Global expenses app, ExpenseOnDemand, has published new data highlighting how businesses in different sectors are planning office returns in 2021. The majority of businesses across many sectors have stated offices will reopen this year with Media (70%), Charities (89%), Housing Associations (78%) and Manufacturing (89%) leading the sectors mostly likely to return to โnormalโ working […]
Hayley Somerscales
Tech and finance firms opt to keep offices closed in 2021ย
Critical revision courses still took place for Campbellโs College
To ensure a series of crucial two-and three-day revision courses for 25 students located across the UK and in London could still take place, 15Hatfields quickly adapted its approach to host a number of educational hybrid events on behalf of Campbellโs College over five weekends last year. The critical courses being held for ICSA professional […]
Arctic Fox and PA Life Meet up with Escape Team Events
PA Life teamed up with Arctic Fox Events and Escape Team Events to bring PA Life Club Members and PA Life readers Rogue Agent. The meet up took place yesterday afternoon, and teams of six become real MI5 Operatives. Working together to decipher clues, solve puzzles and complete the mission, attendees had a brilliant time […]
Private Jets – The myths and misconceptions
There are many misconceptions โflyingโ around on what itโs like to charter a private jet. So, London Jet Charterย is here to help explain the myths and let you know whether they are based on fact or fiction… Itโs too expensive Private jets have become a more affordable way to travel, and with safety concerns in […]
How the role of an EA has changed due to the pandemic
How has the pandemic and lockdown changed the role of an EA? PA Life spoke to Orlaith OโBrien, EA at Endavaโฆ How did you get your current position? I was contacted by a lady in the recruitment department via LinkedIn. (In fact my previous position was via LinkedIn also!) I wasnโt actively looking at the […]
Technology Month…
This week marked the beginning of February โ and the start of Technology Month at PA Life, as we examine the solutions and techniques available to help us our professional lives During the pandemic, technology has never been more important, and โ whether itโs navigating pro Zoom functions, sourcing new comms tools such as Slack […]
Time to Talk Day: Employees believe there will be a greater focus on workplace mental health once Covid has passed
Today is Time to Talk Day, the day that we get the nation talking about mental health. According to research from the workforce training course comparison site CoursesOnline, 66% of employees think that moving forward, more time and resources will be dedicated to mental health in the workplace due to Covid. This data comes from […]
Homeworkers in sheds and outbuildings urged to protect their possessions
As millions of UK residents continue to work from home, Aviva is urging people to take extra care of their possessions when using summerhouses, outbuildings or sheds as workspaces. ONS data suggests around 13 million UK people became home-workers last year as a result of the pandemicย and sales of sheds and summerhouses have been rising […]
Cyberchology โ the human element
Building resilient teams with cybersecurity understanding is key according to internet security providerย ESET. Cybersecurity has become the most important consideration for any modern business. A majority of organisations inhabit the online world in some shape or form, and technology is at the core of most business functions. With the COVID-19 pandemic acting as a catalyst […]
Demystifying hybrid events
Glaziers Hall work with you to deliver the right level of AV / Hybrid functionality, as it is easy to rack up costs in this area. When businesses return to the workplace or have events, it will be in smaller numbers. Bringing teams together virtually and face to face will be important โ allowing people, […]
Software firms of all sizes have a duty to teach technical skills to the next generation
Nurturing skills such as coding is not purely the responsibility of big tech firms and educators; all businesses should play their part. Technical skills โ particularly coding โ are frequently cited as being crucial to the future prospects of the younger generation. Despite the importance ascribed to teaching such skills, software organisations both large and […]
The new Hybrid Event Studio at Emirates Old Trafford
Emirates Old Trafford has launched a new, flexible, and innovative way to do events. When it comes to hybrid or virtual events, you’re in safe hands at Emirates Old Trafford. Supported by Sterling Event Group, their flexible and versatile Hybrid Event Studio offers an ‘easy-to-use’ yet impressive virtual solution. From simple, slick communications to elaborate […]
Venues of Excellence launches new six-month introductory offer
Venues of Excellence has leapt into 2021 with a new campaign to offer venues a six-month Introductory Membership, to gain an insight of all the benefits offered by full membership to the consortium. It will also give independent venues a springboard to engage with the conference and event sector as the industry reopens in the […]
65% of UK companies see digital skills shortfall as biggest business challenge in 2021
Almost two-thirds of businesses see a digital skills shortfall as one of the most significant challenges facing their company in 2021. This is according to new research from the FTSE 250 professional services firm,ย FDM Group. The data was obtained via a Censuswide poll of 200 business decision-makers in large and medium sized companies, which surveyed […]
New virtual programmes designed to help business professionals lead, inspire and connect
RADA Business, is continuing to expand its virtual performance training by launching three brand new programmes, whilst having already moved another six online to keep up with demand. This announcement comes as many leaders continue to face significant challenges, communicating and managing their teams through uncertain times, remotely. The virtual programmes have each been designed […]
VIDEOS: Event tech and hybrid events at Church House Westminster
Church House Westminster is an approved Covid-Secure multi-purpose venue offering a choice of 19 versatile hybrid studios in the heart of Central London. By utilising event technology, Church House Westminster can ensure that meetings and conferences that require real-time engagement continue without interruption. Alternative event delivery methods are top of the agenda. To ensure that […]
Almost a third of employed adults are unhappy in their current job
A study of 2,000 workers found 32 per cent donโt feel motivated in their career and 18 per cent are dissatisfied with their quality of life at work. Over the last 12 months, 64 per cent of the employees polled were based at home, resulting in 61 per cent of them working outside of their […]
Gallery exhibitions for lockdown art lovers
GalleriesNow.net, the team behind the 5* rated VR exhibitions app ArtPassport, reveals an even moreย immersive viewing experience of the worlds best gallery exhibitions for lockdown art lovers. Although Virtual Reality has existed in many forms for years, ArtPassport has been the pioneer of VR exhibitions since 2017, connecting thousands of artists and galleries to wider […]