Are you running on empty? Juggling a to-do list that?s longer at the end of the day than it was at the start? Unable to relax, even at home? Here are some tips for getting your life back on track. ? Pinpointing the source of your stress is the first step to managing it. Are […]

The hosted buyer diary for The Meetings Show is live, allowing buyers to schedule appointments with exhibitors of their choice. The event takes place from 7-9 July at London?s Olympia. The hosted buyer programme, which is the cornerstone of the event, allows buyers to choose appointments with exhibitors that are of genuine interest to their […]

Trinity House, the working home of the General Lighthouse Authority located on Tower Hill, has teamed up with a select group of event industry leaders and specialist suppliers to host a champagne breakfast during the popular Square Meal Events and Venues Show, taking place from 23-24 September at Old Billingsgate, on day two of the […]

After-work dinners needn?t always be elaborate, but sometimes sophistication is still a key selling point, writes Molly Dyson. Late Night London?s The Sterling, located on the ground floor of the Gherkin in the City of London, offers a posh setting with a relaxed atmosphere and delicious, high-class ?pub grub?. It features plenty of indoor seating, […]

Due to the very nature of the role, PAs face new challenges all the time and no two days are the ever the same. From taking calls to managing your boss?s diary, there is a huge range of tasks that you?re charged with handling. Become more efficient effortlessly by familiarising yourself with these technological tools […]

Hotel restaurants have had a bad press in the past as stuffy, dull dining rooms that you?d happily leave the premises to avoid, writes Colette Doyle. This is most certainly not the case however, at Z?rich?s Kameha Grand, where two amazing outlets vie for your custom. First up is Yu Nijuo, a Japanese fine dining […]

A lot of dining establishments these days rely on gimmicks ? sharing plates, cocktails served in jam jars, or placing your order via a touchscreen table, writes Colette Doyle. Orso (pictured) is one of those reassuringly old-fashioned places that doesn?t need to resort to any such trickery; the emphasis here is on genuinely good Italian […]

It?s estimated that nearly two-thirds of UK employees (60%) worked from their office during the recent bank holiday, missing out on quality time with friends and family. Even with the advances of modern day technology, nearly half of workers (46%) in the UK are still spending five days a week at their desk, despite employers […]

Managing multiple executives can be tricky and involve lots of juggling, so here are some handy pointers for you to refer to when you next have to deal with more than one boss. Communicate with them every day Remember this is a two-way street, so speak to your execs about their needs and let them […]

This year sees the 20th anniversary of the HMV Football Extravaganza, which raises funds for music therapy charity Nordoff Robbins. Taking place on Tuesday, 1 September at the Grosvenor House Hotel in London, the event is set to honour international star David Beckham with the Legend of Football Award. The annual event has raised nearly […]

Venue-finding service Classic Venue Solutions is offering PA Life readers the chance to win a fully catered meeting for up to 10 people at the new Prince Philip Building in the city centre of historic Edinburgh, a World Heritage Site. Did we have you at ?win?? As the lucky winner, you?ll also enjoy luxury overnight […]

Sessions at the next PA Life Training Day are selling out fast, with around 100 delegates already signed up to take part. PAs from companies such as JD Wetherspoon, Allianz Trust and Deloitte will be in attendance. Courses on offer include effective ways of interacting with your boss; top tips on taking notes and minutes […]

This year?s EXECSec Summit was once again extremely well received by suppliers and delegates alike. Around 70 personal assistants from companies that included ITV, Lloyds Banking Group and Renault were in attendance at Whittlebury Hall from 27-28 April and met with suppliers from venues, travel management agencies and private jet operators in a series of […]

Administrative staff have the potential to be a company’s most powerful resource and are sometimes considered to be more closely aligned with middle management than support. However, training for individuals in these roles is still not considered a priority. Here’s a look at why learning opportunities are important and how executives can invest in their […]

The Meetings Show has once again partnered with award-winning Marion Lowrence from the PA Hub to deliver relevant and engaging content for PAs attending the exhibition at London?s Olympia from 7-9 July. Sessions include:? Conference Planning ? From Thought to Finish? Social Media for Your Meetings and Conferences? Top Conference Planning Tips? The Ultimate Event Angel: […]

Attic Recruitment is a boutique consultancy based just off London?s Oxford Street. They specialise in placing high-level PAs in exciting roles across a broad spectrum of industries. During the years Attic has been in business, they have been privileged to work with many prestigious, unique and enterprising companies and have offered their candidates some of […]

The Scottish PA Network this year teamed up with Hays PA & Secretarial to develop its first ever conference and awards ceremony. The event, which took place on 15 May at the Crowne Plaza hotel in Glasgow, celebrated the hard work and dedication of Scotland?s administrative professionals. In addition to a conference and mini-exhibition, attendees […]

If you use Microsoft Word to perform regular tasks, timesavers make the job easier and faster. Since nearly every office worker uses the software and most of us use it to perform the same tasks day in and day out, using shortcuts is a great way to avoid the tiresome repetition of keyboard actions and […]