Just one day left to join the PA Life Club at our special discounted offer for our fifth birthday, giving assistants the chance to join the members only group for just £45.60 (inc VAT) for the year, instead of the usual price of £89. New members will benefit from networking events, FAM trips, the PA […]

As we continue to keep you informed on what’s happening in the events world and up to date, don’t forget to check us out on Twitter, Facebook or LinkedIn. Dress code or not to dress code? That is the office question Dress down Friday is becoming more popular among many offices in the UK, with many now adopting the […]

For many assistants, it can take years to develop the skills and knowledge to understand when going the extra mile for your boss is required and when they are just taking liberties. Vincenzo Ferrara asks, when is it okay for an assistant to say ‘no’ to their boss.  A few days ago, I was sat […]

Located a short five-minute ride from Luton Airport, the luxurious hotel has hosted everyone from businessmen to royalty and is now offering PA Life Club members a chance to enjoy its famous dining experience and stay at the picturesque hotel. On November 1, PA Life Club members will be given an exclusive opportunity to stay […]

As we continue to keep you informed on what’s happening in the events world and keep up to date, don’t forget to check us out on Twitter, Facebook or LinkedIn. PA Life joins forces with Arctic Fox Events, the new venue finding and event management firm With over 20 years’ experience. the company strives to work with clients to […]

As we continue to keep you informed on what’s happening in the events world and keep up to date, don’t forget to check us out on Twitter, Facebook or LinkedIn. Interview: Birmingham PA Awards winner: Hannah Smith, Designated PA 2018 saw the introduction of the first Birmingham PA Awards, and what an evening it was, where five exceptional assistants […]

We love to see articles that have been produced by Assistants for Assistants, so when we came across this article by Sisii de Winter that highlighted the thoughts of so many PAs/EAs and VAs, we knew that we needed to share with you, the PA Life audience.  Having attended the most inspirational and thought-provoking workshop […]

Within any office there always seem to be those that progress up the company ladder much quicker than the rest, if you’re introvert and a PA we hope that with our help, you’ll progress up the ladder. Vincenzo Ferrara looks at the top tips for introvert PAs to get noticed in the office. We get […]

As we continue to keep you informed on what’s happening in the events world and keep up to date, don’t forget to check us out on Twitter, Facebook or LinkedIn. Not going to uni? How to fast track from the classroom into a well-paid job in London For many people leaving school at 18 means either going to university […]

For many people leaving school at 18 means either going to university or learning a trade. For most, the thought of not going to university but instead developing your skills via a business course seems a little too much for those so young. However, for Geri Ivanova that was just what helped her land a great […]

Emma Powell is a highly respected executive assistant at Chester Zoo, where she strives to always be organised and social.  Starting from a divisional secretary, she has worked through the ranks, both at the zoo for 14 years and her local PA networks, to become an inspirational EA for many that are starting out in […]

Do you really know how clean your work desk is? On a bacterial level, could your desk kill you? Vincenzo Ferrara finds out more… We spend on average a staggering 90,000 hours in our life time at work. It has become more common than ever for people to work at an office, sat at a […]

Kate Isaacson is fairly new to the world of being a PA/EA. Over just 22 months, she has gone from a complete beginner in the position to now being a well respected and highly regarded up-and-comer. Now the EA to MD at Power Solutions (UK) Ltd, she speaks to us about her experience so far.  How did you come […]

There are a lot of events in the industry for PAs and EAs, all claiming to offer an array of benefits, but nothing comes close to the PA Life Summit. In just under a months’ time, PAs and corporate suppliers will get face-to-face with one another at the 2018 PA Life Summit. Taking place at […]

As we continue to keep you informed on what’s happening in the events world and keep you up to date, don’t forget to check us out on Twitter, Facebook or LinkedIn. 1. 5-minutes with… Paula Harding, EA at the Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine Paula Harding, executive assistant to dean of education and senior management […]

PA Life has renewed its partnership with the Business Travel Show for 2019, following a growing increase in the number of PAs booking business travel. Set to take place February 20 to 21, 2019, at Olympia London, once again PA Life will have a presence at the show with a stand on the showfloor. The […]

It’s clear that the Coca-Cola brand runs through the veins of Samina Azam, EA to VP at Coca-Cola European Partners – her passion is palpable. With such a varied job role, Jade Burke visits the company’s headquarters in Uxbridge to find out why upskilling is so important to her and how she has overcome stereotypes […]

10 Nuggets of wisdom from experienced PA’s for anyone starting out in the industry. We asked you, the PA Life audience on social media to share your experiences for advice that you would give to a new PA starting out. The number of people that responded, ended up being a lot more than we could have […]