National Gallery celebrated its 200th anniversary in May this year in magnificent style with both private and public events. There are much more to come with its bicentenary build project underway, part of which the National Gallery is creating visionary spaces for venue hire… The main image is a visualisation of the view from Trafalgar […]

Nepotism and cronyism is widely frowned upon. But there is no legal obligation to prevent it and, according to April 2023 research, workers often get their job through a personal connection. So what can be done to ensure fair recruitment process that ethically hire the best possible candidate for the job? Equally important is to […]

Creating memorable events has always been our goal at Taylor Lynn Corporation (TLC). Since I set up the company nearly three decades ago, we’ve strived to incorporate new ways to keep our guests entertained, engaged, and always wanting more. Over the years, we’ve seen many event trends come and go. Yet there’s one buzzword that […]

Nearly half (47%) of UK employees do not think their current salary is enough to live on, a survey by loan company Viva Money revealed yesterday (1 August). A further 48% of the 2,000 employees surveyed in June 2024 said that they considered themselves underpaid, with 63% reporting that they would need on average another […]

Student loans are critical for many people pursuing higher education. However, the intricacies of interest rates can make these loans difficult to understand. A student loan is a binding legal contract, so it’s important to understand clearly what you’re signing up for, including how much you’re borrowing, how much you’re expected to pay back, and […]

Landing a job you love can be tough. Competitive job market? Check. Limited time? Absolutely. Job site Indeed suggests applying to 10–15 jobs per week to maximise your chances of getting hired. But creating that many tailored CVs and cover letters and attending interviews alongside your existing work schedule and responsibilities might feel impossible. But […]

The workplace has changed over recent years more than it has done since the industrial revolution, so we are most definitely due an update. Remote and hybrid working is now the norm since the pandemic. Multi generations in the workplace have never been so diverse to manage. The younger generations such as Gen Z are […]

Our August competition prize is a chance for the winner, and their guest, to experience RAILS Afternoon Tea with champagne, worth £52.50 per person. The prize – RAIL’S Afternoon Tea for 2 TEAS – Served with a pot of your selected blend RAILS’ Afternoon Tea | 39.50 per person With a glass of Prosecco | […]

In our Summer Issue’s Work & Life interview we talked to Greg Bird, a PA Life Club member who works as an IT Project Manager for a global insurance company. He’s been interested in technology all his life, and is also a very organised person, making the role of a PM a perfect one for […]

XPS Group poll reveals over half of pension schemes in favour of Labour Government introducing tax incentives to increase pension investment in UK growth… On Saturday the 20th of July, the UK Government announced a two-stage pension review with the first phase focusing on pension investment and the second on retirement security. This comes as […]

Revolut has finally secured a UK banking license after waiting for three years. It’s also the most valuable unicorn in Europe. BestBrokers gives their insight in their recent report on what unicorns are and the surge of these valuable companies… What is a unicorn company? A unicorn company is a privately owned company that is […]

Following Labour’s landslide victory in the General Election and their confirmation of adding 20% VAT on school fees spikes interest in homeschooling. The change will take effect from January 2025 and naturally worries many private school parents. The Government has acknowledged that this will price some parents out of the private system. However, we are […]

Work, rest, play.  These top summer team building ideas from Vine Hotels are guaranteed to bring your teams together in a positive way where everyone can feel included… Summer is the perfect time to reinvigorate your team with engaging activities that encourage collaboration and boost morale. PAs will often play a pivotal role in organising […]

Catering to Gen Z’s unique needs and preferences is crucial, says Tiger Recruitment’s MD. Let’s look at whether the Gen Z demands are excessive or simply well-articulated? A few weeks ago, a study revealed that nearly half of UK managers intend on hiring Gen Z employees over the summer. But almost all managers (96%) reported […]

Registration of interest is now open for a brand new Delivering Sustainable Events course. The comprehensive, mixed format learning course will focus on providing the skills to event professionals, and PAs and EAs, on planning and managing events that meet the industry’s sustainably requirements… Developed by Worlds Better in partnership with the Event Academy, the […]

The London Christmas Party Show, organised by Story Events, returned last week on 16 – 17 July to celebrate its 10th anniversary and it did not disappoint! The Show welcomed over 850 event buyers to the iconic, Art Deco Freemasons’ Hall for two days of Christmas event inspiration and an abundance of fruitful networking. With […]

Women are overburdened, we all know that don’t we. And, as women, we need to do something about it ourselves says Dr Samantha Graham. She has a great way of bringing the message to the masses by advocating the power of No for women at risk of chronic disease. Dr Graham is a writer of […]

Once again, the Great Yorkshire Showground played host the well renowned Great Yorkshire Show. Celebrating its 165th year, the largest agricultural show in England attracted interest from high-profile political figures, famous faces and 140,000 visitors. This sold-out four-day annual event celebrates the best of farming, food and the countryside. The Great Yorkshire Showground, home to […]