Right up there with going to the dentist and sitting an exam has to be the great tradition of going for a job interview. Particularly now it’s September, and recent graduates will be gearing up for this. You sit there, being asked probing questions by someone you’ve never met, trying hard to impress them and make them think you’re the…
read moreAs we continue to keep you informed on what’s happening in the events world and keep you up to date, don’t forget to check us out on Twitter, Facebook or LinkedIn. 1. The funniest ‘out of office’ responses It’s August, and statistically most UK holiday time is taken during this month. You’ll notice that it seems like every other email…
read moreThe average Brit spends the equivalent of four and a half months of their life talking about the weather, a study has revealed. A poll of 2,000 adults has found the classic British stereotype of nattering about the weather is true, with the subject coming up three times in a typical day. And with each of those conversations about the…
read moreAs we continue to keep you informed on what’s happening in the events world and keep you up to date, don’t forget to check us out on Twitter, Facebook or LinkedIn. 1. 5-minutes with… Paula Harding, EA at the Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine Paula Harding, executive assistant to dean of education and senior management team has worked in the…
read moreWith millions of Brits heading off on holiday this month, many will reach their idyllic beach retreat or beautiful city break, perhaps their only chance to unwind this year and stare at their smartphones. London City Airport (LCY) teams up with Brooklyn-based start-up Light Phone to offer passengers a free phone which only makes and receives phone calls Passengers sign…
read moreAfternoon tea in Britain is more than just scones and sandwiches. It’s a way of life, part of the natural order, it lays deep within our bones and is as old as time itself. Or, at least we’d like to believe. Vincenzo Ferrara has been on the search for the best Afternoon Tea Choosing the perfect place for a business…
read moreVincenzo Ferrara has been to Ginza Onodera near Green Park in London to taste what they have to offer. Ginza Onodera is an authentic Japanese restaurant in central London, it offers good food, good drinks and beautifully designed spaces that can be used for everything from a quick business lunch to a private room meeting. Upon entering the restaurant, you…
read moreAs we continue to keep you informed on what’s happening in the events world and keep you up to date, don’t forget to check us out on Twitter, Facebook or LinkedIn. 1. Celebrate the PA Life Club’s 5th birthday with an exclusive membership discount To mark the PA Life Club’s fifth birthday this October, we are celebrating early by providing assistants with an exclusive offer…
read moreVincenzo Ferrara dines at Thompson restaurant in St Albans, Hertfordshire. The perfect venue outside of London for your corporate meeting and a relaxed evening. St Albans is a historic small city that is a hub of business activity. Direct on a train from London, it’s the perfect area to arrange a meeting with those outside of London. Where do you…
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. 10 priceless nuggets of wisdom from experienced PAs We asked you, the PA Life audience on social media to share your experiences for advice that you would give to a new PA starting out.…
read moreWhy Google Assistant? The Google ecosystem is growing faster than any other tech company. With a range of smart devices filling both the home and the office, it’s becoming harder and harder to go through a working day without relying on something from the tech company. Google Assistant is the latest app from the tech giant that allows you to manage…
read moreAcademic Venue Solutions’ membership continues to grow in 2018 with the addition of two new members to the consortium, Robinson College and Anglia Ruskin University. Opened as a purpose-built conference centre in support of our academic vocation, Robinson College has been excelling as a conference venue for over 30 years. The youngest of the Colleges of the University of Cambridge,…
read moreGetting everyone in the same place at the same time for a meeting can be difficult, but what about once the meeting has commenced? Many employees dread the idea of interacting with other team members for a specified amount of time, which leads to many arriving late, checking their mobiles throughout the meeting or interrupting constantly. So, are you one…
read moreExperts have finally revealed the difference between going ‘out’ – and going ‘out-out’. The long-standing dilemma of how to tell whether you are out for a few drinks or out for the night was famously brought to the fore by comedian Micky Flanagan. Now a team of researchers have settled the dispute by revealing going ‘out-out’ means clearing your diary…
read moreSwitzerland has been billed as Europe’s newest leading MICE destination, where the Bürgenstock Resort Lake Lucerne welcomes guests to discover summit meetings. On-site, the resort features the Palace Hotel & Conferences, which are elevated 500m above Lake Lucern, and offers a 2,200m² conference centre equipped with all the latest technologies for up to 900 attendees. 31 flexible meetings rooms can…
read moreWorking from home makes staff more productive – while noisy colleagues are the biggest hindrance, according to a new report published for World Productivity Day today (June 20th). The research has been carried out by audio and comms tech specialist Jabra which surveyed business professionals in the UK, US, Germany in France. Topline results show: • Workspace: Home is where…
read moreAlmost half of families are going on a ‘digital detox’ this summer – will you be joining them? Most families are planning to put the screens down because they are worried their kids spend too much time on gadgets, a study has found. Although phones and tablets are a great way to keep the kids quiet for 10 minutes, parents…
read moreA third of Brits reckon they are sat on an idea which could ‘make them millions’, according to research backed by a training entrepreneur who was once PA to Ryanair founder Tony Ryan. And most believe the expense of modern living, a lack of time and busy family schedules are the main barriers to them bringing their idea to life. Not laziness.…
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