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Stuart O'Brien

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, £3 will be donated by the company to Smart Works Reading, a charity which offers a 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 Dean’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, we’re offering 30% off the membership cost! So instead of paying £89, you’ll be paying just £62.30 (inclusive of VAT).* Simply click here to join today, […]

PA Profile: Claudine Martin, Ministry of Defence

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It’s not unusual for women to look for a new career path when they’ve had a baby. A switch from kids to camouflage isn’t something you hear about every day, though. But that’s exactly what happened to Claudine Martin – or Colour Sergeant Martin to give Claudine her official title. Lisa Carter visited the Ministry […]

VENUES: Indian Accent

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Deliciously unique dishes, stunning interiors, and a selection of over 100 rare whiskies, wines and cocktails – Indian Accent offers elevated drinking and dining in the heart of London’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 company’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 company’s ‘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 today’s economic climate, many can be forgiven for feeling ‘grateful’ 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 will enjoy a drink and canapés […]

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 […]

Eventify wins large event consultancy project across Europe

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Eventify has won a contract to consult on a series of pan-European training events, just over a year after it was founded. The firm says that according to its clients, two of the biggest challenges for most organisations are lack of resource and frequent time constraints. It’s latest London based client, a membership organisation, had […]

Europa International expands with new Accounts Handler

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Event furniture hire specialist Europa International has announced the addition of experienced events industry specialist Shen Aril Salih to its account handling team. Shen brings with her more than 10 years’ complimentary expertise in the music industry, during which she was dedicated to hiring out drum kits to major artists, concerts and festivals.  Joining Europa […]

Come along to the boutique learning and networking event by The Collection Events!

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The Collection Events boutique learning and networking event experience for corporate event bookers is back and better than ever!  Following a successful event in May at the Montcalm Royal London House, the Summer Seminar Seriesreturns, this time to The Barbican! Thursday 5th September 2019  The Barbican Centre From 4:30pm – 8:30pm If you are looking to discover […]

Is Brexit making your colleagues too political in the workplace?

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With Boris and Brexit constantly in the news, it’s not surprising to learn that a study by Jobsite found that 46 per cent of UK employees have noticed a large increase in the number of political discussions in the workplace since the EU referendum. Of course, employees have a right to have their own opinions about political and […]

Register for our FAM trip at Tewin Bury Farm Hotel

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We’re delighted to announce an exclusive FAM trip networking event for PA Life readers at the Tewin Bury Farm Hotel on the evening of Tuesday, October 15th 2019 – but we only have room for 20 people, so make sure you RSVP today! A very warm welcome awaits you at Tewin Bury Farm Hotel, a 4 Star […]

Read the July/August issue of PA Life magazine

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The July/August 2019 issue of PA Life magazine is out and available for you to read online right now – and it’s a big one, with the announcement of an exciting new initiative: the launch of the PA Life Star Awards. It’s also our annual Venues Issue, ensuring your vision is 20:20 when it comes […]

51% of mothers worry about going back to work

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Over half of mothers worry about going back to work after giving birth, according to new research. A poll of 1,000 working mothers found — from worries about breastfeeding and finding the right work-life balance, to whether their role had changed while they had been away — 51 percent worried about being a working mother. […]

Rights of Women advice line combats sexual harassment at work

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Rights of Women launched the only specialist free legal advice line for women in England and Wales experiencing sexual harassment at work, supported by actor and activist Emma Watson. According to the TUC, as many as 1 in 2 of women have experienced sexual harassment at work. The legal advice will be provided by Rights of […]