As the UK begins its transition out of lockdown, with pubs, gyms, hairdressers and non-essential shops now open for business, the coming months will see an increase in the number of white-collar professionals returning back to their places of work. However, just 24% of employees are looking forward to returning to their workplace, reveals a […]

Holidays abroad, regular nights out with friends and an enjoyable job are now less important than before lockdown, according to Brits. A study of 2,000 adults found 43 per cent have completely re-evaluated life and what really matters to them since the pandemic, with plans for travelling, having loads of money and a nice car […]

Warmer days are on the horizon and many PAs are already underway with planning their company’s early summer events. As we are led by the Government advice on fresh air being a huge benefit to the covid-fight, many of these events will inevitably move outdoors, and catering will need to reflect the change of scene. […]

Welcome summer and incentivise guests in a memorable way, thanks to Take The Mike. Attendees can enjoy outdoor catering and lively performances from West End entertainers. And should lockdown persist, your guests can watch shows virtually, whilst feasting on delicious meals delivered to homes. The evening concludes with our fabulous DJ getting everyone moving to […]

With the vaccine roll-out gaining positive momentum, you can register for the PA Show with confidence that you can attend within a Covid-safe environment. The event takes places on June 22nd & 23rd at ExCeL, London. Sam Cande, Event Director, explains: “The number of visitor and delegate registrations are up by 65% year-on-year, showing us […]

PA Life kicks off a series of articles speaking to venues and events specialists about opening up following the restrictions, and the demand they’re already seeing. First up, we speak to The Lowry Hotel’s General Manager Adrian Ellis, who is also the Chair of Manchester’s Hoteliers Association… When are you expecting your venue to open […]

New data has emerged that highlights how businesses are planning for the ‘new normal’ post COVID and how this is impacting recruitment over the next 12 months. And 90% of companies surveyed stated that part of their strategy was to start replacing staff who were unable or struggled to work remotely.  The research by global […]

Half of Britain’s workers expect their bosses to demand a vaccine passport before they can return to their workplace. The study of 5,000 British workers across various sectors by HR software provider and employment law advice firm, BrightHR, found only 17% have had a conversation about their companies’ policy on vaccines, but over a third […]

The Covid-19 crisis has led to the biggest annual employment fall for workers over 50 since the 1980s, according to a new report by the Resolution Foundation. The report ‘A U-Shaped Crisis’ – supported by the Nuffield Foundation – examines the economic impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic on older workers, and how periods of unemployment can affect […]

When a person is indirectly aggressive, their behaviour may fall under the umbrella of passive aggressive. According to UK Google trend data, the search term ‘passive aggressive behaviour’ has received a 227.27% uplift within the last year alone (May 2020 – April 2021). Such an uplift reflects the nations uncertainty with regards to how to […]

Furnished apartments rental specialist HomeLike has reported increased demand for mid-term property rental as travel restrictions are lifted and temporary accommodation is sought for relocation and work purposes. Brits make up the largest share of all bookings (60%) across the German-based mid-term global rental platform, where users can book accommodation for more than 30-days, followed […]

As pubs, shops and other workplaces re-open, the success of the vaccine rollout has helped workers feel much more optimistic about their return to work than they were following November’s lockdown, according to Aviva’s research of more than 2,000 employed adults across the UK. Aviva’s third Employee Back to Work Index shows that 71% of workers […]

Over a year on from the start of the pandemic and as lockdown is slowly lifted, many changes in the way we operate business are most likely here to stay. But what lessons do we need to ensure we have truly learnt from the pandemic? Thom Dennis, CEO at Serenity in Leadership, looks at what […]

Twickenham Stadium has added to its portfolio of spaces with the addition of the World Rugby Museum, which is now available for conferences, banquets and events at the venue. Housed within the South Stand of the stadium, the space presents a tour of world rugby, from its roots in the UK, to its global growth, […]

More than half of British workers would be happy to never return to the office – due to fears of germs, a lack of social distancing and being in a room with lots of other people. A study of 1,000 employees who are currently working from home found two thirds would also feel uncomfortable about […]

With the progress of the COVID vaccination campaign, many businesses are looking for employees to work from the office again. However new research from Wladislaw Rivkin at Trinity Business School, Fabiola Gerpott and Dana Unger has revealed that commuting reduces productivity at work by draining mental energy, affecting our ability to fully focus on what […]

The Business Travel Association (BTA) has announced JetBlue Airways as its latest industry partner. The collaboration will raise awareness of the importance of business travel across the globe, whilst increasing air travel flexibility for business travellers. The two organisations will work in unison throughout 2021 to enhance JetBlue’s UK presence amongst the business travel sector […]

Covid-19 continues to impact our lives, and studies have revealed that it’s affecting more than just our physical health. One in three survivors of the virus experience mental health conditions, the majority being anxiety and mood disorders. This is a major sign that it’s time for people to start taking control of their mental health. […]