Business leaders who thank their staff experience reduced staff turnover, improved staff retention and more successful talent acquisition.  A study of 1,253 workers, carried out by workplace and incentives provider, One4all Rewards and published in The Magic Word for Business Growth Report, surveyed workers on the impact their existing and potential employers and bosses have when they […]

Church House Westminster scooped the award for ‘Most Innovative and Tech-Friendly Venue’ at the 7th annual Event Technology Awards, which took place on November 6th. The prestigious event, which recognises leading event tech companies from all over the world, presented 32 awards during a ceremony held at Troxy, London. The award was judged on what technology the […]

Earlier this autumn we set out to find the top PAs, EAs and Corporate Bookers from across the UK – and we’re excited to reveal the Finalists! We were inundated with nominations, with the winners of the PA Of The Year, Rising Star, VA Of The Year and PA Life Club PA Of The Year […]

We’re delighted to confirm Parker Car Service as a Gold Partner for this year’s PA Life Christmas Party, which takes place on November 25th.  Join us for an evening of festive fun, networking and entertainment – all taking place at the stylish private members club BEAT, London. Make sure you reserve your place by completing […]

One in twenty British adults claim they will never retire – and of those who do believe retirement is on the cards, one in 10 reckon they’ll be aged 70 or older when the time comes. However, not all employees want to hang up their hat, as 37 per cent say they wouldn’t be able […]

Why not get a step ahead and book your 2020 planning meeting now? Gleneagles is an inspiring spot for sparking ideas, making plans, gaining a new perspective or rekindling a spirit of adventure.  With a range of meeting spaces and an unparalleled choice of activities – from fishing and falconry to clay shooting and canoeing […]

Capita Travel and Events’ talented teams have been shortlisted as the UK’s Best TMC (Over £200 million UK sales annually)’, Best Sales Account Management Team and the Rising Star of the Year. We join several others in the final for the prestigious Business Travel Awards 2020, which recognise the achievements of companies and individuals in […]

Liz Taylor, founder and MD of Manchester-based event planners the Taylor Lynn Corporation (TLC), has embarked on a new business challenge in the form of a personal management company, the Liz Taylor Consultancy.   During a successful event management career, Liz has planned thousands of business and private events across the UK and Europe. She has […]

My Private Villas has lined up some seasonal special offers on two of its Villas in Tuscany for PA Life readers, with up to 35% off subject to availability. My Private Villas is proud to be different as it isn’t a typical rental agency: it is a club of private owners who wish to offer […]

The UK’s workforces are being creatively stifled because of high pressure and a lack of leadership skills, a new study has found. A study of 1,000 workplaces published in Thinking On Your Feet, a report by the commercial arm of the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art, RADA Business, has found that almost half (41%) of UK workplaces implement practises that […]

Companies across the UK and Ireland are being urged to secure staff safety this winter, by proactively stocking up with essential equipment to prevent workplace accidents and productivity loss. According to University College London, the UK is set to face freezing Arctic conditions and the lowest temperatures in decades. To support businesses through this expected […]

By Paul Holcroft, Associate Director at HR consultancy, Croner 2019 is shaping up to be another eventful year in the world of politics, with the country heading to the polls on 12th December. The reaction to this announcement has already made political discussions in the workplace near inescapable. While it is natural for employees to discuss […]

Story Events have won Best Trade Show for the London Christmas Party Show at the EN Indy Awards 2019.  The EN Indy Awards is an awards scheme dedicated to recognising the achievements of independent organiser shows, teams and individuals, brought to you by the team behind Exhibition News.  The awards took place on Friday 11th […]

The increase in posture-related injuries has coincided with the rise in remote working. Tasker.com’s home and interiors expert Diane Cootes shares her tips on how to set up your home office to avoid back pain and RSI… According to a recent TUC study, there are 373,000 more employees working from home than 10 years ago […]

Bullying, pregnancy and leaving their company are the most common topics UK workers search for when Googling questions about their boss.  That’s according to research from Viking Direct has revealed, which looked at the most searched for terms around managers, colleagues and workplaces. It also found that employees are turning to online searches to find […]

IBTM World has smashed its record for pre-arranged meetings at the first stage of its bespoke appointment matching process, with meeting numbers up 6% up on last year’s total at this stage. There has also been an increase year-on-year in the average number of appointments per exhibitor. Furthermore, latest figures show that 50% of Hosted […]

Founded nearly 20 years ago from a small, artisan shop in Brighton, Montezumas is a quintessentially British maker of extraordinary chocolate truffles, bars, caramels and considerably more. Its seasonal corporate gift offering includes a range of highly desirable hampers filled with the company’s best selling products, and unique, personalised Christmas treats which can be customised […]

We’re delighted to confirm American Express Global Business Travel (GBT) as a Gold Partner for this year’s PA Life Christmas Party, which takes place on November 25th.  Join us for an evening of festive fun, networking and entertainment – all taking place at the stylish private members club BEAT, London. Make sure you reserve your […]