PA Life Club members were invited to experienced the best of the Experimental Group’s three Covent Garden venues in central London on June 27th. Our evening started early in French style with a refined wine tasting at Compagnie des Vins Surnaturels (CVS) in Seven Dials. The three wines selected for us were paired perfectly, with canapes, […]

A new poll finds that almost seven in 10 UK small and medium-sized businesses struggle to attract skilled staff. The Attitudes to Work study, conducted by an independent research firm, surveyed 525 business professionals at SME companies across various industries. It was commissioned by leading coworking company, The Brew. Of the professionals in the survey […]

The mood of the nation seems positive since the recent general election results were confirmed. A huge rise in people organising parties is a firm indicator of this optimism. The fact that England made it to the EURO Final last night might have played its part too. Togather, the UK’s largest events booking platform, has […]

New graduates embarking on their careers are redefining the workplace, according to a new global report from CEMS – the Global Alliance in Management Education… The report The Future-Forward Workforce reveals what young professionals want from the new world of work and what leading employers are doing in response. It reveals that this generation is […]

As the sun is finally starting to shine through the British clouds and work rhythms slow down as people jet off on their annual holiday, it’s the perfect time to gather your colleagues and celebrate the season with a memorable team outing. If you’re looking for an ideal venue in London or Brighton that combines […]

Please don’t be put off by the headline! Yes, we did mention the C word in the middle of July. If you want to give your team the full unrivalled party experience at their Christmas event this year, then the time to start planning it is now with the help of these steps to take […]

Arena Racing Company (ARC), the UK’s largest racecourse group, is witnessing a shortening lead times for events across the group’s 21 venues. The shortening of booking schedules reverses behaviour trends from the back end of 2023 and is specific to the summer party and conference sectors, which have seen year-on-year reductions of up to 22% […]

Most types of bonuses that businesses offer their employees will come with a tax liability. Cash bonuses are added to an employee’s other earnings and will be liable for Income Tax if they take the person’s total earnings above the £12,570 personal allowance threshold. Some bonuses are given as benefits in kind, and these will […]

We are thrilled to invite you on a journey through the exquisite world of the Grand Hotel Birmingham, where luxury meets sophistication in the heart of the bustling city. Nestled in the vibrant streets of the city, your stay at Grand Hotel Birmingham, a distinguished hotel that stands as a beacon of elegance and charm, […]

Our Editor met with Muriel Zingraff, CEO at London’s most exciting and forward looking wellness institute – The HVN in Knightsbridge, and her PA Katie Aldworth. The HVN is all about improving the way clients live, look and feel, all under one roof…with some of the words most prolific, experienced practitioners on site. The centre […]

The Meetings Industry Association (MIA) unveiled its vibrant new brand to critical acclaim at The Meetings Show. For over three decades, the MIA has been setting the industry standard for business meetings and events. At last week’s show that brought the sector together for two days of networking and education, MIA’s Fresh Identity is revealed. […]

We are pleased to be partnering with Pizza Pilgrims who have kindly donated a fantastic prize for our July competition. The lucky winner will be able to learn from the experts how to make a great pizza whilst enjoying a fun workshop, and great food and drink too. WHAT’S INCLUDED IN THE PRIZE A Pizza […]

More than 6,000 #eventprofs reunited at ExCeL London on 19-20 June for two days of insightful education, dynamic meetings and networking at The Meetings Show. The UK’s leading event for the meetings and incentives industry kicked off with a singalong, a dance-off and spontaneous poetry session as part of its innovative and inspiring education programme. […]

There still seems to be much confusion out there about the difference between a secretary, Personal Assistant (PA) and Executive Assistant (EA).  Adam Fidler, Founder and Director of Adam Fidler Academy, explains why an EA is not the same as a PA. Now, I’m not here to talk about secretaries, as that certainly isn’t a […]

Alcohol Awareness Week takes place 1 to 7 July 2024 and is an ideal opportunity for employers to take stock of the particular issues those working abroad face, and to consider putting alcohol misuse support for overseas employees in place, says Towergate Health & Protection. Sarah Dennis, head of international at Towergate Health & Protection, […]

Business Travel Show Europe celebrated its 30th anniversary at ExCeL London last week with another yearly increase in buyer numbers, this time rising by 5 per cent from 700 to 732. Overall attendee numbers were on par with 2023, which grew by 17 per cent over 2022, resulting in 4.5 buyers in the hall for every […]

Short-term awareness campaigns such as Plastic Free July can really help businesses and individuals re-evaluate their relationship with single use plastic and other forms of non-recyclable waste. But we need much more from businesses if we are to achieve net-zero in the events industry by 2050. There are  already great businesses striving to go that […]