The Consumer Data Research Centre has used information gathered during the 2011 census to create an interactive map that shows how people living in the capital get to work. As can be expected in the city, the majority uses the Tube or national rail to get around (indicated by orange on the map). However, there […]

Despite the fact that women need to work into their 60s to receive a state pension, many who look for new jobs after the age of 50 say it’s harder to find work. A recent Newshour report on the US’s Public Broadcasting System interviewed several women who had lost their jobs during the recession and […]

With visitor registration now open, office* – the award-winning business event for executive office support professionals, taking place at the new venue of ExCeL London on 11-12 May, has announced Libby Moore, former EA/chief of staff to Oprah Winfrey, as its first keynote speaker for 2016. Renowned for attracting a host of ‘inspirational’ big names […]

Lindsay Taylor, Director at executive coaching and training organisation Your Excellency, launched her first book for PAs and EAs this week at an exclusive party at London’s Hippodrome Casino. As a former PA, Lindsay understands the diversity of the role. In A-Z Pearls of Wisdom for Executive PAs, she has gathered her best pieces of […]

Following the ruling from the European Court of Human Rights that companies can monitor workers’ private online chats, Ben Willmott, Head of Public Policy at the CIPD, the professional body for HR and people development, comments: “The line between work and personal life is becoming increasingly blurred. We know that the working day rarely fits […]

A lot of PAs are thinking about the year ahead and looking at ways of gaining new skills. It’s difficult to justify spending time out of the office and there’s not always a budget for external training. But there are ways of learning on the job without sacrificing productivity, says Liane Davey, cofounder of 3COze […]

Looking for a great way to network and grow your list of supplier contacts? The PA Life Club already offers huge benefits for members and 2016 promises to be an exciting year. PA Life Club members receive many perks for a year’s membership, which will include: • Numerous venue show rounds • Multiple discounts and […]

Paternity laws changed in the UK last year, but there’s still a lot of confusion among new parents and women are typically the ones to take time off work to care for a baby. In Sweden, where gender equality is getting closer to perfect, men are strongly encouraged by the government to take paternity leave. […]

With the news that nearly half of the UK workforce will look for a new job this year, you may be thinking it’s time for you to move on too. But how can you find the perfect role? Here are some tips from Kelly Kendall, Managing Director of recruitment firm Cordant People. Identify the job […]

A recent survey by the CIPD shows a third of employers reported staff are still coming to work when they’re ill. But there comes a point when it goes beyond ‘soldiering on’ and becomes selfish. Here are some great reasons to stay home when you’re under the weather. You can still infect others without showing […]

Nearly half of the UK workforce will be looking for new jobs in 2016, with one in five workers already actively job hunting, according to new research from Investors in People. • 49% of people are looking to move jobs as the economy improves• Workers cite poor management and not feeling valued as reasons to […]

Your job is hard enough between booking your boss’s business trip and rearranging his or her diary without adding trivial things to your stress. Rhymer Rigby from The Telegraph presents 10 things you should stop worrying about at work. 1 PerfectionismDon’t try to give 100% on every single task. Focus on the ones that matter […]

According to a new report by finance firm Scottish Widows, only one in 10 employers encourage their staff to switch off when they get home after work and most would not consider offering flexible shift patterns. The study by the firm’s Centre for the Modern Family shows that fewer than a third of companies give […]

A 20-year-old woman has filed sexual assault charges against South Africa’s Western Cape African National Congress (ANC) chairman Marius Fransman (pictured) after she was appointed his personal assistant. The victim says she met Fransman and was offered a job before going for an interview on 2 January. She was given the position and accompanied the […]

The office is a great place to find support for a new diet or exercise regime, but sometimes the weight loss talk goes beyond a joke. Some experts even equate competitive dieting with harassment. Here are a few tips for handling the accusing glances if you’re not as strict as your colleagues. Diane Shipley from […]

British workers spend an average of £5,000 a year just getting to work and buying work-related items, even before they get through the front door of the office. That’s the finding of nationwide health and safety law consultancy Protecting.co.uk, which says that expenses for female employees tend to be higher than men simply because they […]

You’ve found the right meeting venue in the right place at the right cost. Paul Rowney, Director at Forum Events, gets down to some often-overlooked details. Some of these may seem unimportant, but if you don’t cover them, they could ruin your event. The meeting room:• How close is the venue entrance to your registration […]

The term ‘work-life balance’ sounds like a pipe dream to some. Work has become such an important aspect of our lives in modern culture that some experts believe ‘work-life integration’ is a more realistic expectation. Author Jacob Morgan, a contributor for Forbes who produces The Future in 5 series of videos, recently sat down with […]