By Professor Binna Kandola, Co-Founder and Senior Partner, Pearn Kandolaย The sad truth is that there is a formula for getting away with sexual harassment. There are workplace cultures and processes that can be taken advantage of, bosses who can be tempted to turn a blind eye and certain demographics that are easier to victimise. […]
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Six signs of sexual harassment in your workplace
De Vere East Midlands Conference Centre set to undergo ยฃ2million refurbishment
The De Vere East Midlands Conference Centre (EMCC) on the University Park campus at the University of Nottingham has announced a major refurbishment to begin at the end of January. More than ยฃ2million is being invested to reinvigorate the conference facility, which will be unveiled at the end of Spring 2020. The project, which is […]
No.8 Waterloo Street Apartments unveils new online look
Stay in style at No.8 Waterloo Street Apartments, the hidden gem in the heart of Birminghamโs Business Quarter, which has unveiled a new-website. The site allows visitors to make direct bookings, with pop up offers for 3 night, 7 night and Fri/Saturday night stay discounts. Privately run and owned with live-in staff, each of the […]
PA SHOW 2020: Day Two in pictures!
This week The PA Show (along with sister events International Confex, OMYAGUE and the Event Production Show) opened its doors at ExCeL in London. A heady mix of exhibitors, workshops, conference sessions and networking, the Show also played host to a major presence by PA Life. Our own stand was fully sustainable and was created […]
PA SHOW 2020: Day One in pictures!
This week The PA Show (along with sister events International Confex, OMYAGUE and the Event Production Show) opened its doors at ExCeL in London. A heady mix of exhibitors, workshops, conference sessions and networking, the Show also played host to a major presence by PA Life. Our own stand was fully sustainable and was created […]
UNIQUE VENUES: Great Hall โ The Peopleโs Palace
The Grade II listed Great Hall within the Peopleโs Palace in Londonโs E1 reopened in early 2013 following a ยฃ6.3 million investment to restore it to its art-deco glory, while ensuring maximum comfort for its audience. The stunning Great Hall was originally built in 1937 and is a versatile space for up to 1000 people […]
50% of women avoid asking for a pay rise
2019 UK wages saw the fastest rise in just over a decade, increasing by 3.9% in just three months, but research collated by Instant Offices reveals that women are still less likely to ask for a pay rise as less than half (43%) often feel โuncomfortableโ doing so. One-third of women state they believe they are over qualified […]
PA SHOW 2020: Your guide to Day Two
It’s Day Two at The PA Show (along with sister events International Confex, OMYAGUE and the Event Production Show) at ExCeL in London. A heady mix of exhibitors, workshops, conference sessions and networking, the Show will also play host to a major presence by PA Life. Visit us at Stand D03P – the structure is […]
Majority of PAs worried work pressures are affecting their health
Over 60 per cent of PAs in the UK are worried that workplace stress is affecting their health โ with long hours, heavy workloads, disorganised bosses and being constantly โon callโ contributing to the pressure they feel. The results of a widescale survey of Personal and Executive Assistants carried out by PA Life were revealed […]
PA SHOW 2020: Your guide to Day One
The PA Show (along with sister events International Confex, OMYAGUE and the Event Production Show) open their doors today at ExCeL in London. A heady mix of exhibitors, workshops, conference sessions and networking, the Show will also play host to a major presence by PA Life. Visit us at Stand D03P – the structure is […]
PA SHOW SPOTLIGHT: Flight Centre Business Travel
At Flight Centre Business Travel we believe that travel doesn’t need to be complicated, we understand that it’s people and relationships that make the business world go round. Booking and managing travel is easy with our digital platform HelloFCBT, our travel management app Sam :] and our dedicated Travel Experts. So however you choose to […]
PA SHOW SPOTLIGHT: Corporate Traveller
Does your current programme fulfil all your needs? No matter what size your business is, it’s important to ensure you are getting the best value and most out of your travel spend. Corporate Travellerย is the UKโs largest travel management company dedicated to partnering with companies with small โ medium travel spend requirements, so weโll always […]
PA SHOW SPOTLIGHT: Crosstown Doughnuts – Events and Corporate Catering
Crosstown are a London-based company, specialising in handmade sourdough doughnuts. Using the very best seasonal ingredients, Crosstown also have a range of award-winning vegan doughnuts and customisable bite-sized options.ย Specialising in corporate gifting, catering and events, no brief is too big or too small. Whether you are looking to send out a unique gift to […]
PA SHOW SPOTLIGHT: Take your meeting from ordinary to awesome with Marriott
Behind every great event is an even greater PA. When thereโs a meeting to plan, thereโs no one better to turn to than you. Youโve got the skills, panache, and all-round amazingness to make every event incredible. Youโve got this; and Marriott has everything else to help make your next meeting the best one yet. […]
PA SHOW SPOTLIGHT: Leeds Castle in Kent
Just one hourโs drive from London, โthe loveliest castle in the worldโ is an ideal location for conferences, teambuilding activities and retreats. Set in the Kent countryside within 500 acres of parkland, Leeds Castle has been a Norman stronghold; the private property of six of Englandโs medieval queens; a palace used by Henry VIII and […]
PA SHOW SPOTLIGHT: Crystal Corporate travel management
Crystal Corporate is an independent travel management company and part of the Moresand Group, one of the UKโs largest independent travel companies, with a trading history spanning some 30 years. The business grew from a small office in Oxford Street, London with just 3 staff, to one that today employs 1000 staff globally. We are […]
Who are the most irritating people in your office?
Bob, John and Dave are the UKโs most irritating employees, with negative attitudes, lacklustre work ethics and an unwillingness to be team players. That’s according to a survey from Instaprint, which polled 1,000 British managers on the most irritating habits of UK employees, as well as revealing the top 10 names of the most hated […]
EVENT PREVIEW: Business Travel Show – Your journey starts here
Business Travel Show was launched in 1994 and brings together thousands of travel buyers and bookers across two days at Olympia London. It provides them with the knowledge and contacts to help create and develop successful travel programmes. Hereโs whatโs in store… Business Travel Show 2020 is shining a spotlight on conscious travel, with a […]