Stress in the workplace is high for the majority of roles, but in particular – for personal assistants. 73% of PAs feel stressed at work on a daily basis. Since their day to day workload is heavy and ever changing, it can be difficult to build up processes. Business admin tasks come with the job – yet a […]

Having been to LA and seen by over 1 million people and presently a sell-out success in Paris, the Saatchi Gallery and London is bracing itself for Tutankhamun mania from November 2019. This video is a sneak preview of what all the fuss is about; 150 of the world’s greatest treasures together under one roof […]

It’s time for more men to consider taking a role as a PA or EA, says Claire Gray, co-founder of Bain and Gray. Change is happening – but slowly… Long gone are the days where job roles were stereotypically matched to a certain gender. For example, more women are starting to embrace a career in […]

Don’t go down a rabbit hole thinking about themes for your Christmas party, says Michael Charles, Creative Director at Julia Charles Event Management (although Alice in Wonderland is a great option)… Christmas parties are often created around a theme, with PAs having the tiresome task of assuming that they have to think of a new […]

Dotdotdot on behalf of Jeff Wayne’s The War of The Worlds: The Immersive Experience will be exhibiting at The Meetings Show in Olympia. Come and discover their unique venue & experience at stand F304. PLUS, date for your diaries:  An evening with Jeff Wayne’s The War of The Worlds: The Immersive Experience & Moët et Chandon on the 26th of June!  Email Cyrina@dotdot.london or come and say hello at […]

Nestled in the Surrey countryside, on the fringes of London, Nutfield Priory Hotel & Spa, offers an unforgettable setting for business meetings and corporate days of all sizes. Hamish Kilburn checks in to the 19th Century venue to find out more… London is overrated, is the audacious conclusion I have made following a recent trip […]

Maybe it’s time to ditch the turkey and pigs-in-blankets when it comes to the office party, says Mark Field, Operations Director at the Victory Services Club. Why not try bringing the flavours of European Christmas markets to your event?… The working environment has changed and many of us now work in a more flexible and […]

Is Christmas party planning getting earlier? It’s crazy that we’re already running around finding venues and crafting the seating plan, says Declan Halton-Woodward, EA at Handelsbanken Wealth/Heartwood… My unpopular opinion is that Christmas parties are a bit of a scam; it’s astounding the premium we pay for events in December and there’s the ever expanding […]

With straightforward party packages and full event management from our team, organising a rooftop summer party to remember at Tobacco Dock’s Skylight London could not be easier. Your guests will love the 360 degree views of the surrounding city skyline, lip-smacking street food options and a lengthy list of vibrant cocktails. The beautiful croquet lawns […]

65 Queen’s Gate is a large flexible meeting space in the heart of London. Overlooking the Natural History Museum and only 5 minutes from both Gloucester Road and South Kensington tube stations, 65 Queen’s Gate is the perfect choice for your next event. Our rooftop terrace really is an oasis in the heart of London. […]

Metro Ecosse – who will be attending the London Events Summit in October – were recently asked by the Growth Conference 2019 to create an event that put personal interaction at it’s heart; focusing on experiential content, networking and choice – Here’s how they did it… The Project The Venue The Growth Conference 2019 was […]

Creativity is important, but corporate events need to be managed with a more business-centric approach, argues Martin Richardson, Managing Director at Ten Thousand Hours. And maybe it’s time to quit doing the same thing… The creation of impactful and meaningful events is becoming increasingly important to PAs, but how often do you get the full […]

Picture this scene. You’ve arrived at the office nice and early, a hot coffee on your desk and fingers poised over the keyboard. You’re ready to work and ready to smash it. But before you can start, laughter and loud conversation breaks out, your phone starts to ping with Facebook notifications, someone’s talking about TV […]

Book your meeting or event at any Accor hotel to be held between 1st June and 31st August to claim your free summer surprise. Our summer surprises include: Cocktail ice lollies Iced coffee and iced tea Light summer lunch Drink vouchers and more !* PLUS get double Meeting Planner Rewards points if you book, host and […]

By Paul Guess, CABA Shared Parental Leave (SPL) was introduced in April 2015. When asked about it, the then Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg explained, ‘more and more fathers want to play a hands-on role with their young children, but too many feel that they can’t.’ The SPL scheme was a way to give more ‘choice’ […]

By Bernardo Moya There is no single entity known as the “nightmare boss”, but here a few phrases you might recognise.  ‘I want the impossible…yesterday!’ ‘You’re useless, you idiot!’ ‘Where did I put that thingummy?’ ‘What is my job, exactly?’ ‘You can’t tell me anything, I already know about it!’ ‘Didn’t you know about it? […]

Summer is bearing down upon us once again and with the famous unfamiliarity of British weather, a scorching heat wave could strike at any point. In your own home, it’s relatively easy to stay chilled – sit in front of a fan in shorts and t-shirt, of course – but in an office, where people […]

Open plan office environments are more popular than ever. Without walls and cubicles to get in the way, creativity and collaboration are made effortless and business culture can thrive, which is why employers opt for a modern, open-plan layout when designing their offices. But the increase in volume that is common in open spaces isn’t […]