Wearable technology is a hot topic this year, with seemingly every company under the sun releasing new “must-have” devices. But these pieces of kit offer more than just a way to make your friends envious. Wearable tech news site Wareable found out four ways tools such as smartwatches can help you be more productive. Communication […]

Nearly one in seven over-65s are boosting their pensions by working, earning around £296 in addition per week, MetLife’s analysis of pensioners’ income statistics shows. The data reveals that the numbers of over-65s working has increased from just 8% of the pensioner population in the past 10 years to 13% – the equivalent of 1.1 million […]

The 33rd annual British Social Attitudes (BSA) survey shows the majority of Brits would be happy to continue working even if they didn’t need the money, and that a job’s salary is second to happiness. The BSA survey, conducted by NatCen looks at how attitudes about different aspects of life have changed since the 1980s, […]

COWORKIES, an online platform that connects co-workers and improves the experience of co-working for space owners and members, is planning to expand in a fast-growing sector that now consists of more than 7000 co-working spaces globally and a community of more than half a million people. By 2018 it is expected that this number will rise […]

Almost nine-tenths of Britons have considered taking up their hobby as a full-time job, according to new research. A survey of 1005 people published in The Hobbies, Dreams and Jobs Report, carried out by beabetteryoucourses.co.uk, found that 89% of Brits have considered making their pastime their full-time job. Sports-mad Brits are most likely to consider […]

A survey conducted by Center Parcs Conferences & Events has revealed that 15% of workers spend no time outside in a nature-like environment during the working week, with 51% of respondents stating that they only spend time outside during lunch or as part of their commute. Significantly, 89% of workers indicated that they would like […]

New research has revealed that almost half of all UK workers (48%) think their current employee benefits package is not tailored to their needs. The study of 1000 UK workers published by payroll lending provider SalaryFinance in line with the UK’s first Smarter Working Day initiative has found that 38% of UK workers currently have […]

The PA to the head of a Cirencester law firm has admitted stealing nearly £1.3 million from her employer, most of which she lost gambling. Sandra Rebeira, originally from Portugal, pleaded guilty last week to stealing £1,277,585.99 from Residential Lawyers Ltd between February 2012 and August 2015. The court heard the stolen money was paid […]

Last month we gave you tips for making friends at work. Sometimes circumstances call for that relationship to end, so here are tips from Fast Company for breaking up with your work friend, whether it’s because you’re stepping into a management role or simply because your friend is the problem. If you’re becoming their boss […]

For successful innovation, hire high-performing people with minimal job descriptions and let them adapt their own roles, research from the UCL School of Management suggests. Assistant Professor Vaughn Tan found that teams were more successful when employees were able to find and claim components of their roles that were useful, and drop components that were […]

Have you ever had that colleague who spouts the dimmest comments now and then? While they’re usually the sweetest person in the office, you can’t help by wonder how they survive sometimes. AOL recently gathered stories from around the world to illustrate the magic of dumb colleagues. In a great introduction to the world of […]

You’re invited to a tour of Drayton Manor Hotel’s meeting and conference spaces, as well as admission to Drayton Manor Park in Tamworth and an overnight stay on Wednesday, 7 September from 3pm-8pm. Located just outside of Tamworth in Staffordshire, Drayton Manor is easily accessed by road, rail and plane. The hotel features a range […]

It has been a scorcher of a week for much of the UK and it promises to continue for the weekend. Before we all mentally check out (if you haven’t already from heat exhaustion) let’s look at the stories PAs are reading most. 1. How to maintain productivity when your schedule is full of meetings Research […]

You’ve followed all our advice on writing a stellar CV and you’ve landed an interview. Now what? Interviews can be a nerve-wracking experience, even for the most confident person. Follow these top tips to keep your cool and impress your potential employer. Do your research The most important step you can take when preparing for […]

We’ve given you tips on how to navigate office politics, but sometimes the best thing to do is avoid it altogether. Facebook has five clear ways to prevent negative office politics, which they shared with the Harvard Business Review. 1 Hire smart If you get involved in recruitment at your company, or even if you’re […]

It’s a common occurrence in most offices – somebody opens a bag of crisps knowing they can’t finish it on their own so they offer the team a handful. According to Metro.co.uk, you should think twice before shoving your hand in that packet or sharing snacks of your own. Metro asked Hygienist Dr Lisa Ackerley […]

Join the PA Life team at The Royal Crescent Hotel & Spa in the heart of Bath for and afternoon of pampering on Thursday, 15 September from 11am-3.30pm. The Royal Crescent Hotel & Spa, part of the Relais & Chateaux family of hotels, is a five-star property located in the heart of the World Heritage […]

You’re invited to join us aboard the RS Hispaniola as it transforms into the Good Ship Benefit for an evening of networking and pampering on 28 July from 6.30pm-8pm. Run by City Cruises, the RS Hispaniola is one of the many ships on offer for cruises on the River Thames. The ship, normally a full-time […]