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7 ways a new office can change your working day

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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 […]

The Royal Horticultural Halls announce inaugural Asian catering supplier list

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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 […]

Checking in: Bermondsey Square Hotel

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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 […]

Should all companies allow workers to work remotely?

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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 […]

ExCeL London details new meeting solution

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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 […]

Office closures and travel warnings as snow sweeps UK

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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 […]

App of the Week: TravelPerk

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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 […]

Head to the Keynote Theatre at office* for prize draws and networking

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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 […]

Tate readies line-up of career sessions at office*

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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 […]

Don’t miss out on the PA Life panel session today

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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 […]

What to watch out for on VA Day

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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 […]

Using karaoke as a team-building alternative

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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 […]

How are high heels damaging workplace productivity?

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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 […]

office*’s Duncan Siegle welcomes visitors to the 2018 show

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With the 2018 event set to kick off tomorrow, Duncan Siegle, event director of office*, reveals what guests can expect from the two days at London Olympia. We are delighted to bring you another year of office*. The show is packed full of prospective business, networking and learning opportunities. The exhibition showcases a dynamic range […]

Shout About and Lost Rivers Brewing Company ready new event space

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Creative events agency, Shout About, has joined forces with the Lost Rivers Brewing Company, to launch a 1,200-capacity live music and event space Boasting an on-site brewery, restaurant, and destination bar, the venue will open in Leake Street graffiti tunnels in September 2018. Shout About will be exhibiting at office* tomorrow and March 1, where […]

Jeans for Genes invites PAs to office* stand for free fundraising pack

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PAs attending office* this week have been invited to visit the Jeans for Genes stand to sign-up for a free pack to hold a fundraising day on national Jeans for Genes Day. Taking place on September 21, the day will give assistants the chance to fundraise for the charity, while also bringing their team or […]

Meet with award winners at office* 2018

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PA Assist has announced that Amanda Johnson from VACT, the ‘Most Popular VA Training Provider’ from last year’s Members Voice Award will be attending PA Assist’s stand, F20, at the office*show for part of the day on Wednesday to give away her ‘awesome’ free prizes! Standing from 10am to Midday, and then again from 2pm […]

Everything you need to know about office* 2018

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The UK’s leading show for PAs, EAs, VAs and Office Managers is back this week, will we see you there? From Wednesday 28th February to Thursday 1st March, PA Life will be on the showfloor of office* 2018 at London Olympia alongside industry experts looking to help you further your development inside and outside of […]