More than half of UK workers use alcohol to de-stress after a hard day or week, whilst 62% confess to using alcohol as a reward for work success and achievements. The team at www.totiuss.com conducted research to determine which professions rely the most on alcohol to de-stress at the end of the day; as well […]

The PA Life Recommended Supplier Directory is home to dozens of trusted Food & Drink partners ready to help keep your staff and clients fed and watered. Our list of specialists covers everything from event catering to cake deliveries – There’s something to suit every requirement! Start Your Search Now Not part of the Directory? […]

Jack Marczewski, Event Director of The Meetings Show (at ExCeL on September 30th & October 1st), discusses the steps event organisers can take to keep delegates safe at their meetings and events… In-person meetings and events in the UK have been on hold for over a year due to restrictions to stop the spread of Covid-19. Now, […]

American employees say that the number one workplace feature they’ll be searching for post-COVID is the ability to work remotely when they please. That’s according to a new study of 2,000 Americans who are currently working remotely, which found that more than two in five (48%) say a company’s policy on remote work is now […]

Glenn Hogben, CEO at The Air Charter Association, offers some important guidance to ensure that you book a private flight safely and legally… Arranging business jet travel for the first time may seem like a daunting experience for many. But, providing you follow guidance, it is simple and provides a secure and seamless experience for […]

The UK’s HR professionals value greater access to data as a top priority in the modern work environment. When selecting HR services and solutions, HR professionals rank their top four focuses as: Greater accessibility to data More self-serve software functionality Faster payments through payroll systems Additional integration with HMRC reporting requirements These are the results […]

Millions of parents claim they have already ‘run out’ of ways to keep the kids entertained over the summer holidays – despite being just halfway through the break. A study of 1,000 mums and dads of school-aged children found two thirds struggle to find ways to occupy their youngsters during the break, with four in […]

Within the events industry, phasing back to a ‘new normal’ is key – and the Event Organisers Summit can help you to explore the latest innovations, including: AV, Catering, Digital Marketing & Signage, Event Filming, Health & Safety, Badges, Convention Bureau, Unique Venues, Printing & Graphics, Pop Up / Display Systems and many more. DATE: 18th & […]

While much of the discussion on travel restrictions easing has been centred on the UK’s travel and holiday market, new research shows the enormous impact lifting travel restrictions could have for UK small businesses. Following changes last week to the traffic light system for travel – with 36 countries or territories now on the green […]

By Jonathan Taylor, Managing Psychologist at leading D&I consultancy Pearn Kandola More than ever, employees are combating increased levels of stress and anxiety. The past year and a half has had a profound effect on people’s wellbeing. Employers need to be closely attuned to how this might manifest in the workplace and what support is […]

Fewer than four in 10 UK firms (39%) believe their employee mental health support is fit for modern-day purposes. That’s according to research conducted by Aon, compiled from views of 100 UK firms alongside more than 700 global firms, identifies the resilience of organisational workforces, assessed against 10 key resilience attributes set out by the […]

More than two-thirds (68%) of British businesses are contemplating pay cuts for staff who opt to work from home, despite many (53%) saying they’ve actually saved money by having more remote workers. CIPHR polled 150 business owners, CEOs, and senior managers to find out more about employers’ attitudes towards staff working from home. All survey respondents work […]

British restauranteur and events caterer Searcys has been appointed the new catering partner for 116 Pall Mall, home to the Institute of Directors in London. Founded in 1903, the Institute of Directors is the UK’s longest-running membership organisation for professional business leaders. Its London headquarters are located at 116 Pall Mall; a Georgian Grade-I listed […]

Office romances and friendships could be on the rocks as workers continue to spend more time at home than in the office, with over a fifth (22%) of UK workers revealing that they met their partner or spouse at work and 78% making lasting personal relationships. That’s according to research conducted by VenueScanner among 1,000 office […]

The professional recruitment market has continued to perform exceptionally well with ‘huge’ increases in year-on-year vacancy and placement figures, while monthly data points towards steady hiring despite the usual summer dip associated with holiday season. That’s according to the latest Recruitment Trends Snapshot report from The Association of Professional Staffing Companies (APSCo). The data, provided […]

Mandy Jennings (pictured), CEO at Venues of Excellence, shares top tips for selecting a venue for post pandemic conferences and events… As the Government lifts restrictions on the MICE sector, I would love to share my top tips to give you confidence and reassurance as you start planning your company events for 2021 and beyond. […]

Over the past year, our working from home desk set up has been getting a lot of use. But do you know how many germs are lingering on our workspaces? When did you last clean your office or home desk? Even though it might look clean, many people neglect to thoroughly scrub and disinfect their […]

Join the teambuilding experts at Port Lympne Hotel & Reserve for bespoke day of activities designed to make your team work effectively together while crafting essential enrichment toys for rare and endangered animals. Located in the rolling Kent countryside, just over an hour from central London, Port Lympne Hotel & Reserve offers unique teambuilding activities […]