This multi-national business world we live in is a beautiful thing, especially when people who speak different languages can meet and share ideas. Contrary to popular belief, an accent – no matter what your mother tongue is – can be used to your advantage in public speaking. Here are some great tips from Fast Company […]

Loneliness has been a hot topic in the news since a commission started by the late MP Jo Cox began investigating this nationwide epidemic. Several studies in the past have shown that loneliness at work can have a negative effect on staff productivity and engagement. If you’re feeling isolated in your job, here are some easy […]

Unless you’re desperate to leave your current company, hunting for a new role probably isn’t the most exciting thing in the world. Believe it or not, it is possible to experience burnout when you spend a lot of time writing cover letters and sending applications. If you’re getting stressed out, follow these seven tips from […]

“There are many people out there doing EA roles. There are 3.2 million in the UK alone doing admin roles and secretarial work, with 10 million working in positions that require admin skills to support their main job. In 2015, 20% of new UK roles were in ‘admin’ and over the next five years 1.2 […]

De Vere Wokefield Estate, near Reading – part of The Principal Hotel Company – has unveiled its new 1300 square metre 95-bedroom Executive Centre, which is part of the Estate’s wider phased refurbishment project, which will see many areas upgraded. Also offering 51 high-tech meeting rooms, De Vere Wokefield Estate seamlessly combines the modern facilities […]

Organising transportation for your company’s clients doesn’t need to a be a hassle. With Uber all you have to do is tap your mobile and a car will come directly to you. From now until 24 October, the firm is offering PA Life readers £15 off their first ride. Uber is one of the smartest […]

Aztec Event Services has won the contract to provide in-house technical production services at 58VE, a brand new London event space located at 58 Victoria Embankment, which opened last month. A few months before opening, Neil Ormondroyd, Head of Venue Sales and Operations at 58VE, invited several of London’s most reputable audiovisual providers to tender […]

Do you organise events as part of your role? If so you should join 14,000 industry professionals who will cover 17,190 square metres of floor space at International Confex in their quest to run the perfect event. International Confex is the UK’s leading exhibition for organisers of both national and international events. Visitors can explore […]

The office* show provides an unforgettable line-up of speakers and trainers. Attendance at the sessions counts towards delegates’ Continuing Professional Development (CPD) points. Here are five not-to-be-missed sessions: Timesaving (and jaw-dropping) Microsoft productivity tips Have you ever thought ‘There’s got to be an easier way?’ more often than not, you are right! There is an […]

If you’re planning an event, hiring a professional speaker is a great idea. And where maximum impact is needed, a celebrity speaker can help to wow your guests and add kudos. However, while big names are undoubtedly impressive, booking the wrong speaker – however famous – can be a costly mistake. The trick is to […]

Recent UK productivity improvements may well take a tumble today on what’s become colloquially known as National Sickie Day. The Employment Law Experts predict that approximately 350,000 people will call in sick, costing the economy around £45 million in wages, lost hours and overtime. Online accounting software company FreeAgent – which provides software for freelancers, micro-businesses and their accountants […]

Just in time for National Sickie Day on 6 February, UK bosses have revealed the most ludicrous reasons given by employees when calling in sick. The research conducted by Powwownow found that one in five (21%) employees in the UK are likely to give an outlandish reason for not coming in to work, compared with […]

Yesterday (2 February) independent caterer Dish launched its new HYGGE event concept and menu on board Thames Luxury Charters’ (TLC) boat the MV Erasmus (pictured above). A Danish and Norwegian word, hygge (pronounced hue-gah), expresses a type of mood – cosyness, conviviality and togetherness. Nick James, CEO of Dish said: “We want to change the […]

Welcome back to our weekly spotlight on helpful apps. We focus on a variety of products that are useful for work, personal use, or both, providing our own thoughts on the apps and what you can do with them. This week we colour for mindfulness and stress relief with World Mandalas. An intro to World Mandalas […]

Let’s face it – we’re human beings, so we’re never going to get along with everyone. When you work closely with colleagues every day, you pick up on their more annoying qualities very quickly, and some co-workers are worse than others. In a recent article for Forbes, career coach Caroline Ceniza-Levine gives her top five […]

More than half of bosses are failing to recognise the impact a simple thanks can have on staff retention figures, according to new research. A survey of 1002 workers by One4all Rewards as part of the Rewards Review revealed that 83% of the UK workforce admitted that being regularly thanked by an employer increases the […]

It’s hard to believe January is already a thing of the past. Weren’t we all just cosied up at home eating mince pies with the family? Things have been ramping up on our PA Life Training Day, which takes place 25 September at the InterContinental London – The O2. In the short-term, let’s revisit this […]

Business mindfulness expert Dana Zelicha of the Organisational Well Being Agency discusses how to stop multitasking and start unitasking to reduce stress at work Multitasking is a common practice with the many distractions people face throughout the day. The belief that multitasking helps us accomplish everything we have to get done, however, is a myth. […]