A new study into the blurring lines of personal and professional social media use has found that 35% of employees in the UK wouldn’t accept their managers as ‘friends’ on Facebook. The research, conducted by online reputation management firm Igniyte and HR Active, also found that 39% of employees have read and follow their company’s […]

Today is the 17th National Stress Awareness Day, which is held to celebrate helping people to beat stress. The theme this year is “Employee wellbeing as a worthwhile investment in your business”. “Long working hours, lengthy commutes, high demands and constant connectivity to mobile devices have become typical attributes of the modern day office environment, […]

For those who have applied for a new position and never heard back, read on…   Whilst you may be convinced your CV is fantastic, thanks to an array of buzzwords indicating your potential as a prospective employee, it could be these very words that are in fact hindering your chances of securing a new […]

The number of secretarial and support job vacancies advertised across the UK has grown by 41% in the third quarter of 2015 compared to the same time last year, as UK businesses look to increase head count to support business growth. The figures, taken from the Robert Walters UK Jobs Index, show that secretarial and […]

Research released earlier this month reveals just how few companies are taking advantage of all the opportunities presented by the data analytics revolution.   The report, published by Deloitte, highlights the large appetite for HR analytics, but simultaneously reveals shockingly low uptake in the sector.   750 of the 3,300 HR and business leaders interviewed […]

A recent survey by recruitment specialist Robert Half shows that 39% of chief financial officers believe the biggest challenge when working with other departments is learning to interact with a variety of personalities. Given a choice of responses, those surveyed said the biggest challenges are:• Learning to interact with a variety of personalities: 39%• Managing […]

The former PA to Tami Longaberger, heiress to her family’s US-based basket-making company, has been ordered to repay around £60,300 held in retirement accounts toward the £4.2 million he owes after being convicted of embezzling and stealing from her. Douglas Thompson has been ordered by a Muskingum County Common Pleas Court in Ohio to hand […]

The PA Life team takes great pride in their social media presence, which is why we are pleased to see the brand continues to climb a Top 250 list compiled by Eventopedia. Our most impressive feat of late is being ranked number 161 on The PPA Social Media Top 250 Power List, where PA Life […]

The Telegraph’s fashion director Lisa Armstrong wrote a fascinating piece on what she has learned about workwear style in this weekend’s edition of Stella magazine. In addition to detailing a few harsh truths about office fashion, she outlined several staples that work in any professional wardrobe. Armstrong says matching prints that can also be worn […]

Are you a millennial who has a much older colleague at work? The Washington Post has recorded a short video clip showcasing 5 tips for developing and maintaining a successful relationship: 1.     Humility 2.     Be generous 3.     Have mutual respect 4.     Be inclusive 5.     Have empathy Watch the video here: https://goo.gl/w7xQyK  

Staying energised, focused and productive at work can be a challenge. Here, cio.com offers five easy ways to help you keep feeling enthusiastic and productive throughout your workday. 1 Commit to work-life balance There’s nothing wrong with answering a few emails, or handling a quick task or two outside of normal business hours, but beware; […]

US TV network Oxygen Media has lined up a PA documentary series titled Like a Boss for a 2016 debut. The show, which will be co-produced by Evolution Media and NCredible Entertainment, will chronicle the lives of four high-profile assistants who are striving to match the success of their respective bosses. It will also focus […]

London’s Olympia was at the epicentre of all things office* just a few short weeks ago, with the award-winning event for executive office support professionals welcoming over four thousand attendees through its doors on 13-14 October. Boasting a fresh new look for 2015, office* provided the perfect backdrop for the nation’s PAs, EAs, VAs, and office […]

Our fourth Training Day takes place on 12 November at the ILEC Conference Centre at the Ibis London Earls Court. It’s bigger and even better than before, with more sessions, more speakers, more experts, more choice and more learning opportunities. New speakers for November include Lindsay Taylor, Director of Your Excellency; Training Consultant Candy Bowman; […]

Regent Street Cinema (University of Westminster) will be hosting a networking event with Venuemasters London (VML) on Tuesday, 1 December to celebrate the unique, academic venues in London, now available for hire. Between 3.30pm and 6pm on 1 December, the Regent Street Cinema will open its doors for a networking event, welcoming prospective clients to […]

On 19 November the London Capital Club at 15 Abchurch Lane sets to open its new restaurant to the public – giving Londoners a taste of the private club experience. Welcome to the London Capital Club! The legendary private business Club, located in the heart of the City, celebrates this year its 100th birthday. A […]

PA Life is pleased to announce that the magazine and its sister event the EXECSec Summit have both been nominated in the pa-assist.com Members’ Voice Awards 2015, with the magazine reaching the Top 4 in its category. Since 1999, pa-assist.com has been working with the PA community and listening to who they consider to be […]

Finding a job you like and making a career out of it is one of the most important things you can do in life. Professor and coach Carol Morgan recently wrote a blog for Huffington Post Women with her seven top tips for helping your career soar. 1 Know your passion and turn it into […]