Recent reports suggest AI investments are predicted to approach $200 billion globally by 2025, with countries competing to enjoy the benefits artificial intelligence has on productivity and the economy. In this report we look at AI investments by country between 2019 to 2023. AI statistics from AIPRM compared the data to find out who is leading the […]

BMA House, a leading conference and events venue located in the heart of London, has unveiled a Detailed Access Guide. It’s been developed in collaboration with AccessAble, the UK’s leading provider of detailed disabled access information. This launch marks a significant milestone in BMA House’s commitment to inclusivity and ensuring accessibility for all its delegates… […]

The time between leaving university and landing your first graduate job will test your patience as well as your confidence. Not only is it tough looking for a job anyway – you’ll be competing with the millions of other graduates who are potentially looking at the same jobs as you at the same time. Aidan […]

We are pleased to be partnering with Fortnum & Mason who have kindly donated a fantastic prize for our June competition. One lucky PA Life reader will win a Fortnum & Mason Icons Gift Box worth £85…   WHAT’S INCLUDED IN THE PRIZE The Fortnum’s Icons Gift Box is filled to the brim with Fortnum […]

The Meetings Show, which returns to ExCeL London on 19-20 June, is THE must-attend event for anyone who books meetings and events… Attending this year’s show will enable you to connect with hundreds of suppliers and develop your knowledge through an inspiring programme of 37 educational sessions. It’s important to plan your visit to make […]

Destination Emirates Old Trafford wins a major event by securing the Hospital and Specialty Optometrists Conference. The event is organised by the Association of Optometrists, a leading UK membership organisation for professionals in the optical sector… More than 220 hospital and specialty optometrists will head to Destination Emirates Old Trafford for a two-day conference, featuring […]

Despite barely missing out on the top spot, the capital ranked highest out of all cities surveyed for several happiness indicators including commute length, diversity and happiness at home. Considering all the criteria in the survey, London workers scored high in happiness chart, claiming the 2nd place happiest place to work in the UK… Following […]

Booking business trips isn’t quite like planning a holiday (if only it were!) — the truth is, it’s much more fiddly and time consuming and, chances are, you don’t even get to go. But it’s always worth improving your skills and add wins for your business travel booking game… Even if managing all the travel […]

Ecological Consultancy Reveals the Formula for a happy remote working environment. In a recent Best Places to Work 2024 edition published by The Sunday Times recently 70,000 UK organisations were analysed. Behind the survey was employee satisfaction experts WorkL who gathered the results used the six factors of reward and recognition, instilling pride, information sharing, […]

Fewer travel programmes are catering for groups of travellers with additional needs compared to 2022. After what looked like an encouraging spike in the number of European travel and procurement managers claiming their travel programmes are built with special consideration for these travellers last year, new data from Business Travel Show Europe appears to show […]

Business Travel Show Europe is the largest corporate travel event in Europe. The show’s two jam-packed days of meetings, content and networking are designed specifically for travel buyers, procurement and HR managers, EAs and PAs.  And this year, we are celebrating 30 years of bringing the industry together. The show is where more than 3,000 […]

The second Quarterly Market Update report for 2024, was released last week by SilverDoor, the world’s leading serviced apartment agent. The findings detail that shifting political landscapes and legislation, particularly in the US and India, alongside increased demand for hybrid working, are key drivers for growing demand for corporate travel globally… Bills and ballots to […]

Research from Towergate Health & Protection into health and wellbeing support reveals that 83% of overseas staff lack proper health support as their employees give a cash lump sum for them to choose their own benefits – which, it warns, is rarely the best option. Sarah Dennis, head of international at Towergate Health & Protection […]

Knowing the proper steps to business trip planning is crucial for business professionals seeking to optimise their travel endeavours. Implementing effective strategies and leveraging innovative technologies can make organising your business trip hassle-free and more efficient.  Here are some tips on how to plan business travel like a pro 1. Set a Detailed Itinerary Setting […]

An embedded culture of overwork and unpaid overtime in UK workplaces is taking a severe toll on business and workers, according to new research released today by Protime UK. The research, conducted among 2,000 UK employees, found excessive workloads and unrealistic expectations from managers are driving a work environment that undermines employee, motivation, productivity, retention […]

Theatre Royal Drury Lane, Disney Theatrical Group, and Diversity Role Models are proud to announce their partnership in honour of Pride Month this June. You can enjoy Pride Afternoon Tea, a special cocktail and an exclusive screening in collaboration with Disney’s Frozen The Musical. Disney has been working with Diversity Role Models for over 3 years […]

We have seen a huge rise in fraud recent years. In 2023, £2.3billion was lost to fraud in the UK, with reported cases rising by 18%. But which types of fraud are rising the most quickly? And what steps can be taken to avoid falling victim? The experts at Scams.info have studied the number of […]

We asked some of our Recommended Suppliers what their top Christmas Party tips for PAs are and how they would help PAs to wow party guests. They also share expert advice on why it’s best to beat the rush and get your party plans finalised early… What’s your best Christmas party package for company parties […]