Members from the serviced apartment industry were invited down to the Grange Hotel Tower Bridge last night, to celebrate the annual Serviced Apartment Awards. More than 350 guests attended the black tie gala dinner, where 18 awards were given out. The awards were judged by an independent panel consisting of travel buyers, journalists and service […]
Sam Hurst, chief grazer at Grazing Catering, reveals his thoughts on why employers should strive to offer free food in the workplace and the benefits it has on employees When it comes to looking after people at work, the tech companies of Silicon Valley are the first to pop into our minds. The idea of […]
30 Euston Square recognised the excellence of women in hospitality and events last week during International Women’s Day 2018. The Year of the Women dinner also marked the launch of 30 Euston Square and Searcys executive head chef Daniel Broughton’s plant-based menu, which was served on the night. 30 Euston Square’s general manager, Yvette Chatwin, […]
More men and women in the workplace are seeking professional training to overcome anxiety around communication at work, new research has revealed. A study of 1,000 workplaces conducted by RADA in Business published the Beating Workplace Performance Anxiety report, which found a clear disparity between the causes of communications anxiety between men and women. Male […]
Guests are invited to catch-up with work at the Hilton London Canary Wharf and sample some delicious food inside its restaurant, Cinnamon. Just 15 minutes from the city centre via transportation links, those staying at the hotel are close enough to visit some of London’s main attractions, while enjoying all the executive benefits. Inside the […]
Workers are asking employers to introduce more apps in the workplace in order to offer the same level of technology they use at home. According to a new report by Workvine, 71 per cent of employees want more advanced technology at work. The report details the top ways that HR teams can improve employee engagement […]
Looking to plan your summer party? It’s that time of year again; the planning of your annual summer party. The corporate summer party is a much-anticipated high point on the annual calendar and is a proven way to support workplace morale, relationship-building and retention. The most successful corporate parties and events are always fun. While […]
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Boasting 30,000 sq ft of space, The King’s Centre in Oxford can cater to every need from conferences and trade shows to dinners. Jade Burke chats to general manager Michelle Fernandez to discuss why PAs should have the venue on their speed dial How has business been for the venue over the past 12 months? […]
Sea Containers Events celebrated its first birthday this week since the iconic South Bank located Sea Containers building launched its six event spaces. To mark the event, 200 guests were invited to one of its most popular venues, Cucumber, on March 14 which boasts vies of London’s famous landmarks. Since opening its doors to commercial […]
Banking giant HSBC has revealed details about its gender pay gap, citing a 29 per cent median pay gap for its UK operations. The firm also reported a 59 per cent gap on the mean measure for hourly pay in 2017, while a median gap of 61 per cent for bonus payments between its male […]
There are certain buzzwords and turns of phrase that have recruiters everywhere grinding their teeth. Remember, these people have to sift through hundreds of CVs and cover letters before narrowing things down to a handful of applicants, so they tend to read the same tired old clichés over and over. Claiming to be a ‘team […]
Sick and tired of working in a messy office? Fed up of trawling through piles of old paperwork? Don’t worry, you’re not alone. Did you know the average office worker in the UK spends around seven days a year looking for work documents? That’s one million hours a week in wasted productivity. If that’s not […]
Sick and tired of working in a messy office? Fed up of trawling through piles of old paperwork? Don’t worry, you’re not alone. Did you know the average office worker in the UK spends around seven days a year looking for work documents? That’s one million hours a week in wasted productivity. If that’s not […]
As an increasing number of people are choosing to form business relationships online via sites such as LinkedIn, it’s never been more important to stand out from the crowd and make a lasting impression with a memorable headshot image. While having an online profile can never recreate meeting someone in person, a good picture enables […]
Zoya UK has teamed up with PA Life to offer our Club members an exclusive 10 per cent discount on all Zoya products. Available all year round, members will be able to purchase a variety of items, including nail polishes, lipsticks, lip gloss, base coats, nail polish remover and more. Zoya Nail Polish is ‘BIG10 Free’, […]
PA Life Club members will be able to enjoy a Caribbean-inspired party next month, thanks to Sandals Resorts who will be inviting guests to its Luxury Travel Store. Taking place on April 19 from 6.30pm to 9.30pm in West London, attendees will be able to enjoy some delicious canapés and rum punch. A DJ will […]
A group of over 30 PAs got the chance to improve their business travel skills during the first PA Life Masterclass yesterday. Held at Skinners’ Hall, London, attendees got the opportunity to network with other industry professionals and take part in various roundtables. On the day Donna Fitzgerald, business development director from Capita Travel & Events, […]
