Penning a thank you note after a job interview can be the difference between landing your dream job and another candidate securing the position. Grace Carter, business writing expert at Academized and OXEssays, academic services, reveals how to write the perfect thank you note You’re walking out of an interview and feeling relieved. There’s nothing more to be […]
Our readers responded to a Twitter poll asking how much they struggle with their workload. 58 per cent of you revealed that you aren’t battling against your workload, despite a recent study finding that nine out of ten workers do not feel adequately trained to handle their workload. It seems our PAs are fully equipped […]
Ruth Skelton, senior manager of recruitment firm Morgan McKinley, takes a look at why office support professionals are seeking new roles and how the recruitment process has started to change We have been seeing an increase in jobs available and professionals seeking work, indicating a strong performance to start the year from office support and […]
CHS Group announced the shortlisted nominees for the 2018 CHS Awards during the 2018 Conference and Hospitality show yesterday. Set to take place May 31 at The Principal Hotel in Manchester, the fourth awards ceremony provides hotels and venues with the opportunity to showcase their facilities and are open to all types of hotels and […]
Today marks Administrative Professionals’ Day, designed to acknowledge the work assistants, secretaries and other administrative support professionals do. To mark the day, PA Life is offering a limited-edition discount to join its member’s only PA Life Club. Normally priced at £89 including VAT, a membership today will cost PAs £80.10 including VAT with the promo […]
Next month, the Institute of Administrative Managements (IAM) is hosting an event to mark Mental Health Awareness Day. Taking place on May 17 at the Wesley Hotel, London, from 6 to 8pm, the discussion will look at understanding what mental distress is, how it occurs and the effect it has on individuals, families and the […]
After discovering yesterday that four in ten Brits struggle to do their job when suffering from hay fever, Dr Daniel Fenton, medical director of London Doctors Clinic, shares his tips employers can make to help allergy sufferers at work While we all long for those beautiful long summer days and the smell of freshly cut […]
Brits are struggling to make ends meet financially, with four in ten falling short of cash to pay the bills. According to a survey of 2,000 UK adults, 43 per cent cited that they were short of the cash that they need to cover the bills an average of seven months each year. But one […]
As the warmer months start to roll in, hay fever strikes again, causing many sufferers to take time off work due to their allergy. In fact, one in five sufferers have had to call in sick as the itchy eyes, runny noses and sneezing fits have left almost four in ten struggling to do their […]
Kicking off tomorrow, PA Life will be exhibiting at the annual Conference and Hospitality Show in Leeds. During the event the team will be showcasing the latest issue of PA Life on stand A27, as well as the exclusive member’s only PA Life Club. A limited-edition price to join the Club will also be available […]
Emirates Old Trafford, home to Lancashire Cricket Club, has teamed up with Aroma as its new official coffee supplier. The Italian brand is part of The Nero Roasting Company, which opened a Caffè Nero at the venue in February earlier this year. To mark the announcement, Emirates Old Trafford became the first in the UK […]
Researchers have determined how much a splash of milk really is when making a cup of tea. A study of 2,000 UK adults found that a splash is exactly five ml, which is precisely four fifths of a teaspoon. A splash of milk should not be confused with a drop though, which equates to six […]
Laura Capell-Abra, founder of No More Ifs Or Buts and Stress Matters, shares her tips on how employees can overcome stress I am in awe of people that are so organised that they organise other people. It’s not actually the being organised bit, it’s the being entirely dependent on the other person to do as […]
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. Job advert seeks PA with self-defence skills and willingness to cut up meals Would you cut up your boss’s meals before serving it to them? That’s what a new […]
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 city of Bath has been given a big boost to its MICE (Meetings, Incentive Travel, Conferences and Events) offering, with the launch of a new enquiry handling and booking service. Known as the Bath Venue Finder, the online service allows corporate event organisers to search for a choice of venues in the area that […]
Historic Royal Palaces and IMG are set to celebrate the 26th Hampton Court Palace Festival this June. Running from June 5 to 23, the event is expected to attract an audience of 3,000 people for each show, which will boast a line-up of exciting song artists. Kicking off the festival with his Hampton Court Palace […]
12.5 million working days were lost due to work-related stress, depression or anxiety during 2016/17, the Health and Safety Executive has revealed. Some of the causes include pressures of workloads, including tight deadlines, too much responsibility and a lack of managerial support. As stress awareness month gets underway this April, Adrian Lewis, director of absence […]
