“I often get into a discussion about LinkedIn being social media and I am saying no. The main reason is that social media uses followers and views as metrics, you always hear people talking about these things, but in the LinkedIn world it is different. ”  – Tony K Silver is a LinkedIn profiler and […]

Most of us probably wouldn’t expect to be scammed in LinkedIn, but like all social platforms, LinkedIn is being targeted by cyber criminals. Almost half of businesses in the UK (44%) experienced at least one LinkedIn scam this year, according to the newest research by NordLayer, a network security solution for businesses. The most affected […]

Your LinkedIn profile could be under scrutiny by potential employers at any given moment. Whether you’ve just applied for a job and an employer is digging for dirt, or one of your clients is having a browse, there’s always someone watching. And thanks to the private browsing mode, you may never be aware they were […]

In the past two weeks we have been running polls across Twitter and LinkedIn to find out more about what you want. On Twitter we asked which social media platform do you prefer? Results showed 54% picked Twitter, 12.5% chose LinkedIn, 12.5% chose Facebook and 21% selected Instagram. On LinkedIn we asked what platform do […]

Following the impact of Covid-19 on the economy, we have seen widespread business closures, pay cuts, reduced hours, and redundancies, resulting in many workers looking for a new venture. Today, LinkedIn is one of the go-to platforms for budding job hunters searching for a new role, therefore the competition is high. To help those looking […]

Six out of every ten people globally who describe themselves as a thought leader on LinkedIn is a man. That’s according to research from Instant Offices, which says of all the profiles analysed, 63% of thought leader profiles belonged to men compared to 37% of women, with the results leaning heavily towards men across virtually […]

Did you know you can keep up to date with everything PA Life via LinkedIn? We have a number of pages through which we post news, surveys, event updates, recommended suppliers and offers – So make sure you ‘like and subscribe’ today so you don’t miss out! Here’s where you can find us: Main PA […]

There are thousands of apps added to smartphone app stores every day. Sometimes it can be tricky to keep on top of which apps we need in our phones and which are just a waste of space? Vincenzo Ferrara, PA Life staff writer, has been searching through the app stores to create a comprehensive list […]

Kate Isaacson is fairly new to the world of being a PA/EA. Over just 22 months, she has gone from a complete beginner in the position to now being a well respected and highly regarded up-and-comer. Now the EA to MD at Power Solutions (UK) Ltd, she speaks to us about her experience so far.  How did you come […]

It can be difficult to be organised all the time, even the best of us can have a laps in concentration and miss a birthday or a meeting, this article by Lauren Buck, Freelance writer, has all the helpful apps you need to stay organised and ready. As a PA, you’re often incredibly busy with […]

There is a real difference between having LinkedIn and using LinkedIn, says Annie Walton Doyle, who writes for Inspiring Interns. Here she explains why it is crucial to make the most of your online profile and what mistakes people should look out for. LinkedIn is one of the largest growing job sites today. Not only […]

Could Britain be losing top PA and EA talent from overseas? New research indicates the country has become a less attractive place to work for internationals looking to carve out a career since the Brexit vote, losing more professionals to the 27 member nations of the European Union (EU) than it gained from them. According to […]

Britain is now losing more professionals to the 27 member nations of the EU than it has gained from them, according to a new report. LinkedIn’s latest UK Workforce Report has revealed that migration has been decreasing since the UK voted to leave the EU, with the number of professionals arriving in the UK dropping […]

Just using social media is no longer enough if you aren’t developing a relationship with your followers, according to social media management company Hootsuite. While sites and apps like Hootsuite and Tweetdeck allow users to access various social media data and streams all from one screen, learning how to use your management systems to your […]

Organising an event in the digital age can be a daunting task, and making the most of the various platforms from Twitter and LinkedIn to Snapchat and even WhatsApp can be overwhelming without preparation. Speaking with PA Life editor Molly Dyson at this year’s London Venues Summit, event organisers and social media specialists were brought […]