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Marja Toseland

A new era for the River Thames as all electric Oceandiva London arrives in the autumn

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London is looking forward to a cleaner era for the River Thames with the arrival of Oceandiva London. The massive vessel will be the UKs first co2 neutral events and hospitality venue on the River Thames.  As part of the Autumn 2022 launch, a series of electrical charging points will be installed at several points […]

Case Study: Wickes celebrates anniversary at Butlin’s

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In the Spring, Wickes celebrated its 50-year anniversary at Butlin’s Bognor Regis. The event brought together 500 Wickes team members from around the UK for a full-scale celebration—including an exhibition, plenary conference, daytime entertainment and gala dinner—taking advantage of the diverse venues Butlin’s offers. With exclusive hire, Wickes attendees were able to enjoy the whole […]

Revamp your home office to welcome summer

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With summer nearly here, now is the time to consider updating elements of your home office space to prepare for the new season. In this guide, we’ll offer some ways you can enhance your home office décor to embody the delightful feeling of summer, as well as tips for how to prepare your workspace for […]

PA LIFE CLUB JUNE COMPETITION: WIN AN ETERNAL PURITY GIFT SET

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ENTER for a chance to win a beautiful Eternal Purity Gift Set worth £70 from Onacara!  – email and entry details are at the end of this page. Should finding the perfect artisanal gift and flowers be so hard? We don’t believe it should. At Onacara we know that finding the perfect gift can be difficult and adds […]

Business Travel Show Europe reveals lack of travel provision for LGBTQ+

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Business Travel Show Europe data reveals two thirds of travel programmes have no provision for the LGBTQ+ community. We’re half way through Pride Month 2022 and new research from Business Travel Show Europe has revealed that two thirds (66 per cent) of travel programmes are created without special consideration for the LGBTQ+ community, making them […]

Premier Inn Business Booker – saving you time and money

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With prices on the up and travel budgets being squeezed, our free online booking tool Business Booker, can save your company money by giving you access to our Business Flex rate – a guaranteed 5% and up to 15% discount* off our Flex rate. Plus, if plan change, you can cancel or amend Business Flex […]

Cvent acquires VenueDirectory – UK largest data centre of venue information

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Cvent has acquired VenueDirectory from 1st of June 2022. VenueDirectory provides the largest data centre of venue information to the UK MICE industry. Founded in 1993, VenueDirectory offers an extensive special event venue inventory, enabling event planning agencies and corporate meeting planners to search for and select their preferred event venue. VenueDirectory offers additional sourcing solutions […]

Two-thirds of staff think work-life balance is more valuable than pay

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Rising inflation and the UK’s cost-of-living crisis have put a lot of pressure on employers to increase wages and starting salaries this year, but a new survey suggests that there’s something that employees value most – and that’s work-life balance over pay. HR and payroll software provider CIPHR polled over 1,000 UK workers to find […]

PA Life Club Meet Up: Middle Eight Hotel, Covent Garden, 5 July

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Middle Eight Hotel welcomes PA Life Club members to a drinks reception, with guests greeted in the foyer at 5pm. Upon arrival, the guests will be shown around the property, after which you are invited to stay for a cocktail reception and to enjoy networking with other PA Life Club members. There will be a […]

Paris hotel sector set for a great recovery post-Covid

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Paris hotel sector recovery continues to benefit from great demand post pandemic according to HVS Market Pulse. The tourism industry has enjoyed good support from the French government combined with the continued worldwide appeal for the city as a destination. The city has also maintained it’s position as one of the most desirable destinations for […]

Unlimited vacation – the latest tool in the retention toolkit?

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Unlimited Vacation – sounds too good to be true. But is it the grand holiday we want it to be or the latest tool to help retain employees? Kiki Stannard, Managing Director at ZEDRA discusses It’s well known that employers are determined to keep their best and brightest employees, particularly those who work the hardest […]

How to plan the perfect summer party

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The events industry is set to have one of the busiest summers yet, and as companies plan to make up for lost time after the past two years, staff party season is well and truly upon us. Navigating the UK’s notoriously unpredictable weather and trying to please a myriad of personality types, as well as […]

What you want, what you really, really want …

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It’s time to get to the crux of the issue. After so many years of Zoom meetings, working from home, and a severe lack of ‘water-cooler’ moments, businesses and their staff are getting back together again, and there is an urgency about it, and an understanding of the value of these meetings. There is a […]

It’s the wedding season & gifting time

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It’s that most wonderful time of the year… No, not that one, but rather the occasion most favoured by romantics and cupids the world over: wedding season! With the events of the past two years now erased from our minds, it’s time to celebrate our passion for life and love! We at Midas I are […]

Why the EA Role is the Backbone of every Innovative Business?

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Kate Warburton discusses the role of an EA. The EA (Executive Assistant) role is an incredibly broad and varied one. The duties are as wide as is necessary to provide support to boost the success and profitability of a business. In order to fulfil this broad requirement, the modern EA is resourceful, diligent, organised, creative, […]

MOLTON BROWN CORPORATE WELLBEING PACKAGES

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Molton Brown partnership puts you first! We offer a bespoke service to suit your company’s gifting and event needs. Choose from a diverse array of indulgences for all personalities and leave all the elegant finishing touches to us Tailored corporate events Let us impress your esteemed guests with a memory-making, exceptional event. Whether you’re rewarding […]

Atrium is Birmingham’s Big Space for Big Ideas

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Located on the ground floor of Millennium Point in the east side of Birmingham City centre, Atrium is a 420 square metre contemporary space which provides the perfect backdrop for your event. Atrium is a visually impressive, open-plan public space, ideal for exhibitions, career fairs, product displays, brand activation and pop-up performances. Atrium is perfect […]

How can employers best manage annual leave

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Alex Hattingh, Chief People Officer at Employment Hero, shares some great tips to help employers manage annual leave of employees. Whether your employees are going abroad, or enjoying some downtime at home, it is important that employers understand their obligations when it comes to managing leave, upcoming public holidays, and more. What is annual leave? […]