Although most of us are thinking about Black Friday, Christmas and New Year, the reality is that spring isnโt all that far away, particularly in terms of event planning and meeting organisation. The first quarter of the year is the ideal time for teams to gather, share ideas and plan for the months ahead.ย The […]
Marja Toseland
Put a spring into your step with Barbican events and meetings
Running a Virtual Assistant business, by Executive Franchise Hub Manager, Eloise
How do you write a โday in the lifeโ when no two days are the same? And a Virtual Assistant is just a Personal Assistant, right…? Alchemy VAโs very own Eloise Robb shares a typical day in her Virtual Assistant business and sets the record straight on those limiting beliefsโฆ A typical day when you […]
PA Life Christmas Party & Star Awards Night is nearly here!
The much awaited PA Life Christmas Party and PA Life Start Awards celebrations are almost upon us. The evening is hosted jointly with the iconic event venue De Vere Grand Connaught Rooms. We can’t wait to see you all at the party! DATE: Monday 28th November 2022 TIME: 6pm โ 9pm VENUE: De Vere Grand […]
Anti-bullying week: Is bullying at work on the rise?
Is bullying on the rise because we are reaching boiling point? by Thom Dennis, CEO at Serenity in Leadership Statistics show that one in four of us has experienced bullying at work. Analysis conducted by law firm Fox & Partners revealed that bullying claims increased by 44% from 581 to 835 between March 2021 and […]
Celebrate Christmas and New Yearโs Eve at The Fellows Houseย
Celebrate the most wonderful time of the year with Fellows House in Cambridge! The Christmas countdown starts in November with a Christmas Lights Switch-on and a festive market. The magic continues throughout December until New Yearโs Day โ and beyond.ย Accommodation offers are available if you want to experience all that Cambridge has to offer […]
MANCHESTER PA AWARDS RETURNED TO CELEBRATE TALENT
Now in its sixth year, the Manchester PA Awards returned with a black-tie awards ceremony on November 10th to celebrate the incredible talent within the Manchester PA community. After a three-year break, the awards were welcomed back by over 550 guests from Manchesterโs business community at The Point, Emirates Old Trafford. The not-for-profit awards, organised […]
Branded Gifts in time for Christmas!
With all the craziness in the world again this year, from politics to wars, climate change to the cost of living crisis, perhaps a focus on the good and spreading more cheer will help us all look on the brighter side of life. And to bring a little sunshine to those less fortunate, Drayton will […]
Itโs coming home this Christmas
With the FIFA World Cup coinciding with Christmas this year, we have a unique opportunity to combine both events for the ultimate collaboration. What better place to do it than at the multi-award-winning, Tottenham Hotspur Stadium – home of some of the finest spectator experiences in the world. Want to put a spin on your […]
International Stress Awareness Week points at work related stress
Tom Moyes, partner in the Employment law at Blacks Solicitors shares his advice for employers on the importance of supporting and managing stress in the workplace. International Stress Awareness Week is the 07th-11th November. It is reported that 822,000 people in the UK suffer from work-related stress and health issues1. Following these reports, there is […]
RESTAURANT REVIEW: HUSH MAYFAIR
Our Editor visited Mayfair for a dinner and cocktails evening at one of its most popular dining destinations. Hush is tucked away from the hustle and bustle, in a quiet courtyard just behind Bond Street and has long been a favourite of those in the know and celebrities wanting to dine in peace. The restaurant […]
How can technology help reduce stress in the workplace?
59% of UK adults experience stress in the workplace but could business technology provide a means to help reduce this figure? The combination of technology and mental health can often have negative connotations. There is plenty of media attention surrounding the negative impact the former can have on the latter. In fact, there is research […]
IBTM World Knowledge Programme revealed
IBTM brings new voices and fresh perspectives for the 2022 programme as it announces the first details of its Knowledge Programme for IBTM World, which takes place at Fira Barcelona from 29 November to 1 December. Featuring a refreshed format with three keynotes and five targeted tracks, this yearโs Knowledge Programme has been carefully designed […]
Port Lympne Hotel & Reserve’s Fantastic Offer on Q1 Corporate Events Booked in 2022
Port Lympne Hotel & Reserve has announced a fantastic offer on Q1 corporate events booked in 2022. With 600 stunning acres of Kentish savannah, countryside and woodland, all home to over 900 rare and endangered animals, Port Lympne Hotel & Reserve is the perfect location for exceptional corporate events with conservation at their heart. The […]
Exploring the importance of pension awareness and engagement
Chieu Cao, CEO, Mintago explores the importance of pension awareness and engagement. In the UK, there is an urgent need to address pension awareness and engagement, or the lack thereof. While nothing new, many people are problematically passive when it comes to saving for retirement. This is not their fault. An individual often enrols in […]
Toast to Christmas at Theatre Royal Drury Lane – a venue like no other
Experience the West End like never before, with one of the Theatre Royal Drury Lane’s bespoke and unique Christmas offerings. The Lane can accommodate large gatherings, intimate dinners, and everything in between. Add a touch of dramatic flair to your festive season It’s easy to add a touch of dramatic flair by booking your celebration […]
Molton Brown are celebrating 50 years as ultimate Christmas gifting destination
This year, Molton Brown invites everyone to embrace the joyful chaos of Christmas. Forget the fuss and the โpicture-perfectโ scene; weโre finding happiness in festive mayhem, with all its unexpected, mischievous surprises enjoyed together with family and friends. To celebrate this, the Molton Brown Christmas gifting selection is filled with luxurious yet comforting indulgences, featuring […]
The Eastside Rooms: A Welcome Outlook for 2023
The last two years can probably be characterised in similarly sweeping terms; 2021, The Great Return; 2022, The Great Demand. At the Eastside Rooms, 2023 could be defined as The Great Evolution. But it could also be seen as the acceleration of what we have termed Ethical Events, something weโve seen from our event organisers […]
Employee gifting with environmental benefits made easy
Celebrated in different ways across the world, the end of year holiday season is a time for reflecting on the past year and looking forward to the year ahead, being grateful for what we have, and for sharing precious time with loved ones. At the same time, the focus can often shift towards the pressure […]