New figures from the UK’s largest job site reed.co.uk reveal that the class cohort of 2016 expect to earn an annual average salary of £28,362 for their first role post-graduation. That’s £396 (1.4%) more than the average graduate salary on offer, which currently stands at £27,966. The reed.co.uk data shows that the gap between anticipated […]

PA education content at The Meetings Show will focus on helping PAs to question their bosses and deliver more creative and challenging events in a stream entitled “Are they Board?” It will once again be delivered by the award-winning Marion Lowrence from The PA Hub. Sessions will include: ‘Climbing the Career Path: From PA to EA’ […]

If you have yet to nominate yourself or a colleague for The London PA Awards, be sure to make your submission soon. Nominations close on 10 June, so don’t miss out. The London PA Awards are the brainchild of Amy Law, Director of Sales and Events at The Hippodrome. Having worked with countless PAs during her […]

Those looking to stay in true Chelsea style need look no further than Sloane Square’s 11 Cadogan Gardens, set in the heart of one of the most beautiful parts of London. Molly Dyson checks in. I arrive at 11 Cadogan Gardens just after 3pm on a Friday and the buzz going on around the property […]

PA Life is pleased to announce its second annual Christmas Party will take place on 7 November at ICEBAR LONDON, one of the capital’s most unique event venues. Following on from the success of last year’s party, the team is looking forward to welcoming PA Life Club members and readers to ICEBAR LONDON, officially the […]

Events are a tried and tested method for organisations to reach and engage with their audiences. With today’s demanding event clients and their guests always expecting a high-quality experience, creating that memorable event – for all the right reasons – is no easy task. So how do you deliver that wow event, on time, every […]

While around one in five people have some level of food sensitivity in the UK, a food allergy is potentially life threatening for 2% of people. Checking ingredients is mandatory for those on restrictive diets, as well as for PAs trying to organise meals out for clients and colleagues with various dietary requirements, so Buyagift.com […]

One in three British workers feels their efforts at work go unnoticed by their manager or boss. Research of 2009 UK workers by the One4all Rewards Spotlight Awards, which recognises and rewards workers’ contributions, found as many as 41% believe this to be true most or some of the time. The data suggests that to get […]

How to be a PA is a new book for PAs, EAs and Admins now available on Amazon. Written and published by UK Executive Assistant Maria Fuller, How to be a PA is the new ‘go-to guide’ for PAs and tipped to become the market-leading reference book for career-focused assistants. How to be a PA […]

Most people will face situations that they wish their employer had handled differently. However, there are constructive ways to deal with frustration at work, according to Jan Bruce, Co-Founder and CEO of meQuilibrium. Writing for Motto, Jan outlined these three top tips. 1 Separate your thoughts and emotions Try to keep your emotions in check […]

Virtual teams are becoming the norm for many businesses. Technology has come a long way to promoting remote working, with some managers looking after people from all over the world. If you or your boss is in charge of a virtual team, here are some top tips for keeping it cohesive. Cultural identity With employees […]

Many businesses made the move to an open-plan office in recent years because they thought it would boost collaboration and help productivity. However, some employees find the arrangement frustrating, especially if they work better in silence while their colleagues prefer to have the radio on in the background. Writing for Entrepreneur, business etiquette expert Jacqueline […]

A famous line from Game of Thrones goes “Winter is coming”, but some office workers are more worried about the onset of summer. Hot weather outside means arctic temperatures inside thanks to the UK’s dependency on office air conditioning once the mercury passes 18 degrees. With rumours circulating that this could be the hottest summer […]

You know you’re dining in ‘banker land’ at M Threadneedle St when you turn the corner and are faced with a sea of black suited clientele blocking the restaurant doorway. It is Thursday 6pm after all – The Thursday Club are out in force. After work drinks in hands, the sea of ebony graciously parts […]

When you hear ‘tapas’ your mind automatically conjures up Spanish small plates, with people huddled around a table sharing food and having a good time. At Eccleston Square Hotel’s Tapas 37, Head Chef Matt Laville – formerly seen at Maze by Gordon Ramsey and Pollen Street Social – was asked to put a French twist […]

A-Z Pearls of Wisdom for Executive PAs by Lindsay Taylor (CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, £12.99) When I opened Lindsay’s book I thought, “Ooh this looks interesting…” It’s totally different to other career development books and I really like the style. It’s one I can read again and again without starting over. It’s also a great […]

PA Life has teamed up with MeetingRooms.com for an exclusive competition taking place at this year’s Meetings Show. Visitors to our stand can be in with a chance of winning use of a meeting room at a Radisson Blu Edwardian hotel of their choice. Radisson Blu Edwardian Hotels offer 11 properties across London, Heathrow, Manchester […]

Each individual has their own style of working – it’s what makes us human. Understanding these styles and how they interact is key to having better working relationships. A recent article by Motto outlines three steps you can take for strong emotional intelligence. 1 Observe Pay close attention to every aspect of the people you […]