Last year, more than 4.6million people decided to become their own boss. According to a recent study by the Government Equalities Office, 10% of the female population in the UK is considering starting their own business. The nation has the entrepreneurial bug. It’s a rewarding lifestyle, but a challenging one, according to Edward Poland, Co-Founder […]

November and December can be stressful; there’s the end-of-year processes, people out sick with cold and flu, and less reliable colleagues feel it’s the right time to unwind before Christmas. It’s easy to become overwhelmed as a busy PA trying to keep things running smoothly. Here are a few top tips to help you avoid […]

To mark Financial Capacity Week, Just Retirement reveals that 58% of people have no idea how much their employer contributes to their pension and 43% would battle to identify how much they contribute themselves. New research of more than 3000 people over the age of 21 suggests that while workers value pension savings, they are […]

Lindsay Taylor, Senior Training Partner with the IAM and Director of executive training and coaching organisation Your Excellency Ltd meets with PA Life to chat all things PA and share some exciting news. Tell us a bit about your background. I’m a former EA/PA and now Director of Your Excellency Ltd. I support the PA […]

There are days when you’re genuinely ill and simply can’t go into the office. Then there those days when you just can’t face a day at work and need to pull a sickie. Well, a new study by market research company Attest shows the best time to call in sick is Tuesday at 6.38am. The […]

Travel While You Work by Mish Slade (Paperback available to buy at amazon.co.uk, £9.66) Travel While You Work is aimed at people who like to combine travel and work in order to experience the flexibility and freedom that running your own business on your own terms brings. Often called ‘Digital Nomads’ these people come from […]

It has come to light that UK business travellers don’t want to hear about travel updates such as disruption on social media, with two out of three saying they’d rather receive an email, new research from Egencia, the business travel arm of Expedia, has shown. The results show that although business travellers worldwide like to […]

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 keep track of time with Hours. An intro to Hours Productivity is all about […]

Previous PA Life cover star Amy Marsden was announced as PA of the Year 2016 at an awards ceremony hosted by SecsintheCity at The Ivy Restaurant on 10 November. The winners of the PA of the Year Awards 2016 are: PA of the Year – Amy Marsden, World Remit Social Media PA of the Year […]

Head of the Secret Intelligence Service and James Bond’s eponymous superior M would be the best fictional boss to work for, according to HR and learning and development professionals at this year’s CIPD Conference and Exhibition held last week in Manchester. More than 120 professionals visiting the event were asked by Hive, a cloud-based software company that […]

Two-thirds of professional women go into lower-skilled or lower-paid roles or work fewer hours than they prefer when they return to a job after a career break, according to research published by PwC, in conjunction with Women Returners and 30% Club. 427,000 UK female professionals are currently estimated to be on a career break and […]

AirPortr, the first service of its kind in the UK, is now available for all Skyline customers, providing bag-free travel between London Heathrow, London Gatwick and London City Airport and any Skyline property in the capital. AirPortr allows Skyline customers to have all their luggage picked up and delivered to and from the airport; they […]

The sixth edition of PA Life Training Day took place on 14 November at the Grange Tower Bridge Hotel, with PAs from all over the UK meeting to develop their skills and network with each other. Feedback from delegates has been positive, with most saying they’ll be going back to the office with a whole […]

Millions of workers would turn a blind eye to a company’s ethics as long as the salary was good, according to a new study. A survey of 2000 employed adults in the UK found that 36% would rather work for a company that paid them more over one whose morals they agreed with. The study […]

A new report has revealed that one in four employees have taken time off work in the last year due to stress-related problems, a figure that has been described as an employee stress ‘time bomb’. The report, titled “Breaking the Cycle”, which has been published by health and wellbeing provider BHSF, warns that stress-related issues […]

The end of the year marks the start of the busy season for many small businesses. When you combine together extra hours with the arrival of colds and the flu, you can easily find yourself in the perfect storm of productivity – too many deadlines and too few staff. Minor illnesses such as cold, coughs […]

You may be surprised to learn that you can hold your next corporate event at Butlin’s. The venues have the most amazing facilities and the team has the expertise to turn your event into a great one. Imagine your colleagues’ delight when you choose a far more inspiring venue. Plus, if you make an enquiry […]

It has been a day full of learning, networking and finding new friends here at PA Life Training Day. Let’s take a look at what this afternoon held for PAs. Afternoon speakers included Katherine Graham, Sarah Sharp, Kevin Waters, Darryl Samuels and Dalya Perry-Bernstein. Just before lunch, Dalya joined PA Life Editor Amelia Walker along […]