The heat wave seems to have left as soon as it came in. If you’re lucky enough to not be stuck on a train or in traffic, you’re probably looking forward to the first weekend with perfect weather for curling up on the couch and relaxing. First, let’s take a look back at our top 10 most read stories of the week.
1. 4 tips for writing an elevator pitch
An elevator pitch is a quick introduction that provides others with information about who you are, what you do and what you have to offer. Its name refers to the amount of time you have to make a good first impression during a lift ride from reception to the manager’s office. Getting it right is tough, but here are four tips to help you right yours.
2. Top desk etiquette tips
Your desk is your space when you’re at work. It is a sacred bubble that you keep as your own, but remember that what you do with it can affect your colleagues, especially if you work in an open-plan office. Here are some top tips from Staples to help you adhere to desk etiquette.
3. Once Upon A Time presents ‘The Little Treasured Toy Shop’
Once Upon A Time, a concept created by Plan A Events, will transform amazing ideas into various pop-up dining extravaganzas in London, merging fantasy and reality.
4. 5 ways to tackle office clutter
It’s easy to get snowed under as a PA. You’ve got mail coming in throughout the day, a million documents to file or pass on, and a heap of other ‘things’ that keep piling up. A clear desk does wonders for the psyche, so here are five tips to help you tackle office clutter.
5. How to follow up a job application
If you’ve followed our previous advice on making a career move, hopefully you’ve had plenty of responses from potential employers. But sometimes companies take a little longer to get back to you after you’ve applied. If you think a reasonable amount of time has passed, here are some tips for following up a job application from FlexJobs.
6. Top PA gives tips for organising a wear it pink day
Long-time PA Life reader and top PA Brenda George is a seasoned wear it pinker, helping her company raise money for Breast Cancer Now. She has recently written a fantastic article for the campaign with top tips to help her fellow PAs organise a wear it pink day at their office.
7. Outrageous manager comments revealed by Christmas Connections
You may be familiar with the less-than-family-friendly antics of the fictional boss from The Office played by Ricky Gervais. To celebrate the launch of the new movie David Brent: Life on the Road, greeting card company Christmas Connections decided to ask the nation for the most outrageous comments they’ve received from management. They narrowed it down to their eight favourite quotes and printed them on a new range of greeting cards for the office.
8. Suffering a migraine at work – what can you do?
Last week was Migraine Awareness Week, which helps people to better understand a condition that affects many office workers throughout the country. Migraines can be debilitating and can mean the working day is a nightmare to get through. To raise awareness of the condition, we’ve gathered advice from Dr Alexandra Phelan, a medical practitioner with Pharmacy2U.
9. Half of Brits don’t take their full lunch hour
Research released today by health and wellbeing provider Benenden reveals that British workers’ lunch hour is dying out, as the majority continue to work during what was traditionally a break from the working routine, despite not being paid for it.
10. 20 best companies for work-life balance named
Work-life balance is a key issue for employees, with many saying they’re willing to leave a job in search of a better balance. If you’re looking for a new role that allows you to focus on yourself, Glassdoor has done some research to name the 20 companies that offer the best work-life balance.
