A former personal assistant to Prince is still baffled by his sudden passing, saying he was healthy. She also claims she never saw him take any drugs while she worked for him. Mariah Brown was the late singer’s assistant until last year and says he didn’t even drink the whole time she knew him. “He […]

The office is a unique and sometimes treacherous environment. Throwing different personality types into an enclosed space and asking them to play nice for 40 hours or more every week seems like a recipe for disaster. But there are ways to win at office politics, according to Executive Coach Rebecca Alexander from The Coaching Studio. […]

Every day across the UK around 1.5 million professionals work from home – more productive, happier in their role and measurably less stressed, perhaps. At the same time, however, they may be increasing the risk to sensitive business data. Since the Government has recently given all employees the right to request flexible working, the number […]

Fox Agency is challenging agencies and businesses across the nation to do more to improve their workforce’s fitness, after seeing the success of its free personal trainer sessions. Eighteen months ago, the B2B marketing agency decided that the stockpiles of cakes and biscuits adorning the office coffee tables needed to be banished and instead in […]

The Venue Search London team revealed their picks for the best kept secret venues across the capital at the London Christmas Party Show yesterday. The specialist Venue Search London team hosted a very popular seminar at the event aimed at the corporate market entitled ‘Best Kept Secret Venues; 10 of London’s Hidden Gems.’ The team […]

Job satisfaction in the UK has dropped to its lowest level in more than two years and job-seeking intentions have risen to almost a quarter (24%) of employees – a two-and-a-half year high. Although wider global economic uncertainty has likely shaken the labour market, the world of work is changing too and organisations therefore need to […]

As the official media partner of the London Christmas Party Show, we hosted a welcome breakfast for PAs attending the event at 8 Northumberland Avenue on 5 May. It was a bright and early start, but caterer AlchemyLive delivered tasty treats for all. In addition to a welcoming glass of Buck’s Fizz, we munched on […]

There is no official or reliable data existing to show how many disabled people are on boards, despite drives for diversity in recent years. Commissioned by NonExecutiveDirectors.com, the research has shown that while the issue of women’s representation on boards has gained real traction in policy and practice over the last decade or so, there […]

Sometimes the key to productivity isn’t necessarily working longer hours; it’s about working smarter. Business growth expert Meridith Elliott-Powell says there are five simple things you can do to work less and produce more. 1 Understand how your company makes money By making money, Meridith doesn’t just mean following budgets. You should understand how your […]

PA Life is pleased to once again be partnering with bespoke drinks company Sejuiced to bring visitors to this year’s office* show a selection of tasty “cocktails” when they visit our stand. Sylvia Garvin, Founder of Sejuiced says: “We’re absolutely delighted to be partnering with PA Life again on their stand at office* next week. […]

You’re invited to join the PA Life team and fellow PAs at an exclusive networking event at Solent Forts on 18 May from 3pm-6.30pm. Located off the coast of Portsmouth, drop anchor in the Solent and experience genuinely unique venues at Solent Forts. Each of the three forts offers a distinct experience. We will meet […]

Thousands of PAs, EAs, VAs and Office Managers are preparing to visit next week’s office* – the UK’s biggest dedicated event for office support professionals. The popular two-day show taking place at London’s ExCeL on 11-12 May looks set for another record turnout, with more than 4,000 attendees expected. Pre-registered visitors include Office Executives from […]

Small businesses are suffering a staff brain drain with nearly one in five workers quitting each year to get new jobs, blaming poor employee benefits, research from new online provider Pure Benefits shows. The study by Pure Benefits, a service that helps firms employing up to 50 staff to buy benefits quickly and efficiently, found […]

Almost a third (31%) of UK professionals anticipate taking a sabbatical of at least six months before they retire, according to new research commissioned by Investec Wealth & Investment. Travel is the main driver behind taking a sabbatical, cited by 51% of respondents, followed by more family time (30%). A quarter (25%) of professionals are […]

Ever find yourself stuck in a challenging situation with no positive outcome in sight? Janet Rawson from Twisted Events Presents will teach you practical tips and tricks to handle difficult work conversations at the next PA Life Training Day. Janet is a Learning and Development Consultant with a passion for utilising the power of drama-based […]

We all have quirky traits that define the kind of person we are. But even in the changing world of business there are certain things you should never do at work, according to Kris Duggan, Co-Founder and CEO of BetterWorks. In an article for Fortune, Kris says you should never: Refuse to collaborate It doesn’t […]

How do you stop your energy levels from slumping during a meeting? Well, there’s plenty you can do in the build-up to wake up your brain and perform. Richard Bartfield, Conference & Events Sales Manager at Holiday Inn London – Stratford City, gives us some easy tips to help you stay focused throughout not just […]

Back in March, the Government released a report that found pregnant women face harassment at work. Now Citizens Advice says the number of women seeking help on pregnancy and maternity issues is on the rise, with some new mums reporting being put on zero-hours contracts or forced out of their jobs. The charity says there […]