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 […]

With recent ONS figures revealing that UK employment has reached a record high of 74.4 per cent, it is crucial to assess high-skill jobs as these are key to securing Britain’s digital future. The Science and Technology Committee recently published a report stating that the digital skills gap was costing the UK economy £63 billion […]

Finnair has been named northern Europe’s Best Airline at the Skytrax World Airline Awards for the seventh year running. Organised by Skytrax, the award is based on an independent survey of 19 million travellers from over 100 countries. “We are very proud of this special recognition given to us by our customers. The award proves […]

The UK’s decision to leave the EU has left many employees feeling vulnerable about their job security, a new CIPD survey has revealed. In response to the CIPD/People Management survey, 36% of employers said staff had expressed concerns about job security, while a further 36% of organisations said that non-UK employees had expressed concern about […]

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’s app: Guidebook. An intro to Guidebook Have you ever been in the middle of […]

As we hit the UK summer holidays, travel search engine momondo.co.uk now reveals that 9% of its users don’t search for a specific destination, but rather search for flights to entire countries or regions. Many simply don’t know specifically where they want to travel. One in 10 of us don’t know where we want to […]

Office for National Statistics figures reveal that in 2014, the UK government spent £11 billion on science, engineering and technology, an increase of 0.4% in current prices compared with 2013. This emphasises the importance of digital skills to boost growth in the UK economy. The need to provide high-end technology is not matched with the skills currently […]

Has FaceTime® replaced genuine ‘face time’? Is business travel so last century? Not according to the business travellers surveyed in the third edition of the Egencia® Business Travel and Technology Study. Globally, 86% of travellers surveyed said a meeting conducted in person is more effective and productive, a view consistent across every age group. Business […]

Vienna House is all about travelling, about making new experiences and about exploring. Vienna House is about rediscovering that there is nothing more refined than the simple things in life. Vienna House represents four hotel lines – each with its own individual character but with shared values and one aim: to inspire guests. Once upon […]

The latest figures from the UK’s largest job site, reed.co.uk, show that the country’s jobs market remains resilient and British employers are undeterred after the historic vote to leave the EU. In fact, in the three weeks following the announcement of the referendum result, 151,836 new jobs have been added to reed.co.uk – that’s 8% […]

Around £2.2million will be invested into the facilities at the Barbican during 2016 to strengthen its position as Europe’s largest combined conference and arts venue. In particular, following external research £644,000 alone will be invested into the Frobisher rooms and Level 4 of the Barbican, which currently includes six individual conference suites with capacity of […]