There is a real difference between having LinkedIn and using LinkedIn, says Annie Walton Doyle, who writes for Inspiring Interns. Here she explains why it is crucial to make the most of your online profile and what mistakes people should look out for. LinkedIn is one of the largest growing job sites today. Not only […]
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How to avoid mistakes when using LinkedIn
PA Life Club: Thereโs still time to join us at the Wilde Aparthotel by Staycity next week
Club members are invited to check out Londonโs West End design-led aparthotel at The Strand, Wilde Aparthotel by Staycity. On July 5 at 6pm, guests will be given a guided tour of the Aparthotelโs corporate offering, as well as enjoy a selection of drinks and nibbles. โWith a fantastic location creating the defining link between […]
Top 10 stories of the week
As we continue to keep you informed on whatโs happening in the events world and keep up to date, donโt forget to check us out onย Twitter,ย Facebookย orย LinkedIn. 1.ย Four underrated skills that will make any assistant indispensable Megan Trzcinski, director of office services recruiting at LaSalle Network, a staffing, recruiting and culture firm, reveals why assistants should […]
UK WORKERS โHIDEโ ILLNESSES TO AVOID EMBARRASSMENT
A third of workers have lied about their reason for calling in sick, over fears of stigma in the workplace, a study has found. Instead of telling the truth about health problems which mean they need the time off, employees would rather pretend they have a different complaint to their boss or work colleagues. And […]
ARE YOU FEELING TRAPPED DURING THE #HEATWAVE?
With the temperature nearing 30C this week, if youโre feeling โtrappedโ in the office, youโre not alone. More than half of UK workers admit to feeling glum being stuck indoors during the heatwave with a third feeling trapped inside. One in four would rather be out making the most of the weather rather than stuck […]
Power part-timers: A look into flexible working patterns
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 todayโs PA varies greatly from […]
Tried & tasted: Rail House Cafรฉ
London Victoria is home to an exquisite array of restaurants and itโs here where you can find the Rail House Cafรฉ. Jade Burke sits down to taste some of its global dishes with a healthy twist. International dishes with a unique twist are what the Rail House Cafรฉ prides itself on, and I can see […]
3.25PM โ THATโS WHEN YOUโLL BE YOUR HAPPIEST
Itโs official โ workers are at their happiest at 3:25pm, a study has revealed. Researchers looking into the peaks and troughs of the working population’s mood found the average day will see eight happy moments – but five low points. Employees are likely to experience highs when waking after a brilliant nightโs sleep, receiving appreciation […]
IS YOUR BOSS MAKING YOU UNFIT?
Long working hours, tiredness and not enjoying exercise are the top reasons for not keeping fit Is your boss making you unfit? If you work in the travel and transport sectors, research says he/she is. But other professions are also risking their health due to work pressures. Research commissioned by Gympass and exploring the UKโs […]
Donโt forget to visit PA Life at The Meetings Show 2018
If youโre attending The Meetings Show today, make sure you head over to the PA Life stand for an exclusive discount to join the PA Life Club, competition and drinks. Over on stand I203, the PA Life team will be offering attendees a 10 per cent discount to join the PA Life Club. Available for […]
Checking in: Huntsham Court
Steeped in history, Devonโs Huntsham Court oozes with period character to ensure a memorable weekend away. Jade Burke heads to the country retreat to enjoy this giant home from home. Getting the chance to escape the hustle and bustle of London and spend a weekend in the Devon countryside is quite possibly everyoneโs dream break. […]
Trinity House introduces 2018 DDR packages
With views encompassing the Tower of London and the Shard from tall south-facing sash windows, few City venues close to the Thames are as impressive as Trinity House. The working home of the General Lighthouse Authority, Trinity House showcases the nationโs maritime heritage throughout five elegant rooms (catering up to 130 seated, 180 standing) and […]
Four underrated skills that will make any assistant indispensable
Megan Trzcinski, director of office services recruiting at LaSalle Network, a staffing, recruiting and culture firm, reveals why assistants should master more soft skills to help them become an essential tool in the workplace. Being an assistant is not easy. Youโre dealing with different personalities and communication styles, juggling multiple urgent requests, managing your own […]
Bad breath responsible for A LOT of office unhappiness
Millions of workers admit they dread talking to a colleague โ because of their bad breath, a study has found. Researchers who polled 2,000 adults found 63 per cent have had to turn away from someone mid-conversation because they couldnโt stand the smell of their breath. And almost one in five โcanโt bearโ to talk […]
PA Life Club: Experience Formula 1 at the Williams Conference Centre
Set in rural Oxfordshire, PA Life Club members are invited to experience all the Williams Conference Centre has to offer. On September 18th, from 4pm to 7pm, members will be given a private tour of Sir Frank Williamsโ private collection of Formula 1 cars, as well as the spaceโs corporate offering. The Conference Centre offers […]
‘Uncaring’ UK bosses not supporting employeeโs healthy lifestyles
Bus drivers, taxi drivers and pilots are among the professions most at risk of longer-term health issues, according to new research. A studyย commissioned by Gympass and exploring the UKโs most unhealthy professions discovered that travel and transport employees spend the least amount of time exercising each week, only managing 120 of the NHS recommended 150 […]
Younger employees to blame for security breaches, says study
Have you ever been guilty of a security breach at work? It turns out that more than a third of senior executives believe the blame lies with younger employees. A new independent study into attitudes of the next generation workforce about cybersecurity, commissioned by Centrify, found that over a third of 18 to 24-year-olds are […]
5 minutes with…Samina Azam, EA at CCEP
Ahead of the next PA Profile in the upcoming July/August issue of PA Life, Jade Burke sits down with Samina Azam, EA at Coca-Cola European Partners (CCEP), to find out who inspires her and what jam gets her on the dancefloor. What do you do? Anticipate my bosses needs and ensure she has a fluid […]