A survey commissioned by The Open University (OU) has revealed that one in four of the UK public is guilty of serial time wasters. Nearly three quarters (75%) of us claim to have more than 20 hours of free time every week, yet one in four (25%) admit to frittering away more than half of […]

Any event organiser worth their salt knows that careful and considered planning is the key to a successful conference or meeting. Grounded in robust research, the quality of the strategy and plan can make or break your event. In the first clic+ Club event, Richard John from RJA GB Ltd and Jackie Mulligan from Leeds Beckett University […]

PA Life Training Day has come to a close. As all of our attending PAs head home after a long day of learning, let’s take time to reflect on the afternoon sessions. PAs learned to speak up about their personal accomplishments with Nick Fewings from Ngagement Works, got an introduction to Office 365 and a […]

The first half of PA Life Training Day has come and gone. Our delegates have networked during a tasty buffet lunch served by the Grange Tower Bridge Hotel, and they are now settling in for the next round of seminars and sessions. Before lunch, some of the attending PAs participated in an interactive session with […]

PA Life Training Day has kicked off to a great start this morning, with PAs sitting in on brilliant sessions lead by established assistants and industry experts. Our two main sessions feature popular speakers Deborah Ogden and Adam Fidler, while seminars have been headed up by Emily Mills and Will Murray. Deborah, a Personal Branding and […]

Trying to learn a new skill? Taking a training course with an exam at the end? Experts say delaying exercising after learning can actually help you retain information. Researchers studied 72 healthy volunteers, who each spent 40 minutes learning the location of 90 objects on a screen. One group immediately went into a 35-minute workout […]

We report a lot on why you should leave a bad job and how to find a new one, but sometimes there are perks to sticking with a role. It comes down to more than just better pay. Here are a few reasons to stay at a job longer. More holiday – Many companies reward […]

With PA Life Training Day taking place this Wednesday, 22 June, time is running out to book your place at this must-attend event. Attendees can choose from a half or full day of training, with each session delivered by established PAs and experts from the field. Topics include tips for minimising stress, how to tackle […]

Attendees of next week’s PA Life Training Day will recognise Deborah Ogden as one of the world-renowned speakers conducting a session. She’ll be teaching PAs how to make a good first impression and influence others. Deputy Editor Molly Dyson recently asked Deborah some in-depth questions to give attendees an idea of what to expect next […]

PAs often get to a stage in their career when they ask “What’s next?” Editor Amelia Walker will be joined by a panel of experienced assistants and experts at next week’s PA Life Training Day to give attendees top advice on taking the next step in their career. Amelia will lead a discussion with established […]

Working for a global business is an exciting challenge for any Assistant; working efficiently across time zones, maintaining relationships remotely and communicating concisely are key to the success of an international operation. In 2013 I joined a US-based international digital investigations firm, working to support the head of their London business. In my role I […]

Social media is a much-contested tool in the PA community. You either love it or hate it. Either way, it’s an important skill to master, which is exactly what Matt Davis from The Bright Click will teach you to do at the PA Life Training Day. Matt founded The Bright Click as an incorporation of […]

PA education content at The Meetings Show will focus on helping PAs to question their bosses and deliver more creative and challenging events in a stream entitled “Are they Board?” It will once again be delivered by the award-winning Marion Lowrence from The PA Hub. Sessions will include: ‘Climbing the Career Path: From PA to EA’ […]

Executive learning and development is an essential for businesses to enjoy long-term success and ensuring a competitive advantage, yet the majority views their current provision as ineffective. This is the result of the St Gallen Executive Education Report (SEER), which has been launched today. The study was compiled based on the results of a survey […]

Assistants often know more about the business than the team members of those they support. However, sometimes they don’t recognise or appreciate this or the behavioural skills they have. Nick Fewings from Ngagementworks will be on hand at the next PA Life Training Day to teach attendees how to realise their potential – and speak […]

PA Life is pleased to announce we have formed a partnership with the Institute of Administrative Management (IAM), one of the industry’s most prestigious organisations. The IAM is the oldest management institute in the UK, having inspired professional business managers and administrators since 1915. Its focus is on developing professional administrators, administrative managers and business […]

The Microsoft suite of software is used around the world at businesses of all sizes. Many PAs will be familiar with the programmes already, but Office 365 offers greater functionality and ease for busy professionals. Daniel Woloszczuk from Escalla will be teaching attendees of the next PA Life Training Day how to use the software […]

Research conducted by the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) and Halogen in its latest Employee Outlook report found that more than a quarter (27%) of employees are “dissatisfied with the opportunity to develop their skills in their job”. This tallies up with figures from Love Energy Savings who, after surveying more than 1,400 people, […]