The annual PA Life Reader Survey returns once again for 2018, and we want to find out your thoughts on a range of topics. Whether you are a PA, EA or VA, we want to know what you would like to see more of from PA Life, in terms of content, events and social media. […]
Brits are afraid of living on the edge with six in ten admitting being afraid of taking risks, new research has revealed. Millions consider themselves to be risk-averse, with more than two thirds blaming it on a fear of the consequences. Meanwhile, others cited a fear of failure or that they aren’t confident enough to […]
Are you looking to increase your networking opportunities? Join recruitment firm Tate this week at the Devonshire Club, London where the company will be hosting an exclusive PA event. Taking place on Wednesday 7 March at 6pm, limited spaces are available so get in touch with Adam Weir on adam.weir@tate.co.uk now to secure your space. […]
Red-naxela Serviced Accommodation Limited has joined the first of the PA Life Masterclasses, which has a key focus on business travel. As a roundtable sponsor to the event, Jan Alexander (pictured), director of the company, will host a roundtable that will discuss how PAs can encourage the executives they support to book a serviced apartment, […]
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. What’s the perfect shade of tea? Despite the nation slowly becoming a place for coffee aficionados, obsessed with the different variants on roasted beans in a mug, there’s still a […]
Firms could be missing out on new business opportunities and failing to attract top talent because they are in the wrong office. Your company’s office, headquarters or workplace is the centre of activity and catalyst for your entire business, and when you’ve invested so much time and money into your premises it can be hard […]
With the ever-increasing popularity of Asian cuisine whether it’s live street food or fine dining, the Royal Horticultural Halls launches its accredited caterer list to cover the hottest aspects of this vibrant continent. Lorraine Thorne, venue sales manager said “it’s important to us that we can offer clients the best suppliers in every way. Our […]
Jade Burke heads to the contemporary Bermondsey Square Hotel for an overnight stay in one of its exclusive terrace rooms. Overlooking the weekly Bermondsey antiques market, the Bermondsey Square Hotel lives up to its trendy location. A 15-minute walk away from London Bridge tube station, the hotel is close enough to the heart of the […]
Web conferencing, instant messaging and collaborative documents are making it much easier for employees to work from home. With 84 % of British companies now offering these technologies, it’s no surprise that the amount of people working remotely has increased by nearly a quarter of a million over the last decade. We take a look […]
Exhibition and convention centre ExCeL London has outlined its new training and meeting facility, CentrEd at ExCeL. After its grand opening in January 2016, the space has been designed to cement ExCeL’s reputation as a home of world-leading events, with an ambition to be the number one choice in the UK for any type of […]
People across the country are remaining at home as weather conditions worsen Amber warnings have been issued by the Met Office between 10am Wed 28th and 6pm Thu 1st this week, with red alerts issued in Scotland. Temperatures have dropped to lows of almost -12 degrees Celsius overnight, or 11 degrees Fahrenheit, according to the […]
Why TravelPerk? TravelPerk offers modern travel management for modern companies. Traditional business travel providers, like agents and legacy tools, are stuck in the 80s and 90s. And some organizations lack a solution all together. Now, modern companies can book, manage and report on travel all in one place with TravelPerk. Here are the top reasons […]
Guests to the office* show should make their way to the Keynote Theatre between 4.45pm to 5.30pm to take part in some networking and enjoy a prize draw. Taking place across both days at London Olympia, everyone is welcome to attend for a chance to win some of the many prizes. Each of the prizes […]
Recruitment firm Tate is inviting PAs to take part in its variety of sessions set to take place today and tomorrow during office* 2018. The company will be running a range of workshops including: The changing role of the PA, how to network, understanding your boss, upskilling your career, managing multiple bosses, interview tips, writing […]
PA Life will be hosting its highly-anticipated panel session at office* today, which will have a key focus on self-development. The session will take place on the Keynote Stage today at 10-10.45am, where panellists will discuss how assistants can develop their skills and how to best seek out training opportunities in the workplace. Dubbed How […]
March is kicking off with the spotlight on Virtual Assistants at London Olympia this Thursday March 1st is VA Day at office* 2018, and attendees will be invited to start the day off with a breakfast panel, where experts will be covering their top tips on making the leap from PA to VA. The panel […]
Ever fancied doing something slightly different with your work team? Perhaps the standard team-building activities just aren’t cutting it and you need to find a new way to bring everyone together. Well, at Lucky Voice we have just the answer to your problems… Join us at our Soho, Islington or Brighton bars for 2 hours […]
Office productivity is being effected by employees with high heels, according to new reports Last year, the government rejected calls to stop employers being able to force female workers to wear high heels to work. However, constantly wearing high heels can have negative implications to the backs of your employees, which can be detrimental to […]
