The number of men choosing to work part-time is set to rise in the coming years, according to a new report published this week. The report by the UK Commission for Employment and Skills (UKCES), entitled Working Futures, projects that the number of part-time male workers is set to increase by 20% by 2024. That […]

It’s not every day you get a call from the office of the former President of the United States asking if you’d like to come work for him. Luckily for Peggy Grande, just such a call was the catalyst for a lifetime worth of amazing experiences. Peggy is the former Executive Assistant to Ronald Reagan […]

Behind every successful business leader is a personal or executive assistant who is constantly striving to help them run their business as effectively as possible. In the five years since Aimee Bateman set up Careercake.com, she has spoken to countless office managers, secretaries and assistants across a wide range of industries, helping them to boost […]

Yesterday marked the one-year anniversary of the launch of Shared Parental Leave (SPL). The revolutionary policy that allows couples to share leave surrounding the arrival of a new addition to their family helps women get back into the workplace quicker and gives men the opportunity to care full-time for their new baby or adopted child […]

Standing and variable height desks can be found in many modern offices around the world, but a researcher says they may not be a solution to the workforce’s growing back problems. Dr Nipun Shrestha of the Health Research and Social Development Forum in Nepal has found “very little difference in energy expenditure between sitting and […]

I had been in my role as PA to a director at a recruitment company for four years, when in 2013 at the age of 26 I decided it was time for a break, writes Emma Goodbrand. My wonderful mum passed away after a short illness and all of a sudden I found myself with […]

Research conducted by job site Glassdoor last year revealed that 34% of employees report benefits and perks among their top considerations when looking for a new job. With that in mind, the company has now released a list of 20 companies and the awesomely quirky perks they offer staff. Topping out the list is Cloud […]

The next London Christmas Party Show will take place on Thursday, 5 May at 8 Northumberland Avenue, near Trafalgar Square. The exhibition is aimed at executives and PAs responsible for organising events and hospitality within their organisation. Bringing together more than 100 event venues and suppliers under one roof, it is the perfect place to […]

It’s a strange title, ‘assistant’, says Robert Kenward.  No matter which word precedes it there will always be the archaic connotations whereby people assume you’re a ‘get things done’ person rather than a ‘here are my thoughts’ person. Successful companies recognise the best people to help them move the business forward are those in it […]

Do you regularly book hotel rooms, either for yourself or others? Then EarnAway is the site for you. EarnAway launched at the start of 2016 and has become increasingly popular with personal and executive assistants, who can earn commission on hotel bookings, no matter who is staying. What does EarnAway do exactly? EarnAway compares prices from a […]

Principal Hayley Group, a leading hotel and conference centre provider, has launched its UK conference, training and events loyalty programme, Showtime Rewards, uniting its three hotel groups – PH Hotels, De Vere Venues and Four Pillars Hotels – under one rewards platform, providing enhanced benefits and greater rewards for both agents and corporate meetings and […]

Technology is a blessing and a curse these days. But new apps are constantly being developed to help people achieve the most in the least amount of time and many of them feature integration across multiple platforms. We recommend trying out these 10 productivity apps to see which ones work for you. 1 Wunderlist – […]

The next PA Life Training Day on 22 June at the Grange Tower Bridge Hotel is shaping up to be a fantastic day for everyone involved. There are already quite a few PAs registered to attend from top-name companies, making it the perfect networking opportunity. On the books so far are PAs from the likes […]

Email has come out on top in recent years as the ultimate productivity tool when it comes to business communication. Marketing Strategist Dorie Clark points out that the average phone call takes 30 minutes, while an email takes five to 10 minutes to draft. Here, Clark presents her top tips for maintaining productivity when phone […]

As recent news suggests that a fifth of the world’s population will be obese by 2025, health initiative Better Health at Work Alliance advises employers that they have the power to influence the obesity crisis and it’s in their best interests to act. According to Majid Ezzati from Imperial College, who led the research, smart […]

MeetingSquared, a new app for anyone who organises or attends meetings has launched today, aiming to bring an end to the inefficient preparation, scheduling and management of meetings and providing an effective audit trail from meetings. The new management tool has been brought to market by eShare, the company behind board meeting management portal BoardPacks. MeetingSquared […]

We’ve had the Baftas, Grammys, Brit Awards, Oscars and now it’s time to recognise those individuals providing dynamic support in the legal industry. What better place to do that than at the annual Strictly Recruitment Legal Support Awards? Selina Yelland, winner of the Legal PA of the Year Award shares her top tips, from creating […]

It’s Friday. It’s (mostly) nice outside. And it’s the end of that dreaded post-bank holiday workweek. Hopefully you’ve survived. If you need a bit of a pick-me-up or some April Fools’ Day inspiration, check out these people who were caught having glorious, magical fun at work – and pulling some of the best office pranks. […]