Parents are paying the price for taking time off work to look after sick or injured children in the shape of extra costs, cancelled holidays, unpaid leave and increased stress. New research from MetLife UK shows 76% parents taking time off work to care for children in the past two years say it has had […]

Radisson Hotel Group has rolled out a new global meetings and events offering across all seven of its hotel brands, which will be 100% carbon neutral through offsetting. Radisson says its offer is built on three core pillars: personal, professional and memorable. The Radisson Meetings launch is part of a multi-million pound investment across its […]

Secure 1-2-1 meetings with corporate buyers looking for Conference, Meeting and Unique Venues at the London Venues Summit on July 8th – there are only a handful of supplier places left! The Summit is a highly-focused event that brings PAs, event organisers and other corporate buyers together with leading venues for one-to-one business meetings, interactive […]

Brit workers expect to be physically capable of doing their jobs until past their 68th birthday. That’s beyond the age they can start claiming the State Pension, even when it is extended to 67 by 2028. Almost a third (31 per cent) believe they could work into their 70s and beyond with one in 14 confident […]

Tobacco Dock Food are opening up special nights for those looking for something a little different this Christmas season Last month it was confirmed that the Dream Circus would be coming to town for Christmas parties in November and December. Tobacco Dock Food are now offering what the team says will be a spectacular night […]

Researchers who carried out a detailed study found the female of the species to be more financially responsible than their male counterparts. According to the report, women are more likely to know exactly how much money they have in their current and savings accounts. It also emerged men spend more money on impulse purchases, dropping […]

More than 75% of organisations could be struggling with GDPR compliance a full year on from the introduction of the regulation. That’s according to research from Crown Records Management, which says only 23% of businesses considered their compliance capabilities around GDPR to be ‘very good’. Just 20% of the 100 CIOs and data professionals within […]

Drop by the PA Life stand at The Meetings Show (stand J700) to experience Sejuiced’s new Juice Round initiative and for your chance to win two free weekly deliveries to your office. If you remember the milk round, you’ll love the juice round. The Juice Round is a new service from Sejuiced delivering delicious all […]

TAG has announced the appointment of Laura Kirton as new Product and Commercial Manager for Private Travel in its leisure division. Laura brings with her a wealth of experience within the leisure travel industry, having previously worked in a product role for luxury brands and destinations at Destinology and First Class Holidays, where she specialised […]

PA Life is delighted to announce a Meet Up networking event for PA Life Club Members at Gilwell Park on the afternoon of Wednesday, July 3rd 2019. Gilwell Park, world famous home to the Scout movement, is a truly unique venue for both corporate events and private special occasions. Located deep in Epping Forest, but only minutes from Chingford Station […]

Despite parents being protected from unfair treatment during pregnancy and maternity or paternity leave by The Equality Act 2010, many employers may be flouting the law.  According to research from Direct Line Life Insurance, in the last 12 months more than two thirds (71 per cent) of employment law professionals reported an increase in disputes where […]

A YouGov survey commissioned by Oktra has highlighted the importance of office environments to worker productivity.  Research of over 2,000 British employees across three different generations found that less than half (43%) believe the design of their workplace encourages innovation and creativity – a substantial statistic to consider, especially for creative and tech companies. With […]

Almost half of UK employees (44%) are struggling to afford fuel prices in order to get to work. The survey, conducted by employee benefits provider GettaSub, quizzed 2,000 UK workers and discovered that rising fuel costs are having a detrimental effect on employee financial wellbeing. The results also found that just under a third (30% per cent) […]

PA Life is delighted to announce a Meet Up networking event at The Tappit Hen on the evening of Tuesday, June 4th, 2019. At the end of 2018, Davy’s Wine Merchants opened The Tappit Hen a 3,680 sq. ft. wine bar and restaurant located in the heart of the City. The venue takes its name from a traditional 2.1 litre […]

Signature Sales Support & Representation has been announced as a finalist for ‘Best Representation of a UK Hotel/Venue’ in the CHS Awards 2019. Now celebrating its fifth year, the CHS Awards are designed to be accessible for all types of hotels and venues, allowing even the smallest independent venue to be recognised for an aspect, […]

A survey of British workers has exposed how the UK’s overtime culture is putting drivers at risk at the wheel, owing to poor sleep, pressure to respond quickly and stress and distraction.  The research1 by business insurer NFU Mutual found that more than a third of people who work full or part time in the UK […]

British workers are still uncomfortable disclosing mental health issues or burnout, with nearly a quarter (23%) admitting they would rather take an unexplained sick day than discuss their issues with their employers.   Indeed, the research carried out by HR software provider Breathe found 40% of employees are uncomfortable calling in sick to their employer […]

30 Euston Square has announced a new corporate membership which will embrace findings from a recent survey of 200 of its clients. The results have revealed that the factors affecting whether a client will return to a venue is first and foremost a high standard of facilities (84%), followed by excellence of service and staff […]