‘Capability’ is one of the five fair reasons for dismissal, HR director of London private GP clinic London Doctors Clinic, Vicki Field, explains. Every discussion, decision and dismissal made under the Capability Policy can be extremely hard as there is generally a genuine issue of ill-health, and the company is determining whether or not to […]

With over a decade of education experience under her belt, Sandy Chander – PA to Ricky Martin and communications and marketing officer at Hyper Recruitment Solutions Ltd (HRS) – embraced a career change as an assistant five years ago. Jade Burke catches up with her to find out how she hopes to raise more awareness […]

An active love life, drinking red wine and doing yoga are among the top 40 things which keep you young, according to research. The poll of 1,500 people also revealed that singing along to music, spending time with people younger than yourself and doing puzzles also featured. And when it comes to how you feel […]

A new report has revealed a strong prejudice among UK companies, with one in three admitting they are less likely to hire a transgender worker and 43 per cent ‘unsure’. The survey identified the retail sector as having the highest number (47 per cent) of businesses unlikely to employ a transgender, followed by IT (45 […]

Will you be heading to The Meetings Show next week? Don’t miss your chance to gain a 10 per cent discount to join the PA Life Club. Across the two-day event, the PA Life team will be offering this limited-edition discount, as well as showcasing its variety of events including the PA Life Summit and […]

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 […]

With the rise of online conferencing platforms such as Skype and FaceTime, video interviews for prospective candidates has never been more popular. Once reserved just for international recruitment, video interviews ease the scheduling burden at a fraction of the cost for both recruiter and candidate. Simon Adams, regional director for specialist teaching recruitment firm Teach […]

Three quarters of recruitment leaders expect to see skills shortages within sectors they operate in over the next two years, according to the latest research from the Association of Professional Staffing Companies (APSCo). The findings, which are reported in the trade association’s 2018 Market Survey, also reveal this figure increases to 87 per cent for […]

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. 1. Emma Willis reveals the key to power dressing and upping your performance levels Those Monday morning blues can often be hard to overcome as you wander through the doors […]

First impressions mean everything, especially when it comes to new job roles. According to new research carried out by recruiting expert, by Hays PA & Secretarial, 55 per cent of PAs surveyed have been deterred from pursuing a role due to a poor first impression. Over two thirds (68 per cent) of respondents claimed that […]

PA Life Club members will be able to head to the seaside this September with Butlin’s Bognor Regis. On September 6, from 1pm to 6.30pm, members will be able to enjoy lunch at one of the onsite restaurants and a tour around its conference centre, public spaces and accommodation. Later in the afternoon members will […]

Amy Lavelle, business development manager at Lakeside Hotel and Spa, shares her top tips on making the most of meetings and events by including an off-agenda activity When planning a conference or event, especially one off-site, it is important to consider ways to keep the work force focused and productivity high. Incorporating off-agenda activities into […]

The World Cup starts today in Russia with the ‘glamour’ first group stage match between the host country and Saudi Arabia. But it’s not too late to add a bit of extra excitement to proceedings with a cheeky office sweepstake. And the best thing is there are loads of resources out that that have done all […]

Brits taking a career break could lose as much as £1,300 off their annual salary over the course of an average 47 year career, costing more than £60,000, according to new research from Adzuna. The data – collated by the job site in June 2018 by analysing 406,011 CVs – takes into account all types of career breaks, […]

Looking to snap up a discount with Regent’s Conferences & Events? The York Lawns at Regent’s Conferences & Events are a stunning backdrop to any party. The beautiful, lush gardens are tucked away in a private corner of Regent’s Park giving guests the chance to enjoy a countryside setting just 10 minutes from Baker Street […]

Heading to The Meetings Show this June? Join the PA Life Club and Venues of Excellence for a tour around London aboard a double-decker bus. Club members are invited to climb aboard on Wednesday June 27, where they will be able to taste some delicious afternoon tea and gin-based cocktails. If you’re a PA Life […]

The Meetings Show 2018 has detailed its line-up of keynote speakers for the upcoming education programme. Kicking off on June 26, The Meetings Show’s Pre-Show Conference will be opened by John Straw, senior advisor to McKinsey and Co and IBM. His talk on ‘Technomics – the end and the beginning of everything you know’, will […]

I’m not going to lie, the idea of cooking straight on a fire is a little daunting, but the chefs and the staff at The Coal Shed, London, couldn’t be more comfortable. The restaurant prides itself on serving nothing but the finest meat and seafood that has all been cooked over the fire, hence the […]