Are you well on the way to finalising your company’s next conference venue, speakers and seminars, but don’t know how to engage potential delegates? In today’s world of technology, what is the best tool available? Michael Douglas discusses the benefits of using a mobile event app. Why create a mobile app?A good mobile application enables […]

Many of us think we are taking the easy (and cheapest) way out by booking business travel online or directly through airlines’ websites. However, TMCs such as Business First Partnership will not only do the hard work for you, they will quote you the best possible fare according to your budget. Business First Partnership offers […]

A tiny office with little diversity in the type of space available is enough to make anyone go stir crazy. However, as new people enter the workforce, companies are altering the way the office is run, and this is leading to a change in the distribution of the workplace budget. The latest Occupier Density study […]

PA Life presents a selection of locations to bear in mind the next time your boss requests an event setting that is truly memorable.   Lincoln’s Inn (pictured)lincolnsinn.org.ukSpaces available: The Old Hall and Crypt can accommodate 250 guests for a reception. The Great Hall hosts up to 300 delegates theatre-style, or between 250 to 600 […]

A unique venue can embody your brand, be a great draw for delegates and could even cost less than you think. Nicole Holgate talks to those in the know. If your company hasn’t yet ventured beyond the hotel chains in order to host its events, it may be high time to think about it. “It’s […]

PAs are often overlooked and not acknowledged as they should be, so that’s why the UK’s leading title for office professionals is launching the PA Life Club, a members’ only platform designed specifically for personal and executive assistants. Debuting at the Office show at Olympia on 8 October, the club will offer a whole raft […]

Many PAs work in high-paced, pressurised, and demanding big business environments – the perfect breeding ground for stress in other words. By using the OAR model of Objective, Action, Review you can effectively get it under control and work towards achieving a more harmonious state of mind. According to Andrew Stead, a former Goldman Sachs […]

The mere thought of business travel is usually enough to make us break out in a sweat. However, some travellers would appear to be using their journey as down time to focus on the simple pleasures of life rather than work. A recent survey conducted by American Express Global Business Travel shows that 72% of […]

There’s nothing more disheartening than going to work every day dreading the thought of facing an antagonistic boss. For those of us struggling with the idea of leaving a job to get away from a negative situation, Les McKeown has five steps to survive even the most difficult scenario. First, decide if it’s bad enough […]

There was a lot to see and do at this year’s Office Management & PA Show, so if you missed any of the good bits, check out PA Life’s highlights.   FRESH JUICES Sejuiced provides personalised refreshments for corporate events that are designed to blast away fatigue. It can host a mobile bar serving freshly […]

Do you find that you never have enough hours in the day to source yet another exceptional event venue? D-Events offers the solution to spending a week trawling Google for potential properties with free, global, venue-finding support that will save you those precious hours of searching.   Founder and event management consultant Denise Willman offers […]

Around 70 members of the PA community gathered in the Northamptonshire countryside at Whittlebury Hall in early July to network, meet suppliers and be inspired. This year’s ExecSec Summit was once again a resounding success, with great feedback from all concerned – see the video below for comments from those attending.   “It was two […]

Are you a lifelong, dyed-in-the-wool, career PA? Then it’s time to get the recognition you deserve this year at the Office show, which will reward the dedication of the nation’s longest-serving PA. To mark this year’s National PA Day celebrations on 8 October at the Office show, a search for Britain’s veteran PAs has been […]

Do you want to develop your skills in the face of an ever-growing list of responsibilities, but are exhausted at the thought of endless evening courses and days out of the office? Then a new style of vocational training providing everything PAs need in one place, taught by former PAs, could be what you’re after. […]

More than half (58%) of PA freelancers in the UK do not understand their payslips, with the main reason cited as “I don’t need that level of detail”. According to research released by payroll umbrella company Paraplus, the results are of some concern as more than one third of freelance PAs (36%) said they had […]

If you’re considering going from full-time company PA into a freelance role, this may be the ideal time. The number of individuals and businesses hiring online PAs, or virtual assistants, is doubling year on year, according to new statistics.   A recent survey conducted by job platform Elance shows there has been an 85% annual […]

With PAs expected to multi-task more than ever, one of the key duties that falls under their remit is booking business travel. PA Life teamed up with PrivateFly to analyse their buying habits – Colette Doyle evaluates the results.   Think of travel and what comes to mind: a sun-drenched beach with an exotic cocktail […]

If you are an expectant mother who doesn’t want to give up her career, the professional tide has turned in your favour. A number of companies are working hard to ensure that they don’t lose valuable, experienced PAs by providing cover incentives and flexible working schemes. For instance, one new recruitment firm provides a financial reward. The […]