A new study has revealed that 42 per cent of Brits would be prepared to take a pay cut if it meant they would be more fulfilled. Jade Burke, editor of PA Life, asks why it’s not all about the money anymore? “The right career choice can be more than financially rewarding; it can also […]

Sharing your skills and helping others in the workplace is crucial to supporting a business as a whole. Declan Halton-Woodward, EA to CEO at Handelsbanken Wealth/Heartwood reveals why assistants should strive to add value wherever possible in such a changing industry. We are a cost to our business. We don’t earn money and we don’t […]

Building on the idea of planning an event at an academic venue, Dexter Eanes, freelance writer for Total Marketing, looks into a few additional places that might be somewhat unorthodox, but which can make for great event settings, corporate or otherwise. These places can host large groups, keep everyone relaxed, and establish a vaguely carefree […]

Finding the time to leave your desk to enjoy a lunch break is often neglected by employees, due to their high-pressured jobs and busy schedules. Nick Hucker, CEO of Preoday, reveals how staff and employers can ustilise their lunch break and why pre-ordering lunch can make all the difference. For office workers, the desk is […]

Britain has been basking in glorious sunshine for several weeks now, making it even more important to acknowledge employees’ needs. Clare Porciani, senior manager of HR operations at Office Depot UK & Ireland, shares some top tips to help keep everyone cool while at work. The weather in Britain can often be unpredictable and on the […]

The hospitality sector is booming thanks to the success of The World Cup, as such now is the time for the PA industry to ‘pounce’. Here, Gideon Schulman, HR Director at Pytronot, provides three ways HR processes can benefit PAs. The World Cup is a time for celebration, especially with England bringing their ‘A’ game […]

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 […]

Megan Trzcinski, director of office services recruiting at LaSalle Network, a staffing, recruiting and culture firm, reveals why assistants should master more soft skills to help them become an essential tool in the workplace. Being an assistant is not easy. You’re dealing with different personalities and communication styles, juggling multiple urgent requests, managing your own […]

George Rouse, owner and executive chef at George’s Kitchen, provides the benefits of organising a team breakfast can have for your business, as well as your employees’ wellbeing. Having been continually told ‘breakfast is the most important meal of the day’, the phrase may have lost its meaning. However, breakfast should amount to 20 to […]

Amy Lavelle, business development manager at Lakeside Hotel and Spa, shares her top tips on making the most of meetings and events by including an off-agenda activity When planning a conference or event, especially one off-site, it is important to consider ways to keep the work force focused and productivity high. Incorporating off-agenda activities into […]

With the average worker admitting they are unproductive for up to one and a half hours a day, employers must do more to help get the best from their employees. Darryl Brunt, country head for UK and Ireland at Fellowes shares We’ve heard a lot about productivity in the workplace in the last few months […]

There’s no doubt about it, technology is consuming our lives with work often invading our downtime at home. Rachel Hutchinson, marketing manager at The Grand Brighton, believes there are certain things we can put in place to help employees switch off. She shares her top tips Technological advancements have changed the way we communicate, work […]

Learning to be calm and centred can be the key to a successful professional life, something which Catherine Arden, theatre director and trainer, feels more PAs should strive for. Here, she shares her thoughts. “It was a perfect, strategic move,” PA Janice* said proudly, “I turned down a promotion where I would easily excel to […]

Adam Fidler shares his thoughts on the dangers of using dated language when it comes to talking about modern assistant roles We’ve got to get better at being more selective and precise when using language and words to describe the role of the PA or EA. I still get rattled when I see articles about […]

Being able to mentally detach yourself from your job can be a difficult task as our roles take up the majority of our lives. Chloe Ward, TMS technician at Smart TMS, a mental health clinic specialising in Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation, reveals her tips for employees to consider Mentally distracting oneself from work during out of […]

As a PA you can often be tasked with the challenge of finding the perfect private dining venue, with a spot-on location. Liv Rafferty, digital content executive at Headbox, has pulled together a checklist for PAs, which will make the process of finding a private dining venue a breeze. Theme Deciding on an overall theme […]

Creating a blissful workplace in your home might seem counterintuitive but actually it can really help your productivity. What with the rising cost of office spaces and coffee shops often being too noisy and distracting, building a home office can be a great way of motivating yourself. Shane Clifford, co-founder and CEO of new bill […]

Maria Fuller, EA and author of How to be a PA, shares some helpful tips on how to manage an event more efficiently and what you can do to ensure your event runs as smooth as possible If you’re employed in a business support role, it’s likely at some point in your career, you will […]