It’s fair to say that most businesses can see a slump in productivity and motivation during the FIFA World Cup (or any big sporting tournament that takes place on working week days). Indeed, data from 2010 shows that British workers tuning into the World Cup in South Africa cost the UK an estimated £5.4 billion in lost economic output. With…
read moreIf you fancy a job change, there’s still time for you to apply to be Victoria Beckham’s PA. The job is still listed on the Victoria Beckham website, with the position being based in Battersea. No salary is listed and, unsurprisingly, ‘discretion and confidentiality’ is listed as a must. Other duties include: • Ensure NDAs are signed when engaging with any…
read moreWhen it comes to business travel, saving time and money is a top priority for many assistants. Melissa Hirst, marketing and PR manager at CT Business Travel, shares just how easy it can be to arrange business travel effectively The life of a PA is, to say the least, varied. From providing administrative support to arranging meetings, events and travel,…
read moreBeing able to mentally detach yourself from your job can be a difficult task as our roles take up the majority of our lives. Chloe Ward, TMS technician at Smart TMS, a mental health clinic specialising in Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation, reveals her tips for employees to consider Mentally distracting oneself from work during out of work hours can help restore…
read moreAs Mental Health Week comes to a close for this year, top tips on minimising stress in the workplace has emerged. In 2017, 74 per cent of the British public admitted they have felt so stressed that they felt overwhelmed or unable to cope according to recent research by Mental Health Foundation. According to Deloitte, the average person spends 90,000…
read moreIoana Nitu, product and solutions manager at technology solutions provider, Brother UK shares her thoughts and best practises for tackling security threats. From managing the diaries of senior team members to filing confidential documents, the role of a PA involves dealing with business-critical tasks on a daily basis to keep the office running smoothly and safely. And, in an ever-changing workplace where…
read moreSearcys at The Gherkin has taken the wraps off new private dining, meeting and events spaces designed by London-based studio Softroom. The five inter-connected rooms are named after clouds (it’s high up there): Alto, Cirrus, Stratus, Cumulus and Nimbus, providing space for small, targeted conferences for 18 delegates or larger parties of up to 100 guests. Sitting high above London on…
read moreOur avid readers have responded to a Twitter poll asking if they are often falling into their overdraft at the end of the month. After a study discovered that millions of Brits feel like they are living beyond their means, and their salaries aren’t lasting until the end of the month, 43 per cent of you revealed that your salaries just…
read moreMaria Fuller, EA and author of How to be a PA, shares some helpful tips on how to manage an event more efficiently and what you can do to ensure your event runs as smooth as possible If you’re employed in a business support role, it’s likely at some point in your career, you will organise an event. Whether it’s…
read moreAs a busy admin professional, the task of booking and managing business travel can fall onto your already busy shoulders. Saving money on your business travel programme is not a one-off task. It’s a continual process where even small tweaks can make a bit impact. Our travel experts have compiled a five-step guide for saving time and money on corporate…
read moreThere are some common mistakes people make on their CV. Here, Kushal Karki from Inspiring Interns, lays out ten simple steps candidates can make to ensure they stand out from the competition 1. Write a punchy personal statement Personal statements (the summary at the top of your CV) should be short, concise and punchy. It should emphasise your key skills…
read moreJulia Charles-Wiginton, director of Julia Charles Event Management, will be speaking at the CHS show in Leeds next week, where she will share all on how she got the Dragons to invest in her business 2008 seems such a long time ago now; so much has changed in my life since the fateful day I appeared on Dragons’ Den. I…
read moreModern technology has increased the amount of time we spend at a desk with 42 per cent of Brits admitting sitting for too long without taking a break. To help combat this Stephen Bowden, chartered ergonomist at Morgan Maxwell and advisor to office product specialists Fellowes, reveals ways you can keep active to improve your health and well-being in the…
read moreTaking part in an apprenticeship can help secure the dream job for many students, while providing them with experience of a professional environment. Following the UK Government’s pledge to commit to 3m apprenticeship starts in England by 2020, Jade Burke speaks to some experts and PA Life readers on how the industry can make the most of these schemes Breaking…
read moreMatt Smith, director and co-founder of Black Tomato Group and Alana Buchanan, business development manager at Black Tomato Agency, reveal how you and your company can stay ahead of the curve in time for GDPR 2018 What is GDPR? The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) will replace the Data Protection Act 1998 (DPA) and applies in the UK from May…
read moreDespite many PAs enjoying a modest increase to their salary in 2017, employees are still unhappy with their monthly income. Hays outlines its recent 2018 UK Salary and Recruitment guide and what PA professionals are looking for from their employers As employees start the year afresh, the hope of a wage increase becomes ever more prominent in the New Year.…
read moreSam Hurst, chief grazer at Grazing Catering, reveals his thoughts on why employers should strive to offer free food in the workplace and the benefits it has on employees When it comes to looking after people at work, the tech companies of Silicon Valley are the first to pop into our minds. The idea of giving employees everything they could…
read moreThere are certain buzzwords and turns of phrase that have recruiters everywhere grinding their teeth. Remember, these people have to sift through hundreds of CVs and cover letters before narrowing things down to a handful of applicants, so they tend to read the same tired old clichés over and over. Claiming to be a ‘team player’ and having the ability…
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