Travel and Transport has unveiled a raft of new products and services focused on helping travellers and travel buyers navigate ever-changing rules and regulations brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic. The tools help at three stages – planning, preparing and on-trip. Travel and Transport’s new Journey Prep tool allows travelers to search a country or state at […]

In light of the recent announcement that live events can take place from 1st October, we have made the decision to move the PA Life Summit from 7th September to 19th November at the Hilton London Canary Wharf, where it will now take place as a hybrid event. This is hugely positive news for the […]

VIP helicopter charter company Apollo Air Services has become the first in the UK to install Aviation Clean Air’s ionizing airborne purification units. The firms says the new technology is proven to deactivate 99.4% of airborne virus including COVID-19, meaning passengers and crew can feel safe in the knowledge that the purified air they breathe, […]

Over a third (33%) of British workers don’t trust that their colleagues are practicing proper hygiene guidelines, according to new research. The study, conducted by print firm Solopress, reveals the main discomforts for both employers and employees as businesses plan to reopen following the lockdown lift. Pre-pandemic office regularities are now considered uncomfortable, with 44% […]

82% of Brits expect more people will use video-based online learning after lockdown, according to the latest research on How Video is Changing the World from Limelight Networks. During lockdown, almost two thirds (65%) of people in the UK have found video-based resources helpful when learning from home and 30% even attended their first ever experience of a virtual business conference. But, how do Brits plan to continue using online video offerings once a return to the office is allowed? […]

The Venues Collection has today announced that three of its eight venues will be available to rent as flexible office space on an hourly, daily, weekly or monthly basis. This move is in response to the changing shift in working habits and the predicted need for remote workers to meet regularly. The Venues Collection is […]

With businesses across the world seeing the tangible benefits of a mobile workforce over the last few months, returning to the office may become temporary as working from home potentially becomes a new way of working. That’s according to research collated by Instant Offices, which carried out research to see which countries are currently leading […]

Workers cannot be expected to “blindly obey” the government’s encouragement to return to their offices according to the British Safety Council, despite the prime minister saying that the advice on working from home will change on 1 August. The statement comes as CIPD research suggests many workers are anxious about returning to their normal place […]

Anxiety in employees has rocketed over the last year, rising 240% over the same period as last year  from 5% to 17%. That’s according to research from Inpulse, which also shows that Stress is another high negative emotion for employees, at 11%, while Isolation rates stands at 7%. An emotion becomes dominant and will be felt and experienced […]

Asana and research firm Censuswide have conducted a survey of over 6,000 knowledge workers from Australia, Germany, Japan, the UK and the US to uncover how distributed work resulting from the COVID-19 global pandemic has impacted organizations’ ability to effectively set, communicate and achieve company-wide goals. Highlights from the survey findings include: Nearly half of […]

Early indicators for June 2020 suggest that the number of employees in the UK on payrolls is down around 650,000 compared with March 2020, according to data released by the ONS. The largest falls were seen at the start of the pandemic and while the number of payroll employees is still falling the decline is […]

New CIPD research suggests many workers are anxious about returning to their normal place of work, with a YouGov survey of 1,080 employees finding that: One in four (26%) people who’ve been attending their workplace during the COVID-19 pandemic say their employer is putting pressure on them to do so One in five (21%) people […]

The Toluna and Harris Interactive COVID-19 Barometer is a bi-weekly index that taps into a community panel of 30+ million members providing accurate and timely information on the world’s perceptions regarding the Coronavirus. The latest research surveyed 1,078 respondents in the UK and found that despite coming out of lockdown, we’re still hesitant to visit restaurants, […]

We have a limited number of places remaining for this September’s COVID-safe PA Life Summit – don’t miss out these insightful seminar sessions. 19th November – Hilton London Canary Wharf Your attendance is entirely complimentary and includes access to LIVE seminar sessions and relaxed 1-2-1 meetings with innovative and budget-saving suppliers. Speakers include: “Assertiveness” This fascinating and insightful […]

Just prior to lockdown PA Life was lucky enough to visit the Oatlands Park Hotel for a venue scout and overnight stay – and we think this jewel in the Surrey countryside offers corporate bookers something a little different… One of the most important things to consider when choosing a venue for your event, conference […]

Are you researching hotels for future trips and events? The PA Life Recommended Supplier Directory is home to dozens of trusted partners ready to help. Our list of hotels covers everything from large to boutique and airports to beach resorts – There’s something to suit every requirement! Start Your Search Now Get listed! Are you […]

ABPCO is supporting members and partners facing hardship under the COVID-19 crisis by reducing membership fees by 40%. The reduction will be for the next membership year and it will be offered to all current members and partners. “ABPCO’s finances have gone from strength to strength over the past 6 years under the watchful eyes […]

RADA Business launched an online media performance training for business professionals, providing spokespeople with the ability to handle the scrutiny and stress of interviews. Following the launch of its online performance and coaching programmes, Virtual Stage, RADA Business, the commercial subsidiary of the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art, is extending its online offering of virtual performance […]