Sean Wilson, the award-winning cheese maker and former Coronation Street actor will be delivering the keynote speaker session at the Conference and Hospitality Show (CHS) on Tuesday, 4 April in Leeds. Titled My journey: From actor to award-winning cheesemaker and chef, Wilson’s keynote will share the ups and downs as he followed his passion and […]

Crown Golf is the UK’s largest golf club operator, with 23 golf clubs spread around Bristol, Essex, Hampshire, Hertfordshire, London, Middlesex, Merseyside and Surrey. The team is proud to offer some of the best golf in the country and a variety of choice across the clubs. The flagship St Mellion International Golf Resort is a Top 100 golf course. A new Crown Golf Hub […]

After its successful launch in 2016, Meeting Design Institute is bringing the Future of Meetings concept back to The Meetings Show at Olympia London from 13-15 June 2017. The initiative gives start-up businesses with less than 10 staff and less than three years’ experience in the meetings and events industry a chance to showcase their products and […]

The true cost of hiring staff is almost double their salary during the first year of employment, a study by leading serviced offices provider BE Offices (BE) has revealed. Based on current Government figures BE closely examined all the costs of employing a new member of staff on an average annual salary of £27,600 and […]

AOK Events is proud to officially partner with the man himself, Ben Owen (as seen on Channel 4’s hit show Hunted) to offer a unique, never before seen corporate activity. Have you got what it takes to become an elite Hunter? Can you keep calm under stress and remain covert? AOK Events is giving you […]

If you’re a PA planning an event in 2017, here are some top tips from the experts at Apex to help you make sure it’s a success. Choosing the right venue is fundamental to your event. As well as making sure it’s accessible and has enough space, you also have to be sure it suits […]

New research has found that contrary to popular belief, home working provides a more productive environment than office working, with remote employees less susceptible to distractions. A survey of 1135 UK employees, made up of both home and office workers, carried out by CartridgePeople.com and published in the How to ‘Win’ at Home Working Report […]

The Links of London Corporate Gifts team have the perfect gifts for every business occasion. From luxury leather to stylish pens, these gifts are ideal for employees, clients, or events and can be personalised with your logo or message. Now, they’re offering one lucky PA Life reader the chance to win the new Amulet Charm Cuff. […]

Travel safety specialist beTravelwise has issued a list of top tips on how to avoid business trip disasters. The advice is based on the experiences of the company’s Women Travel Advisor Sophie Harwood, a seasoned traveller who has been stranded in a storm, had her handbag stolen, suffered from food poisoning, been detained at a […]

Working parents across Britain spent an average of just two hours a day with their children this week for half term, according to new research. The survey of 2000 UK employees conducted by conference call provider Powwownow found that more than half of British working parents (57%) spend just two hours a day with their children […]

Valentine’s Day has come and gone, which could mean there are a few more office couples in the world today, and that’s a very nice thought to round out the week. Next week we’re off to the Business Travel Show at Olympia London, where the Fundamentals series is designed for PAs and those who are […]

Research from specialist professional recruiter Robert Walters has revealed that a lack of career progression is the number one reason why women would consider leaving a job, with 66% saying that it would lead them to consider a new role. The study, which surveyed more than 700 professionals from a range of disciplines across the […]

Paula Marshall, Head of Furniture Category Sales at business solutions provider Office Depot tells us how the right office fitness furniture can improve employee wellbeing – and have a positive impact on the company’s bottom line. Fit, healthy and happy employees have been proven to positively impact a business’ operations and bottom line. A recent […]

Drivers from the RMT Union on the Central line are due to go on strike for 24 hours from 9pm on Tuesday, 21 February, which could cause problems for some delegates trying to get to Olympia for the Business Travel Show on the 22nd. Here are a few tips for surviving this latest Tube strike […]

International Confex will kick off with ‘a love letter to the industry’ from some of the key brands working in events, including PlayStation, Innocent and Macmillan. Jamie Sterry, Brand Planning & Strategy at innocent drinks UK; Isabelle Adams, European Events Manager, Sony Interactive Entertainment Europe; and Elizabeth Quill, Challenge Events Programme Manager, Macmillan Cancer Support, will […]

Debra Jacobs is the Founder and Chair of the RBS PA Network. Here, she shares her experience on setting up a PA network and top tips on how you could do so too. So, where to begin. Well firstly, there’s no right or wrong way to set up an internal network within your organisation; each […]

More needs to be done by event organisers to encourage participation in meetings, according to research carried out by Imago Venues. While gaining knowledge, building relationships and learning from peers and colleagues rank highly as reasons why people commit their time to attending meetings, the results show that just 51% of delegates and 37% of […]

With our February Conference Top Picks, receive 20% off with Courthouse Hotel’s flexible rate, discover a stunning new event space at the iconic Longleat estate, or experience a free venue-finding service with Swift Venue Finder. Or simply have a field day in a beautifully-restored Georgian church for your next conference space with St Martin-in-the-Fields – […]