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Stuart O'Brien

Register for our Meet Up at Stรผdyo by BridgeStreet

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We’re delighted to announce an exclusive Meet Up networking event for PA Life Club Members at Stรผdyo by BridgeStreet on the evening of Thursday, September 26th 2019. With stays available from just one night to as long as you like, Stรผdyo by BridgeStreet provides a cost-effective, flexible and spacious stay option close to the heart […]

Be one of the first to experience this flagship event!

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The Summer Seminar Series at The Barbican by The Collection Events is a MUST in this yearโ€™s September events calendar! This boutique learning and networking event experience is for corporate event bookers!ย  Thursday 5th September 2019  The Barbican Centre From 4:30pm โ€“ 8:30pm If you are looking to discover the latest new venue openings, the most Instagram-able […]

Win a place on our FAM Trip at Low Wood Bay Resort & Spa

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We’re delighted to announce an exclusive FAM Trip networking event for PA Life Club membersย at the Low Wood Bay Resort & Spa on November 15th & 16th 2019 – but we only have room for 10 people, so make sure you RSVP today for the chance to win a place! Low Wood Bay Resort & […]

Two unmissable PA Life Meet Ups for your diary this September

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We have two exclusive events lined up for September that you wonโ€™t want to miss… 5 September โ€“ 4.30-8.30pm Hosted by The Collection Events, a new free venue-finding agency, join us for drinks and canapรฉs at The Barbican Centre. The event is being held on the Conservatory Terrace, and in the Fobisher Suites.ย  This networking […]

Lime Venue Portfolio adds Molineux to stadia line up

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Lime Venue Portfolio has expanded its portfolio of unique and unusual venues with the arrival of Molineux Stadium, home of Wolverhampton Wanderers FC. The Premier League football stadium joins the portfolio this month and adds to the brandโ€™s demographic spread across the Midlands. The news follows on from the arrival of Welford Road, home of […]

In focus: European venues in demand for their history

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Event planners are increasingly placing an emphasis on working with venues that offer guests that money-canโ€™t-buy experience. Clients are looking at ways they can lean on a venueโ€™s story to enhance their own event experience. This has also led to demand for historic and unique venues, as clients are very much looking for ways to […]

Do you suffer from โ€˜guilty vacation syndromeโ€™?

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Two thirds of working Brits have experienced โ€˜guilty vacation syndromeโ€™ – described as the nagging urge to cancel or delay vacation due to guilt. That’s according to research commissioned by Perkbox, which suggests the trend might be the reason burnout is on the rise. The research, which surveyed 1,342 people, found that the โ€˜syndromeโ€™ is […]

Long working hours ‘shorten life expectancy by 9 years’

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People living in countries that have an average working week that exceeds 48 hours die an average of two years earlier than those that work for 45 hours or less per week, new research shows. According to World Health Organization (WHO) data, countries with a high life expectancy between 82.2 and 84.2 years work an […]

meetingsclub unveils project 3for3 charity initiative

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During the three months of August, September and October 2019, for every 3 published reviews made on meetingsclub.com, ยฃ3 will be donated by the company to Smart Worksย Reading,ย a charity which offers aย dressing and coaching service for unemployed women with confirmed job interviews. The charity initiative comes as Berkshire-based meetingsclub actively encourages its growing member community of bookers […]

Flexible working: The benefits and the rules

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Study after study is revealing that companies which offer flexible working conditions have happier staff, fewer absences and are more likely to attract and retain top talent. Lisa Carter reports… Flexible working is no longer seen as a perk, with employees now actively seeking places that allow them to better juggle the work/life balance. Events […]

VENUES: Church House Westminster

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Next to Westminster and in tranquil Deanโ€™s Yard, this Grade-II listed multi-purpose events venue was used by Parliament during the Second World War. Today, it offers 19 versatile event spaces that combine traditional oak panelling, raw stone and feature windows with modern event technology, including a 4K projection system. An in-house event coordinator team arranges […]

Claim your 30% off PA Life Club membership!

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This year, the PA Life Club celebrates six years of providing FAM trips, networking events, competitions, discounts, special offers, online learning courses and more to our members. To celebrate, weโ€™re offering 30% off the membership cost! So instead of paying ยฃ89, youโ€™ll be paying just ยฃ62.30 (inclusive of VAT).* Simply click here to join today, […]

PA Profile: Claudine Martin at Ministry of Defence embarks on a PA career after having a baby

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Itโ€™s not unusual for women to look for a new career path when theyโ€™ve had a baby. A switch from kids to camouflage isnโ€™t something you hear about every day, though. But thatโ€™s exactly what happened to Claudine Martin โ€“ or Colour Sergeant Martin to give Claudine her official title. Lisa Carter visited Claudine Martin […]

VENUES: Indian Accent

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Deliciously unique dishes, stunning interiors, and a selection of over 100 rare whiskies, wines and cocktails โ€“ Indian Accent offers elevated drinking and dining in the heart of Londonโ€™s Mayfair. The award-winning restaurant is available for full private hire, and also boasts a luxurious private dining space for up to 30 seated guests, making it […]

TBR Global Chauffeuring appoints Finance Director to help drive growth

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TBR Global Chauffeuring has announced the appointment of Kenny Barclay in the role of Finance Director. Based in the companyโ€™s Glasgow HQ, Barclay will be reporting into Craig Chambers, Group CEO, directing a team and overseeing the strategic financial direction of the business, to deliver on the ambitious growth targets defined in the companyโ€™s โ€˜Road […]

How to talk to your boss about anxiety and depression

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A top Priory psychiatrist talks you through it, with 10 important things to remember… In todayโ€™s economic climate, many can be forgiven for feeling โ€˜gratefulโ€™ to have a job and therefore all too easily the added pressures of working life get accepted rather than questioned. Many may even consider it a weakness to suggest they […]

Register for our Roux at Parliament Square Meet Up

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We’re delighted to announce an exclusive Meet Up networking event for PA Life Club Members at Roux at Parliament Square on the evening of Tuesday, October 8th 2019. Roux at Parliament Square is Michel Roux Jr’s elegant restaurant, serving contemporary European dishes in a grand period setting. Meet Up guests willย enjoy a drink and canapรฉs […]

These are the best cities for work-life balance

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Helsinki, Munich, and Oslo have topped an index as the cities promoting the most holistic work-life balance, compared to the most overworked cities of Tokyo, Singapore and Washington D.C. The study, by mobile access technology firm Kisi, says that on average, employees in Barcelona (30.5 days) and Paris (30 days) take advantage of the most […]