During the annual event at London’s Banking Hall, PA Life editor Jade Burke hosted a roundtable discussion where attendees shared their tips and ideas on how best to manage an event budget. To mark the opening of the Corporate Buyers Day at the London Summer Event Show, PA Life’s editor Jade Burke hosted a roundtable […]

PA Life is pleased to announce the lucky winner of two tickets to the Learning and Development Conference hosted by the Birmingham PA Forum. Just over a week ago, PA Life announced the competition to win two tickets to the inaugural Learning and Development Conference – and we are thrilled to be able to reveal […]

Registration is now open for attendees to sign-up and join the much-anticipated event. The Academic Venue Showcase is returning once again, where over 40 venues from across the UK will exhibit. Taking place at a new location; the ILEC Conference Centre, Ibis London Earls Court Hotel, and on a new date; Tuesday, March 19, guests […]

Daniel Skermer, founder of the Birmingham PA Forum and Birmingham PA Awards, is back with a bang following the announcement of the upcoming Birmingham PA Forum Learning and Development Conference 2019. Here, he shares what the day will hold and why he strives to offers PAs new motivational and inspirational content to drive their ever-changing careers. […]

Assistants from the North-West region of the UK were all recognised for their efforts in the industry last week, as PAs, EAs and VAs gathered together at a black-tie awards dinner gala. Held inside the Manchester Cathedral, the ceremony was hosted in partnership with KPMG, Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce, Pitman Training and Taylor Lynn Corporation Limited. […]

PA Life Club members and readers took part in the third PA Life Masterclass of 2018, where guests were given the chance to discuss the importance of rewards and incentives with key industry suppliers. On the day, a group of PAs met at JJ Media’s creative Perseverance Works studio, where Spa Medical, Cartwright & Butler, […]

Macdonald Hotels and Resorts has confirmed its place at the next PA Life Masterclass. During the day, which takes place on October 17 at JJ Media Group’s Perseverance Works in Shoreditch, Macdonald Hotels will lead a rountable focusing on the benefits of using venues on the outskirts of London. “We are delighted to be attending the Masterclass […]

The much-anticipated PA Life Summit was a resounding success for all who attended yesterday, where a number of delegates and suppliers conducted business and networked. Hosted by Altitude London inside the impressive Millbank Tower, guests were treated to a stunning 360 view of London and its beautiful vistas, from the Tower of London and the […]

Emily Shaw is the brains behind the detox brand Amaveda, where she shares her healing powers of herbs and Ayurveda with anyone looking to invigorate themselves. Jade Burke speaks with Shaw to find out how PAs can take time out of their busy schedules to look after their well-being and why more people should take […]

In just under a month, the anticipated PA Life Summit will welcome PAs and suppliers to network and conduct business with one another. Taking place at Altitude London on September 10, numerous suppliers will be on hand to speak with PAs, EAs and admin professionals in a series of face-to-face meetings. New partner additions to […]

The Event Organisers Summit is back for 2018, where senior organisers will be able to meet with service suppliers for one-to-one meetings and networking. The two-day event, which takes place from October 15 to 16, 2018,  at Sofitel London Heathrow, will offer guests the opportunity to conduct business with over 85 senior executives, including CEOs, […]

Getting the chance to work-part time may have been unheard of many years ago. But since the UK passed the Flexible Working Regulations law in 2014 more employees are seeking fewer hours. Jade Burke speaks to some PA Life readers paving the way for flexible working. The working patterns of today’s PA varies greatly from […]

As the 2018 PA Life Summit approaches, numerous suppliers will be on hand to speak with PAs, EAs and admin professionals in a series of face-to-face meetings. Current Gold Partners supporting the event include, ERF Travel, Dynamic Conference & Events, Markerstudy, Strand Palace, Uber and Whittlebury Hall. Taking place on September 10 at Altitude 360 […]

We have started work on the July/August issue and are looking for members of the industry to get involved in two upcoming features: Dyslexia in the workplace Do you have dyslexia and have been discriminated by your current or previous employer? Do you think more awareness needs to be raised about dyslexia in the workplace? […]

The 2018 Conference and Hospitality Show is welcoming two PA experts to speak at this year’s show. Taking place April 24 at Leeds first direct arena, Lee Jackson and Abigail Jones, who is part of the PA Life stream, will take to the stage to share their helpful tips and advice. Jackson, a motivational speaker, […]

The Institute of Legal Secretaries and PAs (ILSPA) has published its thoughts on the changing role of legal assistants, revealing PAs are now required to have more involvement with senior management tasks. As part of the annual Career Legal review of the legal market, 2018’s review also discovered that PAs in big-city law firms are […]

Despite many PAs enjoying a modest increase to their salary in 2017, employees are still unhappy with their monthly income. Hays outlines its recent 2018 UK Salary and Recruitment guide and what PA professionals are looking for from their employers As employees start the year afresh, the hope of a wage increase becomes ever more […]

A group of over 30 PAs got the chance to improve their business travel skills during the first PA Life Masterclass yesterday. Held at Skinners’ Hall, London, attendees got the opportunity to network with other industry professionals and take part in various roundtables. On the day Donna Fitzgerald, business development director from Capita Travel & Events, […]