Your desk is your space when you’re at work. It is a sacred bubble that you keep as your own, but remember that what you do with it can affect your colleagues, especially if you work in an open-plan office. Here are some top tips from Staples to help you adhere to desk etiquette. Get […]
A former office manager from Salina, Kansas in the US has been accused of stealing more than $8600 (about £6500) from her employer. Sarah T Jones allegedly stole the money in cash and payments made to Tox-Eol Pest Management between August and November 2015. Police Captain Mike Sweeney alleges that while Jones was working as […]
A new report by the Women and Equalities Committee shows a shocking number of pregnant women and new mothers have fallen victim to discrimination at work. The committee is calling on the government to take action to protect these women and make it harder to make them redundant during and after pregnancy. The report reveals […]
Elm Grove Conference Centre is open and the Roehampton Venues team can’t wait to show you around. Adding this new venue to the portfolio, the team at Conference Roehampton thought it was a perfect time for a change of name and, with the help of their creative agency Yellobelly, re-launched as Roehampton Venues on 1 […]
Work-life balance is a key issue for employees, with many saying they’re willing to leave a job in search of a better balance. If you’re looking for a new role that allows you to focus on yourself, Glassdoor has done some research to name the 20 companies that offer the best work-life balance. London-based financial […]
Gone are the days when all guests wanted from their hotel was tea and coffee-making facilities. With 60% of guests stating preferences for emerging technologies during their stay, the hotel industry is finding innovative ways to impress. With downloads of its global accommodation finder app on the increase, HotelsCombined takes a look at the ways […]
Solent Conference Centre reopened on 25 August following its recent move to the brand new £30 million ‘The Spark’ building in the heart of Southampton city centre. The futuristic venue is now part of Southampton Solent University’s main campus, benefitting from views of the city’s extensive parks, additional car parking, interactive spaces for meetings, events […]
Sometimes it’s necessary to stretch the truth slightly to get noticed by potential employers. There’s a lot to keep in mind when writing your CV, including key words that grab the attention of recruiters. If you’re unsure what you can and cannot “fudge” on your CV, here are some great tips from Forbes. Five things […]
Industry leaders from the Business Visits and Events Partnership (BVEP) and the Events Industry Board have welcomed the progress made in support of the events industry, reflected in a new Tourism Action Plan launched by the Government today. Although focussed primarily on boosting leisure tourism, the plan also reaffirms the Government’s continued commitment to prioritising […]
Inspiration comes in many forms, and it’s an essential part of coming up with new ideas for business. As a PA who’s put in charge of big company projects, it can be hard to find inspiration. Here are a few things you can do in and out of the office to boost your creativity. Brainstorm […]
Bored with your office lunch? Does a sandwich leave you feeling bloated or tired in the afternoon? Tudor Park’s new Executive Head Chef Alfonso Salvaggio has put together a selection of packed lunch ideas that will stimulate the taste buds as well as the brain cells. Alfonso (pictured left) and his 13-strong team of chefs […]
Professional recruitment firms reported that vacancy numbers remained stable in the month following the EU Referendum, with 0.2% year-on-year growth in July 2016 according to new survey data from the Association of Professional Staffing Companies (APSCo). This is in line with the latest data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS), which reported in August that the […]
On the back of the launch of the new season of the BBC’s Great British Bake Off, SEASON, The Exclusive Cookery School, located within Lainston House, an Exclusive Hotel near Winchester, has created a new corporate package inspired by the hit programme. The ‘Bake Off’ package has been designed to challenge teams and build relationships […]
The UK and Ireland offer the worst pay for time off sick across Europe, new research has shown. In fact, the amount of mandatory sick pay available to workers in the UK for a week of sick leave totals just £35.96 – and nothing at all in Ireland. Through a combination of low sick pay […]
If you’re unhappy in your current role for whatever reason and you’ve tried everything to fix the situation, perhaps it’s time to move on. To help you pick your dream job, the team at Webrecruit has put together four tips to find a job you love. 1 Find what motivates you What makes you want […]
Rejoice! A long weekend is within reach now, and here at PA Life HQ we’re gearing up for our company BBQ this afternoon. Thank goodness the sun has decided to come out! Before we bunk off for the bank holiday, let’s have a look at this week’s top 10 most read stories. 1. 7 things that […]
Expert Microsoft Productivity Trainer to Bill Gates’ team Vickie Sokol Evans has launched a global ‘Back-to-School’ campaign, offering free training sessions from 6-9 September to help employees leave the office on time – increasing their productivity, improving their results, and helping to cultivate a healthy work culture, while at the same time increasing profits. Empowering […]
Always dreamed of something a little different? Create your blog-worthy wedding at a One Events unique central London venue. One Events has been recognised for hosting some of London’s most talked about corporate and social events and count fashion houses, music and film stars and royalty among their clients and guests. The notion behind the […]
