When organising an event at a blank-canvas venue, it’s important to get all the details right the first time. Europa International offers thousands of furniture and carpet options to help busy PAs ensure the look and feel of their event is en pointe. We interviewed Europa’s Events and Marketing Manager Helen Lowe to find out […]

Team-building activities are becoming an essential part of many companies’ business plans and PAs are increasingly being put in charge of booking days out. The PA Life team had the chance to try out a revolutionary interactive treasure hunt from the clever cogs at ClueGo. ClueGo is a GPS-based treasure hunt that can be arranged […]

Researched commissioned by Altodigital has revealed that over-run meetings cost the UK economy a staggering £582 million a week, with 95% of those questioned admitting that they have meetings that regularly over run, and more than half (53%) agreeing that some could definitely have been conducted more efficiently. The poll of 1000 office workers from […]

A PA at a City of London-based insurance broker has been told by a judge that she could be jailed for an incident in which she ‘glassed’ a woman while out for drinks. Lauren Gritz allegedly “lashed out” at a stranger, later identified as Paige Wooding, hitting her over the head with a glass at […]

Where has September gone? It’s the end of the week and the end of the month – and one step closer to Christmas. But let’s not get ahead of ourselves. Take a look at our top 10 stories of the week, which features quite a few great tips. 1. 8 questions you should ask at a […]

Rumour has it Facebook will officially launch its newest platform, Facebook at Work, at an event in London on 10 October. TechCrunch reports that an invitation confirms this date, which marks the first time Facebook has launched a product outside of the US. The new business version of the popular social media site was developed […]

As organisations nationwide consciously address the balance of work and home life during National Work Life Week, especially for parents, Pitman Training is inviting people across the UK to take up their free place in their Work-Life Balance drop-ins, which sees the team share insights from their Work-Life Balance, Time Management and Influencing Skills seminars […]

New research has shown that 40% of Brits don’t think their boss is worth their salary, with those working in the North East agreeing with this statement the most. It was also revealed that 44% of employees think that they could do their boss’ job as well as they do or better. Shockingly, the survey […]

Men are given twice as much flexibility than women when it comes to working hours, according to new research. The study, conducted by conference call service provider Powwownow, found that on average men work six hours flexibly per week, compared to just three hours worked by women. Surprisingly, less than half of women (47%) are […]

I adore the fact that afternoon tea comes in so many forms, but the nice traditional option will always appeal to me. Few can argue that there’s a better traditional offering than that of The Ritz London, one of the capital’s most prestigious and beautiful hotels. I joined my fellow PA Life Club members for […]

International email expert Dr Monica Seeley has launched a guide to help office workers reclaim their lives from their inbox based on findings from the recent ‘Lean Back’ survey*, which revealed 99% of people check their email after leaving the office, questioning the state of our working life based on our use of email in […]

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 stay on top of our to-do lists with Todoist. An intro to Todoist Procrastinators […]

PA Life Deputy Editor Molly Dyson had the chance to experience a taste of the hospitality options on offer at the prestigious Eventim Apollo in Hammersmith during the 2016 Hyundai Mercury Prize awards. Here’s a flavour of the event. It’s not every day you receive an invitation to one of the UK’s hottest music events, […]

A staggering 47% of the UK’s estimated 650,000 PAs and office managers now manage HR on top of their traditional responsibilities. As a result, many PAs feel overwhelmed and worried that they aren’t up to date with employment law, says Claire Ward, HR expert and founder of TheHRHub. According to the latest National PA Survey, […]

Recruitment firms operating in male-dominated fields can attract more female professionals if they demonstrate clearer career progression and provide requisite training, according to One Way. The specialist construction and rail recruiter, which has been vocal about the need to address the gender imbalance in construction, has highlighted that a lack of training and structured promotion […]

Leading train company CrossCountry has re-launched its on-board pre-order menu to satisfy the hunger of those travelling on selected routes across Great Britain. The new and improved offering has something for everyone, including a range of gluten-free and vegetarian options. For those looking to indulge on board, a new wine selection has also been introduced […]

You’ve written a superb CV, won over the boss at the interview and made the necessary negotiations to secure a new job. Now it’s time to make it through the dreaded yet exciting first week. Here are a few tips that can help you make a great impression. Be friendly Try not to be shy. […]

Steeped in history and boasting luxurious surroundings, Stanbrook Abbey – located on the outskirts of the Cotswolds in Worcester – has been named Best Conference Venue at the Visit Worcestershire Awards. The 16th-century property, once home to Benedictine nuns, has a unique history unlike anything found in text books, and the venue’s contemporary style features […]