In the first of an occasional series of hotel reviews, Colette Doyle heads to Glasgow to vet whatโs on offer for the business traveller. Glasgow came to prominence through its trading links with the West Indies and Americas, so the Merchant City is an appropriate name for its historic town centre. Taking pride of place […]
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New course offers PAs management skills
Equipping PAs to succeed in todayโs fast-changing workplace is the aim of a new part-time study programme being offered by Birkbeck Universityโs Department of Management from October this year. The programme aims to develop and enhance the skills and understanding of existing and aspiring PAs by exploring current management thinking, practices and technology. Programme director […]
Business travel survey shows the true mettle of PAs
Some of the most unusual requests that PAs have been asked to action when booking travel for their bosses include flying across the world to retrieve forgotten items, sourcing specific food and arranging honeymoons. These are just some of the responses to a survey on business travel recently conducted by PA Life in association with […]
New seasonal corporate menu launched at the Hilton
Hilton London Bridge and Hilton Canary Wharf are celebrating the British weather by unveiling a new series of seasonal menus with healthy and fresh ingredients. Delegates are offered the Summer Time menu, with breakfast featuring summer berry smoothies and Greek yogurt and granola. Lunches incorporate fresh, organic fruit and salads from local suppliers. Finally, the […]
Letโs get together while travelling abroad
If your boss frequently complains that he ends up spending his free time on trips abroad bored and alone in the hotel bar, then nowlanding.com has come up with the ideal solution. Described as a cross between Facebook and LinkedIn, this new social media site helps business travellers to connect while working away using the […]
Managing the media to make a good impression
With the media playing such a large part in everyoneโs lives nowadays, you need to be savvy when it comes to your boss being invited for interview, whether thatโs on television, radio or online. This can be a great opportunity to let people know more about your organisation, so making a good impression matters. Here, […]
Twickenham Experience introduces healthy lifestyle package
The commitment to a healthy lifestyle and nutritious eating has arrived at Twickenham Stadium, just in time to kick start your summer holiday diet. The Twickenham Experience is launching the โ6-pack for Active Meetingsโ at The Meetings Show held at Olympia from 9-11 July. The benefits of this six-point initiative include low carbohydrate, low caffeine […]
Keith Prowse and Jaeger launch summer style guide
If you are lucky enough to be attending some of Britainโs top sporting events this summer, the news that Keith Prowse is teaming up with legendary fashion brand Jaeger will be music to your ears. The combination of Prowseโs 30 years of corporate hospitality experience with the luxury British fashion house promises to deliver the […]
Redefining the meaning of work-life balance
Achieving a true work-life balance in the office is not dependant on a set of flexible working policies, but more on a culture of trust within the organisation. There is a strong correlation between environmental workplace factors, work-life integration, flexible working and workload and their influence on well-being; this is of particular importance as well-being […]
Keep your office smelling sweet
Have you ever had to deal with a complaint about a โsmellyโ colleague? An online survey has revealed that smokers in the office can cause quite a bit of trouble for their co-workers. Some employees are unhappy with having to sit near to anyone giving off an โunpleasant odourโ, while smokers themselves are increasingly deceptive […]
No degree? No problem
The PA profession is providing a new source of hope for job seekers and school leavers across the pond. A recent report from American job portal Career Cast has rated the role of PA as one of the most well-paid jobs available in the US even if you donโt have a degree. According to the […]
Register now for the Office show this autumn
Combining a comprehensive training and development conference with a major trade exhibition, the Office show returns to Londonโs Olympia from 8-9 October with its stated aim of helping PAs and EAs excel in their role. Visitors will be able to meet more than 175 exhibitors representing leading brands, get exclusive previews of product launches coming […]
Get in the party spirit with our essential guide
If youโre tasked with organising the annual summer or Christmas party for your company, then youโll be delighted to hear that PA Life has done all the hard work for you by compiling an indispensable guide to party planning. Covering scores of hotels and other venues suitable for holding a celebration to remember, our handy, […]
Find the font of all office knowledge
When you want to find out the companyโs expansion plans, get the lowdown on why an ex-employee really left, or discover who in the office might be more than colleagues, who do you go to for the juicy details? A survey has revealed that those looking for confidential information on colleagues will often turn to […]
PA Life sends a happy reader on a super spa break
One new subscriber to PA Life has been selected as the lucky winner of a weekend spa break at Whittlebury Hall following a prize draw at the Office Management & PA Show recently held at Excel. Roxanne Providence, PA to the Managing Director and Global Head at HSBC, says she is very excited about the […]
What is a PA worth?
Do you think itโs time you received a pay rise? Or perhaps you are unsure where your salary expectations should fall in this tough economic climate? Over half (54%) of HR directors say it is commonplace to lose an employee due to not meeting salary expectations and more than two fifths (42%) are now more […]
Tried & Tasted: The Churchill Bar & Terrace
Winston Churchill was someone who famously enjoyed a libation now and then, writes Colette Doyle. When accused of being drunk by a female politician he, somewhat ungallantly it must be said, replied: “Madam, you are ugly. In the morning, I shall be sober.” So youโre in good company at The Churchill Bar & Terrace โ literally, […]
How to create an impressive CV
Trying to find a new PA position can be a challenge โ thatโs why standing out from the crowd is key. Tailoring your CV for each role is the best way to capture the attention of recruiters. By following these tips, you can ensure that your CV makes it to the top of the pile. […]