Research into the value of face-to-face communication by imago shows that employees value offsite meetings compared to those held in-house. The research – Does the future have room for face-to-face communication – was conducted among a sample of more than 750 event organisers, delegates, graduate and undergraduate students. The research revealed that delegates felt getting […]

Jean Tugwete, PA to the Chief Executive of London marketing firm Communisis, has been jailed for three years for using her company credit card to spend £264,000 on designer handbags, foreign travel and a car. Tugete reportedly lied to get the job at the firm by hiding previous convictions for similar scams. She then used […]

New research from Time etc, an award-winning virtual assistant service offering professionals access to highly skilled assistants, found that 43% of American workers don’t finish their daily to-do list. More bogged down with menial tasks than ever, the inability to focus on tasks that are vital to their career is resulting in lack of professional […]

Information, communication and technology services provider Brother UK has launched four new models in its ADS scanner range, designed to improve productivity and efficiency of document capture for office professionals with high-volume scanning needs. The new range has network capabilities, meaning multiple users can scan documents such as contracts or extensive paper files, without the […]

Cars and public transportation seem to be rulers of the daily commute across the UK, with a new YouGov poll showing only 9% of Brits cycle to work, with poor weather coming in as one of the biggest excuses for not jumping on a bicycle. Regardless of the benefits of cycling to work, such as […]

Zelda la Grange, who worked as an assistant to former South African president Nelson Mandella, wrote the book Good Morning, Mr Mandela to commemorate her time with him. Now her work is set to be the focus of a new film. Maven Pictures and producer Jacqui Lewis are in talks to bring la Grange’s memoirs […]

Facebook is among the elite companies to ask strange questions during interviews, with some technology candidates asked to create codes and algorithms to perform difficult tasks. But through all its head-scratchers, the social media firm has thought up one that makes everyone smile. “Tell me about your very best day at work.” Did that make […]

CTI, the leading regional travel management company, has announced a partnership with Concur, the global leader in integrated travel and expense management, to offer its customers an enhanced and simpler way to manage travel and expenses. CTI’s customers will now have access to Concur’s entire technology stack, incorporated into the existing offerings and tools available, […]

Ambiguity is difficult to deal with anyway without encountering it at work. It can make you feel unsure about your position within the company. Whether your exec hasn’t been clear about his expectations or your firm’s mission hasn’t been defined well, there are ways you can deal with workplace ambiguity. Take control – It’s not […]

The Institute of Administrative Management (IAM) hosted its first networking event of 2016 this week at London’s Hippodrome Casino, with Lindsay Taylor of Your Excellency as a guest speaker. Existing IAM members and guests gathered in the venue’s Heliot Lounge, where the Hippodrome kindly provided wine and drinks for pre-event networking. IAM General Manager Jane […]

Happy workers are productive workers. A vital element of a well-performing workplace is a positive atmosphere. Staff who feel valued, give more – simples! Ensuring a motivated and positive environment is challenging because the modern office is made up of a diverse array of personality types, a rich mixture of cultures and genders, complicated by hierarchies, work politics and rules. It comes […]

The role of PAs and EAs is still widely misunderstood and many people think they’re simply glorified secretaries. However, it has become a valuable career with progression opportunities, according to Sarah Daffy. Sarah, writing for her employer News Corp’s Australian Daily Telegraph, says people should never underestimate the power of the executive assistant. “The job […]

Visitor registration has now opened for The Meetings Show 2016, which takes place from 14-16 June at London’s Olympia. Building on the success of the last three years, visitors to the show will benefit from an entirely new experience when they arrive at its new home – Olympia Grand. With a growing exhibitor list, 30% […]

London was Europe’s top city for business aviation in 2015, with a quarter of Europe’s Top 20 airports those serving the capital, according to a report and infographic about European private aviation by private jet booking service PrivateFly. The infographic analysis uses industry data of total private aviation traffic, by airport. While Paris Le Bourget […]

The Association of Serviced Apartment Providers – ASAP – will officially launch its innovative new real-time news hub and information portal at the Business Travel Show on 24 February. James Foice, CEO of the ASAP, comments: “The phenomenal global growth forecast for our serviced apartment sector for the next four years means that now is […]

According to a new study money worries can cause more than just psychological stress, with those who are stressed about their financial future also experiencing more physical pain than those who are financially secure. The new research, published in the journal Psychological Science, was led by a team of researchers from the University of Virginia […]

Behind every good business is an administrative nerve centre – those individuals working hard to organise an organisation. From office managers and secretaries to support personnel and personal assistants, each play a vital role in helping businesses run as efficiently as possible. In new research unveiled by Bankers Box® by Fellowes, 57% of administrative personnel […]

Taking place on 25 & 26 April at the luxurious Belfry Hotel & Resort, the next PA Life Summit (formerly EXECSec) promises to be a must-attend event. Spaces are filling up fast, so register now to secure your place. As a delegate, you’ll have the chance to meet with suppliers across a range of products […]