If you?re booking multiple train tickets for your colleagues, did you know there are a number of ways to ensure you?re getting the best available ticket? On average, you can save 38%* by booking train tickets in advance using a trainline business account, but that?s not all ? here?s five tools and tips to make […]

Any EA or PA knows that events are crucial to businesses, but the time and effort it takes to organise them can really take the fun out of putting them on ? especially when event management is just part of an EA or PA?s already jam-packed day. Micepage recognises that businesses need to run company […]

Any good PA knows that time management is the key to a successful career. With so many tasks ranging from note taking and arranging meetings to ordering office supplies and organising your boss?s diary, it?s no wonder management assistants find it difficult to stay on top of everything. Here are some handy hints for surviving […]

With 93 per cent of a first impression based on how you look and sound and only seven per cent on what you say, Nicole Holgate reveals how to make people remember you for all the right reasons.  Having a confident appearance in the workplace not only helps you to present an excellent image to […]

If your workload is affecting your personal life, you may want to let your boss know he or she can make more money from your skills by expecting less. Businesses that help staff to achieve a good work-life balance earn 27% more per year from each employee, according to a newly released study. The research, […]

Green has become the new black, as corporate social responsibility now tops business agendas. Elia Nicolas explains the advantages to making your event a green one The task of promoting your company?s green goodwill through hosting an eco-friendly event is becoming increasingly important in today?s economy. More people are becoming aware of the impact that […]

Employees who have been hiding a romantic relationship with a colleague should expose their secret to the company ? so long as they keep it professional during office hours. A recent survey reveals that flings are thought to increase productivity. The research conducted by health and safety law consultancy Protecting.co.uk shows that 62% of employees […]

Looking for a new job, whether you?re in the market for a change or have found yourself suddenly unemployed, is stressful at the best of times. The constant uncertainty, anxiety over interviews and the sting of rejection is enough to send anyone into an emotional spiral. However, there are ways to deal with the situation […]

If you find yourself resenting your daily slog into the office, take heart in the fact that you?re not alone. A recent study shows that the average UK worker spends more than 11 weeks a year commuting to and from their workplace. The findings, which were compiled by space management software company Cloudbooking, utilises the […]

Dealing with an unreasonable and unpleasant boss can become both draining and demoralising, but as James and Simon Brooke point out, there is an array of useful strategies you can adopt to help you cope with even the most toxic manager There?s little point in plotting against your boss ? it?s a waste of time […]

A new survey shows that office workers who have a plant on their desk tend to take fewer sick days than those without a bit of greenery. Those with a flair for flora have also been found to be more productive and engaged with their work. Several world-wide studies, including one from a group of […]

Tuesday, 13 October marks the return of the award-winning office* show to London?s Olympia. Thanks to its focus on new innovations and expert training opportunities, this popular two-day event has garnered a loyal (and ever-increasing) following among thousands of executive support professionals from all across the UK. To mark the opening of visitor registration for […]

Award-winning Marion Lowrence from The PA Hub has designed an inspiring PA education programme led by some of the country?s most aspirational and inspirational PAs that guarantees to provide you with a toolbox of ideas that can be implemented immediately into your working day. Seven PA-focused sessions will be held over the three days, including: […]

PAs have been making headlines around the world lately. From the scandalous and shocking to the touching, it?s time to find out what these assistants have been up to. We start here at home with the revelation that former MP George Galloway is facing a police probe after his assistant complained that he had used […]

Workers in offices and industry who don?t take a lunch break work slower and less accurately in the afternoon compared to colleagues who take at least 30 minutes away from their workstations. Findings by an air conditioning installation and servicing company show that people who eat away from their desk also tend to mix more […]

You may feel your career has reached a standstill, but you can get back on the right track during a weekend designed to get it rolling again, as Nicole Holgate reports What is it?Mark Pearce set up A Life at Work after transitioning from a corporate HR career to creating his own business and studying […]

Management assistants are often tasked with putting together reports and presentations for their bosses. When a project involves a great deal of data, it can be difficult to effectively share the numbers without confusing the board. Here are some helpful hints for handling all that data. Understand the big idea No matter how tempting it […]

As we come to the close of the third successful PA Life Training Day, I’d like to reflect on some of the great lessons I’ve learned from PA trainer practitioner Adam Fidler. Adam’s final session on Effective boss/PA routines taught us that management assistants always have a choice when it comes to their future. There […]