Dealing with an unreasonable and unpleasant boss can become both draining and demoralising, but as James and Simon Brooke point out, there is an array of useful strategies you can adopt to help you cope with even the most toxic manager There?s little point in plotting against your boss ? it?s a waste of time […]
A new survey shows that office workers who have a plant on their desk tend to take fewer sick days than those without a bit of greenery. Those with a flair for flora have also been found to be more productive and engaged with their work. Several world-wide studies, including one from a group of […]
The LAPA Canine & Security management team are experienced and diverse in their knowledge within the security industry. In today?s modern world, many threats exist that put risk upon both peeople and businesses. LAPA?s services provide round-the-clock security where needed to give you the complete peace of mind, protecting you, your clients, or your business. […]
Tuesday, 13 October marks the return of the award-winning office* show to London?s Olympia. Thanks to its focus on new innovations and expert training opportunities, this popular two-day event has garnered a loyal (and ever-increasing) following among thousands of executive support professionals from all across the UK. To mark the opening of visitor registration for […]
Award-winning Marion Lowrence from The PA Hub has designed an inspiring PA education programme led by some of the country?s most aspirational and inspirational PAs that guarantees to provide you with a toolbox of ideas that can be implemented immediately into your working day. Seven PA-focused sessions will be held over the three days, including: […]
There tends to be a significant amount of employee scepticism surrounding the benefit of attending meetings. However, Jonathan Bradshaw argues that a meeting can be an incredibly powerful and effective business tool Set and share objectivesWe?ve all been there ? the typical office meeting where a number of random staff (generally too many) are asked […]
PAs have been making headlines around the world lately. From the scandalous and shocking to the touching, it?s time to find out what these assistants have been up to. We start here at home with the revelation that former MP George Galloway is facing a police probe after his assistant complained that he had used […]
Workers in offices and industry who don?t take a lunch break work slower and less accurately in the afternoon compared to colleagues who take at least 30 minutes away from their workstations. Findings by an air conditioning installation and servicing company show that people who eat away from their desk also tend to mix more […]
Creating a strong personal brand in the workplace will form the basis of how people perceive you and can help accelerate your career path. Ishreen Bradley takes you through the process, step by step When people think of the world?s most powerful brands, Apple, Coca-Cola, Microsoft and Virgin are often among those names that first […]
You may feel your career has reached a standstill, but you can get back on the right track during a weekend designed to get it rolling again, as Nicole Holgate reports What is it?Mark Pearce set up A Life at Work after transitioning from a corporate HR career to creating his own business and studying […]
Management assistants are often tasked with putting together reports and presentations for their bosses. When a project involves a great deal of data, it can be difficult to effectively share the numbers without confusing the board. Here are some helpful hints for handling all that data. Understand the big idea No matter how tempting it […]
Climbing the ranks to deal with top-level executives can come with its own set of rules and ways of working. Nicky Christmas has these essential etiquette tips to ensure you present yourself in a professional manner As assistants, most of us will interact with our organisation?s management team on a daily if not hourly basis. […]
Like so many of my childhood friends, I went through a brief phase in my younger years when I wanted to be a wizard. That imaginative passion was reignited many years later when the wonderful world of Harry Potter came into being ? especially in film form. So I had to jump at the chance […]
As we come to the close of the third successful PA Life Training Day, I’d like to reflect on some of the great lessons I’ve learned from PA trainer practitioner Adam Fidler. Adam’s final session on Effective boss/PA routines taught us that management assistants always have a choice when it comes to their future. There […]
Strategic meeting management skills are vitally important to the already over-worked executive assistant. Steve Knight explains why The PA?s life is not an easy one ? particularly when meeting management and organisation is added to your burgeoning in-tray. You are expected to be a highly organised, totally flexible mind reader capable of picking up […]
PAs shouldn?t lose sleep over registration arrangements, worry about the room layout, or panic over Powerpoint presentations. A recent survey shows that an event?s success could actually be measured by the quality of the refreshments. Conference Cambridge, the official free venue-finding service for Cambridge University and its colleges, as well as hotels and other unique […]
PAs, EAs and VAs are placed in a unique position within their company ? one that requires a high level of trust due to the nature of the confidential material they often handle. Here?s a guide to keeping sensitive information under wraps both in and out of the office. Confidential emails and filesInternet security has […]
Understanding what makes us tick and how we?re perceived by others can go a long way to creating a harmonious, collaborative atmosphere in the workplace. Nicky Whyman explains the art of self-awareness Wouldn?t it be great if everyone just got along? In the corporate world we are required to work collaboratively, but the reality is […]
