Weโve teamed up with event planning expert Liz Taylor of the Taylor Lynn Corporation, to create a series of articles designed to simplify your Christmas party planning this year. Each month Liz will share a bitesize task list of everything you need to do to keep your Christmas party planning on track. Allowing you to […]
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The Christmas Party Plannerโs Countdown – August
OPINION: Ditching happy hour for outdoor team adventures
Historically, drinking alcohol has become synonymous with workplace events, and whilst this is an additional benefit for some, itโs important to understand the role that alcohol-free team building events have on inclusivity in the workplace. For some employees, this can present a social pressure to fit in and be โpart of the teamโ, so alternative […]
How important is Dry January?
As Dry January reaches its end, Lecturer in Post-Registration Health Care at the University of Derby Gerri Mortimore is asking; is alcohol really all that bad? Many of us who regularly consume alcohol donโt really think about the units we drink unless we are contemplating driving. I think many people will be shocked to realise […]
Choosing the right coffee machine for your business: A comprehensive buying guide
Coffee is one of the most popular workplace drinks in the world. Having quality hot coffee on demand is a great way to keep your staff and customers happier! Whether youโre looking to pep up the breakroom in a small mom nโ pop shop or a large commercial office, finding the right coffee machine for […]
Port Lympne Hotel and Reserve: Unique events that give Back
If youโre looking for a unique venue for a corporate event that truly makes a difference, Port Lympne Hotel & Reserve is the perfect destination. Set amidst 600 acres of beautiful Kentish parkland with a Grade II*-listed venue, distinctive accommodation, stunning glass Orangery and 900 animals, this world-class wildlife reserve provides an inspirational environment for […]
The new ‘minicabit for Business’: Book and manage your business cab travel, UK wide
minicabit for Business enables you and your colleagues to compare & book 800+ licensed Cab providers in over 550 towns & cities UK wide. Pre-book a fixed price cab up to 12 months in advance, leveraging thousands of available drivers across our network of operators rather than just your local fleet. Backed by Telefonica, minicabit […]
The Eastside Rooms: When an event becomes an experience
By The Eastside Rooms There is a lot of talk out there about value right now. Rightly so, despite the euphoria of our industryโs return to form, and the increase in businesses investing in events, there is also a great deal of concern around what the future may bring. The cost-of-living crisis and the potential […]
Menopause In The Workplace: Everything you need to know
With the conversation around menopause and the workplace becoming a focal point in recent months, workplace discrimination and employment law solicitors Beecham Peacock reveal the current status of employment rights relating to menopause and how these might change in the future… Key findings: Despite 1 in 10 women in the UK who worked during the […]
HOW TO: Host the perfect corporate party this summer
By Nicky Brown, Director,ย Arctic Fox After a crazy two years and with organisations adjusting to new routines and a desire for work/life balance, getting people together has become more important than ever. What does this look like for you and your company? A rooftop bar, company picnic, rounders tournament or even your very own festival […]
HOW TO: Boost employee wellbeing through office design
Creating a healthier, happier place of work should start in the office. Caine Bird, HR Contributor and Writer, offers some adviceโฆ Whilst workplace wellbeing tackles a spectrum of ideas about how work and health are interrelated, the role of office design is one thatโs often overshadowed. The impact of a workplace environment on employee productivity […]
Take the pain out of corporate gifting, with Laithwaites
Here at Laithwaites, we know how important (and how difficult!) finding the right gifts for valued staff, customers and clients can be โฆ identifying the perfect item that sends the right message, and within budget. It can be a challenge! Thatโs why we wanted to introduce ourselves, and share our gifts selection with you today […]
Corporate Travel with London Jet Charter
By Terry Farthing, Managing Director, London Jet Charter For business travellers, London Jet Charter offers the opportunity to experience air travel in a way that commercial flights cannot. Private jets fly from more airports and with over 1,000 other options, you can fly to a regional airport near your home or an airport near your […]
116 Pall Mall opens up on Mother’s Day for the first time
Whoever it is you want to spoil on Mother’s Day (Sunday, March 27th), celebrate with 116 Pall Mall as they open up for this special date for the first time. Choose between an indulgent Searcys afternoon tea or a mouth-watering Sunday lunch. To make your day even more memorable, they’ve partnered up with Tubes Floral […]
Captivate your clients with Molton Brown corporate gifts
By Molton Brown Let us captivate your valued clients, colleagues and contacts in equal measure with exceptional fragrance gifts from our corporate gift selection. Recognise your team with our reward scheme. Give little indulgences to enrich their working day or enjoy at home โ luxurious moments that continue to motivate and reward. We also tailor […]
Premier Inn – The Sleep Edition
By Premier Inn From booking to bed, Premier Inn is here to help you rest easy. Not only are we everywhere you need to be for your business, with over 800 hotels across the UK, Ireland and Germany, weโre also giving you a choice of rooms to suit you, flexible rates and all the tools […]
20% off venue hire at the iconic Stoller Hall in Manchester
The Stoller Hall are offering 20% off venue hire for any event booking made in March 2022.ย That includes conferences, recordings, rehearsals, exhibitions and events that take place. Simply email Simon Chaplin and quote PA Life 20. The offer applies to any event in 2022, but the booking will need to be madeย between 1-32 March 2022. […]
How To: Create meaningful connections with remote first workforces
Is remote or flexi-working your new normal? Having adapted over the past few years to remote forms of socialising and entertaining, you will be aware of how beneficial virtual team experiences are to company wellbeing and team bonding. The task now is to make sure your teams are constantly surprised and excited by what is […]
Lessons learned and future outlooks: Remote working is here to stay
By Jรผrn-Christian Hocke, Interim Head of Faculty of Arts at Berlin School of Business and Innovation (BSBI) Before the pandemic forced companies and businesses to move most of their work remotely, there were (generally very widespread) concerns about the home office among both staff and management. You would idle away all your time and not […]