The Corporate Festival Company has, for years, created amazing events in the great outdoors for its clients. We take a normal annual conference and turn it into the extraordinary. An event that employees or delegates talk about, for years to come… The corporate environment has changed, and companies are struggling to re-engage with their employees. […]

Calling all private dining bookers! The Corrigan Collection has now unveiled a new scheme to bring back business lunches to Mayfair with all minimum spends for lunch bookings waived until November 2024. Even better, our new lunch menus start from £65pp and we only require minimum numbers of 8! The Corrigan Collection consists of two […]

Silverstone Museum hosted PA Life Club members for a unforgettable Fam Trip. The museum – one of Graysons managed venues – is located within the iconic Silverstone Circuit and makes a truly impressive event and celebration space. 35 of our Club members arrived at Silverstone on Friday afternoon, January 12th, to experience what the museum […]

A new study from HR, payroll, workforce management, and culture solutions provider UKG has identified the five personality types of UK workers, as well as what that means for their colleagues and how managers can best support their development. At the end of this article, we’ve added a link to the test so you can […]

Attributed to unfavourable weather, extended nights, bank balances running dry and post-festive guilt, January is renowned as the ‘worst’ month of the year. Inevitably this month often has connotations of low mood, poor motivation and reduced productivity. Most concerning, with the continued pain from the high cost of living, there is a risk that this […]

In the latest annual report released by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) approximately 875,000 UK workers suffered from work-related stress, depression or anxiety in the last year. That’s far too high a number but how can we banish stress from your workforce?… Work-related stress can arise from employee interactions with managers, colleagues, and the […]

PA Life spoke to Shane Williams, Director of Sales at Gravity Max, home of exhilarating entertainment and events. Shane has been with the business over five years and has 15 years’ experience of working within the leisure and hospitality industry…  Gravity Max is a high energy entertainment venue. What’s unique about it? Gravity Max, part […]

AI will affect almost 40% of jobs worldwide, replacing some and complementing others, according research from the International Monetary Fund (IMF). The report said that AI could exacerbate existing inequalities and create new wealth gaps… The report said automation had affected routine tasks historically, but AI could now impact high-skilled jobs, meaning advanced economies face both greater […]

Over the last 12 months, these three factors are set to impact PAs and EAs in 2024. Several factors have shaped the world of work. Sparking debates around the cost of living and salary levels, returning to the office versus flexible working and the extent to which AI could impact jobs. According to new research […]

What should PAs look for when booking the annual January reset venue? Landmark Space explains how its meeting rooms can help business leaders get off to a good start in 2024… Landmark: the best place to hold a January strategy meeting January is often an opportunity for business leaders to set priorities for the year, […]

It’s time to celebrate over cocktails at 1 Wimpole Street. If you are still doing dry January then this is something worth looking forward to. And if you feel like a month is just too long – after all you gave up drinking for Lent, right – then don’t feel too bad about it, today […]

Looking for unique inspiration for your 2024 company away days or staff incentives for hitting targets? Look no further than Hospitality Experiences at Emirates Old Trafford. Set to host a range of England Cricket fixtures, the famous ‘Roses T20 clash’ between Lancashire and Yorkshire, and American rock band Green Day, this iconic cricket ground provides […]

Blue Monday this year will fall on Monday, January 15th. Rather than thinking of the gloom and doom it represents Blue Monday can be turned into an opportunity to offer wellbeing support to employees. Towergate Health & Protection has realised the potential of the day and is urging employers to turn this negative into something […]

Customer service is essential to any business, as it determines customer behaviour and loyalty. In fact, data shows that 94% of customers stated that a positive experience would make them more likely to purchase from a business again. As such, keeping on top of trends and customer demands is necessary for providing the best experience […]

Former isla cofounder Ben Quarrell and major event expert Poppy Stephenson have launched a new sustainability consultancy, Sustainability Simplified, to help event and media businesses achieve their sustainability goals quicker. Sustainability Simplified specialises in providing clear and pragmatic advice to corporate event planners, media businesses, agencies and festival, sporting & outdoor event organisers looking to […]

Ascot Racecourse has seen a record-high corporate hospitality covers and sales at its prestigious 2023 Royal Meeting. The number of corporate diners at the five-day Royal Ascot event in June 2023 was up 44% compared to 2022, and revenue was up 29%. Despite market trends suggesting a decline in corporate spend on hospitality, the racecourse […]

In today’s dynamic, diverse and competitive business landscape, safeguarding your innovative ideas and creative assets is increasingly paramount. Many businesses’ largest and most valuable assets include things which are not physical and instead are intangible such as creations, concepts or ideas – this is intellectual property.  But what actually is intellectual property and how can […]

Step into a world where elegance meets excitement, where history blends seamlessly with innovation – welcome to The Jockey Club Venues Collection, where the thrill of world-class horse racing converges with the art of hosting unforgettable events. In our illustrious stable of 15 venues across the nation, we don’t just organise events; we craft experiences […]