The world is a scary place right now. Where’s safe to go to? Well, for British citizens, the safety of foreign countries is ranked by the Foreign & Commonwealth Office – the FCO. According to new analysis by Collinson Group there has been a 52% (842,264) increase in the number of visits by UK business […]

25-26 April 2016, The Belfry, Warwickshire – PA Life Summit (formerly EXECSec) is a ‘must attend’ event specifically designed for Senior and Board Level PAs who want to find solution providers and discover innovative opportunities to help them respond to the daily challenges their professional lives continually present them with.

2015 has been an amazing year for PA Life. With a big increase in PAs signing up to the magazine and many joining the PA Life Club, the team is excited to be working on some big changes for the brand over the coming months. The PA Life brand has been going strong over the […]

My Fight to the Top – Michelle Mone (Blink Publishing, £14.99) This book is a moving and gritty autobiography. Michelle describes in detail her humble beginnings in the West End of Glasgow, where she gained her stripes in sales, right up to the creation of Ultimo, which is now one of the most recognised fashion […]

Those who work from home regularly say they feel remote working allows them to be more productive. But for those who don’t do it very often, the home offers a variety of things that can distract you from the task at hand. Here, Emma Johnson, creator of WealthySingleMommy.com, offers up her top tips for avoiding […]

Research by Chantal Gautier, Visiting Lecturer at Cass Business School, suggests that office romances are more common than we think and the reason behind them is based on how organisations hire rather than Cupid’s arrow. In her book, The Psychology of Work: Insights into Successful Working Practices, Gautier examines how working environments provide the perfect […]

The festive season is officially upon us and Christmas parties are here.   If you haven’t booked a venue for your festivities yet do not fear, Georgina Coleman, Head of Events for the UK’s largest nightlife group Late Night London has listed her best tips to get a great venue and last minute price.   […]

Reed & Mackay, a leading corporate travel management company, has launched an innovative online booking tool. This key market development means that businesses no longer have to choose between the best in online or offline service. Already recognised as the industry leader for VIP service excellence, Reed & Mackay’s online booking tool, viatiQ, is built […]

The world is becoming a more dangerous place, but companies still need to do business. Properly protecting employees going to locations regarded as high risk requires proper travel security planning. Chauffeur company TBR Global has partnered with private security specialist Priavo to create TBR Secure, an enhanced ground transportation service. Here are their tips for […]

2-3 March 2016, Olympia, London – Welcome to The PA Show, the new two-day exhibition dedicated to meeting the needs and desires of the global PA community. Addressing every aspect of the PA’s role, the show will feature unrivalled educational content, hands-on experiences, networking events with exhibitors covering the full spectrum of the PA, EA and […]

An interactive presentation where delegates are encouraged to get involved with the learning process is of most importance to meeting attendees in helping them retain information, according to research carried out by imago. The research – “Does the future have room for face-to-face communication” – was conducted earlier this year amongst a sample of more […]

Remembering faces and the names associated with them is one of those things some people just aren’t good at. But a new study by researchers at Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston, Massachusetts shows a full night of sleep can help you recall people’s names. The study is the first of its kind to examine […]

More than two thirds of the human body consists of water. Keeping topped up with fluids helps our body function effectively, from flushing out toxins to aiding digestion. With the unpredictable British weather, it’s hard to know how much water to drink to ensure the right level of hydration, but the European recommendation is at […]

Story Events has announced that the third edition of the London Christmas Party Show will take place on 4 & 5 May 2016 at Grade II-listed building 8 Northumberland Avenue in the Trafalgar Square Conservation Area. Sticking to the tradition of changing venues and locations every year, it is the first time the event will […]

Research shows that bad behaviour in the office is contagious. While some companies have introduced ethics training for employees, researchers now believe physical distance may also play a role in the adoption of unethical actions. According to Gijs van Houwelingen, a researcher at the Rotterdam School of Management in the Netherlands, spatial distance has a […]

Suzanna Locke has written an article titled, ‘Behind every successful executive is a hardworking personal assistant’ for The National. In it she interviews Helen Clarke, the personal assistant for Sir Richard Branson, the founder of the Virgin Group.   Below is a snippet of the Q&A: What’s the most important skill to have in your […]

Facebook friends with your boss? Snapchatting your colleagues during work hours? Online chatting at work is getting the thumbs up from bosses.   This type of office-based social networking is growing in popularity as a way of escaping the oppression of corporate email, so much so that businesses wishing to consolidate internal communications are turning to […]

Christmas is the time of year when companies want to reward their employees for their hard work by hosting a Christmas party. Most employees behave appropriately, but sometimes behaviour gets out of control. It’s important to remember that employment laws apply even when a party takes place somewhere other than in the workplace. Employers should […]