The digital age is well and truly among us and the way people act and behave has changed dramatically in the last 20 years. We are beginning to suffer tech irritation and it’s one itch that we can’t seem to scratch.   Online ads that follow you around and people holding loud and long phone […]

Being asked to carry out something that may not necessarily adhere to company rules or even within the law is an ethical dilemma that has surprisingly crossed the path of many PAs during their working lifetime.   Recently the government announced plans to survey workers’ feelings towards their managers to improve job quality and security, […]

The good old days of the handheld label maker has been updated for the 2018 workspace and this cube of functionality is small, elegant and compact. Vincenzo Ferrara, staff writer at PA Life has been putting this little label maker to the test. As soon as I received the Brother PT-P710BT Label Printer, I was […]

With Brexit upon us, is it time for administrative and support staff to look further afield than the UK for their next role? David Morel, chief executive officer of Tiger Recruitment, tells HR Magazine why there needs to be a change in mindset towards support staff, along with an emphasis on educating people about the career opportunities available within the industry. […]

Ahead of Monday’s Budget, and the expected implementation of IR35 in the private sector, Outsource’s head of compliance and contractor care, Victoria Roythorne has written an advisory to firms urging them to start preparing for the changes. The use of flexible workers, or contractors, has rocketed over recent years. In fact, according to the Resolution […]

Lime Venue Portfolio (LVP) has marked its decade of success during its celebratory conference, which looked at the future of the events industry and the world of business. Dubbed Beyond, the conference took place at Edgbaston Stadium, Birmingham, and bought together industry and non-industry leaders to discuss future trends and what “beyond” means to them. […]

We are always being warned about the risks of cyber-security and how it could destroy a company by gaining access to the internal computer networks. We often fall back on the fact that the IT department will be able to fix whatever nasty online bug has managed to infect our systems. However, what if the […]

Are you an agency exec looking to get face-to-face with innovative suppliers? Now is your chance as the inaugural Event Agency Forum kicks off this November. Taking place at Hilton London Canary Wharf on November 12, the event will provide delegates and suppliers with a day of networking and business meetings. Free for delegates to […]

The Exceptional PA is an interactive, packed workshop designed to enable PAs, EAs and senior administrators to attain the vital skills to ensure they become a business partner. Attendees will gain the insights, technical know-how and emotional intelligence to excel in this constantly demanding and challenging role across a series of dates held in Manchester, […]

Just one day left to join the PA Life Club at our special discounted offer for our fifth birthday, giving assistants the chance to join the members only group for just £45.60 (inc VAT) for the year, instead of the usual price of £89. New members will benefit from networking events, FAM trips, the PA […]

We understand that not everyone reading this will receive regular bonuses at work but the idea that scrapping the bonus system altogether could actually make your employees happier, doesn’t seem like it should work. However, for some employers, by binning the bonus, they have found their staff work harder and seem to be happier, shares  […]

You work hard all year long from January to December, it’s Christmas in a few days but you doubt your boss will ever remember that all you really want for Christmas is a little gift of appreciation. Unfortunately, the reality means that your boss is much more likely to be Scrooge than Santa during the […]

To celebrate the launch of the Harrods 2018 Hamper & Gift Collection, Corporate Service at Harrods is offering PA Life readers the chance to win a Knightsbridge hamper. An indulgent hamper laced with Christmas favourites, The Knightsbridge Hamper priced at £250 offers a richly fruited Christmas pudding, festive-inspired fudge, classic mince pies, tea, coffee and […]

Following its success in Delhi and New York, ‘India’s Best Restaurant’ has landed in London, receiving widespread critical acclaim and multiple five-star reviews, thanks to Chef Manish Mehrotra’s innovative and exciting menus. With two new menus, the Business Lunch and Early Dinner, sitting alongside it’s a la carte and tasting menus, there’s never been a […]

As we continue to keep you informed on what’s happening in the events world and up to date, don’t forget to check us out on Twitter, Facebook or LinkedIn. Dress code or not to dress code? That is the office question Dress down Friday is becoming more popular among many offices in the UK, with many now adopting the […]

PA Life Club members are invited to join the team from travel management company (TMC) Fello and Sixt for an exclusive beauty experience with Chanel. Taking place on November 21 from 6pm to 9.00pm at the Chanel London Studios in Old Spitalfields Market, guests will get the chance to win several prizes, while also taking home a […]

New research has found that 81 per cent of UK office workers spend between four and nine hours each day sitting at their desks, equating to an average of 67 sedentary days per person each year. Fellowes, who conducted the study, discovered that nearly half (45 per cent) of the 1,250 office workers involved in […]

This coastal hotel is located on the beachfront in the sunny seaside location of Eastbourne. The world-famous Grand Hotel is offering PA Life Club members a chance to enjoy an overnight stay filled with delicious food and fabulous glasses of fizz. On November 14, PA Life Club members will be given the opportunity to stay […]