Post-election confidence has seen the demand for secretarial and support staff leap by as much as 33% across the UK in quarter two of this year, according to the Robert Walters UK Jobs Index. Growth in positions was fairly consistent across the country, with the North West seeing the biggest increase at 33%. London and […]

In the process of writing her new book, Jan Jones of the renowned Jan Jones Worldwide speakers bureau, asked herself the question: ?why do executives keep hiring lousy personal assistants?? It?s a question she asked herself after seeing a very experienced CEO make the same mistake for the third time in hiring a personal assistant […]

With the summer holidays kicking off, many families are heading to warmer climates for a much-needed break. However, new research shows that even travelling to a foreign country no longer guarantees employees can leave their work worries behind them. A survey of 1,000 UK employees by call-answering service alldayPA reveals one in four still communicate […]

The Christmas season is upon us, so why not begin the search for the perfect Christmas Party Venue. Our August Top Picks include a Santa Christmas cruise, a shared party night or a stunning 3-course meal at a national museum… Come home to In and Out this Christmas – Located on the corner of St […]

Planning a themed event for Christmas? Find out why you should be booking now and how you can bring it to life. BMA House?s Rebecca Hurley gets out her theming tips How to plan a themed Christmas party at a venueWe know it feels wrong to even be thinking about Christmas in August, but there?s […]

Where are my train tickets!? Does this sound familiar? You?ve got to book a return train trip to Manchester for two colleagues later in the week, another for your boss travelling to Birmingham next week and then a last-minute request for someone else to Nottingham for tomorrow? When you?re booking travel for multiple people who […]

We enjoyed a sneak preview of the new Hilton London Bankside, which is preparing to launch next month in the capital?s vibrant Bankside area – Hilton?s first hotel to open in central London since 2006. The hotel is superbly located within walking distance of key visitor attractions including the Tate Modern, The Shard and the […]

To celebrate the launch of new hospitality packages from Encore Tickets, PA Life is offering a lucky winner plus a guest an amazing night out to watch a West End show. HOW TO ENTER To be in with a chance of winning this fantastic prize, simply answer the following question: On the Hamlet Hospitality package […]

More than two million British workers exercise during their lunch break, according to global sportswear brand Helly Hansen, who surveyed 1,500 Britons who work out during their nine-to-five day. Research found that: ?      A fifth of employees are thought to do some form of exercise during their lunch breaks. ?      Around one in 13 employees […]

We?re Deliveroo, and we?re on a mission to bring the best restaurant food in the UK straight to your office, fast. We?re proud to work with a selection of amazing restaurants, from GBK, Busaba Eathai, Gaucho, Pho and Dirty Burger, to Dishoom, Barnyard and Bubbledogs, we?ve got every cuisine covered.  After just a few clicks, […]

If you book a Tree Top Adventure and Forest Segway adventure for 15 or more, then you and your tribe will enjoy a forest BBQ after your adventure – on the house! Inspire, Energise and Motivate your Tribe. Get in touch with our Go Ape Events Team to get your tribe in the trees. Like […]

Getting your executive to a meeting on time takes planning and forward thinking. Having a taxi company that can meet your needs is key, says Chris Boud Don?t you just hate it when people are late? You got up early, downed your morning cup of coffee in one go, ran for your bus and almost […]

Zelda La Grange, former PA to revolutionary politician Nelson Mandela, has been confirmed to host a headline Keynote at this year?s office* show, which returns to London?s Olympia on 13-14 October. La Grange served President Mandela for 19 years in different capacities until his death in December 2013. She will be sharing exclusive insights from […]

There are a number of factors that come into play when planning an event and it can be hard to keep track of everything. Paul Ratcliffe talks you through the basics to ensure your next meeting is memorable for all the right reasons VenueWhether you do your own research or utilise the services of a […]

Listening to all the doom and gloom merchants ? or even watching the daily news ? it might appear as though the current economic climate is still wreaking havoc on employment prospects here in the UK. But dig deeper, as leadership development firm Morgan Redwood have done, and you will find a very different picture; […]

Travel from the UK in 2016 is forecast to cost 0.8% more according to a report compiled by the Global Business Travel Association and Carlson Wagonlit Travel. While this is a slowdown from this year?s forecast of 1%, it still means businesses will have to factor the figures into their travel budget for the year. […]

There?s an old adage that you shouldn?t judge a book by its cover, but one look at Stuart Martin reveals an out-going person who loves his job. His passion becomes even more obvious once he?s engaged in conversation ? this is one happy management assistant. It would be difficult for Stuart to feel otherwise; he […]

Actress Demi Moore could be facing legal action following the drowning death of a man in her swimming pool during a party allegedly thrown by her assistant. Moore was out of town celebrating her daughter?s birthday at the time, but lawyers say she can still be held responsible. Los Angeles County Coroner Lt Fred Corral […]