By Nicole Alvino, Co-Founder and Chief Strategy Office, SocialChorus The battle against “fake news” in the workplace will come to a head In 2019, we saw the proliferation of “fake news” spill out of the political sphere and make its way into organisations. Companies are now battling new frontiers we’ve never seen before – from the […]

Encore at The O2 will allow you and your guests to experience unforgettable moments at a world-famous venue. At The O2, the best of the best take to the stage and for 2020, the likes of Elton John, Diana Ross, Harry Styles, Queen with Adam Lambert, Lana Del Rey, 2020 Nitto ATP Finals have already […]

A blissful hour away from London, Glyndebourne offers a host of entertaining spaces including three-onsite restaurants, a lecture theatre and award-winning auditorium. The founders’ 1934 ethos ‘not the best we can do, but the best that can be done anywhere’ still stands, and the standards of excellence extend from the performance to the 12 acres […]

If the idea of networking and making small talk with colleagues and associates makes you consider avoiding the festivities, PA Life is here with some top tips on bossing it like a pro… If you hate networking, this time of the year can be a struggle, but a new study by Loughborough University and Imago […]

Millions of Brits cringe when looking back on an office Christmas party – with four in 10 confessing to a face-reddening embarrassing moment. A study of 2,000 workers found one in 10 have been caught photocopying a body part, and a fifth have drunkenly revealed a secret they would rather have kept quiet. Another 13 […]

17% of 375 respondents to a BMA House survey of event organisers and suppliers said they send cards and gifts with no consideration for the environment, though the majority give something that is not only positive for the recipient but also the wider world, including:- ·       23% – sustainable Christmas cards ·       11% – sustainable gift ·       18% […]

International Confex 2020 has launched Exclusively London as a networking hub for event planners to meet a variety of London venues, as well as participate in open discussions about the industry with thought leader industry representatives. The networking hub will be streamed live by Streem and will have discussions hosted by Edward Poland of Hire Space and talks from Neil Thompson of The […]

Somerset House has seen a significant increase in multi-day events for big brands during the first nine months of the 2019/2020 financial year, compared to the same period in 2018/2019.  Since April 2019, the venue has hosted major brands, including: Uniqlo, ASDA, Twitter, Wallpaper, Pixi Beauty, Homes & Gardens and Discovery; for large scale product […]

For many UK employees the pressures of juggling family, health and care demands alongside work commitments are a cause of major stress, anxiety and unplanned absences from work. That’s according to new research from Benenden Health, which says although a quarter of employees (25%) said unapproved absences from work had been down to over indulgence […]

Gloucester Rugby has confirmed a long-term relationship with Safran for future training events. The international hi-tech aerospace company has chosen Gloucester Rugby following recent investment in the stadium as well as the venue’s dedication to meetings and events on non-match days. The new business from Safran is just one of several new recent wins for […]

Recent research into changing attitudes towards office romance has revealed that nearly a quarter (24%) of people aged 25-34 have had a long-term relationship with a colleague – this is compared to just 12% of over 65s.   As well as relationships, sex between colleagues is becoming more common. 29% of 25-34-year-olds said they have had a one-night stand with someone at work, with just 12% […]

A third of people in the UK have felt ill or suffered from a lack of sleep as a result of travelling for work. The news comes from a survey carried out by Capita Travel and Events in support of its Unnoticed Impact of Business Travel report, which explores how the UK workforce feels about the culture of […]

Butlin’s Shoreline Hotel at Bognor Regis has been entered into TripAdvisor’s Hall of Fame for receiving the Certificate of Excellent six years in a row following positive reviews from guests. The company says the accolade demonstrates Butlin’s ongoing commitment to developing quality accommodation and conference and events facilities at competitive prices, whilst altering people’s perceptions […]

Twickenham Stadium most commonly known as “the home of English Rugby” is rapidly becoming a popular destination to enjoy a wide variety of events. Not only does it offer event organisers 34 creative event spaces in which to hold inspired business and social events of all types, the stadium now hosts its own ticketed events […]

We’re giving you the chance to win an amazing Traditional Gift Basket from Prestige Hampers – But hurry, the closing date for entries is midnight tonight – Friday 13th! Prestige Hampers source the finest produce from the Great British Isles to bring you an exceptional selection of artisan hampers and gourmet gifts. With years of […]

New research from online bank Starling reveals that the gender pay gap is present in 2019 across all but one industry – skilled agricultural workers, such as senior farmers and landscape designers. But PAs and secretarial roles have a slimmer pay gap, the research shows. The remaining 25 industries analysed revealed men to be consistently occupying […]

Communication is key to being a great assistant, especially if you’re a PA to three Directors in the Group Communications department at the UK’s biggest retail chain. PA Life visited Tesco HQ in Welwyn Garden City to discover how Marie Bliss has honed her skills over 14 years…  How did you become an Assistant? I […]

A new YouGov survey found that a quarter of people have had a row with someone over the forthcoming general election, and 48% have had a row over Brexit. Politics can cause issues in the workplace with people of opposing political views starting conversations that can escalate into arguments or even harassment.  XpertHR highlights five employment […]