Senior executives are the latest target for malicious hackers and cyber criminals looking to take advantage of businesses. This is in part because they are likely to be in control of valuable information and sensitive data that can be stolen. Executives are typically well-protected inside a corporate network, but when they step outside of that […]

The competition has now closed and the lucky winner is Amanda Bouch from Deloitte. Congratulations! Who would like to win a fantastic brunch or lunch for 2 at the quintessentially British Pivot Bar & Bistro? We all need something lovely to look forward to in the winter months and a great meal with a friend […]

Adam Fidler, the Principal and Founder of Adam Fidler Academy, shares his advice on the Executive and their EA partnership and how to make that a successful one for both. The success of an EA depends upon the quality of their partnership with their Executive. An Executive and their EA should constitute a team of […]

Have you discovered Delta Hotels by Marriott yet? Throughout the next year, Delta Hotels by Marriott are bringing you renovated products in key destinations throughout the UK, whether you’re traveling for business, leisure or something in-between. Marriott has Delta Hotels in the most important cities in the UK, so where ever you are heading you […]

As one of 283 companies worldwide, Konica Minolta, Inc. (Konica Minolta) has been awarded a global leadership position on the Climate A List by CDP. CDP is an international not-for-profit organisation engaged in activities to realise a sustainable economy. This is the seventh time Konica Minolta has been placed on the Climate A List. What […]

Global HR and payroll company Remote surveyed 1,250 hiring managers and business owners across the UK, US, Canada, Germany, and France to learn more about the role of diversity and inclusion in order to avoid discrimination in today’s hiring processes. Inclusive hiring practices are crucial to the success of any organization. They have a significant […]

We have a great calendar of events planned for Q1 of 2023. As well as our PA Life Club member Meet Ups we have also picked a couple of no-to-be-missed industry shows every Assistant should attend. We welcome new members to join our vibrant PA Life Club for just £49 per year. You’ll be invited […]

As many as 70% of UK employees said they would be happier in their current role if they had more personal development opportunities. Almost as many, 65% of UK workers claim that lack of employee personal development opportunities is a reason to seek out a new job. Three out of four UK employees (75%) believe […]

The Eastside Rooms predicts the events and meetings trends for 2023 and sees the year as The Great Evolution. “The last two years can probably be characterised in similarly sweeping terms; 2021, The Great Return; 2022, The Great Demand. For us at the Eastside Rooms 2023 could be defined as The Great Evolution. But it […]

The Meetings Industry Association (mia) has joined forces with Stress Matters to provide support and to  help its members make wellbeing a strategic priority. Aptly launched on Blue Monday (16 January), the new collaboration will see mental health first aid training, a wellness manager programme as well as a series of webinars and discounted courses […]

The Meetings Show is encouraging senior meeting and event planners to register for its popular hosted buyer programme to optimise their time and take advantage of unmissable opportunities at the event when it returns to ExCeL London on 28 and 29 June 2023. Hosted buyers attending the UK’s leading event for the meetings and incentives […]

Angelee Rathor, Founder of Seven Travel predicts travel trends for 2023. Her list includes some less- expected entries and plenty of inspiration for trying something new this year. Before you get planning your holiday see what Angela says about the trends shaping the business travel industry. Are there any specific business travel trends you can […]

Mental health can affect individuals 365 days of the year, yet there is unfortunately a spike in cases around this time of year. As the fun and festivities of the holiday season are behind us people can struggle with mental health issues.   While there are a lot of factors that can affect mental health, your […]

Do you know your colleagues’ zodiac signs? It might be worth asking colleagues what star sign they are, as research by Furniture at Work has revealed the most and least compatible signs to work with. According to the research Taurus and Aquarius are the least compatible in the workplace. On the other hand, Aries and […]

Unconscious bias is not just a concern of the Royal Family, it also impacts UK businesses of all sizes. Katie Howard, Director at New Street Consulting Group explains what it is. Last Sunday, Prince Harry’s 90-minute ITV interview with Tom Bradby was aired with 4.1 million viewers. The Duke of Sussex suggested that unconscious bias […]

In the current economic climate, “career cushioning” is a trend that is seeing rapid growth in popularity. In fact, according to Google trends, search terms around career cushioning have increased by 5000% in the last 12 months. Brad Goodwin, Content Lead at Lensa, explains what this means: “Career cushioning is a way to protect yourself […]

Workers and employers in the UK remain cautious as recession and a tightening of the labour market look set to continue in 2023, according to the latest Report on Jobs from the Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC) and KPMG. Despite employers beginning to rein in hiring ambitions and, in some sectors, make redundancies, the tendency of […]

Naveen Leer, Whittlebury Park’s Commercial Manager Business to Business and Head of Business Performance Reporting, has joined IACC as a new board associate for 2023/24. Naveen, who has worked in conference and events at Whittlebury Park for five years, will focus on identifying and advising the IACC board on emerging trends, particularly around the millennial […]