This multi-national business world we live in is a beautiful thing, especially when people who speak different languages can meet and share ideas. Contrary to popular belief, an accent – no matter what your mother tongue is – can be used to your advantage in public speaking. Here are some great tips from Fast Company […]

Unless you’re desperate to leave your current company, hunting for a new role probably isn’t the most exciting thing in the world. Believe it or not, it is possible to experience burnout when you spend a lot of time writing cover letters and sending applications. If you’re getting stressed out, follow these seven tips from […]

The office* show provides an unforgettable line-up of speakers and trainers. Attendance at the sessions counts towards delegates’ Continuing Professional Development (CPD) points. Here are five not-to-be-missed sessions: Timesaving (and jaw-dropping) Microsoft productivity tips Have you ever thought ‘There’s got to be an easier way?’ more often than not, you are right! There is an […]

Business mindfulness expert Dana Zelicha of the Organisational Well Being Agency discusses how to stop multitasking and start unitasking to reduce stress at work Multitasking is a common practice with the many distractions people face throughout the day. The belief that multitasking helps us accomplish everything we have to get done, however, is a myth. […]

Around half of HR professionals believe that senior business leaders don’t have the people management behaviours and skills needed to get the best from their people, according to the latest CIPD HR Outlook survey of HR professionals. Performance management and people management were voted the top leadership behaviours and skills needed by organisations over the […]

We’re all human, which means we all slip up from time to time. But an error rarely spells the end of your career. Here are a few handy hints from Adrian Granzella of The Muse on moving past a professional mistake. Apologise The first thing you must always do immediately following a mistake is apologise […]

Recognition is hard to come by these days, especially in the busy work environment. If your company conducts annual reviews, use it as an opportunity to highlight your successes. DailyWorth has put together these top tips to write a self-assessment that’s sure to impress. Document every accomplishment An annual review is your chance to remind […]

In addition to brushing up on your interview skills and dressing for success, there are a few simple things you can do to prepare. Recruitment site Glassdoor recommends these four easy steps that can help you get ready. Set a calendar note straight away Once your potential employer has confirmed the date and time of […]

Visitor registration and hosted buyer applications are now open for the Conference and Hospitality Show, taking place Tuesday, 4 April at first direct arena Leeds. The Conference and Hospitality Show (CHS) is one of the UK’s leading events for venue finders, event organisers and PAs. Now in its eighth year, the show connects more than […]

Liz Young, Head of Events at independent charity Historic Royal Palaces discusses her career and whether your path is planned or found I often get asked how I got to where I am now – how have I managed my career path and has it all been planned? Have I forged the path one step […]

Things rarely stay the same in the modern business world, especially now that Millennials are taking over and Generation Z is entering the workforce. Just as the chameleon has learned to change its colour to camouflage itself, you too must learn to accept change. It’s now more important than ever to remain flexible at work, […]

The office* show is the UK’s largest event for PAs, EAs and office managers, taking place from 1-2 March at Olympia London. It brings together a world-class training programme and exhibition dedicated to the executive support professional. You can discover the latest office products and services and enhance your career development – over just two […]

Jessica Williams, founder of Sidekicks has revealed her tips for a New Year Career MOT. Jessica worked as a PA to various high-profile businesspeople for 10 years before founding Sidekicks – a leading-edge recruiter that challenges biased attitudes to hiring such as hiring pregnant staff, encouraging flexible working and appearance/gender/ethnicity blind shortlisting. We spend the […]

Sadly, menial tasks and grunt work often fall on PAs simply because people don’t know who else to turn to. While most probably don’t mind helping out, there are times when you’ve got more important work to do. If you find it difficult to squeeze everything into your busy schedule, here are a few tips […]

It is estimated that 30% of the UK population will make New Year’s resolutions of some kind. That’s approximately 12.4 billion people, and nearly half of those self-promises will relate to health and exercise, the most popular being to lose weight and get fit. Women, more so than men, seem all too familiar with the […]

International Confex returns 1-2 March 2017 at Olympia London. The event co-locates alongside Event Production Show and office* to create the biggest global gathering of event professionals in the UK. The two-day show provides the largest showcase for the events industry, with organisers connecting with venues, destinations and suppliers. Confex will also host the largest […]

Many people hop from job to job in search of better pay or a promotion, but there are others who wake up one day and realise they’re on the wrong career path entirely. Whether it’s a change of industry or a completely different role you’re after, there’s no reason making a move means you have […]

Lindsay Taylor, Senior Training Partner with the IAM and Director of executive training and coaching organisation Your Excellency Ltd meets with PA Life to chat all things PA and share some exciting news. Tell us a bit about your background. I’m a former EA/PA and now Director of Your Excellency Ltd. I support the PA […]