PA Life talked to Paul and Nadine Fenton, joint Managing Directors and founders of Viva Esprit, an independent boutique events agency, about their business journey and the agency they have created… Can you take us back to the start of Viva Esprit – how did it all begin, and what inspired you to start an event management agency? Viva Esprit…
read morePrestige is one of London’s first independently owned executive transport and logistics companies, established in 1982, and now operational across the entire globe. The helpful team at Prestige invite you to get to know their executive transport and couriers by offering 20% off your first month of executive transport and couriers… Prestige Executive Transport and Couriers – key services: London…
read morePA Life Autumn Issue 2024 PA Profile interview features Jodie Mears who embraces and balances multiple professional opportunities. We found out how she fits it all into her busy life as a strategic career EA. Jodie has over 20 years’ of experience supporting C-Suite executives with expertise spanning senior leadership support, ethics and compliance, and also employee engagement. She is…
read moreWith searches for ‘burnout signs and symptoms’ up 50% worldwide in 2024, Instant Offices have analysed trends across 30 global cities to reveal where burnout sentiment is highest. To find cities with the highest interest in burnout, Instant Offices researched Google searches at a city level for: Burnout symptoms How to cope with burnout Am I burnt out? Signs of…
read moreReports suggest that over 82% of companies are either using or exploring the use of AI in 2024. With the ever growing movement from businesses into the realm of AI implementation, application security SaaS company Indusface have analysed the pros and cons of utilising artificial intelligence, and whether it is really better than human error… The pros and cons of…
read moreWe’ve just had an extended period of hot weather, and the chances are we’ll have some more before the summer is over – so here are some top tips from health and safety experts at Protecting on the right procedures to put in place during hot days – given that there’s currently no legal maximum temperature for workplaces in the…
read moreMany people experience overload and burnout as a result of the ongoing demands of their jobs combined with their personal obligations. As a PA or an EA this is often even more challenging as you are your Exec’s back-up and safety net, expected to step in to resolve urgent issues, even out of office hours. So, how can PAs achieve…
read moreIt’s a given that workplaces should support women. But how can we encourage men, and foster positive masculinity, making the workplace better for everyone? Peter Crush reports on a recent HR Magazine article… “It’s only been the last decade or so that I’ve been comfortable talking about my masculinity,” says an extremely candid Chris Britton, people experience director for employee…
read moreNearly a fifth of UK businesses do not talk to staff about the future of the company. Digital staffing agency Coople has surveyed 1000 UK business leaders, inviting them to share their experiences of how economic conditions have impacted their staffing practices. Result show that what employees are told about the future of their company isn’t enough in near 20%…
read moreStreaming platforms have become essential for many for entertainment, with millions relying on services like Netflix, which boasts over 275 million subscribers globally. However, this high demand has made these platforms prime cyberattack targets. This is highlighted in recent reports by streaming platform, Roku, which experienced their second data breach of the year, compromising over half a million user accounts.…
read moreLanding a job you love can be tough. Competitive job market? Check. Limited time? Absolutely. Job site Indeed suggests applying to 10–15 jobs per week to maximise your chances of getting hired. But creating that many tailored CVs and cover letters and attending interviews alongside your existing work schedule and responsibilities might feel impossible. But with recruiters and hiring managers…
read moreFollowing Labour’s landslide victory in the General Election and their confirmation of adding 20% VAT on school fees spikes interest in homeschooling. The change will take effect from January 2025 and naturally worries many private school parents. The Government has acknowledged that this will price some parents out of the private system. However, we are reassured that any pupils moving…
read moreOur much-awaited annual PA awards – PA Life Star Awards 2024 judges are now announced. As with previous year, we have an impressive panel of external judges, all experts in the assistant training or recruitment field. The nominations opened on June 19th and will close at midnight on September 20th. We encourage all amazing PAs, EAs, VAs and Office Managers…
read moreThere is much enthusiasm about the Skill England charter introduced by the new Labour Government. The King’s Speech outlined the changes at the State Opening of the Parliament after the recent general election. This sends important signals of change to come for the UK skills base under new Government, says NCUB. Changes are also welcomed to The Employment Rights Bill…
read morePAs, EAs and other administrative and business support professionals are seeing some of their tasks replaced by AI and naturally fear for more to come. This doesn’t mean that the role is disappearing, rather it’s evolving to a more strategic one. It’s no surprise that searches for ‘Job loss due to AI’ have skyrocketed over 5,000% in the last 12…
read moreMost types of bonuses that businesses offer their employees will come with a tax liability. Cash bonuses are added to an employee’s other earnings and will be liable for Income Tax if they take the person’s total earnings above the £12,570 personal allowance threshold. Some bonuses are given as benefits in kind, and these will also have tax implications for…
read morePA Life is once again searching for star quality Administrative and Business Support Professionals in our annual PA Life Star Awards. Nominations are now open for this year’s PA Awards and close on September 20th 2024 with two new categories added this year making the total eight… Are you a star PA, EA, VA or Office Manager? The PA Life…
read moreThe AI Act is coming into force soon, and many businesses will need to develop their understanding of the types of applications that are prohibited, what the Act defines as ‘high-risk’ activity and what systems – if any – are exempt from the rules. An expert team of data protection specialists at DPO Centre have shared their exploration of the…
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