The much-awaited PA Life Christmas Party & Star Awards is just around the corner on November 19th, co-hosted at the glam Brazilian-themed Maroto in central London. We are pleased to announce Carden Park, Northern England’s premier destination event, golf and spa resort in Cheshire as our Event Partner… We are looking forward to welcoming Carden […]

PA Life talked to Richard Moorhouse, the Events Director at the Yorkshire Event Centre and Pavilions of Harrogate, located on the 250-acre Great Yorkshire Showground in Harrogate, North Yorkshire. Richard has over 20 years’ experience in the industry and previously held operational roles at the Freedom Centre, Hull and in hospitality at Doncaster Racecourse. He […]

This year’s International Chefs Day  inspires future generations with a theme of “Growing Great Chefs”. The day was celebrated on October 20th with a focus to inspire a love for cooking among children from all backgrounds. Highlighting the work of fantastic chefs who are at the core of great hospitality aims to inspire future generations […]

A recent study by caba has now revealed that over three-quarters (76%) of women regularly rewrite their emails – not to correct typos but to soften their tone. Whether it’s a quick message or a detailed report, women worry about being perceived as too harsh and that is often holding women back professionally… If you often […]

We are introducing you to a tool built for Executive Assistants. Move executives with ease with delegate profiles on Uber for Business… Plan transport for your executives and automate expenses in a few steps. As a delegate, you can request, edit, and cancel Uber rides for your executive(s) quickly and stay connected with them and […]

As an Executive Assistant (EA), you’re in one of the most commonly misunderstood roles in the corporate world. Plenty of people have heard of the EA role but they don’t know what you really do day-to-day. This can make it easy for your colleagues, and even your boss, to underestimate the breadth and complexity of […]

As business travel bounces back, with the sector poised to hit a record spending high by year-end, a new report, “Premium experiences meet productivity: the changing face of travel and work”, uncovers the impact that travel planning is having on business travellers’ productivity… With 85% of UK businesses looking to maintain or increase business travel spend over the next […]

We want to highlight the powerful new menopause focused returner programme ahead on the World Menopause Day on October 18th. The programme has been created to support people who want to return to work while addressing the specific challenges commonly faced during menopause… Revive & Thrive is a joint initiative between industry-recognised Henpicked: Menopause in […]

Carden Park’s multi-million pound transformation of its bedrooms and conferences spaces is underway with phase 1 of the £6.5 million project now complete. The award-winning hotel in Cheshire has already refurbished some of its bedrooms with sustainable, energy-efficient design solutions… Carden Park Hotel in Cheshire has accelerated its ambitious growth strategy with the unveiling of […]

The Meetings Industry Association (mia) has agreed a partnership with train operator Avanti West Coast to highlight the importance of sustainable and efficient business travel to its members… The partnership, which commenced this month (October), will provide MIA members with regular updates and travel trips as Avanti invests in a dedicated MICE Business development role […]

With the AI revolution fully underway, we are all eager to understand what the future holds for the workforce. It seems like new surveys and research on labor trends appear every day, each with a different perspective. Much has been written about AI-driven productivity gains, and now, as businesses seek to capitalise on that opportunity, […]

There is just over a month to go until the PA community’s best festive party of the season – the PA Life Christmas Party & Star Awards 2024 on November 19th. We are co-hosting the double celebrations with Maroto, the fabulous Brazilian-themed lounge Club and restaurant in central London… If you haven’t registered to attend […]

This Holiday Season, surprise with an experience at AIRE Ancient Baths – a gift of relaxation in a sophisticated setting, right in the centre of London. It makes the perfect corporate gift for clients and colleagues alike. Choose from relaxing massages for enjoying a moment of personal care to luxurious rituals designed to renew the […]

An energy company has been awarded a diversity and inclusion award and was applauded for its ‘Equality to Equity’ strategy for its staff. Image caption: Staff members at UK Power Networks’ Ipswich offices. UK Power Networks, which delivers electricity to 8.5 million homes and businesses across London, the South East and East of England, picked […]

We bring you top 10 tips for planning an event by The Event Academy, who truly understand that, as a Senior Personal Assistant, planning events is often a core part of your role… From high-profile business dinners to company-wide retreats, your ability to manage logistics, handle stakeholders, and keep everything running smoothly can make all […]

While the focus on environmental sustainability is gaining momentum, another critical crisis—human sustainability—remains largely overlooked, especially in the events industry. As we work to protect the planet, we must also prioritise the well-being of those attending, planning, and executing events. The rise in burnout, chronic illnesses, and mental health challenges indicates that we are facing […]

Northstar Travel Group’s BTN Group is thrilled to announce the launch of the Business Travel Show America, a premier event set to take place on October 15-16, 2025, at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in New York City. This inaugural event marks a significant milestone, as the BTN Group brings its highly successful Business […]

With Amazon recently implementing a full return to office mandate, coupled with a recent study finding that London lags behind other international business centres regarding bringing employees back to the office, how do businesses encourage their staff to divorce their beloved work-from-home routines? Especially older and more senior staff would rather work from home… Savoy […]