Around six in ten millennials are suffering from a ‘quarter-life crisis’, new research has found. Researchers polled 2,000 Brits aged from 25 to 35 found that 56 per cent are struggling to cope with financial, career and personal pressures. 53 per cent of young adults find it difficult to make ends meet, while 23 per cent said trying to find…
read moreCharlotte Wibberley, founder of VIP VA, shares her top tips on how individuals can succeed in becoming their own boss as a VA. Did you know that one of the top search terms related to VAs is ‘how to become a virtual assistant’? This makes sense – if you’ve got a few spare hours every day, a laptop and a…
read moreFor many PAs and EAs across the UK, keeping the office organised and running smoothly can be a challenge to say the least. Brother UK has launched a range of desktop label printers – the QL-800 series – designed to make your working day that little bit easier and give you more time to concentrate on what you and your…
read moreOffice productivity is being effected by employees with high heels, according to new reports Last year, the government rejected calls to stop employers being able to force female workers to wear high heels to work. However, constantly wearing high heels can have negative implications to the backs of your employees, which can be detrimental to their wellbeing, thus impacting their…
read moreAs we continue to keep you informed on what’s happening in the events world and keep up to date, don’t forget to check us out on Twitter, Facebook or LinkedIn. 1. Are you an office geek? If you enjoy putting together a spreadsheet and using three different colour highlighters during your working day, you could earn yourself the title as ‘office geek’. 2. PA Life readers…
read moreExecutives should ditch meetings, quit multitasking and learn how to delegate to maximise productivity in the office, experts have warned. A new list of tips and advice has been compiled by the experts at commercial property firm LondonOffices.com to encourage workers to ditch bad habits and achieve benchmark levels of productivity at work. From jazzing up your workplace, to improving…
read moreRecruiting expert Ella Patenall decodes the buzzwords recruiters use in job descriptions Job descriptions are a minefield of confusing, strange and specific terms we don’t always come across in our day-to-day lives. Our guide to understanding common job description buzzwords will help you decipher what the application is asking for! Analytical skills Today, data is all around us and it’s…
read moreThe day-to-day running of the office is no easy job. Business-critical tasks like managing the diaries of senior team members and helping keep key customers happy require attention that time-consuming admin cuts into. The last thing PAs and EAs need is to waste valuable time finding the correct files or ensuring stationery is in the right place. Technology solutions provider…
read moreLaw EA Amy Franklyn talks reflects on her life and the importance of your personal brand From a young age, my mum taught me that believing in myself was the most important thing which gave me the confidence to do anything I wanted. From the age of three, mum spent her time taking me to Ballroom and Latin dance classes…
read moreCity Pantry brings corporate food into the digital age. With a best-in-class platform built to save time and reduce stress, we deliver delicious meals from London’s restaurants as a catalyst to get teams working better, together There’s a big meeting coming up, and your team needs to be fed. You reach for your contacts book, or just go online, and…
read moreTurbo-charge your career The world of social media can be tricky to traverse, and as more and more people get connected, it’s only natural for more problems to arise. When it comes to presentation online while job hunting, a simple slip-up could permanently damage your employability. “If you are struggling to get a foot on the career ladder or wondering…
read moreIt also has the capability to print in two colours – red as well as standard black – which is a first of its kind for label printers on the market. The printers are ideal for office applications including printing labels for file organisation, and printing large volumes of visitor badges or address labels, with the option to print…
read moreForming a romantic relationship at work is still a controversial topic, despite becoming more commonplace. Talking with EAs and VAs, PA Life Editor Jade Burke investigates what makes Forget signing up to the latest dating apps, singletons are now looking to the workplace to find their future partner or spouse. Working in such close quarters with colleagues all day, it…
read moreWith Christmas around the corner, most employees will be looking forward to a break from the office. While some will be busy wrapping presents (and fretting over cooking the turkey perfectly!) new research shows that 70% of people will be using this time at home to catch up and get ahead for the next year. With that in mind, work…
read moreBands are crucial when it comes to party entertainment. They guarantee to get the party started, giving guests a night to remember. But how can you find the perfect party performance? Alive Network’s MD, Dave Bevan, offers some top tips. A party lives or dies on the quality of the entertainment. Alongside the food and drink (plenty of the latter,…
read moreFinding ways to keep energetic can be an arduous task for many, especially with the winter months rolling in. Chris Horlick, director at AXA PPP Healthcare, offers his thoughts on how employees can tie fitness into their working day. Finding time to get active during a working day can be challenging. Even if you have good intentions, unexpected tasks can…
read moreBuyers expect the continued pressure to cut costs will be the biggest issue to impact them next year, a Business Travel Show survey has found. A poll of 243 business travel buyers were asked ‘what is the biggest issue facing you over the next 12 months?’, with respondents citing cutting costs as the biggest issue for a third year, followed…
read moreAnna Walmsley, founder of DMC VIP Event Management in the south of France, shares her tips on how PAs can build their profile to ensure they are the lead decision maker Before setting up my business as a destination management consultant (DMC), organising corporate VIP events and incentive travel in the South of France, Andorra and Barcelona, I worked in a senior…
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