A personal assistant allegedly defrauded an exclusive London school out of more than ?185,000 by duping parents into paying fees into her own bank account, a court in the capital has heard. Valerie Barber, 56, worked as a PA at Pembridge Hall School, in Notting Hill, when she allegedly stole ?186,392 between December 8, 2010 […]

Mobile technologies ? including wifi, travel apps and digital wallets ? are transforming business travellers? experience around the globe. That?s according to the first-ever GBTA Global Business Traveler Sentiment Index?, research from the GBTA Foundation, the education and research arm of the Global Business Travel Association (GBTA), in partnership with American Express.? ? ?A massive technological […]

The long-running, award-winning US drama Mad Men came to an end in May this year after seven years of shining a light on the glamourous world of advertising in New York and California during the 1960s. But for all the glitz and glamour, the show also highlighted the sometimes painfully slow progression of workplace diversity […]

The role of the personal assistant has evolved from the days of dictation and making tea. Admin skills are still a must, but modern PAs handle such a wide variety of tasks. In addition to being a great communicator and middle manager, you need to know your boss as well as he knows himself. Here […]

Modern and vibrant ? not words instantly synonymous with the game of cricket, writes Daniel Fountain. But ideal for describing Lord?s Tavern, a bar and restaurant situated in the shadow of one of the world?s most iconic sporting meccas. As the spiritual ?home of cricket? since 1814, Lord?s is steeped in history and tradition, but […]

Hilton London Paddington offers PA Life readers the unique chance to win a two-night stay in vibrant London ? a city at the centre of the world ? and a world in one city. London?s history stretches back over thousands of years, and the city boasts four World Heritage Sites: the Palace of Westminster and […]

Food fads may come and go, but you just can?t beat a good steak dinner, writes Colette Doyle. Already hugely popular in its native South Africa and across much of the Middle East, the Meat Co chain?s first foray in the UK is located at that paean to consumerism, behemoth shopping mall Westfield London. Inside, […]

We all know friends or colleagues who have exaggerated cold and flu symptoms to get a day off work. But it appears when it comes to pulling off a convincingly believable sickie; women have been found to be far more convincing than men. A survey carried out by Kaloba Syrup of 10,000 adults, found that […]

There is now growing evidence that our office environment can have a direct impact on our mental health. It?s no surprise that your job can leave you stressed, but when the office around you acts as a catalyst for such ill health, the longer-term effects could be dangerous. Research conducted by Professor Sir Cary Cooper, […]

Productivity. In an era of always-on technology and continual interruptions, being able to solely focus on ones work for extended periods of time can prove rather tricky. According to data from call answering, message taking and virtual office specialists MessageBase, the early bird really does catch the worm ? as the post coffee, pre-lunch period […]

As the personal assistant to Beyonc? – one of the most instantly recognisable and effortlessly stylish women on the planet ? you certainly wouldn?t envy Sam Greenberg?s daily task of choosing something to wear to work. From attending the Grammys in LA on a Tuesday to skydiving over New Zealand with ?Bey? herself on a […]

Years of reduced investment in training and development for UK professionals has led to nearly three in four businesses saying they are experiencing severe talent shortages, according to research carried out by specialist recruiter Robert Walters earlier this year. This lack of training has resulted in decreased productivity for nearly one in five firms (18%) […]

Coffee. It is for many of us our morning drug. We cannot function without a cup ? it?s one of the reasons we pry ourselves out of bed each morning. Think you?re hooked? Not to worry ? in spite of the big myth that coffee is not good for you, research in fact tells us […]

We all know the clich? – ?first impressions really do count?. But now, the statistics back it up. Just one mishandled call is all it takes to damage a company?s reputation in the eyes of the customer, according to new research on the role of the phone in shaping consumer perception by alldayPA. An overwhelming […]

?Bond in Motion? is the spectacular exhibition at the London Film Museum Covent Garden, featuring 007?s most iconic original vehicles and memorabilia, spanning 50 years. The exhibition will now be staying at the London Film Museum due to popular demand, with new exhibits planned for 2015, including vehicles from the latest Bond film Spectre. The property?s […]

When it comes to negotiating rates at venues and hotels, many have a strategy for negotiating the very best deal. Some take a hard line approach; others play venues, hotels and agencies against each other in a hope to secure to the deal. Some consolidate, whilst others don?t. Clearwater Events believes there are simple tools […]

Businesses with 250 employees or more must disclose the gender pay gap in their workplaces starting from next year, the Conservatives announced on Tuesday. Prime Minister David Cameron said in a letter to the Times that the move will “pressure” firms into boosting women?s wages, as he vows to eliminate the gender pay gap “within […]

Much has changed since air miles and upgrades were the peak of perks for business travellers, according to the first-ever Business and Technology Travel Study by Egencia, the business travel company of Expedia. The results indicate that for travellers, mobile technology and constant connectivity are now the must-haves for productive and enjoyable business travel. Corporate trips […]