Today is the 17th National Stress Awareness Day, which is held to celebrate helping people to beat stress. The theme this year is “Employee wellbeing as a worthwhile investment in your business”. “Long working hours, lengthy commutes, high demands and constant connectivity to mobile devices have become typical attributes of the modern day office environment, […]

For those who have applied for a new position and never heard back, read on…   Whilst you may be convinced your CV is fantastic, thanks to an array of buzzwords indicating your potential as a prospective employee, it could be these very words that are in fact hindering your chances of securing a new […]

The number of secretarial and support job vacancies advertised across the UK has grown by 41% in the third quarter of 2015 compared to the same time last year, as UK businesses look to increase head count to support business growth. The figures, taken from the Robert Walters UK Jobs Index, show that secretarial and […]

Research released earlier this month reveals just how few companies are taking advantage of all the opportunities presented by the data analytics revolution.   The report, published by Deloitte, highlights the large appetite for HR analytics, but simultaneously reveals shockingly low uptake in the sector.   750 of the 3,300 HR and business leaders interviewed […]

8 November 2016, Grange Tower Bridge Hotel, London – The Event Organisers Summit can help you source event services, products and solution providers that offer the best value for money, quickly and efficiently. The Summit is specifically organised for Executives, Managers, Directors and Buyers who are directly responsible for the purchase of their organisation’s services.  

Opening today, The Ivy Café, situated in the heart of Marylebone in the space previously occupied by The Union Café, will offer a local, friendly and neighbourly environment, with accessible all-day dining for those living, working and shopping in the area. The café-style menu, featuring breakfast, elevenses, brunch, lunch, afternoon snacks, cream tea and dinner, […]

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas…wrap up your shopping in one tinsel-topped outing at the Royal Windsor Racecourse – which has announced that it is holding its first ever Christmas shopping event.    From Friday 20 November, five weeks before Christmas, the racecourse will open the gates to a perfectly timed three day festive […]

Wednesday 4 November marks National Stress Awareness Day (NSAD), an annual event organised by International Stress Management Association (ISMAUK) to promote awareness of the impact of stress in the workplace. Stress has forced one in five workers (19%) to call in sick, and 93% of these people say they have lied to their boss about […]

Are you a millennial who has a much older colleague at work? The Washington Post has recorded a short video clip showcasing 5 tips for developing and maintaining a successful relationship: 1.     Humility 2.     Be generous 3.     Have mutual respect 4.     Be inclusive 5.     Have empathy Watch the video here: https://goo.gl/w7xQyK  

Staying energised, focused and productive at work can be a challenge. Here, cio.com offers five easy ways to help you keep feeling enthusiastic and productive throughout your workday. 1 Commit to work-life balance There’s nothing wrong with answering a few emails, or handling a quick task or two outside of normal business hours, but beware; […]

London’s Olympia was at the epicentre of all things office* just a few short weeks ago, with the award-winning event for executive office support professionals welcoming over four thousand attendees through its doors on 13-14 October. Boasting a fresh new look for 2015, office* provided the perfect backdrop for the nation’s PAs, EAs, VAs, and office […]

20 January 2016, Merchant Taylors’ Hall, London – The London Summer Event Show is an annual exhibition that connects some of the best summer venues and suppliers with event agents and corporate event buyers who are looking to organise the best possible summer event for their organisation, clients or staff. As a visitor you can meet […]

The infographic from Online Course Repost gives some helpful suggestions for both managers and employees for increasing workplace productivity.   Let Workers Determine their Workspace Never overlook the importance of the physical work environment. Whether your office is open space, cubicled, or a hybrid, what ultimately matters most is worker empowerment.   Worker-Empowered Offices Promote Personalized: Work spaces […]

Having unnecessary rules came top of a list of reasons for poor productivity in a study released today by the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD). CIPD’s latest Employee Outlook report, prepared in partnership with Halogen Software, points the finger at a lack of adequate resources to do the job (28%) and petty office […]

If you have an iPhone (which let’s face it, most of us do) then you need apps – apps specially designed to make your work easier. PC Mag has compiled the 100 best iPhone Apps of 2015 and PA Life has cherry-picked the most useful for you – to help with organisation and productivity. 1. Any.do Free; Premium […]

Almost two thirds of UK finance directors believe that there are more opportunities for women to move up the ranks in finance and accounting roles than 10 years ago.   This news also comes soon after the Government’s recent announcement regarding requirements for UK businesses to report gender pay gap data. Keyfindings include: ·         Increased opportunities […]

The UK’s premier entertainment spaces have signed up to join more than 30 hidden and not-so-hidden gems at the inaugural Champagne & Ice Networking Event in London on 4 November. The event has been conceived by award-winning representation and marketing agency RAM Org. “We wanted to create something special; an experience that mixed the different […]

More than 24 million Americans work from home at least some of the time. The ability to set your own office hours and take calls from your comfy sofa make working from home? Yes please!  But as more professionals seek the arrangement and more employers agree to it — there has been a 103% increase since […]