Facebook is slated to release a stripped-down version of the world’s largest social networking site that is targeted at professionals called Facebook at Work. Over the last year, the firm has been teasing the world with news of Facebook at Work, a modified version of its networking platform that will allow users to connect with […]

Just about every office has its difficult people. Many UK employees say they’ve felt undervalued in their roles, but how can you tell if you’re being bullied? Here are five signs a line has been crossed. 1 Not getting credit for your workReceiving proper recognition for your effort on a big project is key to […]

We’ve all heard tales of high-profile bosses being difficult to agree with. The late Steve Jobs, for instance, had a reputation for being a bit of a jerk to his employees. So why is it that people with a disagreeable personality always seem to land on top? It’s easy to assume that famous names such […]

Most people look forward to the company Christmas party as an opportunity to unwind and get to know their colleagues better. But for some, the holiday season brings dread and it’s hard to get into the spirit at work. Business expert Christine Comaford says there’s still a way to make the most of the celebrations. […]

Metropolitan by COMO offers some of the most unique and elegant event venues in London, with seven different spaces to choose from. From corporate conferences to roadshows, business lunches to interviews, press days to wedding celebrations, product launches to fashion shows, cocktail parties to private dining, the team’s events always combine award-winning cuisine with seamless […]

Start the New Year with a meeting, company conference, or training session at The Lensbury. It is the perfect venue for getting the team together to launch 2016. You can start the year with a saving too, as the venue is offering a 15% discount* on all meetings in January and February, so call the […]

Bring your group to The Gleneagles Hotel between January and March 2016 and take advantage of a special 24-hour rate from just £240 inclusive of VAT. For bookings of eight rooms per night or more, Sunday to Thursday, the package includes a whole host of five-star amenities, including: • Luxury overnight accommodation • The famous […]

A former Delta Air Lines executive assistant is facing federal wire fraud charges. Emily McElwaney is accused of embezzling more than $250,000 (£165,188) from the company by abusing a corporate credit card. McElwaney was employed as the EA to two senior vice presidents at Delta. According to federal documents, she allegedly used her corporate credit […]

PAs the world over need to be on top of everything. As the role becomes more in line with middle management, they’re expected to be able to prioritise their work to meet tight deadlines. Here, lifestyle website MyDomain gives its top time management tips for busy people. Study yourself Take a week to track your […]

Trust is important in any professional relationship, especially in that between an executive and his or her PA. But talent management specialist Meghan M Biro says the nature of how trust functions has changed. These are her tips for defining the term in the modern workplace. 1 Accept innovationBiro gives the example of Uber, which […]

Research shows that we have seconds to create a first impression. Actor and communication skills coach Sarah Perugia has been training corporates how to use body language to their advantage for the last 15 years. In a recent article for The Guardian, Sarah outlined some top tips for projecting confidence and making a positive connection […]

Email notifications pop up. Your mother calls… again. Co-workers around you won’t stop talking. And the desire to check Instagram to see if you’ve hit 100 likes on your picture of lunch grows stronger as the day goes on. Workplace distractions are everywhere. But you might be surprised by which distractions a study by US-based […]

Tatty Devine will be running its jewellery-making workshops as a feature of the London Summer Event Show at Merchant Taylors’ Hall, which takes place from 19-20 January 2016. Founded in 1999 by Harriet Vine MBE and Rosie Wolfenden MBE, Tatty Devine is an independent British jewellery brand, designing and making original jewellery by hand in […]

Not yet a member of the PA Life Club? Sign up before the end of the year and you will receive an extra month’s membership – ‘tis the season of giving after all…   The PA Life Club is all about you. It offers you the opportunity to meet other PAs face-to-face, network, attend free […]

The lead up to Christmas is always exciting but instead of winding down it’s easy to get caught up in the chaotic rush. With your phone abuzz with festive well wishers, a constant stream of work emails and the pressure of Christmas shopping, it can be overwhelming. To ensure you switch off and find time […]

Christmas is a time of giving. In fact, it may feel to some that the giving never stops from late November until the New Year. But should you get your boss a gift? Should he or she buy you one? How do you handle the office Secret Santa? Ask a Manager blogger Alison Green has […]

Handsome men may be rejected for competitive jobs, but are preferred for roles that require cooperation, research from UCL School of Management proves. Assistant Professor Sun Young Lee found that handsome men are seen as more competent, so managers in collaborative workplaces such as R&D departments hire good-looking male candidates over less good-looking ones. Similarly, […]

Business leaders would never be expected to give staff the gifts in the 12 Days of Christmas song, (maids-a-milking and lords-a-leaping are wholly impractical) so Sketch Studios, a commercial furniture specialist, has come up with 12 practical tokens of appreciation employers could give instead. Day One: Better tea/coffee/refreshments; fundamental to the wellbeing of every worker […]