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1. The best burgers you can get on national burger day 2018!
2018 has seen a lot of change in the world. But, one thing that has stayed the same is our love of a good burger. PA Life has been in search of the best burger in the UK.

2. Why colour and style matters in the workplace
Could the colours and styles you wear help you achieve more in the workplace? We speak to House of Colour to find out why dressing to impress can help you in the workplace.

3. Could the bacteria on your desk kill you?
Do you really know how clean your work desk is? On a bacterial level, could your desk kill you?

4. Interview: Birmingham PA awards winner: Jayne Forgham, PWC UK
2018 saw the introduction of the first Birmingham PA Awards, and what an evening it was, where five exceptional assistants were recognised for their efforts and achievements in the industry. Jade Burke catches up with Jayne Forgham, PA at PwC UK, who took home the Motivation Award on the night, to find out how winning has boosted her confidence and why she’s keen to grow her network.

5. Interview: Birmingham PA awards winner: Chelsea Guerin, Towers & Hamlins
2018 saw the introduction of the first Birmingham PA Awards, and what an evening it was, where five exceptional assistants were recognised for their efforts and achievements in the industry. Jade Burke chats to Chelsea Guerin, PA at Trowers & Hamlins who scooped the Innovation Award, where she reveals why networking is crucial to a PA’s role and how she has lead crucial changes in her office.

6. 5 minutes with Kate Isaacson, EA at Power Solutions (UK) Ltd
Kate Isaacson is fairly new to the world of being a PA/EA. Over just 22 months, she has gone from a complete beginner in the position to now being a well respected and highly regarded up-and-comer. Now the EA to MD at Power Solutions (UK) Ltd, she speaks to us about her experience so far.

7. Half of workers expected to be freelance by 2020
There are many positives to becoming a freelance, with many often earning more money for the same amount of work. Could this be why more and more people are becoming professional freelancers?