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Stuart O'Brien

PA Life LIVE is just 4 weeks away – Register today!

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The second PA Life LIVE Post Lockdown Reboot virtual event will take place on September 30th – and you can secure your free place today! Join PAs, EAs, VAs and office managers for a virtual conference that will help you navigate all your current challenges, including getting your business up and running again – our […]

How To: Keep teams connected in lockdown

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Staff motivation has never been more important than during the COVID-19 pandemic and with most of the country still working from home. Companies have adapted well, hosting weekly quizzes and โ€˜socialsโ€™, but here are some additional options you might like to consider, courtesy of our friends at Crescendo… The legacy of the recent global events […]

The Event Organisers Summit is just 6 weeks away – Register today!

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There are limited places left atย this October’sย Event Organisers Summitย –ย Click hereย to confirm your place for the 13thย & 14thย October –ย Leonardo Royal London, Tower Bridge. Did you know that thisย Summit is aย hybrid event? – which means that you can attend in person at the LIVE event or virtually from the comfort of your own surroundings. Gain accessย to a […]

Business Travel Forum – Secure your place today!

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You can now secure your free place at the 2021 virtualย Business Travel Forum – don’t miss out! The newest event from the team behind PA Life takesย place on the 18th January 2021 – join us as our guest and enjoy; Access to a series of LIVEย industry relevant webinars, that focus on theย industry and its challenges […]

These are the top 50 signs you’re a foodie

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Knowing what order to lay and use cutlery, having dined at a Michelin-star restaurant and being able to pronounce โ€˜quinoaโ€™ correctly are among the signs you’re a foodie.A poll of 2,000 adults looked at the traits which indicate you have an especially refined interest in food. And watching several cookery programmes a week, having a […]

Congress Centre to host hybrid Trades Union Congress

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The Trades Union Congress (TUC) has confirmed its 152nd annual Congress will go ahead in 2020 as a hybrid event at Congress Centre. Over 14 – 15 September, thousands of TUC members are expected to tune in online to the discussions and panels hosted at Congress 2020, including a keynote speech from leader of the […]

Planning some post-lockdown team building? The PA Life Recommended Supplier Directory can help!

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If post-lockdown Team Building activities are on your agenda, the PA Life Recommended Supplier Directory is home to dozens of trusted partners ready to help. Our list of specialists covers everything from indoor and outdoor sports to bushcraft adventures and comedy nights – There’s something to suit every requirement! Start Your Search Now Not part […]

VENUES: Roehampton Venues – Elm Grove Conference Centre

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Roehampton Venues – Elm Grove Conference Centre is delighted to have the Weโ€™re Good To Go Industry Standard approval and will be opening for smaller meetings of up to 30 people on September 1st. Elm Grove Conference Centre has been reworked, offering guests a safe event space. It can offer:- โ€ข Dedicated conference entrance and […]

The Skills Master: Q&A with Today’s PA’s Paul Pennant

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Training specialist Todayโ€™s PA was founded over 15 years ago by PAul Pennant. And thatโ€™s not a typo in his name โ€“ it demonstrates how committed he is to the PA and EA community and helping individuals achieve their potential. He speaks to Lisa Carterโ€ฆ Tell us about Todayโ€™s PA โ€“ the background to the […]

How To: Switch from traditional office spaces

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Joanne Barratt, Managing Director of The Venues Collection, explains why working with a venue supplier could help staff stay connected… As we all become accustomed to the โ€˜new normalโ€™, flexibility will be key in our approach to bringing people together again in the new office. Professor Cary Cooper, a leading psychologist, has predicted that more […]

Venues + Events Live: Bringing the events community together digitally this September

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Venues + Events Live Digital launches next month (23-24 September) providing an opportunity for learning and discussion throughout a challenging time. Engage with key industry experts and network with your peers through a fun, interactive and easy to use platform. Connect with some of the UK’s most amazing venues and innovative event suppliers who will […]

Covid safe team building eventsย with London Bushcraft

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By Wendy Paton, London Bushcraft With teams working physically more apart, team building has become more important than ever. Of course everyone wants to keep their staff team safe and our team building sessions are very Covid safe. Hereโ€™s why: All courses are outdoors, the safest place to meet at the moment We will organise […]

Nearly two-thirds of Brits willing to retrain post-COVID

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59% of Brits have said theyโ€™re willing to reskill and retrain in a new line of work following the coronavirus pandemic; as a lack of jobs forces people to consider searching in different sectors.ย  CV-Libraryย surveyed 1,700 UK professionals to gain an understanding of how workers feel about their job search, with 51.8% saying it’sย because they […]

โ€˜Social silenceโ€™ of remote working takes its toll

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The disconnection from the day-to-day social interactions of the workplace and the encroachment of work on our home lives has seen feelings of loneliness and isolation take hold, in a workforce already struggling to adapt to the challenge of the โ€˜new normalโ€™. According to a new survey by Totaljobs, almost half (46%) of UK workers […]

Describe yourself as a ‘thought leader’ on LinkedIn? You’re probably a man

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Six out of every ten people globally who describe themselves as a thought leader on LinkedIn is a man. That’s according to research from Instant Offices, which says of all the profiles analysed, 63% of thought leader profiles belonged to men compared to 37% of women, with the results leaning heavily towards men across virtually […]

How To: Manage social distancing at events

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Simon Clayton, Chief Ideas Officer at RefTech, offers some key adviceโ€ฆ Since the beginning of August, we are now able to organise and attend socially distanced meetings for up to thirty delegates. This means that event organisers will need technology to manage delegate footfall and create a staggered entry system.ย  Delegates will need a simple […]

If you’re not on top of your finances right now, you’re not alone

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One in five cash-strapped adults have no idea how much debt theyโ€™re in โ€“ and they donโ€™t want to know either. A poll of 2,000 adults found 17 per cent would rather not find out the exact figure they owe, and 21 per cent donโ€™t want to worry about something they feel they canโ€™t do […]

Realise your potential with BFFT training & coaching

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BFFT‘s Danielle Littlejohn is a highly regarded approachable and experienced trainer and coach. She has always been dedicated to helping people realise their potential and push past their challenges. Herself and her colleagues at Best Foot Forward Training Ltd offer a broad range of courses to cover all your learning needs. Danielle has recently qualified […]