Alison Boler, currently a legal PA at ITV, always knew she wanted to work in entertainment. Once she had decided her path, nothing could dissuade her. She gained a certificate in secretarial training at 18, and immediately upon leaving university bought 100 second class stamps and sent her CV to every film and entertainment company […]
The world of organising corporate events can be fraught with pitfalls. Peter Manning offers a step-by-step guide to delivering successful company gatherings that provide a measurable return on your investment. BE COMPLIANT Companies are beginning to introduce more and more compliance measures into meetings management in order to help control cost and policy adherence. It […]
In the first of an occasional series about continuing education for PAs, we review two training courses – one designed to improve core skills and the other focused on helping to boost your confidence in the workplace. Course: The new PA Provider: Reed Learning “My current job is my first PA position after several years […]
The serviced apartment industry is not only keeping up with the times but is highly optimistic about further growth. Nicole Holgate asks some of the key players to reveal the secret to their success. A survey just conducted by the Association of Serviced Apartment Providers (ASAP) reveals that among its 56 members, 74 per […]
You may have heard of these services, but did you know you can have them all ready to hand on your desktop, smartphone or tablet? LinkedIn An excellent way to find and connect with more than 200 million members worldwide and stay up to date with people in your professional network. Functions include sending group […]
Hosting an event, whether large or small, in this technology-fixated world doesn’t need to be rocket science. Haralambos Stavrou shares his tips in how to take yout events to the next level using the latest digital wizardry. The digital age is changing the shape of events for ever. Many companies now hold virtual events over […]
The role of a PA has always been to multi-task and this can include getting involved in handling PR activities. Follow Ann Pilkington’s practical advice and you’ll be media-savvy in no time. What is PR?Well, it isn’t all parties and lunches. It can include writing press releases, handling media enquiries and organising events and its […]
{sfg:7} Editorial 01992 666723 editorial@palife.co.uk Editor: Amelia Walker Features Writer: Molly Dyson Publisher 01992 374050 katy.phillips@palife.co.uk Publisher: Katy Phillips Advertising Charlotte Russell: 01992 374080 charlotte.russell@palife.co.uk Forum Events Media Ltd Forum House 71 Mead Lane Hertford Hertfordshire SG13 7AX 01992 374100 Training Day Charlotte Russell: 01992 374080 charlotte.russell@palife.co.uk Jack Risley: 01992 374064 jack.risley@palife.co.uk Subscriptions Kirsty […]
Highly successful entrepreneur and panel regular on hit TV show Dragon’s Den, Deborah Meaden is also on a mission to save the planet one project at a time, as Colette Doyle discovers. Even though her talk at the Office trade show at London’s Olympia in mid-September drew the largest crowd of the two-day event, Deborah […]
In a world of information overload and constant connectivity, sometimes the only way to ensure workplace wellness is to escape entirely. Here are PA Life’s pick of spas to replenish and refresh Champneys Tring, Buckinghamshire This is a magnificent stately home that combines the older structure with a modern gym, swimming pool and new accommodation. […]
This month we learn how to give a presentation that has both substance and style. Nicole Holgate channels her inner b!tch to bring you pointers from the professionals What is it about? Own the Room B!tch is a company run by two women who have spent their lives learning how to “own” a room and, despite […]
If you?re having a staff get-together or entertaining clients, it?s all about the best of British wines. As a nation, we?ve never been more patriotic. The royal celebrations last year saw street parties take place up and down the country, sparking a return to the community spirit of decades ago. And now, companies are choosing […]
4 July 2016, Grange Tower Bridge Hotel, London – The London Venues Summit is a ?must attend? event for senior-level PAs, corporate event organisers and venue bookers who want to find inspirational and unique venues within our capital city for their future events.
Being healthy extends far beyond making the time to go to the gym every other day. Nicole Holgate finds out how the professionals plan to keep office workers at optimum mental and physical condition. Extensive research on eating habits at work by organisations such as Reed Employment and BaxterStorey caterer has shown that employers lose […]
Being stuck behind your desk for hours on end may show your dedication to the job, but PAs need to get out there and network in order to perform their role more effectively, as Abigail Wills finds out. ?I cannot tell you how much I have got out of networking,? says Sue France, a PA […]
Official hospitality provider Keith Prowse will add the spectacular new Corinthian Roof Terrace. The ?250,000 development, undertaken by Oval Events Ltd, will create a new space that will take entertaining and hospitality to new heights on top of the ground?s OCS Stand. With the capital?s cityscape as its backdrop and unrivalled views of action on […]
To mark International Women?s Day 2013 on 8 March, research from the Grant Thornton International Business Report (IBR) reveals more women are going into senior management than at any time since 2010. However, progress is slower in the G7 group of developed economies, where economic performances have been stuttering, than in the high growth economies […]
Usually regarded as the province of stuffy males of a certain age, cigar smoking is enjoying a growing popularity among women, who are keen to learn about the art of the aficionado, as Colette Doyle discovers I have been spending quite a lot of time outdoors recently, during the depths of the British winter. Since […]
