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 […]

The demand for higher-level skills in British industry is set to grow in the years ahead, with sectors central to future growth, including manufacturing and construction, particularly hard-pressed. That?s according to this year?s CBI/Pearson Education and Skills survey published today.   The survey of 310 companies, which together employ over one million people, underlines the […]

Every company needs to have rules – a set of guidelines to adhere to. Problems arise however, when the office rulebook is continuously added to by the powers that be, and pernickety points that don?t necessarily need to be implemented, are. Dr. Travel Bradberry, co-author of Emotional Intelligence, highlights the 6 main rules that irritate employees […]

As an employer, if you?ve made the decision to hire a personal assistant – the easy part is over. The hard part comes during the interview process — how do you narrow down your search to find the perfect candidate? As the second part of our PA recruitment double-header, here are eight must-ask interview questions. […]

Today?s top-flying personal and executive assistants are no longer glorified secretaries, they are managing big budgets and making key business decisions. In the first instalment of our PA recruitment two-parter, whether you?re just starting your job search or keen to advance your career, here are things you should keep in mind when looking for your […]

Former AC/DC drummer Phil Rudd was sentenced to eight months of home detention in New Zealand on Thursday after pleading guilty to threatening to kill his personal assistant and to possessing drugs. The court was told how the 61-year-old Australian rock star phoned the former employee last year and said, “I?m going to come over […]

Research revealed by Loughborough University and its conference and events wing imago has clearly demonstrated that the meetings industry has a long-term place in the commercial world. The research, which was conducted in conjunction with The Right Solution, measures the value of face-to-face communication amongst a sample of more than 750 event organisers, delegates, graduate […]

Six out of 10 (59.95%) UK office workers suffer from homesickness when working away from home, new national research has revealed. More than 10% of those surveyed say they?ve missed home so much it made them want to change jobs. The research conducted by hotel booking specialist LateRooms.com reveals some mixed feelings from employees when […]

There is nothing worse than a chronic latecomer to work meetings. It is frustrating and a waste of everyone?s time. But what if that latecomer is your boss? Wall Street Journal?s Sue Shellenbarger has some advice for dealing with tardy bosses. Most offices have at least one?the manager or executive who is chronically late for […]

The PA Hub, a Yorkshire-based membership network for PAs across the region, recently held its first-ever PA of the Year awards dinner last week at the Pavilion, home of Leeds United. More than 250 guests, including legendary football players and Emmerdale cast members, gathered for the inaugural black-tie dinner, which recognised top management assistants across […]