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 don’t have a degree. According to the […]

Combining a comprehensive training and development conference with a major trade exhibition, the Office show returns to London’s 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 […]

If you’re tasked with organising the annual summer or Christmas party for your company, then you’ll 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, […]

When you want to find out the company’s 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 […]

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 […]

Do you think it’s 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 […]

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 you’re in good company at The Churchill Bar & Terrace – literally, […]

Trying to find a new PA position can be a challenge – that’s 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. […]

When it comes to finding something good to eat at an airport it can be a dispiriting experience, with much of the food to be had resembling something you would expect to find at a motorway service station circa 1975, writes Colette Doyle. But if you take a slight detour from Heathrow Terminal 5, then […]

The atmosphere of Thirty Six is quiet and reserved: one that indicates the evening is going to be wholly about the food, writes Nicole Holgate. Having opted for the à la carte three courses as opposed to the tasting menu, staff are more than happy to recommend a wine to go with our diverse food […]

As the name suggests, 1776 is a restaurant redolent of history. The date harks back to this Grade II-listed building’s days as a bank, and the imposing, vaulted ceilings are testimony to its previous incarnation as a financial institution, writes Colette Doyle. Nowadays, though, in place of tellers’ counters you’ll find an impressive-looking and well-stocked […]

If you have to chart your boss’s business travel spending down to the smallest detail, you’ll be aware of how difficult it can be to keep track of distances driven and monitor the costs involved. The AA’s route planner has launched a new online tool to overcome this problem: a calculator that can help PAs […]

If you regularly check out job sites while you’re supposed to be working then you’re not alone, as a new survey reveals that almost a quarter (23%) of office workers do the same. The poll by Safetica, a provider of employee monitoring and data protection software, also shows that nearly a third (33%) of employees […]

As the boundaries between science fiction and modern technology blur, how long will it be until personal assistants find themselves replaced by a machine? There is an increasing number of digital personal assistants now available, with companies committing their efforts to voice-recognition technology and creating as ‘human’ an interface as possible. Siri is Apple’s personal […]

PAs who are responsible for booking business travel will need effective communication to help achieve their travel programme objectives in 2013, according to findings from Carlson Wagonlit Travel’s latest survey. The research shows that communication is vital whether the goal is to improve travel policy compliance, mandate the use of preferred hotels, or provide critical […]

Nearly half of all office workers (46%) feel pressurised to come into work by their immediate managers and more than half of these again (53%) are female employees. The “Under Pressure” study, conducted by Adecco Retail, reveals a large difference between younger and older workers: three-quarters (78%) of 16-24 year olds feel obliged to come […]

You may have heard of these services, but did you know you can have them all ready to hand on your desktop, smartphone or tablet? LinkedIn An excellent way to find and connect with more than 200 million members worldwide and stay up to date with people in your professional network. Functions include sending group […]

Hosting an event, whether large or small, in this technology-fixated world doesn’t need to be rocket science. Haralambos Stavrou shares his tips in how to take yout events to the next level using the latest digital wizardry. The digital age is changing the shape of events for ever. Many companies now hold virtual events over […]