard for meeting management. It facilitates a standardised meeting process, with the ability to assign pre-meeting tasks, allocate actions during meetings, and deliver professional minutes in […]

In the latest instalment of our executive interview series, we sat down with The Delegate Wranglers Founder and Event Agency Forum speaker Neil Thompson about his career in events, industry issues and Stranger Things… Tell us a little bit about your career to date and your current professional focus… I’ve been an Event Manager since […]

PA Life are delighted to announce an exclusive Meet Up networking event for PA Life Club members only at Ascot Racecourse on the afternoon of Friday, September 27th, 2019 – we only have 20 places available, so enter our ballot today! The Ascot Racecourse Events Team is pleased to invite you to an Afternoon of Discoveries & Delights. […]