Last month we gave you tips for making friends at work. Sometimes circumstances call for that relationship to end, so here are tips from Fast Company for breaking up with your work friend, whether it’s because you’re stepping into a management role or simply because your friend is the problem. If you’re becoming their boss […]

For successful innovation, hire high-performing people with minimal job descriptions and let them adapt their own roles, research from the UCL School of Management suggests. Assistant Professor Vaughn Tan found that teams were more successful when employees were able to find and claim components of their roles that were useful, and drop components that were […]

Have you ever had that colleague who spouts the dimmest comments now and then? While they’re usually the sweetest person in the office, you can’t help by wonder how they survive sometimes. AOL recently gathered stories from around the world to illustrate the magic of dumb colleagues. In a great introduction to the world of […]

You’re invited to a tour of Drayton Manor Hotel’s meeting and conference spaces, as well as admission to Drayton Manor Park in Tamworth and an overnight stay on Wednesday, 7 September from 3pm-8pm. Located just outside of Tamworth in Staffordshire, Drayton Manor is easily accessed by road, rail and plane. The hotel features a range […]

It has been a scorcher of a week for much of the UK and it promises to continue for the weekend. Before we all mentally check out (if you haven’t already from heat exhaustion) let’s look at the stories PAs are reading most. 1. How to maintain productivity when your schedule is full of meetings Research […]

You’ve followed all our advice on writing a stellar CV and you’ve landed an interview. Now what? Interviews can be a nerve-wracking experience, even for the most confident person. Follow these top tips to keep your cool and impress your potential employer. Do your research The most important step you can take when preparing for […]