Time is running out to secure the remaining supplier stands and complimentary VIP delegate spaces at the London Venues Summit, which takes place on July 8th at the Tower Bridge Hilton London. The Summit is a highly-focused event that brings PAs and event organisers together for one-to-one business meetings, interactive seminars and valuable networking opportunities. […]
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Last call for the London Venues Summit
Better workplace design = More productivity
Phil Sugden, Director at flexible workspace expert Portal, explores the ways CEOs can design their workspace to boost productivity and attract talent, while also keeping costs to a minimum… The workspace of today has evolved far beyond the conventional office portrayed in popular culture, which are typically comprised of sterile white cubicles and grey carpet […]
New start up offers fast visas
Switzerland-basedย Viselio is offering what it claims is a simple and fast way to apply for visas to countries with some of the lengthiest and complicated applications, such as Russia, India and China.ย Launching in the UK this month, travellers will now have access to the innovative online visa service for these destinations as well as […]
TOP TIPS: How to host an outdoor event
The sun is starting to poke through the clouds, so nowโs the time to start thinking about your summer events. Nicky Brown, Director at Arctic Fox offers a guideโฆ After 2018โs long hot summer, more and more clients are looking to take their events outside and to explore ways in which they can make the […]
Eight Ways to Stay Motivated in Your Career All Year Round
According to aย YouGov survey, priorities for 2019 included travel, getting a promotion or pay rise, followed by the resolution to improve mental health. This also includes people looking to eat better, exercise more, care for themselves better, learn new skills and get a new job. However, a survey conducted by Investors People had found 45% […]
Women twice as likely as men to worry about meeting living costs
Close Brothers research says that women are twice as likely to worry about meeting their day-to-day living costs than their male counterparts. The figure among female employees is 16%, compared to just 7% among men. In Close Brothersโ newly developedย Financial Wellbeing Index, in which employees score their wellbeing in each of the seven areas of […]
LCS hosts ‘The Greatest Gameshow’ fam trip
London City Selectionโs (LCS) annual fam trip was the biggest and best yet, with dozens of venues playing a part on putting on the weekend extravaganza, along with the participation of booking agents, hotel and supplier members. This yearโs event, entitled โThe Greatest Gameshow,โ hosted 18 buyers with a combined spending power in excess of […]
Women in Leadership: Itโs Time to Remove the Roadblocks
Borderless International Management Consultant Rosalie Harrison is seeking new ways to remove the obstacles in the career paths of female leaders that really work, creating a virtual โwomen in leadership trainingโ bin that, surprisingly enough, contains almost all the acclaimed tools that are still used to this day. Here she explains how… Last year, I […]
ACADEMIC VENUES: Roehampton Venues SW15
Roehampton Venues SW15 on the edge of Richmond Park, South of Hammersmith Bridge and with close links from London Waterloo offers interchangeable conference space and a selection of modern and historic grade listed venues as well as a 30 bedroom hotel on site. With such a varied portfolio whatever the brief we believe we can […]
National Stress Awareness Month: Brexit detrimental to Brits’ mental health
Wellbeing charity Ben says Brexit is having a detrimental effect on Britsโ mental health, with workplace issues such as job security for employees and bosses grappling with the future of their business taking a toll. The new data identifies potential correlation between key Brexit events since the 2016 referendum and poor levels of mental health […]
Roth Bar & Grill gets the show ‘On The Road’
Somerset restaurant Roth Bar & Grill is taking its fire irons, foraged fuel and โfield to forkโ philosophyย on the road as part ofย a newย fire-food finessing dining experience. Roth On The Road is for those seeking to bring the theatre and fun of fire feasting to a private event or celebration, such as a wedding. A […]
Does it pay to be a social butterfly?
Hiscox research has revealed working habits across various industries, pulling the fact from fiction when it comes to the securest of being more productive at work. Ten different industries were surveyed across the UK to see if there was any identification between the different types of workers, along with what drives them. Could anything be […]
How to plan a successful office move๏ปฟ
If you’re putting together plans to relocate your business, itโs likely youโll find it can be as challenging as it is exciting, writes Amvia’s Nathan Hill-Haimes… Ensuring that you have everything in place in a timely manner is imperative if you want to avoid costly downtime and disappointed customers. Depending on the size of your […]
More Brits getting their ‘side hustle’ on
More Brits in full-time employment are taking on an extra job, or โside hustle,โ to compliment their full time salary. In fact, the research from Hiscox shows that one in four Brits are a โside hustler.โ Usually flexible in nature, these secondary projects can take many forms, from freelance work to selling handicrafts. And, while […]
More work tools equals less efficiency
A study by HubSpot has found that the more tools workers had at their disposal, the less efficient they were with their time. โIn todayโs hyper-connected workplace, itโs easy to fall into the trap of feeling like you have to take on everything at once,โ saidย Brian Johnson, Operations Director at leading digital and marketing recruitment […]
Join the PA Life Club and gain access to these amazing events
Joining the PA Life Club gives you VIP access to Meet Up networking events at prestigious venues, exclusive offers and a host of essential content just for you. As a PA Life Club member you will also be able to enjoy discounts on our online training courses. Here’s just a taster of the networking events […]
A little help for our friends (and a chance to win a Sandals break!)…
Voted the ‘Caribbean’s Most Romantic Resort’ year after year, Sandals is calling on the readers of PA Life to help them win Gold at the 2020 M&IT Awards, along with the chance of winning a seven night stay at the luxury resortโฆ Organised by Meetings & Incentive Travel magazine, the M&IT Awards is the biggest […]
The Conference & Hospitality Show is ALL about the Education!
Are you dreaming of stepping away from the office for the day and getting the VIP treatment you deserve? Youโre in luck because the 10th anniversary Conference & Hospitality Show is later this month (30th of April) at First Direct Arena in Leeds and CHS have LOTS in store for personal & executive assistants. Not […]