After a study by Harvard Business Review discovered that women and people from BAME backgrounds in the office are left to carry out the ‘office housework’, Jade Burke speaks to some PA Life readers and consultants about whether this data rings true in the PA space. Cleaning up after a board meeting, fetching the teas […]

Right up there with going to the dentist and sitting an exam has to be the great tradition of going for a job interview. Particularly now it’s September, and recent graduates will be gearing up for this. You sit there, being asked probing questions by someone you’ve never met, trying hard to impress them and […]

HR isn’t an easy job, it’s about learning the rules and making sure people stick to them, this however also involves a degree of human understanding. To be good at the job often means you aren’t always liked but the consequences of being bad at the job can have devastating effects on a company.  Recently published […]

Workplace discrimination has unfortunately been a thing since time began, but with more people than ever speaking out about how they have been discriminated against at work, why are the numbers still so high? Nearly one in four UK employees (23%) have said they have experienced an incident in the past 12 months where they […]

The freelance economy is on the rise as professionals opt for independent, flexible working to achieve career fulfilment and a better work/life balance. Despite the rise in freelance workers, new research from Epson has revealed that freelancing can lead to career compromise and skill decay. The study, which surveyed 1000 UK freelancers, found that nearly […]

The Grand Brighton and sister property Richmond Hill Hotel have held a second dedicated period of well-being activity, focusing on the power of a good night’s sleep for improving well-being and reducing stress. Following a successful month of well-being activities in June this year, the hotel has devoted a week to encouraging their clients and […]

PA Life is pleased to announce it is working side-by-side with Arctic Fox Events, a new venue finding and event management company in the industry. The new partnership will see Arctic Fox Events working as the sole venue finder for PA Life. With over 20 years’ experience. the company strives to work with clients to […]

With a bucket list as long as her arm, Shirley Ruiz, EA at HSBC, can’t wait to travel to more countries and experience their cultures – but just make sure a Passionfruit Martini is waiting for her when she returns home. What inspired you to start a career as a PA? Originally, I was working […]

The quality of a fleet management supplier should be a priority for any PA, alongside a fair price. Here, Danielle Tilley, business development director of Venson Automotive Solutions, offers her advice in selecting the right supplier for your business. “A supplier needs to keep up with new legislation to ensure your fleet is compliant and […]

As we continue to keep you informed on what’s happening in the events world and keep up to date, don’t forget to check us out on Twitter, Facebook or LinkedIn. Interview: Birmingham PA Awards winner: Hannah Smith, Designated PA 2018 saw the introduction of the first Birmingham PA Awards, and what an evening it was, where five exceptional assistants […]

When HR decisions are based on these false generational stereotypes everyone loses out, what we have seen in recent times are more false ‘facts’ about the millennial generation. These stereotypes can cause employers to make decisions which could do more harm to their business than good.  Stereotypes about generational differences are one of the most […]

Our busy budding PA, Penelope Alice has been experiencing the fast lane with the Williams F1 Conference Centre and what a Formula One team can offer your business.  To win a Formula One race takes skill, teamwork and organisation, which just happen to be some of the same qualities it takes to be a PA. […]

Women are five times more likely to feel that their gender hinders confidence in them in the workplace.  A new report among UK managers reveals attitudes towards training and confidence in the workplace. Worryingly, women were five times more likely to feel that their gender hinders confidence in them, with a fifth (20%) of female […]

When it comes to a themed event, less definitely isn’t more according to Emily Falconer, head of venue marketing and events at No.4 Hamilton Place. Here, she shares her thoughts on how you can help your guests ‘escape’ at your next bash. More is more as far as themed events are concerned. I’ve always found […]

We have sent our budding PA Penelope Alice to Butlin’s Bognor Regis to find out a bit more about what you can expect when booking a corporate event at the holiday resort. I must admit, it has been quite a few years since I was last lucky enough to visit the Butlin’s in Bognor Regis […]

How many time have you sat at your desk and thought to yourself, that no one really understands your job? Apparently, you aren’t the only one…   Bosses have ‘no idea’ what their staff do on a daily basis, according to a poll of employees. A poll of 2,000 working adults found around one in […]

Within any office there always seem to be those that progress up the company ladder much quicker than the rest, if you’re introvert and a PA we hope that with our help, you’ll progress up the ladder. Vincenzo Ferrara looks at the top tips for introvert PAs to get noticed in the office. We get […]

The modern office is filled with distractions from excessive meetings and emails eating up the majority of the day, but does that mean that we only spend around 40% of the time actually doing our job?  A survey released by Workfront found that more and more workers are spending large portions of the work day on […]