Sun, sand and cocktails – all we were missing from last night’s networking evening with Corporate Traveller was the sea! A group of PAs and I headed to The Montague Hotel in Bloomsbury, London last night where travel management service, Corporate Traveller got everyone prepared for summer. A beach bar had been set up outside, […]

Are you looking to increase your networking opportunities? Join recruitment firm Tate this week at the Devonshire Club, London where the company will be hosting an exclusive PA event. Taking place on Wednesday 7 March at 6pm, limited spaces are available so get in touch with Adam Weir on adam.weir@tate.co.uk now to secure your space. […]

Iconic British lingerie company Agent Provocateur is opening its doors to PA Life readers just in time for Valentine’s Day, showing off its capabilities as a meetings destination and giving you the chance to browse their wares. Greeting visitors with a Prosecco reception at 5.30pm on February 6, 2018 at 6 Broadwick Street, Soho, attendees will […]

The popularity of dating apps like Tinder and Grindr have made the once-niche activity of online dating into a worldwide phenomenon, making the previously taboo apps not only household names, but industry innovators whether you buy in to that kind of thing or not. Shapr wants to be the Tinder of businesses, the modern-day networking […]

How employable do you act online? For many, our digital lives are relaxed, casual, and shared among close friends, but how often do you think about who else is watching? New research from totaljobs has revealed that many of us don’t even consider our social media profiles when applying for a new job. Around one […]

Another successful training day has come to an end, with new and familiar faces meeting, collaborating and innovating together. The seminars today have covered so many topics, from social media and becoming a successful VA, to managing your time and answering your workplace woes in an Agony Aunt session. Feedback from delegates and suppliers have […]

Assistants from all walks of life will have unparalleled networking opportunities at the next PA Life Training Day, taking place on Monday, 25 September at the InterContinental London – The O2. We already have a substantial list of attendees from a range of backgrounds, with PAs visiting from the likes of American Express, Aviva, BBC […]

With Mr P stepping up his affinity for treating clients to international adventures, I was so happy to see an invitation from PA Life to meet the folks at The Black Tomato Agency during a networking event at the gorgeous new Four Seasons Hotel Ten Trinity Square. If you’re unfamiliar with the property, it’s one […]

Just using social media is no longer enough if you aren’t developing a relationship with your followers, according to social media management company Hootsuite. While sites and apps like Hootsuite and Tweetdeck allow users to access various social media data and streams all from one screen, learning how to use your management systems to your […]

Once again, the opportunity to meet new people and rediscover old acquaintances will sit at the heart of The Meetings Show. Spread across the whole week, the networking programme includes a host of official show, partner and exhibitor events. Here’s what to expect on day one. MPI’s Post Show Charity Party will kick off in […]

You know you need to make connections and build a strong network within and beyond your organisation, but does it have to feel like another task on your to-do list? We love to socialise and need to interact to relax and have fun. But networking is an important facet of our business life and that […]

The line-up has been announced for the panel at the upcoming London Venues Summit on 3 July. Discussing Technology and social media for events: Best practices to drive brand awareness, the panel will feature a mix of established PAs and industry experts tackling the topic of how to utilise the growing power of technology to […]

Once again, the opportunity to meet new people and rediscover old acquaintances will sit at the heart of The Meetings Show. Spread across the whole week, the networking programme includes a host of official show, partner and exhibitor events. Kicking the week off on Monday, 12 June is the show’s annual Hosted Buyer Welcome Reception. […]

A group of PA Life Club members recently travelled to Kent to network and experience everything on offer at Tudor Park Marriott Hotel & Country Club. Attendees were welcomed with a glass of Bucks Fizz before being treated to a buffet lunch with a twist. Head Chef Alfonso Salvaggio teamed up with Hotel Manager Nick […]

The British public have confessed to lying about which countries they’ve travelled to, what books they’ve read and even food they like in order to impress colleagues and friends. According to a study into cultural experiences by MSC Cruises UK, nearly one in three tell their colleagues that they’re ‘foodies’ who regularly dine on exotic […]

Nominations are now open for The London PA Awards for you to put yourself or a colleague up for recognition. Nominations close on 9 May, so don’t miss out. The London PA Awards are the brainchild of Amy Law, Director of Sales and Events at The Hippodrome. Having worked with countless PAs during her career, she […]

Publisher and event organiser Mash Media has reported a major increase in attendance across its exhibition portfolio. The report comes following the recent International Confex, Event Production and office* shows, co-located at London Olympia earlier in March, which held one of the biggest global gatherings of event professionals in the UK. The report indicates a year-on-year […]

2017 office* show attendees can expect a massive range of sights to see, people to meet and even prizes to win. Here’s a look at what to expect. Visitors that make their way to our stand (B340) will be met with free ice cream courtesy of The Incredible Ice Cream Company and can enter for a […]