Center Parcs has experienced a 10% increase in enquiries compared to the same period in 2019 following the post-COVID reopening of its conference and events space in June 2022. Not only are booking enquiries up, but this stems solely from two of its most accessible and sought-after destinations in the UK, Woburn Forest and Sherwood Forest, as Center Parcs consolidated […]
The Kia Oval has created a new role of Head of Sustainability, reflecting the commitment of the business to being carbon neutral by 2030. Emily Pritchard has been appointed to the position, having previously held the role of Conference and Events Sales Manager at The Kia Oval. The new role will focus on building on […]
Lime Venue Portfolio has launched an inflation busting offer that looks to make up the deficit created by rising costs on business. Current predictions are that inflation could be pushed to around 10%, therefore the offer, which is open to any day delegate meetings and events that are booked between 25th July – 2nd September […]
According to Statista, the most common type of stress experienced by Brits is work-related – with 79% of respondents saying they frequently feel this type of stress. But when it comes to the specific UK work industries, which ones display the highest levels of stress among employees? A new study by Private Rehab Clinic Delamere […]
As the cost-of-living crisis shows no signs of slowing down, with employees feel concerned, annoyed and anxious over things such as utility bills. And with costs of things like travel continuing to increase, employees are calling for help so employer support through the current crisis is now essential. Today, Thursday 4th August is Cycle to […]
UK employers are leading Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DE&I) transformation in comparison to most European companies. That’s according to research conducted by GoodHabitz that considered answers from over 13,600 employees across 13 European countries. It shows employees’ desire to work for diverse and inclusive businesses, as well as employers striving to create equal and inclusive […]
A poll of 2,000 adults found a whopping 83 per cent regularly avoid expressing opinions or sharing personal revelations. These include “I don’t want to see any more pictures of your dog”, “eat with your mouth closed”, and “why haven’t you messaged me back?” But despite their reluctance to share their inner thoughts, 57 per […]
The Event Organisers Summit will provide you with a rare day and a half of industry networking, learning and connection building – Register today! Taking place on the 17th & 18th October at the Radisson Hotel & Conference Centre London Heathrow, this unique event will enable you to lay the groundwork for your organisation’s events strategy for the rest […]
200 organisations have faced over £47 million in fines since 2005, for workplace accidents judged to be ‘wholly avoidable’. That’s according to findings from WorkNest, which also reveal that around half (48.5%) of these preventable workplace accidents occurred due to a lack of planning. To get a clear picture of the causes of the avoidable […]
Research from digital health platform Peppy shows nearly two-thirds (63%) of employers now offer support for new parents, but specific support for infant feeding is only offered by 29% of the two thirds, or 18% of employers overall. The research conducted by Opinium on behalf of Peppy among 506 HR decision makers in January 2022.Dr […]
Do you feel optimum productivity under the sound of silence, whilst a co-worker thrives with the pulsating beats of the office playlist? Maybe the vibrant #positivevibes prints on your colleague’s home office throw you off on Teams calls? There could be a reason for this – and it likely comes down to your personality type. […]
There is no disputing that Britain is a nation of dog lovers, and with more and more people becoming dog owners over the last year, it’s understandable that new ‘pawrents’ may be concerned about leaving their four-legged friends at home now the time has come to return to the office. To investigate the growing number […]
Boffins have come up with up with a formula to help get you out the right side of the bed in the morning (albeit endorsed by a leading cereal brand, other products are available!). It takes into account the factors that contribute to a good start in the morning, including the number of hours spent […]
The PA Life Summit has moved dates, and will now take place on Thursday, September 8th 2022 at the Hilton London Canary Wharf for senior PAs who want to find solution providers and discover innovative opportunities to help respond to the daily challenges of their professional lives. If you’ve already registered, don’t worry, your delegate pass […]
Following the resurgence of the #MeToo movement in 2017, the murder of Sarah Everard in March 2021, and growing unrest against misogynistic behaviour, some businesses having been reviewing their policies around gender equality, harassment and safety in the workplace. However, there is also a rising movement coming from men who want to be stronger allies […]
A survey of UK employers and employees gives insight into the lack of provision for remote and hybrid office workers to carry out their roles. While only just over half (56%) of employers admit they regularly check in with all employees to enquire about their health and wellbeing and 55% provide laptops, 73% of employees […]
PA Life Club members are invited to RSVP for our next Meet Up networking event in partnership with Barrio Bars on Thursday May 12th 2022! Barrio Bars Angel will welcome just 10 PA Life Club Members to an exclusive evening at their unique Angel bar. Barrio Angel is a neighbourhood bar serving up cocktails, street […]
De Vere has announced the appointment of Nitesh Lama as its Director of Sales for De Vere Latimer Estate in Buckinghamshire and De Vere Horsley Estate in Surrey. Nitesh joins the group with over 14 years’ experience working in sales, with over 12 years spent working in the hospitality industry where he has implemented successful […]
