We have a great calendar of events planned for Q1 of 2023. As well as our PA Life Club member Meet Ups we have also picked a couple of no-to-be-missed industry shows every Assistant should attend. We welcome new members to join our vibrant PA Life Club for just £49 per year. You’ll be invited […]

As many as 70% of UK employees said they would be happier in their current role if they had more personal development opportunities. Almost as many, 65% of UK workers claim that lack of employee personal development opportunities is a reason to seek out a new job. Three out of four UK employees (75%) believe […]

The Eastside Rooms predicts the events and meetings trends for 2023 and sees the year as The Great Evolution. “The last two years can probably be characterised in similarly sweeping terms; 2021, The Great Return; 2022, The Great Demand. For us at the Eastside Rooms 2023 could be defined as The Great Evolution. But it […]

The Meetings Industry Association (mia) has joined forces with Stress Matters to provide support and to  help its members make wellbeing a strategic priority. Aptly launched on Blue Monday (16 January), the new collaboration will see mental health first aid training, a wellness manager programme as well as a series of webinars and discounted courses […]

The Meetings Show is encouraging senior meeting and event planners to register for its popular hosted buyer programme to optimise their time and take advantage of unmissable opportunities at the event when it returns to ExCeL London on 28 and 29 June 2023. Hosted buyers attending the UK’s leading event for the meetings and incentives […]

Angelee Rathor, Founder of Seven Travel predicts travel trends for 2023. Her list includes some less- expected entries and plenty of inspiration for trying something new this year. Before you get planning your holiday see what Angela says about the trends shaping the business travel industry. Are there any specific business travel trends you can […]

Mental health can affect individuals 365 days of the year, yet there is unfortunately a spike in cases around this time of year. As the fun and festivities of the holiday season are behind us people can struggle with mental health issues.   While there are a lot of factors that can affect mental health, your […]

Do you know your colleagues’ zodiac signs? It might be worth asking colleagues what star sign they are, as research by Furniture at Work has revealed the most and least compatible signs to work with. According to the research Taurus and Aquarius are the least compatible in the workplace. On the other hand, Aries and […]

Unconscious bias is not just a concern of the Royal Family, it also impacts UK businesses of all sizes. Katie Howard, Director at New Street Consulting Group explains what it is. Last Sunday, Prince Harry’s 90-minute ITV interview with Tom Bradby was aired with 4.1 million viewers. The Duke of Sussex suggested that unconscious bias […]

In the current economic climate, “career cushioning” is a trend that is seeing rapid growth in popularity. In fact, according to Google trends, search terms around career cushioning have increased by 5000% in the last 12 months. Brad Goodwin, Content Lead at Lensa, explains what this means: “Career cushioning is a way to protect yourself […]

Workers and employers in the UK remain cautious as recession and a tightening of the labour market look set to continue in 2023, according to the latest Report on Jobs from the Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC) and KPMG. Despite employers beginning to rein in hiring ambitions and, in some sectors, make redundancies, the tendency of […]

Naveen Leer, Whittlebury Park’s Commercial Manager Business to Business and Head of Business Performance Reporting, has joined IACC as a new board associate for 2023/24. Naveen, who has worked in conference and events at Whittlebury Park for five years, will focus on identifying and advising the IACC board on emerging trends, particularly around the millennial […]

Booking and enquiry trends from Butlin’s indicate a growing demand for events with an emphasis on “fun,” with particular interest in festival style events. Clients are also looking to provide more flexibility for their attendees. According to Dan Elliott, National Sales Manager-Conferences and Events, Butlin’s resorts are seeing an increase in requests for exclusive hire, […]

Searcys wraps up an extraordinary year by exceeding its £175,000 charity pledge target in its 175th year, announcing new business wins, scooping a plethora of awards, and reporting a strong financial performance. The company’s sales exceeded the pre-Covid 2019 benchmark by 9% in the past eight months. The success can be largely contributed to the […]

Here’s how to beat the back-to-work blues and keep your fitness resolution when you’re stuck in the office or home office. January is officially the bleakest month of the year. It’s cold outside, you’re broke and you’re stuck in the office making it difficult to kick-start your health and fitness resolution.  Just because you can’t […]

It is no understatement to say that the COVID-19 pandemic has had a profound impact on our private and professional lives. Not only has it changed the way we live and work but also how we feel about work. Supporting good mental health and wellbeing in the workplace has never been more important, as companies […]

Experts reveal six ways to save money when working from home. See what you can do to save even as much as £1500 a year by making small changes in the office, kitchen and living room. Millions of Brits now work from home, either full time or hybrid. This means a lot more kettles boiling, […]

Iain Laws, CEO for Towergate Health & Protection makes his predictions for the coming year and explains how employers can use wellbeing support to aid staffing issues and meet differing generational requirements. Recruitment and retention improve with wellbeing support The scramble for talent, both recruiting and retaining, will drive the need for better benefits. There […]