More than 200 clients, event bookers and PAs gathered at BMA House this week for a festival-themed showcase to promote their summer packages. The festival was in full swing as guests joined in the ‘Where’s Welly?’ competition, spotting the pink wellies dotted around the venue. Guests had fun stepping into them and sharing pictures on social media using #bmafest to win […]

Almost half (43%) of UK adults have turned to digital technology to develop new skills at home, with privacy and flexibility driving the online uptake. The fourth annual Halifax Insurance Digital Home Report found that a range of skills traditionally passed down between generations are now learned either online or through apps. Two-thirds (66%) have […]

The Meetings Show’s diary system is live, allowing buyers to create personalised itineraries that include exhibitor appointments, education sessions and attendance at the Destination Showcases. Following a trial in 2015, hosted buyers will also be able to attend Destination Showcase sessions, where destinations including London & Partners, Moroccan Tourist Board and Korea MICE Bureau will […]

More than one in four (27%) employees have put on weight in the past year as they struggle to cope with workplace stress, research from MetLife Employee Benefits shows. The study shows how millions are self-medicating in order to help them cope. 34% say they are turning to comfort eating to alleviate the demands of […]

The ASAP (Association of Serviced Apartments Providers) today announced an exciting expansion of its industry flagship awards programme, The ASAP Serviced Apartment Industry Awards 2016. The awards highlight the greatest achievements and innovations across the fastest growing sector of the hospitality industry and include 10 awards, selected from finalist shortlists. The awards will be open […]

More than 130 PAs, EAs, event bookers and agents attended an evening of entertainment complete with a mini four-course dining experience to celebrate the new look Woburn House. The evening unfolded with live entertainment from Sternberg Clarke’s contemporary harpist Isabella while guests’ taste buds and creative skills were put to the test with ‘guess the […]

The online venue-finding agency Venue Search London is reporting a 50% increase in venue bookings across London from 2014 to 2015. Venue Search London was launched in January 2014 by leading creative agency Story Events Ltd and over a period of 24 months has doubled the number of events it has placed in venues across […]

Kid Rock says he is “beyond devastated” by the news of the tragic death of his Personal Assistant Mike Sacha, who was involved in an apparent ATV accident near the musician’s Nashville property. Sacha, 30, was found dead by Kid Rock and a friend following the alleged accident on Monday morning. He had been driving […]

A new global study, ‘Mobility, Performance and Engagement’ by the Economist Intelligent Unit (EIU) has established a measurable link between ‘more mobile-first’ working environments and an increase in employee engagement, proving that CIOs can drive increased business performance through well developed and executed mobile strategies. The study, sponsored by Aruba, a Hewlett Packard Enterprise company, […]

PA Life is pleased to announce it has partnered with Custom Cookie Company to offer visitors to our stand at this year’s office* show a tasty treat featuring the cover of the magazine. Business Owner and Cookie Queen Allison Cardona says: “Custom Cookie Company is delighted to be partnering with PA Life at up and […]

After the amazing gala dinner last night, it was a bright and early start for the delegates at the PA Life Summit as we attempted to set a record with the help of the Guinness World Records team. We were given a short introduction to Guinness World Records, who can arrange for record attempts to […]

Our PA Life Summit delegates have had an eventful afternoon of meetings, networking and learning opportunities. As we return to our rooms to get ready for tonight’s gala dinner, let’s take a look at what the day has held. Following this morning’s seminar sessions, PAs sat down for face-to-face meetings with representatives of companies such […]

The latest research from reed.co.uk has calculated that Britain’s workforce clocks up £43 billion worth of unpaid overtime every year. The research revealed that one in five UK employees work eight or more hours of overtime every week – that’s one whole extra day. What’s more, only 40% are paid for the additional hours put […]

This morning has been a whirlwind of activity for the PA Life team and a group of hard-working PAs at the PA Life Summit. We’re here at the Belfry Hotel for the next two days to network, learn and meet suppliers in a series of face-to-face meetings. Things got off to a fantastic start with […]

It seems American women work longer hours than their European counterparts, according to a report put together by Credit Suisse. A chart included in the research report shows that 65% of American women work more than 40 hours a week, compared to 30% of German women and 20% of French. The UK has the second-lowest […]

We all deal with them; ill-mannered co-workers are the bane of any office worker’s life. It can have a big effect on how we feel at work and how we perform, so here are some tips for dealing with rude colleagues. Don’t take it personally Remember that your colleague doesn’t always mean to be rude. […]

A couple of weeks ago we brought you the news of Super Human Resources, a comic book about a HR temp in a superhero organisation. Well brace yourselves because it has also been announced that there’s another comic book coming out that focuses on a PA to a super heroine who finds herself taking her […]

Thinking about taking the plunge and becoming a virtual assistant? You’ll need a space in which you’re comfortable and can be productive. Designer Makini Regal Brereton recently gave the Design Sponge blog her top tips for creating a home office you’ll want to work in. Choose a light space Find the brightest area of your […]