It’s probably not earth-shattering news, but a new study has underlined the assertion that confidence is key to professional success. ‘What would Madonna/Beyonce/Taylor Swift do’ is a winning tactic here at PA Life, but the impact on style on career development is the focus of the research by personal styling service Trunk Club. The study […]

Switzerland has been billed as Europe’s newest leading MICE destination, where the Bürgenstock Resort Lake Lucerne welcomes guests to discover summit meetings. On-site, the resort features the Palace Hotel & Conferences, which are elevated 500m above Lake Lucern, and offers a 2,200m² conference centre equipped with all the latest technologies for up to 900 attendees. […]

Nestlé Professional* has revealed Nestlé Mini Breaks, the latest addition to its workplace confectionary range. Filled with 24 treat size favourites including Kitkat, Toffee Crisp and Smarties, the chocolate selection box is ideal for sharing with colleagues during an office break time or gifting to a team that deserves a tasty thank you. To celebrate […]

The Birmingham PA Forum has launched its brand-new newsletter to keep members of the industry up do date with all its latest announcements. It will also feature information regarding the Birmingham PA Awards this year, as well as for the future. Meanwhile, opportunities to join the Birmingham PA Forum/Awards committees and how to join the […]

Working from home makes staff more productive – while noisy colleagues are the biggest hindrance, according to a new report published for World Productivity Day today (June 20th). The research has been carried out by audio and comms tech specialist Jabra which surveyed business professionals in the UK, US, Germany in France. Topline results show: […]

Travel giant Expedia has published an interactive guide on international etiquette rules. It contains tips for 18 of the most-travelled countries in the world, across five continents. Designed for both business and personal travel, the guide offers expert advice regarding etiquette in restaurants, in people’s homes, how to greet people and common phrases. Many Brits […]

Job interviews are an often daunting experience, but with the right planning and preparation they can be turned into a much smoother process, helping allay any nerves along the way. Workplace experts LondonOffices.com has compiled a list of the top 10 things to help university graduates and jobseekers ace any interview and help land that dream […]

An awful lot can be revealed about a person’s personality by taking a look at their workspace, according to new research from commercial property specialist LondonOffices.com. Chris Meredith, CEO of LondonOffices.com, said: “Getting to know your co-workers has never been easier – just look out for the giveaway signs listed below and you’ll get an overall idea […]

The PA Life Club’s latest FAM trip to Southampton has 10 spaces for Club members to fill. Taking place from July 27 to 28, courtesy of The New Place Hotel, guests will get to experience all Southampton has to offer in terms of corporate events. Arriving Friday, July 27, Club members will get to tuck into […]

London’s West End design-led aparthotel at The Strand, Wilde Aparthotel by Staycity, will welcome Club members next month. Taking place on July 5, 2018, from 6pm to 9pm, guests will be able to take a tour around the space and its varied accommodation offering. Plus, a selection of drinks and nibbles will be available. Located […]

An active love life, drinking red wine and doing yoga are among the top 40 things which keep you young, according to research. The poll of 1,500 people also revealed that singing along to music, spending time with people younger than yourself and doing puzzles also featured. And when it comes to how you feel […]

A new report has revealed a strong prejudice among UK companies, with one in three admitting they are less likely to hire a transgender worker and 43 per cent ‘unsure’. The survey identified the retail sector as having the highest number (47 per cent) of businesses unlikely to employ a transgender, followed by IT (45 […]

Will you be heading to The Meetings Show next week? Don’t miss your chance to gain a 10 per cent discount to join the PA Life Club. Across the two-day event, the PA Life team will be offering this limited-edition discount, as well as showcasing its variety of events including the PA Life Summit and […]

As the 2018 PA Life Summit approaches, numerous suppliers will be on hand to speak with PAs, EAs and admin professionals in a series of face-to-face meetings. Current Gold Partners supporting the event include, ERF Travel, Dynamic Conference & Events, Markerstudy, Strand Palace, Uber and Whittlebury Hall. Taking place on September 10 at Altitude 360 […]

With the rise of online conferencing platforms such as Skype and FaceTime, video interviews for prospective candidates has never been more popular. Once reserved just for international recruitment, video interviews ease the scheduling burden at a fraction of the cost for both recruiter and candidate. Simon Adams, regional director for specialist teaching recruitment firm Teach […]

Three quarters of recruitment leaders expect to see skills shortages within sectors they operate in over the next two years, according to the latest research from the Association of Professional Staffing Companies (APSCo). The findings, which are reported in the trade association’s 2018 Market Survey, also reveal this figure increases to 87 per cent for […]

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. 1. Emma Willis reveals the key to power dressing and upping your performance levels Those Monday morning blues can often be hard to overcome as you wander through the doors […]

PA Life Club members will be able to head to the seaside this September with Butlin’s Bognor Regis. On September 6, from 1pm to 6.30pm, members will be able to enjoy lunch at one of the onsite restaurants and a tour around its conference centre, public spaces and accommodation. Later in the afternoon members will […]