The Eastside Rooms’ cost of living impact survey reveals that 83% of organisers saw an increase in event costs in the last year. In response 48% of organisers increased registration fees in 2023, whilst 51% of associations/not for profits and corporates have needed to seek different ways to balance the budget. That saving has come […]

The eagerly awaited F1 DRIVE – London experience – the first in the world – is being built under a world renowned North London football stadium in partnership with Formula 1® and Tottenham Hotspur who are pleased to share the latest details on its impending launch. The world’s first in-stadium F1 karting facility will be […]

An interesting survey reveals what are the biggest Christmas party icks for Brits, and also finds out who will be saving and who’ s got the cash to splurge at their Christmas party this year. To Attend or Not To Attend? Instaprint quizzed the survey respondents to see first and foremost if they’ll be attending […]

The much-anticipated global meetings industry event, IBTM World 2023, takes place next week and the organisers have revealed the final event details and figures, laying the groundwork for an exhilarating three days. There is still time to register if you are quick. Over 4,700 approved buyers from 110 countries are due to attend IBTM’s flagship […]

It is no longer appropriate to assume that only younger generations are environmentally and socially conscious when it comes to their career. In fact, recent research by Resource Solutions was revealed by Tom Lakin, the Global Practice Director showing that two in five (39%) over-55s would turn down an offer of higher pay if it was […]

The PA Life Christmas Party and Star Awards 2023 night on November 13th was once again the must-attend party of the festive season that the Assistant community had been looking forward to. We celebrated with 160 PAs, EAs, VAs and Office Manager, as well as our event sponsors and partners in the stylish Inca London, a […]

Floral gifting doesn’t have to be predictable. The team at The Real Flower Company craft the most impressive floral bouquets and arrangements with sustainable luxury flowers, offering next day delivery throughout the UK*.  This Christmas they have put together a unique festive gift guide to help you with your individual and corporate gifting, perfect for […]

Our Meet Up on November 16th was a great way for PA Life Club members to experience the fun and exciting team activities at Gravity Max corporate events and parties.  Gravity Max is located on the ground floor of the South Side shopping centre in Wandsworth, 10 min walk or a quick bus ride from […]

Entries are now open for the Event Photography Awards 2024, the 10th anniversary competition. Founded by staffing agency Off To Work, the not-for-profit contest continues to highlight the importance of great photography to the sustenance of the events industry. Entries close at midnight, Saturday March 3oth! There are sixteen categories to enter, from Catering, Conferences […]

What is reverse mentoring and more importantly, what are the benefits of it? It is an innovative approach that turns the traditional mentoring paradigm on its head. When a senior leader is mentored by a person from an under-represented background – by means of gender, age, ethnicity, disability to name a few, they become the […]

Twickenham Stadium, the home of England rugby, has further underlined its sustainability credentials with the receipt of another accreditation, this time from Greengage through its ECOsmart initiative. The venue achieved Gold Standard from ECOsmart, with the accreditation joining other endorsements of the venue’s commitment to sustainable events, including, BS20121, ISO14001, and its own commitment to […]

Trying to assess whether a company you are working with is sustainable can sometimes feel like navigating through a maze with its own set of cryptic terms and sustainability jargon. Hey, we get it! So, let’s break down these terms together that you often see on your supplier’s company policies and impact reports. Here’s some […]

What a fantastic night we had at the PA Life Christmas party and the announcement of the PA Life Star Awards 2023 winners. Huge congratulations to the winners and finalists in each of the six categories of what was our eighth year of PA awards. We kicked off the festive season in style at Inca […]

Women in work are struggling in silence. Vicky Walker, Group Director of People at Westfield Health reveals why women’s health in the workplace isn’t talked about more. Women across the country are opening up about their struggles with debilitating pelvic pain and general discomfort due to conditions such as endometriosis, adenomyosis and menopause. Many of these women have […]

IBTM World is delighted to announce the appointment of Claudia Hall as its new Event Director ahead of the 2023 edition of its flagship global trade show that will take place from November 28 to 30. With over 14 years’ experience in the meetings and events industry, Claudia brings a wealth of knowledge, creativity and […]

From financial wellbeing to delivering on inclusion, there are plenty of things employees could be offering but four employee rewards rise above the rest. Sarah Hesz, the chief commercial officer at Bubble looks at where companies can make a real impact in 2024. I know what you’re probably thinking: just four? And I’d agree. There […]

The number of added-value health and wellbeing services is growing exponentially, from access to digital GPs and employee assistance programmes (EAPs) to specialist mental health support and long-term support for physical health. When choosing which ones to provide, RedArc Nurses is calling on insurers and employers to do their due diligence in differentiating these added-value […]

It may seem a little early to be talking about 2024 plans, however the new year is very much on the horizon and being ahead of the game with your travel plans is the best way to be organised and save on costs. National Express Transport Solutions can provide a whole host of cost effective […]