Receptionist; front of house; director of first impressions; or front desk executive: whatever the chosen job title, this role represents the face and voice of a business. Performing the critical position of delivering first impressions to a company’s clients, you need to be the best at manning your fort. So, how do you stand out
Working virtually as a business assistant can offer a flexible and rewarding career for the right candidate, but do you know what this role actually involves? We spoke to Allison, an experienced virtual assistant (VA), to break down a typical day supporting her clients. 6:30am: Although no day is the same, I usually try and
The basics: 65A Brushfield St, London, E1 6AA 020 7101 0093 Blixen.co.uk A snapshot: Backing onto Spitalfields Market, Blixen is a Victorian bank turned into a European grand café with a twist. The perfect spot for a lunch meeting with Wi-Fi and power points available in amongst the comfy booths. A bit of background: Opened
Have you ever considered hiring temp staff for your private household? A temp is the perfect solution to ensure you’re covered on short notice, whatever the situation. From hiring a temporary nanny for a night, to engaging in the services of our art experts, a temp may be the answer to your bespoke requirements. In
If you’re looking for a job in hospitality, it’s likely that you will work in or around a kitchen at some point in your career! With multiple levels of hierarchy and specialisms among chef jobs, suppliers, support and wait staff, the kitchen can be a busy and confusing place, especially when the job titles are
In London, we’re blessed with thousands of fantastic restaurants with diet-specific menus, but how do you choose the right one for your principal? We’ve found five of the best vegetarian restaurants in London, perfect for a business lunch, dinner or after-work drinks. Malibu Kitchen at the Ned, Bank https://www.thened.com/restaurants This is an easy choice if
You’ve been asked to carry out the seemingly impossible: your principal wants to head to the slopes for the first time, and take their family along with them. How do you plan a ski holiday for a family that doesn’t ski? Premium ski travel and concierge company, and our PA Collective partner, ALS Ski, has
A candidate who has spent time working on a superyacht may have initially been attracted to a life at sea and the idea of sailing around the world, but there may come a time when they’re ready to be based in one place. Luckily, the polished standards of working on a yacht can translate directly
In celebration of World Humanitarian Day, we’re focusing on how our workplaces can make a positive difference to the world around us. As you’re probably aware, investing in corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives brings benefits to society, the environment and business. Specifically, the business benefits include an improved employer brand, better employee retention, and a
If you’re looking for a PA job in a new industry, there’s a chance that you have a sense about which sector will suit you. Have you ever stopped to wonder where these ideas have come from? Was it a film or TV show, or did a friend have a bad experience and you’ve been
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