National Gallery leads the way in embedding mindfulness into events through a newly launched series of curated meetings and events packages. The exceptional art in the gallery will drive business success through the power of inspiration and mindfulness… A recent survey conducted by the Gallery found that 43% of respondents believe mindfulness enhances ROI by […]
Marja Toseland
National Gallery leads the way in embedding mindfulness into events through art
Spain leads Europe in workplace productivity race, UK falls behind
Resent research from Ricoh Europe reveals stark disparities in workplace productivity across Europe’s largest economies. For the first time, Spain leads Europe in workplace productivity, with the UK and Ireland falling to the bottom of the list… The study, conducted by Opinion Matters for Ricoh Europe, surveyed 7,000 workers and 1,800 decision-makers across Europe* and […]
Design Museum donates essential kitchen equipment to North Paddington Foodbank
The Design Museum donates kitchen equipment to the North Paddington Foodbank. The kitchen, designed to support the needs of the local community, will provide warm meals, host cooking classes, and offer essential support to individuals and families facing hardship. Cooking up kindness: Design Museum donates essential kitchen equipment The museum maintains that great design goes […]
Play on the Pitch at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium
Have you ever dreamed of playing on the same hallowed turf as your football heroes? Now’s your chance to make it a reality. This spring, you are invited to play on the pitch at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium for a corporate experience like no other. What are the Play on the Pitch sessions at Tottenham Hotspur […]
London’s office comeback: Are venues ready for a new era?
Five years on from the pandemic, is a London office comeback merging as an inevitable reality? A recent poll of 1,000 London commuters by the London Heritage Quarter revealed that 40% believe work patterns will return to their pre-pandemic norms by the end of 2025, a stark contrast to 2024, where the average office attendance […]
ABBA Voyage to celebrate third anniversary by adding ‘a little something’ to the concert setlist
ABBA Voyage has recently announced plans to celebrate the third anniversary of the concert’s residency in London with some additions and small changes to the ABBA Voyage setlist. Since its inception, the ambition of the band and the creative team has always been for ABBA Voyage to continue to evolve. The setlist will change from […]
Cost saving now the top business travel priority overtaking sustainability
Sustainability has been overtaken by cost saving as the top business travel priority for travel policy decision makers, according to research commissioned by Uber for Business. The survey of 1,000 UK participants found that two thirds (67%) put cost saving in their top three priorities over the next 12 months, with 39% ranking it number […]
Six diversity skills PAs should develop and why
In a world where jobs often need to be multifaceted and we need to take on different tasks and roles to keep a business running, the value of Personal Assistants (PAs) extends far beyond administrative duties. In fact, people in this position have a unique opportunity to champion diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) initiatives within […]
Sustainable travel strategies for corporate travel buyers
To mark Earth Day today, new research published today by Business Travel Show Europe highlights corporate travel buyers’ attitudes towards sustainability, revealing that nearly two thirds believe sustainable corporate travel strategies are possible to achieve (60%). For the 73% of buyers who do build sustainability into their travel programme, sustainable travel policies and technology are […]
Ten communication skills every PA needs for career success
As a PA, communication powers every part of your day. It’s what keeps operations moving, aligned, and on track. Whether you’re coordinating meetings, writing updates, hosting a videoconference, or stepping in to solve a last-minute problem, the way you communicate affects how smoothly things get done. Employers are currently placing enormous value on these abilities. […]
See you at the PA Life Leading Venues of London Showcase on 29th April
It’s less than two week until the PA Life Leading Venues of London Showcase! We can’t wait to meet you – EAs, PAs, Event Organisers, HR Professionals and event agency professionals at Sheraton Grand London Park Lane on 29 April… Get ready for an unmissable evening of networking with top venues and suppliers whilst enjoying […]
Business Travel Show Asia Pacific debuts to huge success
Business Travel Show Asia Pacific debuts to huge success as travel managers heap praise on the two-day event attended by over 150 buyers… “Travel makes business happen,” said Jason Young CEO of Northstar Travel Group as he launched the inaugural Business Travel Show Asia Pacific at Marina Bay Sands, Singapore, this week. More than 55 […]
The wellness shift at events – what 2025’s delegates expect
As Stress Awareness Month continues, it’s a timely moment to reflect on how the business events sector is responding to a growing and urgent shift. Here Chloe Turner, assistant association sales manager at ICC Wales, discusses how the demand for spaces and experiences that actively support delegate wellbeing continues to be on the rise as […]
The National Gallery refreshes events menus in partnership with Searcys
The National Gallery is set to offer enhanced and modernised event experiences when it unveils its reimagined Sainsbury Wing in May. To celebrate this next chapter, the Gallery has refreshed its events menus in partnership with newly appointed caterer Searcys. The National Gallery refreshes events menus ready for May unveiling of Sainsbury Wing The new […]
Engage in hands-on learning at The Meetings Show 2025
The Meetings Show, the UK’s leading event that brings together the world’s meetings and events community, has unveiled the education programme for this year’s show, promising event professionals access to industry leaders and innovators for hands-on learning and development. Visitors to the 2025 show, which returns to Excel London on 25-26 June, can expect to […]
Are we no longer allowed to express our opinion at work?
It seems that there are two camps today: a small number of us feel we can speak our truth (sometimes without thinking of the consequences), while many of us are too afraid to express our opinions at work. But what happened to the key markers for workplace success – clear communication, welcoming diverse opinions and […]
How to use your voice to manage events and presentations
Knowing how to command a room with your voice is one of the most powerful tools in the corporate world. Whether you are a PA assisting on an event or the CEO hosting it, the skill of public speaking can transform how you create impact and command attention in the workplace. But public speaking isn’t […]
EA and PA development matters: your employer may need your help too
When we talk about development in the EA and PA profession, it often comes from a place of frustration. There’s a sense that business support staff are overlooked when it comes to structured growth or investment, and in some cases, yes, that’s true. However, there’s another side to the story that doesn’t get talked about […]

















