Ascot Racecourse has seen a record-high corporate hospitality covers and sales at its prestigious 2023 Royal Meeting. The number of corporate diners at the five-day Royal Ascot event in June 2023 was up 44% compared to 2022, and revenue was up 29%. Despite market trends suggesting a decline in corporate spend on hospitality, the racecourse […]

In today’s dynamic, diverse and competitive business landscape, safeguarding your innovative ideas and creative assets is increasingly paramount. Many businesses’ largest and most valuable assets include things which are not physical and instead are intangible such as creations, concepts or ideas – this is intellectual property.  But what actually is intellectual property and how can […]

Step into a world where elegance meets excitement, where history blends seamlessly with innovation – welcome to The Jockey Club Venues Collection, where the thrill of world-class horse racing converges with the art of hosting unforgettable events. In our illustrious stable of 15 venues across the nation, we don’t just organise events; we craft experiences […]

As well as facing skills shortages and significant changes to employment law, the basic nature of employment shifted significantly during 2023. Employee priorities for 2024 show that we want to thrive in our jobs and careers, not simply survive as previous generations have done.  Greg Guilford, CEO of HR Solutions, shares his insights and predictions for the year […]

Employers who offer health and wellbeing support, and the insurers who embed it as added value, must ensure that it is delivered by specialists in order to get the best health outcomes for individuals, says RedArc as it delivers its predictions for 2024. With public health high on the political agenda for 2024, the nurse-led […]

A recent cost of living impact survey, carried out by The Eastside Rooms, reveals that around one third of event organisers raised salaries to help with cost of living. 37% of association and non-profit organisations and 30% of corporate organiser reported increased salaries in 2023… The breakdown of the event organisers raised salaries: 28% of […]

Public transportation accounts for the second most common mode of commute in the UK, according to a survey by Statista. Commutes throughout the country have been hugely impacted by the ongoing strikes, with statistics from the UK government finding that due to rail strikes alone, 70% of commuters report it having a work-related impact. Daily […]

Karaoke isn’t just for Christmas, so let’s keep party going all year long! There’s plenty of ways to enjoy Lucky Voice karaoke in 2024. To celebrate this, Lucky Voice are putting the ‘fun’ in ‘marathon’ with 4 hours of non-stop karaoke, every Sunday in January at all of their venues! For just £30 per person […]

Recent research from the charity Young Women’s Trust revealed alarming statistics about issues that face women at work. The study found that the percentage of young women who have experienced discrimination at work in the last year has risen to 50% from 42% last year. 23% of young women are earning less than young men […]

Let’s look at what some of London’s leading chefs predict for 2024 food and drink trends in the capital and no doubt spreading across the country in no time. Healthier eating and wellbeing are considered more, as is an increased consideration to sustainability in food choices including more plant based options on the menu. The […]

The world has changed considerably in recent years, especially our attitude towards environmental and social responsibility. It’s not just the environmental issues that we are aware of but social issues such as ‘Black Lives Matter and ‘Me Too’. As human beings and individuals we care about these issues and increasingly, we want the businesses and […]

For some, leadership has grown beyond building teams and ensuring ample profitability. Being able to hold your nerve was a necessary skill for 2023, in addition to the prioritisation of the much talked about skills of flexibility and nurturing the team’s good health. Thom Dennis, CEO at Serenity in Leadership reveals the top 10 leadership […]

Welcome to a new read by Lindsay Taylor, co-founder of Your Excellency Limited on something that’s is highly topical right now, with all the promise of a sparkly new year and exciting things on the horizon for us all. Lindsay takes a look at SMARTER goal setting, instrumental to you becoming a successful PA So, hands up! […]

To kick of the New Year one PA Life reader is treated to a Florist Seasonal Hat Box Arrangement worth £94.00 courtesy of The Real Flower Company. It would make a perfect Valentine’s bouquet to a special someone – or even lovely treat for yourself. ABOUT THE REAL FLOWER COMPANY The team at The Real […]

As the year nears the end and the increasingly popular dry January gets nearer, we feel some inspiration is needed to help you stick to your resolution of an alcohol free month. And it doesn’t have to be boring either!  We can still meet up with friends over food and drinks, even better when you […]

As Assistants, versatility, awareness, and adaptability are key attributes that produce valuable insights in this period of change with technology and new ways of working. Jodie Mears, FInstAM, C-Suite Strategic Executive Assistant and a Co-host of The Crodie Files Podcast for all Administrative Professionals, shares invaluable advice on how to move forward in your Assistant […]

In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, many professionals found themselves at a crossroads in their careers. One individual who seized this opportunity for change is former law firm employee Emilie Ashwood, who transformed her knack for supporting overwhelmed colleagues into a successful virtual assistant business. And that’s not all – she has already won […]

The Meetings Show are searching to find and celebrate emerging talent within the business meetings and events industry, as it opens applications and the search begins for Tomorrow’s Talent to its 2024 programme. The final day for applications is on January 26th. The initiative, run in partnership with M&IT, is designed to champion up-and-coming meeting […]