It’s not always easy to be motivated and productive, sometimes it takes a little bit more than just turning up at your desk to get the day started. Carina Lawson explains how journaling can increase your productivity. It’s well documented that the act of journaling can help you understand your emotions and improve your mental […]

Whether purchasing for business, reward, recognition or for personal pleasure, by implementing and following simple procedures outlined below by Keith Prowse, bookers of hospitality will be better placed to make more informed, and ultimately more successful investment decisions. Pre-booking In today’s marketplace, good etiquette requires that the consumer is placed at the forefront of the […]

There are more FTSE100 directors named Dave or Steve than there are women or those from ethnic minorities, which begs the question: Why are more people from the BAME community not sitting in the top spots? The Equality Group has commissioned a nationally representative study that delves into UK ethnic minority citizens, their career aspirations, […]

Steve Norris, sales director and workplace channel lead at Nestlé Professional® shares the ingredients that make up the perfect team “As part of the Nestle Professional ‘Making Work Work’ research we asked 2,000 employees and managers in businesses across Britain what the most important factors were in making up the perfect team. We also conducted in-depth interviews […]

Lime Venue Portfolio has welcomed new research predicting that individual sessions at conferences will reduce throughout 2019. The prediction is identified in MPI’s Outlook Report with international survey respondents predicting a continuation of this trend over the next 12-24 months. Lime Venue Portfolio has been quick to endorse the trends as ‘a good thing for […]

If you are looking for a beautiful dining space to really impress, then look no further. Boyds Grill & Wine Bar is the perfect setting for your intimate dinner, reception or any other celebration you have planned. Showcasing British artisanal ingredients combined with international cooking techniques and fine wines by-the-glass, Boyds is ideally located in […]

Nestlé Professional understands the importance of taking a break from your desk. So, to celebrate the launch of the new Nescafé Azera by Design coffee, we are offering one lucky PA Life reader the opportunity to win a prize of £600 travel vouchers plus a year’s supply of Nescafé Azera coffee for your office. Nescafé […]

Steeped in history, The Grand, York, is a hotel that can cater to every need, from fine dining to conferences and events. Built in 1906 as a ‘Palace of Business’ by the wealthy North Eastern Railway company, The Grand, York is now Yorkshire’s most luxurious hotel, meetings and events venue. No expense was spared in […]

There has been a lot in the news recently that highlights harassment at work, with the Philip Green scandal and MeToo movement to name just a few. But, how can you help if you think a colleague is being harassed at work? Julie Provino, an international HR leader, author and founder of  VeryHR has some […]

The Exceptional PA is an interactive, packed workshop designed to enable PAs, EAs and senior administrators to attain the vital skills to ensure they become a business partner. Attendees will gain the insights, technical know-how and emotional intelligence to excel in this constantly demanding and challenging role across a series of dates held in Manchester, […]

The new Nescafé Azera By Design range is created in exclusive partnership with the University of Creative Arts. Nescafé Azera has partnered with graphic design students from the University of Creative Arts to produce a collection of new limited edition designs on their inspirational ‘sqround’ tins. The first two designs in the Nescafé Azera By […]

2018 has been the year of GDPR – the four letters that have pestered businesses around the country for the best part of six months now. Yet, most of us still haven’t been taught what we can and can’t do in regards to the new GDPR rules. A new study has found that almost one in […]

Thursday 4 October 2018 marked the launch of Chinawhite’s corporate showcase at their flagship venue in Mayfair, London. Those that attended were greeted with a glass of Champagne. Before entering the main space, guests had an early taste of Christmas in The Mao Rooms. This smaller private room was transformed into an Après-Ski theme dream, […]

We all have mental health and sometimes, like our physical health, it can become unwell. Mental health is just as important as physical health – and tending to our invisible ailments needs the same level of intentionality as a visible illness. But, what should managers do to make sure their employees’ mental health is taken […]

Today, October 10, is World Mental Health Day which is designed to educate, raise awareness and remove the stigma of mental health. Mental health issues affect millions of people across the country and impact businesses and employees alike. Five million working days were lost due to work-related stress, depression or anxiety in 2016/2017 – with women […]

Should companies track absences to help uncover mental health issues in their workforce? Is an idea suggested by Adrian Lewis, director at Activ Absence, to help overcome stigmas and better support staff suffering from mental health conditions. Research from health insurer BHSF found that a fifth (42%) of UK employees call in sick citing a […]

The risk of solely hiring ‘more women’ (which often just means privileged white women) is that it limits the benefits of greater diversity, Hephzi Pemberton founder and CEO of Equality Group tells HR Magazine.  I am a white woman, and a classic example of the kind of woman who tends to be found in financial and […]

The #MeToo movement against sexual harassment and sexual assault is a hashtag on social media that spread virally in October 2017 in an attempt to demonstrate the widespread prevalence of sexual assault and harassment, especially in the workplace. We hear from Kate Palmer, associate director of advice at Peninsula, about the issues that occur in […]