By The Meetings Industry Association The Meetings Industry Association has received formal clarification that business meetings and events for up to 30 delegates can take place during the second national lockdown. Jane Longhurst, Chief Executive of The Meetings Industry Association, said: “We received confirmation from the Department of Culture Media & Sport (DCMS) that business meetings and […]

By Jennifer Macdonald Working from home has become the norm for many office workers with 68% of working adults reporting that they have had to work in new ways since the pandemic began. As a result, Glass Digital have been researching how offices might change post Covid-19. For example, company owners will prioritise touch-free technology, […]

By James Morton Having the right stationery can make life much easier and save time. However, many people have been left adrift straddling office and home working. So, what stationery essentials do you need? Stapler and staple remover The type of stapler that works best for you will depend on the work you’re doing – […]

By Matteo Ressa, ChefPassport Founder, CEO Explore culinary and cultural learning with Digital Top Chef Instructors, all from the safety and comfort of home.  Are you tired of working with suppliers who think that putting a Zoom call together certifies their abilities to event manage and produce unforgettable virtual experiences? Look no further, ChefPassport do […]

By Claire Morris Gimblett’s Guide to the Best of British Cheeses has been published in celebration of British cheesemakers just as Covid threatens the future of the industry. The first published guide focusing purely on cheese, not only highlights the very best in British cheesemaking, but also provides tasting notes and drink matching to enhance […]

Today is Stress Awareness Day and Cheryl Lythgoe, Matron at Benenden Health, shares her tips for coping with stress. A recent report by Benenden Health, found that almost half of UK employees (46%) have experienced their job becoming more stressful in the past two years and as many as four in ten (38%) haven’t felt supported by their employer […]

Chief of Staff Yvette Pearson, shares her incredible career journey with PA Life. Yvette Pearson, said: “Sitting in my boss’s office while being lectured about how I must not ask visitors their name because it was “offensive”, it was hard to imagine that some 15 years later, I would be celebrating my promotion to Chief […]

By Jason Leigh, Head Steamer at Steamed Egg It’s looks like for the first time in our lives the office Christmas party could be cancelled, but Steamed Egg have put together 12 ideas to ensure you have an unforgettable virtual Christmas: Send the team personalised hampers With the help of your team leader, you can […]

By The Meetings Industry Association (mia) The mia has welcomed the increased government support measures announced yesterday by the chancellor of the exchequer. The chief executive of the mia, Jane Longhurst, said: “Yesterday’s announcement from Rishi Sunak will be welcome news for many venues and organisations within the business meetings and events supply chain, who will have rightly felt heavily neglected up until this point.” Job Support Scheme “When the Job Support Scheme was originally announced last month, […]

COVID-19 has changed the events industry, but Clearcut Venues says morale is high. Aimee Nicholas, Managing Director at Clearcut Venues, said: “We’ve had an amazing three days virtually meeting new suppliers at The Meeting Show this week. Back to back appointments over the three days really make us appreciate what we love most about our […]

By The Moonlighting Group Christmas 2020 looks like it will be quite different for many of us due to Covid, and not least of all the office party and entertainment. With strict limitations on gathering in person, we have all had to become creative and adapt to using virtual platforms for work meetings and family […]

By Carrie Larwood, Managing Director at Function Fixers Venue Finders Christmas is coming and I, for one, will be needing a drink, and some sort of festive cheer. I’m already accepting however, that it will be slightly different this year. We know that big gatherings are out, but I’m not willing to accept that means […]

By Leanne Barry, Events Manager, Viva Esprit Are you looking for an alternative to your company Christmas party this year, but don’t want to spend another evening on Zoom? Look no further, we have got the ultimate digital alternative to the traditional corporate Christmas party! Throughout December, give back to your staff by engaging them in […]

By Mark Seemann, founder/CEO of StaffCircle Onboarding remote workers presents businesses with a new set of challenges not faced when onboarding in the workplace. The familiar induction process, built around face-to-face introductions, needs to be modified for the digital sphere. Communication is often the biggest challenge for remote workers. Having a timetable for the first […]

By Friends’ Meeting House Manchester Friends’ Meeting House Manchester relieves the pressure on event organisers having to find a COVID-secure city centre venue after winning accreditation from Visit Britain and Meetings Industry Association (AIM). Friends’ Meeting House local and national events venue announced that it has earned AIM Safety Accreditation and We’re Good to Go […]

That’s exactly what Hayley, VA Business School’s founder did when she become a Virtual Assistant 10 years ago. As an Executive PA for a Chartered Institute, Hayley was doing very well climbing the PA corporate ladder in London. When her job role suddenly changed overnight, she found herself seeking an out from the rat race. […]

By MBM Omega 2020 has been a tough year for businesses across almost every industry, with many taking a significant financial hit. So, how can you improve profitability to prepare for a stronger financial year in 2021? Improving profitability Depending on your industry, investing in new product lines or enhancing customer service is a great […]

By Big Bang Promotions We create and deliver height-based challenge activities for the corporate and charity sectors where both corporate partners and charities can come together at a mutually beneficial event. If you’re corporate company looking to engage, inspire and empower staff whilst fundraising for a chosen charity or if you’re a charity looking to […]