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Marja Toseland

Flying with medical needs – in safe hands with Jet Companion

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At Jet Companion’s office in Canada, one PA’s dilemma in particular sounds very familiar: “We are booking an international trip for a client, with severe health issues. He doesn’t need an air ambulance, but he definitely can’t fly alone with his medical needs!” As a provider of travel companions for hire and low-complexity aeromedical care, […]

Privacy and security concern workers as they return to the office

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The attitudes of UK workers returning to the office working have changed since before the pandemic. Office design now needs to take into account the needs and desires of individuals to have more privacy at the office reports eFax. Their latest research conducted by eFax who offer cloud-based fax solutions for businesses found that 42 […]

Team-building in nature with London Bushcraft

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London Bushcraft team-building events are a great way to reconnect with colleagues and partners in nature. Let us plan your next team building event and have an unforgettable day. Let us know your requirements and we will plan the rest… we are also offering 10% discount on all booking made by 31st May 2022! London […]

Only nine women CEOs run FTSE 100 companies today, study finds

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Robert Half FTSE 100 CEO Tracker reveals ongoing lack of diversity at the top as there are currently only nine women CEOs.  Despite numerous gender inclusivity initiatives to increase diversity at the top, only nine women CEOs run FTSE 100 companies today Two thirds (68%) of CEOs appointed though internal promotion, up from 46% in […]

In DEPTH: Rising inflation may widen the UK’s gender pay gap

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In a recent study by HR and payroll software provider CIPHR into pay rises in the UK, it was revealed that women were less likely than men to have been awarded a salary increase that was in line with or above the rate of inflation for 2022 (14% compared to 22% respectively). Let’s look at […]

How to: stretch your corporate event budgets and still impress

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2022 has already brought a mix of new opportunity and fresh business challenges. PAs are looking to plan exciting live events that unite, reward and inspire teams after an extended period working remotely. But this must now also be balanced with budgets that are starting to feel the pinch, as the cost of living and […]

New Partnership for The Kia Oval and Metro Production Group

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The Kia Oval London and WPP’s Metro Production Group (MPG) have announced a strategic partnership for the delivery of event production services at the iconic cricket venue. The Kia Oval has now signed a three-year partnership agreement with MPG which has more than 40 years’ experience of supplying event production and broadcast services. MPG supply […]

Gifting wine remains as popular as ever

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Wine has long been regarded as a gift that’s appreciated by many. But to get your wine gift just right you need to consider who the receiver is carefully. That’s why we can say with confidence that you could really benefit from our tailored ‘Gifts for Business’ service. We’d like to share our gifts selection […]

GIFTS: Employee Gifts and Rewards for Wellbeing

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Recognising and rewarding your team is important and Molton Brown has made it a lot easier for you to select employee gifts that get the thumbs up. Their exclusive shopping webpage, filled with indulgences, has a great selection of products to enrich employees’ working day or to enjoy at home. The gifts create luxurious moments […]

TRAVEL NEWS: 4 Top Tips For Avoiding The Rail Fare Increase

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    You’ve probably noticed that rail fares have gone up by an average of 3.8% – just as more and more people are returning to the office. With further possible increases in the price of fuel, train travel could be a cheaper option and one that’s certainly more sustainable. Let’s look at how you […]

GIFTS: Who would love an Easter Ägg this year?

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Perhaps it’s a friend who needs a bit of TLC? Your brilliant team at work, who have carried each other through the uncertainty of the last couple of years? Or your customers, just to say Happy Easter? There’s something really delightful, really kind and really Swedish about Easter gifts. Swedes are famously good gifters. Not […]

Parents feel their careers squeezed after asking for parental leave

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1 in 6 parents felt their career opportunities reduced after simply requesting parental leave. A new study reveals widespread bias against those taking parental leave in the UK, as 1 in 6 parents felt their career opportunities reduced after simply requesting parental leave. Almost a quarter of employees (23%) said that the stress of work […]

These are the most common reasons job candidates fail background checks

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Globally, more than one in 10 people applying for jobs last year had unexplained gaps on their CVs (14%) or employment histories (10%). Meanwhile 9% of candidates failed to disclose that they, or a company they had been on the board of, had been sued in a civil litigation case. In the UK, the top […]

TRAVEL NEWS: Can I take my pet on a private jet?

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When it comes to our animals, we would do anything for them, they are more than just a pet, they are part of the family, and we want them to have the best possible experience. You may not have thought that pets are welcome on a private jet but that is the reason why many […]

VENUES: Old Course Hotel, St Andrews, hits above par with its new penthouse

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The Old Course Hotel unveils its first penthouse – the pinnacle in luxury for the home of golf. The five-star Old Course Hotel, Golf Resort & Spa in St Andrews has launched a new penthouse suite, marking the completion of a series of multi-million-pound renovations that took place this year. Firmly cementing the hotel’s position […]

WFH may help recruitment but it won’t stem resignations, new research shows

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Organisations looking to stem the tide of the ‘great resignation’ shouldn’t rely on flexible working options alone to retain their top talent. New research reveals that working from home (WFH), flexible working hours and even four-day work weeks, won’t necessarily be enough to keep employees’ resignations at an expected level. Cloud HR software provider CIPHR […]

Karting and outdoor activities for a fun team building day

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Whilton Mill Karting & Outdoor Activities is a lively team building, leisure and sport destination set in the Northamptonshire Countryside, just off M1 junctions 16 or 17. The venue is famous for grassroots motorsport but also boasts an unrivalled restaurant and acres of outdoor events space. It’s in the outdoor events space that Whilton Mill entertains corporate […]

Sarah Szekir-Papasavva wins England VA of The Year 2021 Award

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Apt Virtual Assistance (AptVA)’s founder and virtual assistant Sarah Szekir-Papasavva has much to celebrate as she wins her seventh award in this year’s highly coveted title of ‘England VA of the Year 2021’ at the UK VA Awards. Her highly contested win comes after she was awarded ‘South East England VA of the Year’, for […]