How to be a PA – a practical guide to becoming a super-efficient personal assistant by Maria Fuller (Available to buy at amazon.co.uk, £17.60) This book is very comprehensive and interesting, however it would possibly be useful to have an author’s section regarding her career at the beginning of the book so the reader can […]

Numerous studies have shown that sitting at a desk for long periods of time is detrimental to our health, with heart disease and back pain among the biggest risks. New research suggests that at least an hour of physical activity is needed to offset the harmful effects of sitting all day. The World Health Organisation […]

Pokémon Go is inspiring the unlikeliest of players to take to the streets and walk for miles in pursuit of rare, virtual reality characters. And it’s not simply a game for the young – 40% of adults who have downloaded it are aged 25 or older. But this new obsession could seriously harm the focus, […]

30 Euston Square thanked loyal clients including Mumsnet, NetSuite and MA Healthcare under beautiful summer evening skies with a tropical summer party, complete with a local community steel band last night. Located in the State Rooms and atop the stunning Rooftop Terrace, guests at the event sampled the venue’s delicious Holy Smokes BBQ grill while […]

Driven Worldwide can’t take the stress out of business, but its drivers can remove the stress from your journey. Right now, Driven Worldwide is giving one lucky PA Life reader the chance to win the ultimate de-stressing day in London. Driven Worldwide has a simple job, and they take it very seriously. From the customer […]

Story Events has announced a new initiative to form part of its exhibition series, the London Summer Event Show and the London Christmas Party Show. ‘Story Gives Back’ will represent a special area at the shows, helping to promote small or new event suppliers to the event market. Being launched at the London Summer Event Show […]

Employees in the UK are feeling pessimistic about the future because of the Brexit vote, a survey by the CIPD, the professional body for HR and people development, reveals. The survey asked more than 1000 working adults a range of questions, including how they felt about the future as a result of the UK’s vote […]

When it comes to preparing for an interview, we all know to brush up on speaking about our skills and experience. But a job interview is also designed to help both parties decide if their personality matches the organisation and vice versa. Here are six questions managers will ask you to test if you fit […]

New research from leading recruitment specialists Robert Half UK reveals securing a promotion is no guarantee of a pay rise, as 94% of finance professionals would elevate an employee into a new role without offering any additional remuneration. The primary motivation (42%) for chief financial officers (CFOs) and finance directors (FDs) promoting employees without offering […]

Many of you are either on holiday or counting down the minutes until you pack your bags and jet off. As we say goodbye to July (already?), let’s find out which of our stories were read the most this week. 1. Top tips to ace an interview You’ve followed all our advice on writing a stellar […]

Galactica, the world’s first rollercoaster dedicated to virtual reality, is available for UK delegates adding a whole new level of excitement to their corporate events at the theme park. To celebrate the new out-of-the world experience, Alton Towers Resort have announced free exclusive hire of Galactica for all events held in November* 2016, when booking […]

Welcome back to our weekly spotlight on helpful apps. We focus on a variety of products that are useful for work, personal use, or both, providing our own thoughts on the apps and what you can do with them. This week we turn to healthy living with Plant Nanny. An intro to Plant Nanny Your body […]

To celebrate the launch of the new Worcester Room, BMA House is offering PA Life readers 50% off room hire when they book before 16 September 2016. The venue boasts increased capacity, with the new Worcester Room accommodating up to 75 guests in a standing reception layout or 72 in theatre style. The name of […]

According to new research by the CIPD, the number of people saying that they have experienced mental health issues while in employment has climbed from a quarter to a third over the last five years. Despite this, the majority of employees still don’t feel that people experiencing mental health issues are supported well enough at […]

You’re invited to sample the dining options available at Belgo Centraal in Covent Garden on Thursday, 8 September from 6pm-9pm. Belgo Centraal, located in the heart of Covent Garden, is the brand’s flagship venue that can accommodate up to 420 diners. Beer Hall seats up to 205, while the property’s two Vaults offer more intimate […]

As a PA, your job requires you to keep track of your own time while helping your executive be more effective. It’s a juggling act that all assistants have to learn to control during their career. Here are six handy hints to help you manage your boss. 1 Provide solutions, not problems Your boss has […]

Research with UK-based company secretaries has revealed an astonishing reliance on paper at board level, with around half of organisations (48%) still using paper to produce board packs for board-level meetings. The research, conducted by technology firm eShare, revealed that the average board pack contained 96.7 pages, and with the average company having 8.1 directors on […]

For most office workers, a coffee break promises five minutes of calm in a busy working day. However, a new survey from DeskDemon and Nestlé Professional® has revealed that sometimes small frustrations can get in the way. The kitchen’s a mess (61%), there’s no fresh milk (49%), there’s no clean spoons (35%) and lids are […]