At PA Life we?re devoted to bringing you the very latest news, tips, advice and recommendations on a whole smorgasbord of topics that we hope are of interest to you in your professional lives. Since our most popular stories seem to be those that provide suggestions on how to engender a better working relationship with your manager, we thought we?d…
read moreUnderstanding what makes us tick and how we?re perceived by others can go a long way to creating a harmonious, collaborative atmosphere in the workplace. Nicky Whyman explains the art of self-awareness Wouldn?t it be great if everyone just got along? In the corporate world we are required to work collaboratively, but the reality is that there will always be…
read moreWith more than half of the UK population on Facebook, social media is increasingly recognised as the modern way of communicating, not just by friends and family, but by businesses too. So what exactly do PAs need to know? Ann Pilkington elaborates on the essentials Why use social media?Social media has many strengths; it is an immediate, open and cost-effective…
read moreIt seems that PAs across the pond are working harder than ever, as an annual US survey has highlighted the growing workload of administrative professionals. The findings, compiled by stationery retailer Staples, reveal that more than half of those polled are supporting more managers than in previous years and additional tasks are being handed to PAs on a regular basis.…
read moreLinkedIn was launched in 2003 and by the end of 2014 it had nearly 350 million registered users in more than 200 countries and territories. Long considered the social networking site for professionals, if you’re in business, it is basically expected that you have a profile there. Being the largest network of professionals, LinkedIn has a wide range of purposes.…
read moreMany exhibitors used this year’s Meetings Show as an opportunity to present their new offerings to the corporate market. We’ve put together a selection of our favourites Belfast Waterfront (pictured)Northern Ireland’s only purpose-built conference centre gave visitors a closer look at the £25.9 million expansion that was announced earlier this year. Set to open in 2016, the facilities will provide…
read moreGetting your boss safely from A to B is one of the holy grails of being a good executive assistant. Here, PA Life asks four experts from leading TMCs for their top tips on making travel arrangements and their take on current trends within the market. “Industry evidence shows that, on average, airfares are cheaper if booked further in advance. The…
read moreAre you well on the way to finalising your company’s next conference venue, speakers and seminars, but don’t know how to engage potential delegates? In today’s world of technology, what is the best tool available? Michael Douglas discusses the benefits of using a mobile event app. Why create a mobile app?A good mobile application enables a company to fully support…
read moreIf you’ve been charged with helping to run your company’s social media activity, or want to make better use of it for your own networking purposes, you may want to turn to Twitter guru Deborah Lee. Deborah refers to herself as a ‘social media mentor’. She won’t take over a Twitter or Facebook account on your company’s behalf, but has…
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