It’s Black Friday, so some of you may be reading this on your phone while you wait in line for some great bargains. Don’t forget we’ve got our own deal on for new PA Life Club members to join for just £60 including VAT – see the link on story eight below. Let’s look back at the week and find out what our most read stories have been.
1. 5 ways to avoid burnout in the lead-up to Christmas
November and December can be stressful; there’s the end-of-year processes, people out sick with cold and flu, and less reliable colleagues feel it’s the right time to unwind before Christmas. It’s easy to become overwhelmed as a busy PA trying to keep things running smoothly. Here are a few top tips to help you avoid burnout.
2. Lindsay Taylor launches set of PA qualifications
Lindsay Taylor, Senior Training Partner with the IAM and Director of executive training and coaching organisation Your Excellency Ltd meets with PA Life to chat all things PA and share some exciting news.
3. AXA PPP releases quiz for employees to assess work-life balance
Work-life balance is more than a buzzword these days. With PAs taking on more and more work, it’s hard to find a happy medium that allows for a decent personal life. To help employees find out whether they should reassess their work-life balance, AXA PPP healthcare has built a simple visual quiz.
4. App of the week: Hours
Productivity is all about spending your time wisely, but it’s hard to do that if you don’t know where your hours are going. This handy little app takes care of the problem in a really simple, easy-to-use design.
5. A messy desk could limit your career potential
A survey of more than 2000 office workers by Brother UK has revealed that one in three admit to having a desk that is cluttered or a mess, and almost one in 10 bosses said a messy desk would lead them to overlook a junior colleague for promotion.
6. SecsintheCity announces PA of the Year Awards 2016 winners
Previous PA Life cover star Amy Marsden was announced as PA of the Year 2016 at an awards ceremony hosted by SecsintheCity at The Ivy Restaurant on 10 November.
7. Top work-life balance tips for VAs and entrepreneurs
Last year, more than 4.6million people decided to become their own boss. According to a recent study by the Government Equalities Office, 10% of the female population in the UK is considering starting their own business. The nation has the entrepreneurial bug.
8. PA Life Club Black Friday deal for new members
Have you been considering joining the PA Life Club? This Black Friday (25 November) we’re offering new members and entire year’s worth of membership benefits for just £60 inclusive of VAT – that’s £19 off the normal price. Plus, if you sign up by 30 November you’ll receive an extra month of membership completely free.
9. Concise GuestList app takes the stress out of event check-in
Concise knows event check-in can be a hectic time, so here are some benefits to using their GuestList App and ways to make your guests feel like VIPs.
10. Survey reveals Britain’s worst colleagues
Workplaces around the UK are apparently filled with nightmare colleagues who make their fellow employees’ lives hell. That’s the finding of national workplace law consultancy Protecting.co.uk, which says that bosses tend to struggle with problem employees because they are worried about being drawn into wrongful dismissal cases.
