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Rules for buying a Christmas present for your boss

It’s the season for giving, and although according to business etiquette it’s not required for employees to buy their boss a Christmas present, sometimes a little gift can go a long way.

Escape your desk: Win £600 of travel vouchers plus a year’s supply of Nescafé Azera coffee

Nestlé Professional understands the importance of taking a break from your desk. So, to celebrate the launch of the new Nescafé Azera by Design coffee, we are offering one lucky PA Life reader the opportunity to win a prize of £600 travel vouchers plus a year’s supply of Nescafé Azera coffee for your office.

The best ways to start a conversation when networking

Face-to-face conversations are becoming a thing of the past as high-tech devices lead us to live ‘isolated’ lifestyles, it has emerged.

Top reasons for work-related stress in 2018

Recent figures show that almost 600,000 workers are suffering from work-related stress, depression or anxiety in 2018.

Why the office Christmas party is key to employee happiness 

Best Parties Ever, in conjunction with Together LDN, has released some eye-opening facts detailing why the office Christmas party is more than just a well-earned opportunity to let your hair down.

A day in the life of a VA

More assistants are looking at the advantages of ditching the office in favour of becoming a VA. Sarah Rugg, co-founder of My VA Business, worked alongside virtual assistant Sam Evans to document what the average day in the life of a VA was.

PA Profile: Judith Croasdell

We take a look back at our interview with Judith Croasdell, PA to the late great Stephen Hawking.

App of the week: DishRatings

A huge part of any assistant’s job is knowing which restaurants are best for meetings, a quick business lunch or an evening meal that’s set to impress potential clients. Many PAs rely on their network to suggest new places, but how do you find a place in a location that even your contacts haven’t tried before?

Checking in: The Chronicle

Aparthotels have long been the choice of business people looking for somewhere to stay in the city since they boast all of the advantages of an apartment with the added benefits that you’d normally expect from a hotel.