Why is continuing professional development so important for PAs? When PA Life Editor Colette Doyle recently posed this question to a group of management assistants, she received a whole raft of interesting answers. Training is a great way to refresh your existing skills so you don’t get too set in your ways, was one of the responses. Plus, as another…
read moreOn Monday 30th November the newly opened Soho Square a cocktail bar and restaurant – a unique Art Deco building over four floors – played host to 50 PA Life Club members for a fun evening of networking, cocktails, canapés and tours of the venue space. It’s motto is ‘a great place in Central London to EAT, MEET, DRINK & CREATE,’…
read moreThe other day as I was dragging myself into the office after hitting the snooze button a few too many times, my mind drifted off and I started wondering about the standard eight-hour working day. It’s been the norm for as long as anyone can remember, but who can we blame for the monotony of the nine-to-five grind? I got…
read moreThe inability to concentrate on tasks for extended amounts of time is usually seen as a bad thing. But a new study suggests people who are easily distracted may actually be intellectually superior to their colleagues. According to psychiatrist Dr Ned Hallowell, clever people find it difficult to prioritise which idea to focus on and often suffer from “a feeling…
read moreWhatever happened to the New Year resolutions you made? Three weeks into January and by now most people have completely forgotten their good intentions. According to fitness and wellbeing coach Michele Kaye, if your resolutions were important enough to make in the first place they are worth following through. In her new book Eat, Dance Shine – How to come…
read moreEmail notifications pop up. Your mother calls… again. Co-workers around you won’t stop talking. And the desire to check Instagram to see if you’ve hit 100 likes on your picture of lunch grows stronger as the day goes on. Workplace distractions are everywhere. But you might be surprised by which distractions a study by US-based consultant BambooHR found to be…
read moreBusiness leaders would never be expected to give staff the gifts in the 12 Days of Christmas song, (maids-a-milking and lords-a-leaping are wholly impractical) so Sketch Studios, a commercial furniture specialist, has come up with 12 practical tokens of appreciation employers could give instead. Day One: Better tea/coffee/refreshments; fundamental to the wellbeing of every worker – isn’t this what gets…
read moreOn Monday, 30 November the newly opened Soho Square a cocktail bar and restaurant – a unique Art Deco building over four floors – played host to 50 PA Life Club members for a fun evening of networking, cocktails, canapés and tours of the venue space. Its motto is ‘a great place in Central London to EAT, MEET, DRINK &…
read morePulled your manager’s name out of the Secret Santa hat? Here are some 6 gift ideas suitable for men and women. Colouring books for adults have been one of the biggest trends of the year as colouring is a great way to help with stress and tension, helping people unwind after a hard day. A Harry Potter colouring book…
read moreHS2, the proposed high-speed rail link between Birmingham and Crewe will be opened in 2027 – six years earlier than planned. The London to Birmingham route was originally due for completion by 2026, and to Manchester and Leeds by 2033. The Chancellor, George Osborne announced that ex-head of the CBI business group John Cridland would chair a new body called…
read moreThe number of commuters spending more than two hours travelling to and from work has increased by 72% over the past 10 years, according to a TUC analysis of official figures published this week. The figures – published to mark the start of Commute Smart Week organised by Work Wise UK – show that the number of people undertaking long…
read moreA little bit of pressure at work is good for you, but there is absolutely no health benefit to being too stressed at work, says Joan Kingsley, a consultant clinical and organisational therapist. Kingsley spent 25 years researching workplace psychology and co-authored a book, ‘The Fear-free Organization: Vital Insights from Neuroscience to Transform Your Business Culture’ – which draws attention to the…
read moreWednesday 4 November marks National Stress Awareness Day (NSAD), an annual event organised by International Stress Management Association (ISMAUK) to promote awareness of the impact of stress in the workplace. Stress has forced one in five workers (19%) to call in sick, and 93% of these people say they have lied to their boss about the real reason for not…
read moreDr. Travis Bradberry, Coauthor of Emotional Intelligence 2.0 & President at TalentSmart explains how being busy actually makes you unproductive… The prevailing notion is that if you aren’t busy means that you aren’t hard working. The truth according to Bradberry is that busyness makes you less productive. Think of a busy person and what comes to mind?, An ever-ringing phone,…
read moreNew integration between Condeco and Serraview paves the way for the next generation of smart buildings and data-driven workplace management. Condeco Software and Serraview, two global leaders in workplace management technology, today announced a partnership that will provide enterprise clients with the tools needed to optimise their space utilisation, move towards agile working and support the productivity needs of their…
read moreCastle Air has a wealth of experience in helicopter charters and provides convenience, comfort and speed for individuals and small groups travelling on business. The company owns the largest fleet in the UK and unlike the majority of its competitors, Castle Air does not use other operators. Luxurious, stress-free travel All of Castle Air’s charter flights are conducted on-board luxury-fitted…
read moreListen up! There’s a new venue in town, ideal for professionals looking for somewhere a little different to hold meetings. Enter – Michelin House. Launched only last week, Michelin House is an impressive business address and iconic London landmark located in a prominent position between South Kensington and Chelsea. London Executive Offices have refurbished the first and second floors of…
read moreWhen booking and managing business travel for your colleagues, any tool that makes it quicker, easier and more manageable is a must. And any tool that can guide you to purchase the best available ticket for that day and route without an onerous search is even better. By using an online booking tool you can manage all of your rail…
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