Proposed ‘immunity certificates’ allowing individuals to move freely in society could lead to discrimination, claims Edgar Whitley, Associate Professor from London School of Economics’ Department of Management, and other contributing experts in a new report. The report from The Ada Lovelace Institute, which ensures public interest is represented in debates on the use of technology, […]

It’s a challenging time to connect with each other yet increasingly we’re all finding online solutions.   GiftRound is an online service that has been changing the way people organise the office whip round. GiftRound provides a quick, hassle-free and secure way to collect money for gifts both at work and with friends and family. […]

Busy parents juggling work, chores and children don’t get the chance to relax until 8:39pm. A study of 2,000 mums and dads found keeping the kids entertained, cooking meals and clearing up after the family mean they don’t get to sit down and unwind until late in the evening. Cleaning the kitchen, making sure children are […]

Central Hall Westminster has joined the Westminster Venue Collection, a consortium of top venues with members now totalling 34. The consortium brings together modern and traditional exhibition spaces, museums, auditoria, conference rooms and banqueting halls to offer all the world-class facilities that London’s iconic City of Westminster has to offer. The Westminster Venue Collection website makes […]

To support international business events, meetings and incentive travel industry, the IMEX team has created a brand-new virtual experience, due to launch on May 6th and run for several months. With IMEX in Frankfurt cancelled, PlanetIMEX has been designed as a destination in its own right and will feature 3D interactive islands, each created using […]

Almost 90% of PA Life readers have avoided furlough – showing that PAs, EAs and other administrative assistants remain the glue that’s holding together businesses during this time. A survey of PA Life readers has revealed that 89% are still working – although some have been asked to work reduced hours and some have been […]

A new study has revealed the extent of bullying in the workplace, with 71% of employees in the UK saying they have either experienced or witnessed bullying at work over the same period. Employment law specialists Kew Law has conducted a major new survey around workplace bullying. They asked employees of 131 companies in the […]

‘Technophobe’ Brits have learnt new tech skills during lockdown – including how to video call, send a group text and even use their computer to make a phone call. Research polling 2,000 adults found a quarter previously avoided messaging into group chats, while 23 per cent wouldn’t use video conferencing for work. More than a […]

New research has revealed that 52% of Brits are happy to continue working from home for as long as is required. However, some 37% admit that they are starting to feel the pressure and 6% admit to already finding this new way of life a struggle. Moneypenny, the outsourced communications provider, polled 2,000 UK workers, […]

ABPCO (the Association of British Professional Conference Organisers) has donated more than £600 to industry charity Meeting Needs and social enterprise EventWell through its annual member engagement survey. Each year ABPCO undertakes a survey to understand how it can work more closely with its members and deliver on their needs. For each completed survey ABPCO […]

Lockdown poses many problems for small businesses – uncertainty, closures, restrictions and strained cashflow mean making informed decisions are near impossible. How we deal with uncertainty now is critical to future success. “All the people in business I know just want to crack on, but when will it end? Mid May? Schools going back in […]

More than 160 buyers attended Virtually Live London, a series of online events providing organisers, agents and buyers the opportunity to ‘visit’ a destination remotely. Attendees from as far as Singapore and the West Coast of America got to take guided tours around over a dozen London venues during the two-day event last week. The […]

Join us on Wednesday April 29th at 11am for an exclusive webinar brought to you by wellness expert Lorna Dunning. This Mindfulness and Stress Management Webinar is designed to inspire, motivate and will provide practical tools to help you feel calm, confident when concerns can include: • Scared about their health and the health of […]

Whether we use the ‘traffic light’ system suggested by two UCL academics or another method to exit the lockdown, businesses should prepare for a phased return. Peter Groucutt, managing director of business continuity and disaster recovery firm Databarracks has shared advice on what organisations need to consider when planning their lockdown exit. “When we come […]

UK businesses are finding success in home working thanks to technology-enabled solutions, according to a new study commissioned by Technology Connected. The organisation, which represents the Welsh technology industry, commissioned an omnibus survey among decision makers in a variety of businesses across the UK, who were able to support large scale remote working, to see […]

Not all EAs and PAs wear capes, but Rochelle Biss from Uber for Business, Abigail Jones from Facebook and Marie Heinsen from Sagittarius Agency might as well, for their PA powers are nothing short of heroic.* These three EAs will be discussing the biggest challenges facing EAs today – both during the pandemic lockdown and […]

For most people, lockdown has meant a huge change to daily routines, and it can be hard to know how best to structure the day. To help Brits get the most out of their days in self-isolation, watch and sunglasses specialist, Tic Watches, has revealed the best times to do different activities to get the […]

The apps you keep on your phone can show if you’re stressed, have a tidy home or if you’re a bit of a party animal, it has emerged. They can also provide a host of other insights into your state of mind, your outlook on life and your motivations, a leading psychologist has revealed. It […]