Let Blacklane’s experts guide you on how to keep events on track by making sure everyone arrives on time and that transportation stays sustainable with these five tips to keep the Christmas party season transport moving smoothly… Avoiding overwhelm in the festive party season is like asking Father Christmas to avoid eating the mince pies. […]
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Sustainability at the Great Yorkshire Showground
At the Yorkshire Event Centre and Pavilions of Harrogate, sustainability isn’t just a priority—it’s a commitment. Our green credentials are growing year by year and with sustainability high on the agenda for many organisations, we will work with you to achieve your event sustainability objectives. Commitment to sustainability at the Great Yorkshire Showground Reducing our […]
Essential tips for creating an engaging podcast
Podcasting has rapidly emerged as a powerful medium for sharing ideas, stories and expertise. Whether you plan to pursue podcasting at work or a side hustle, having a platform where your voice can be heard is appealing. Violeta Saladiene, Toastmasters International, is an award-winning speaker and communications expert, and we are excited to share some […]
Official Wicked Workshop – the unforgettable live experience
Wicked recently celebrated 7,000 performances at the Apollo Victoria Theatre where it continues as the 10th longest running West End show of all time. To mark this momentous milestone, Wicked Direct are thrilled to release over 550,000 new tickets. Bookings have been extended for groups until 31 May 2026, giving you and your teams a chance […]
Get ready to celebrate the PA Life Christmas Party & Star Awards 2024
It’s nearly time for the PA community’s best festive party of the season – the PA Life Christmas Party & Star Awards 2024. Gert ready to celebrate with us and over 200 fellow Assistants and great supplier partners on November 19th – see all the partners here. We are co-hosting the double celebrations with Maroto, […]
What does an Event Psychologist do? Allianz Stadium, Twickenham shares research findings
Allianz Stadium, Twickenham, has released research on the importance and understanding of ‘Event Flow’ for successful meetings. In collaboration with Kelly McCormack, The Event Psychologist, the venue looked to at how best to create momentum and productivity amongst delegations, using movement… Speaking on the research findings, Kelly McCormack, who is finishing her master’s on event […]
Roccabella Yachts joins PA Life as a Gold Partner for the Christmas & Star Awards Party
This year’s PA Life Christmas Party & Star Awards is just a week away now! We are thrilled to announce that Roccabella Yachts joins PA Life as a Gold Partner for what’s promising to be an incredible evening. We’ll celebrate the festive season with the PA community, and cheer all the outstanding Assistants who’ve made […]
Prestige global ground transport and airport meet & greets
Prestige Group is one of London’s longest established full-service passenger transport and courier companies. It provides a range of ground transport services to large corporate companies through to smaller organisations and private individuals, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year… Where to turn when you want ground transport and airport meet & greets around […]
Blacklane joins PA Life as a Gold Partner for the Christmas & Star Awards Party
This year’s PA Life Christmas Party & Star Awards is just a week away now! We are excited to have Blacklane join PA Life as a Gold Partner for what’s promising to be an incredible evening of celebrating the festive season and all the outstanding Assistants who’ve made this year’s shortlist of finalists at the […]
The best follow-up questions to ask at a job interview
Job interviews can be challenging to prepare for, as you never know what questions might be thrown your way. However, preparing follow-up questions to ask at a job interview will help ensure you stand out from the crowd… Interviewers will almost certainly ask whether you have any questions for them at the end of your […]
The most confusing workplace abbreviations for Brits
According to a recent survey, 65% of people felt imposter syndrome during their most recent onboarding process. Whether you are starting a new career or well established in your industry, getting to grips with a new workplace and team can be a struggle, especially when new lingo comes into play. With that in mind, the experts […]
‘Tis (almost!) the Season: Top venues to book now for your Christmas celebrations
The countdown to your corporate Christmas party is now well underway. There is still time to deliver a great celebration for your teams or friends and family, but hurry! Our selection of top venues to book for your Christmas celebrations will get you well under way in your prep… See which top venues to book […]
You can’t out-yoga a bad boss: How to get leadership buy-in for wellbeing
Have you been tasked with creating a wellness strategy, or are you taking the initiative yourself, but not sure where to start? Mesi Balog, Workplace Wellbeing Consultant and Founder of Treat Your Staff, shares her step-by-step guide for EAs and PAs in creating a cohesive and sustainable business case, and getting that crucial leadership buy-in […]
Business travel programme optimisation: 7 Steps to getting it right
Optimising a business travel programme isn’t merely about cutting costs; it involves creating a balance between cost control, traveller wellbeing and policy compliance while adapting to emerging demands like sustainability and flexibility. Whether refining an existing programme or launching a new one, data is the key to success. Without a comprehensive understanding of travel data, […]
Hotel review: PA Life checked into Hotel Indigo York
PA Life enjoyed a lovely autumn visit to York and stayed at the charming boutique hotel, Hotel Indigo York, in the center of the city… York is a vibrant and historic city to visit, whether for business or leisure. If you can, do plan to fit in plenty of time for the latter if you […]
Your Event Solutions joins PA Life Christmas Party & Star Awards as an Event Partner
The PA Life Christmas Party & Star Awards 2024 is just two weeks away, on November 19th. We are excited to welcome Your Event Solutions as an Event Partner, helping us make the party the best festive celebration for the PA community… This year’s event will be co-hosted at the fantastic Brazilian-themed Maroto Club Lounge […]
Five easy ways to elevate your Corporate Christmas Party with the event planners at Vine Hotels
The Corporate Christmas Party is a highly anticipated calendar moment— a seasonal soiree that brings together the entire team, celebrates achievements, and boosts morale. The task of organising this often falls to PAs, and it can feel like a big responsibility to get it right. This year we have found some expert helpers!… We’ve tapped […]
Ramp up corporate hospitality in 2025
2025 is shaping up to be an exciting year for PAs and EAs looking to create memorable experiences for their organisations. We’ve put together a top list of options for corporate hospitality events in 2025… Corporate hospitality has long been a valuable tool for building relationships, rewarding employees, and entertaining clients. With a wide array […]

















