Booking serviced apartments for long-stay guests is a real no-brainer, in fact suppliers are expanding their portfolios exponentially to keep up with increased demand. Molly Dyson interviews industry experts to find out what this means for PAs. The serviced apartment sector in the UK is a relatively new one, so the concept is often overlooked […]
It’s not always an easy life being a PA and dealing with a demanding boss can be a stressful experience, as Matt Harrell can testify. He’s the personal assistant to Hollywood party girl and reality show star Lindsay Lohan and has been having a tough time of it lately. In the latest episode of docu-series […]
In this digital age, a surfeit of information can easily distract us from the task in hand, whether you’re an office employee or a home-based VA. From liking your friends’ holiday pictures on Facebook to reading trivial yet highly entertaining articles on Cracked, the internet can ruin our concentration and prevent us from finishing the […]
An Australian recruitment firm has put together a checklist of what it believes are the most essential qualities that employers look for when hiring a personal assistant. In at number one is having good organisational skills, which includes both those at a personal level and the ability to organise others. Next up is multi-tasking, which, […]
If location is everything then Napa at the Chiswick Moran is sitting pretty when it comes to attracting business travellers, writes Colette Doyle. The hotel is a minute’s walk from Gunnersbury Tube station, making it an ideal choice for those who have to catch a flight from Heathrow but don’t want to be stuck all […]
News reaches PA Life Towers that yet more managerial assistants have been behaving very badly indeed. Gareth Varey, aide to London popstrel Tulisa, has been arrested on suspicion of dealing cocaine and possession of cannabis. This development is bad timing for the former N-Dubz singer, coming as it does just a few months after she […]
PA Life recently asked its readers to complete a short survey about its suppliers’ directory and offered a prize of membership to the exclusive PA Life Club (see more at palife.co.uk/pa-life-club). We are pleased to announce that the winner of the competition is Lyndsey Edwards, a PA at Boots UK. Lyndsey says she is delighted to […]
Liverpool-based personal assistant Dalya Bernstein has been named PA of the Year in the Pitman Training Super Achievers Awards 2014. She was picked by a high-profile panel of judges, including former White House Director of Events Laura Schwartz. With a high number of entries received for this year’s awards, Dalya (pictured), who is PA to an […]
Business travel costs can mount up quickly if they’re not effectively managed and one of the first things companies often try to save on is accommodation. Caroline Saunders explains how serviced apartments can provide a viable alternative to hotels Serviced apartments are ideal for reducing business travel costs, whether it’s for a one-off business […]
This year’s EXECSec Summit not only promises to deliver a fascinating seminar line-up alongside the tried and tested formula of pre-scheduled appointments with suppliers, it will also present a 45-minute debate on the future of the PA role. Entitled “The PA profession – where now?”, the debate will be chaired by PA Life Editor Colette […]
PAs and other administrative professionals looking for their next permanent role have reason to be optimistic. A recent survey shows that there is a resurgence in the demand for personal and executive assistants, which is helping to drive average salaries up across the globe. The annual Salary Survey, conducted by specialist recruitment agency Robert Walters, […]
It’s always great when PAs are acknowledged for all the hard work they do, which is why recruitment company SecsintheCity has opened nominations for its PA of the Year Awards 2014. The awards recognise the dedication and professionalism of personal and executive assistants. Nominations are now open for four categories: PA of the Year, Legal […]
When away on business, wouldn’t it be great to have access to a network of like-minded contacts that could give you advice on how the local transport system works, suggest a cool venue for a meeting, or even just meet you for a coffee? This scenario has become reality thanks to Maiden Voyage, a secure, […]
PAs are often tasked with finding new suppliers for their company – whether that’s a hotel, technology supplier or catering provider. We want to know how you normally go about that part of your job and the different ways you try to source the best business contacts. In exchange for taking part in a short […]
Taking time out of the office to learn and develop your skills is an important part of any PA’s life. More than 50 assistants recently took the opportunity to travel to Cambridge for the Møller Centre’s training event entitled “The confident, assertive and efficient PA”. PAs from the southeast were treated to talks lead by […]
A group of lucky PA Life readers were recently treated to an exclusive opportunity to visit historic Trinity House on a private tour of its maritime treasures. Expert guide Geoff Boyd showed them round the venue’s five rooms, which contain royal portraits and artefacts that are part of the rich legacy of Britain’s maritime past. […]
Karren Brady, Vice-Chairman of the West Ham Football Club and Kanya King, Founder and CEO of the MOBO Awards, will each deliver an empowering keynote speech at this year’s International Confex, being held at London’s Olympia on 12 and 13 March. This remarkable line-up of entrepreneurial women is complemented by a two-day programme of seminars […]
If you prefer keeping your new romance from others on a strictly need-to-know basis, then you’re not alone. According to a recent survey, more than half of UK office workers prefer to keep a relationship with a colleague a secret. The poll reveals that of the 55% of people who think office romances should be […]
