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Stuart O'Brien

RECOMMENDED SUPPLIER: The Lowry – An iconic five-star hotel in Manchester

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Set on the banks of the River Irwell and a mere five-minute walk away from the city centre, The Lowry Hotel is close to Exchange Square and its high-end shops, the business Spinningfields area as well as with some top-class restaurants. Easily accessible by both private or public transportation, the hotel offers secure car parking. […]

INTERVIEW: How Rachel Tonge is connecting communities at American Express Global Business Travel (GBT)

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We sat down with Rachel Tonge, UK Vice President & General Manager at American Express Global Business Travel (GBT), to talk about her role and the companyโ€™s ambitions for 2022โ€ฆ How did you first get into the world of business travel? Business travel really found me. I was keen for a career change, having worked […]

67% of employees demand offices become more sustainable

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If the covid pandemic has told businesses anything itโ€™s to be prepared for change. Research conducted by BusinessWaste.co.uk has discovered that over two thirds (67%) of employees demand that we become more sustainable. With many workers having returned to the office the poll of 1,500 UK employees highlights a shift among workers as they are […]

Make your next event memorable with a venue to impress from Marriott

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Weโ€™ve rounded up some of Marriott Bonvoy Eventsโ€™ top UK venues featuring renovated meeting spaces, which โ€“ together with their flexible booking terms and dedicated meeting experts โ€“ make your next meeting effortless to plan and unforgettable to hold… Cardiff Marriott Hotel New state of the art meeting spaces and its prime location make Cardiff […]

5 MINUTES WITH: Nick Tipper on the secrets of Butlinโ€™s conferences & events success

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Following huge investment, 2022 is shaping up to be a busy year at Butlinโ€™s, so we sat down with Nick Tipper (pictured), its Head of Conferences and Events, to find out moreโ€ฆ What does Butlinโ€™s recent conferences & events relaunch mean for your clients in 2022?ย  Butlinโ€™s has always been about bringing people together. Our […]

teapigs unveils decaf tea blend

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Our friends at teapigs have unveiled their first ever decaf tea, which uses a C02 method to gently decaffeinate the tea leaves, creating a cuppa with all their award winning full flavour, but with none of the caffeine. The premium decaf black tea market is currently pretty limited so this new launch is an exciting […]

RECOMMENDED SUPPLIER: Limo Plus ground transportation

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Limo Plus has been working in the ground transportation industry for over 22 years and has made ground transportation easier than ever, putting customers first, and at the forefront of its mind. The firmโ€™s clients require and expect a safe, reliable and quality service. Limo Plus delivers and offers a completely relaxed way to get […]

Only one in five offices has a hybrid working policy in place

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New research released today shows a lack of planning and investment in hybrid working is threatening to derail a widespread successful return to the office. The research, conducted by Opinium for Ricoh Europe, polled 3,000 office workers across the UK, Ireland, France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands and Spain. It found they remain cautious about returning […]

Whistleblowing on the up in workplaces

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Culture changes and new hybrid working patterns created by the global pandemic are raising unforeseen HR and health and safety issues among employees, according to a new report. The pandemic and frequent changes in rules and guidance have created uncertainty and increases in misconduct in many workplaces, resulting in higher reporting rates of whistleblowing. UK-based […]

READER OFFER: Get your VIP PA Life Club membership for just ยฃ39!

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PA Life Club recently offered all visitors at the PA Show an exclusive 20% discount for new members – and due to such a great response, we’ve extended this offer until this coming Friday 25th March! You can enjoy an annual VIP PA Life Club membership for just ยฃ39! Thatโ€™s only ยฃ3.25 a month – […]

Business Travel Show Europe poll: Covid continues to play havoc with planning, but budgets are healthier

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On the eve of the second anniversary of the UK going into a pandemic-induced lockdown, new research from Business Travel Show Europe has revealed that Covid is continuing to play havoc with business travel planning, but budgets are healthier than those predicted six months ago. The poll โ€“ answered by 139 travel buyers from around […]

How To: Cope before an anxiety-inducing big event

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From exams to presentations to interviews, important occasions can leave us feeling overwhelmed and anxious, hindering our ability to function and perform, even to the extent of provoking panic attacks, or feelings of overwhelming exhaustion or nausea. Neuroscientist, psychologist and recalibration specialist, Dr Lynda Shaw, reveals her top 10 tips on overcoming fear before an […]

VIDEO: The UK is leagues behind other countries when it comes to providing for a diverse workforce

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The detailed study of 10,000 workers representing thousands of companies from 10 countries found the UK trails behind the likes of Mexico, Ireland, Spain and the United States across 12 of the 14 categories researched. Compared to other nations, the UK caters reasonably better for staff of different religious backgrounds โ€“ allowing paid time off […]

Do you need Food & Drink suppliers? Check out the PA Life Recommended Supplier Directory!

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If you’re looking for ways to keep staff or clients fed and watered the PA Life Recommended Supplier Directory is home to dozens of trusted Food & Drink partners ready to help. Our list of specialists covers everything from event catering to cake deliveries – There’s something to suit every requirement! Start Your Search Now […]

Ten ways to secure employee retention amidst The Great Resignation

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Whilst staying at a company for five, 10 or 20 years used to be perfectly normal protocol, since 2021 The Great Resignation has highlighted what has quietly been happening for the last decade; valuable employees are dictating what will keep them in their role because they are astutely aware of their own value and employers […]

PA LIFE MEET UP: Last chance to RSVP for an exclusive evening with Barrio Bars

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This is the last call for PA Life Club members to RSVP for our next Meet Up networking event in partnership with Barrio Bars on Thursday March 24th 2022! Barrio Bars will welcome just 10 PA Life Club Members to an exclusive evening at their unique Shoreditch bar. Barrio Bars brings you a slap of […]

How to keep up with new tech โ€“ and the importance of upskilling

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Rosemary Parr, Founder of the Global PA Association & Training Academy, discusses the growing importance of Office Assistants as we emerge from the pandemic with new ways of working and an increased focus on technology… We are now starting to adjust to life post-Covid and as such we are in the midst of a transformation […]

UK lagging behind when it comes to work-life balance

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Whilst some people may enjoy the constant hustle and bustle of business, others may prefer a quieter life, with as little work to worry about as possible. We all just want to be happy and it’s safe to say our jobs can have a huge effect on this.ย  When looking at the World Happiness Scores […]