Music icon Sean Combs – formerly known as Puff Daddy and P Diddy – is set to executive produce a TV comedy, currently titled The Hustle, based on his assistant Sarah Snedeker’s life. The single-camera comedy centres on a small-town girl who manages to get a job as the assistant to a street-educated billionaire businessman. […]
This week saw the office* show bring together thousands of PAs, EAs, VAs and office managers for two days of networking, supplier sourcing and education. PA Life Editor Amelia Walker led a panel discussion to discover how admin professionals can boost recognition of the PA role. The panellists included Donna Coulling, celebrity PA and PA […]
Castle Air has a wealth of experience in helicopter charters and provides convenience, comfort and speed for individuals and small groups travelling on business. The company owns the largest fleet in the UK and unlike the majority of its competitors, Castle Air does not use other operators. Luxurious, stress-free travel All of Castle Air’s charter […]
About to book your next BIG event? BMA House has the ideal big space. Accommodating up to 294 people theatre style in the Great Hall and with a range of impressive breakout spaces, this historical venue is a gem of a choice for any central London event. And remember, quote “Big Space” and you can […]
Finding the perfect venue for your event is only the beginning. All corporate functions benefit from having an engaging programme of speakers. Peter Komornik gives his top tips for keeping your audience captivated Our event programme is the heart of your event and it has a major impact on the engagement level of your audience. […]
Every day, a busy PA could be juggling jobs regarding travel, dining, home, motor and retail – as well as the weird and the wonderful. Gemma McIntosh explains how to deal with a varied workload and tackle challenging requests What are the most challenging types of request to deal with as a concierge?The research jobs […]
American insurance company Independence Blue Cross recently gave the Philly Voice its top tips for staying fit if you’re stuck inside at a desk during the workweek. Walk or bike to workIf you’re lucky enough to live slightly closer to work, try switching your car or train journey for a brisk walk or bike ride […]
With the weekend inching ever closer, some of us already have plans for our days off, while others have yet to confirm anything for fear of missing out on a better offer. Technology is fuelling a new wave of spontaneity in Britain, new national research has revealed. But it is also creating a generation that […]
With the news that more than a third of employees believe they have been bullied at work, it’s important to take a step back to understand how to deal with a workplace bully. Staffing firm OfficeTeam has outlined five tips to help victims handle a difficult situation. 1 Take a stand. Don’t make yourself an […]
Major League Baseball pitcher Bronson Arroyo’s former assistant was arrested Monday in Tampa, Florida after allegedly selling the player’s luxury yacht. Anthony Acosta originally told Arroyo the $167,000 (£109,000) yacht had sunk. In reality, he allegedly secretly moved the boat to a different location in Florida. Acosta was fired in 2012 and allegedly sold the […]
Party like an A-lister this Christmas at London’s only LA-superstar inspired eatery, Planet Hollywood on Haymarket. Groups are welcomed with their name up in lights on plasma screens which then switch effortlessly between wonderful Christmassy movie clips, catchy music videos and personal messages texted in from other diners. And where else but in Planet Hollywood […]
A substantial amount of investment, to the tune of £600k, has been invested in the upgrade of facilities over the summer and has enabled the Britannia Stadium, home of Stoke City Football Club, to maximise its excellent location in the heart of the country, by attracting a wide range of off-the-field events. With executive catering […]
When booking and managing business travel for your colleagues, any tool that makes it quicker, easier and more manageable is a must. And any tool that can guide you to purchase the best available ticket for that day and route without an onerous search is even better. By using an online booking tool you can […]
There is nothing worse than being relaxed in front of the TV after a hard day’s work, only to be jolted to lunge for the remote control. Adverts really do seem to be louder these days. A good magazine or poster advertisement might be constructed cleverly to “catch the target audience”. However, the written word […]
As the demands of technology and social media in the workplace multiply, multitasking is becoming a bigger part of UK employees’ jobs and could be costing companies one billion days in lost time, according to new research from global recruiter Randstad. A poll of 2,025 British adults found that:• Nine in 10 jobs involve multitasking• […]
A study into staff tardiness by hotel booking site LateRooms.com has found that Britons are more likely to turn up late for work than personal social events. The survey reveals that:• 10% of Brits have turned up late for a job interview• Men are more likely to be late for a business meeting than women• […]
UK office workers are notorious for working long hours, despite numerous studies that have reported serious health side effects of working 50 hours or more. With its citizens’ health at risk, Sweden is one of the first countries to start implementing a six-hour workday. Businesses across the country have already moved to shorter days, with […]
Online business magazine Kipp Report recently conducted a poll of its readers to find out how they deal with stress. The results show that 72% panic in stressful situations, while the other 28% keep their chin up and do what needs to be done. As a result, the magazine’s experts wrote four top tips for […]
