Darren Delaney is a virtual magician and he’s expecting this Christmas season to be as busy as the last with online office parties. “Many people are still working from home, and there’s uncertainty over the what will happen this winter”, he said. “A virtual party is a safe bet, and you can involve international teams […]

By The Virtual Events Experience The Virtual Events Experience is the first social enterprise specialising in virtual and hybrid events certified by Social Enterprise UK. This year is proposing a range of CSR events that will bring your team together to have fun while giving back to great causes! Check out below our favourites CSR […]

Jamie Rudland, Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines All of us at Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines are incredibly excited to be sailing the ocean waves again, and with two new ships, Bolette and Borealis, among the fleet this summer. We have always believed that smaller is better, and we are extremely proud of our ships. But it […]

A study of 2,000 adults found 43 per cent feel swamped by the choices they have to make about money. As a result, 53 per cent have avoided making certain decisions altogether as they couldn’t face it. But this head-in-the-sand approach left them feeling stressed (54 per cent), nervous (40 per cent), and upset 32 […]

A quarter of employers do not financially support their employees when they are long-term absent from work according to research from GRiD, the industry body for the group risk protection sector. For most employees, remuneration is the primary reason they work, and GRiD believes that it’s important for employers to consider how they can financially […]

Recent research reveals that over 1 in 8 UK employees (13%) expect to leave their current jobs within 12 months, with engagement levels dropping by 60% compared to those who intend to stay in their current roles. For those expecting to leave their roles, current engagement rates stand at 36%. This is compared to an […]

Typically containing a single shot of coffee, steamed milk, and a frothy top, researchers polled 2,000 coffee drinkers and found 38 per cent like this variety the most. At the other end of the scale, 14 per cent consider an espresso to be their favourite type of coffee, while a quarter are more ‘middle of the road’ and opt for a ‘straightforward’ flat white. But regardless of what form it takes, 65 per cent […]

We have teamed up with Gett Taxi and MNKY HSE to bring you a cracking “in person” PA Life Christmas Party to end 2021 with a bang – and PA Life readers are being invited to RSVP! DATE: 22ND NOVEMBER 2021 TIME: 6PM – 9PM VENUE: MNKY HSE, 10 DOVER STREET, MAYFAIR, LONDON W1S 4LQ Make […]

The UK Government’s social care reforms discussed in the Autumn Budget will still fall short of filling the gap to cover costs for necessary social care, according to Aon. In raising £12 billion a year by increasing national insurance by 1.25 percentage points from employers and employees, the UK Government intends to address both the NHS backlog […]

Sleepy Brits hit the alarm snooze button for at least 15 minutes each morning and function on ‘autopilot’ until they feel fully awake – half an hour after starting work A study of 2,000 adults found the average alarm is set for 6.54am, before they actually get out of bed at 7.12am. But it’s another 29 minutes before people feel awake and ready to start the day – although men need an […]

Northamptonshire luxury hotel, conference centre and golf course Whittlebury Park has reported a robust growth in enquiries and bookings for corporate meetings and events in August and September this year, up some 95 per cent from May and June. The resort, which has over 50 flexible and purpose-built conference and meetings spaces, as well as 700 […]

The chances of surviving cancer significantly increase if it is detected early. Screening tests help to detect cancer before symptoms are presented. It is therefore imperative that employers embrace the concept of easy access to screening if they really want to support the health and wellbeing of their employees. The impact of Covid Over three […]

Dan Elliott has joined Butlin’s Conferences & Events as the new National Sales Manager. He takes the role following his previous position at Center Parcs where he managed corporate event sales. In his role, Elliott will be leading all sales activities for conferences and events. He’ll be on the road visiting prospective clients and agents. With over […]

New research published during National Fertility Awareness Week (November 1st-5th) shows that, while the number of UK businesses offering fertility support to staff is steadily increasing, 36 per cent of employers don’t offer this – and have no plans to do so in the future. The research from Peppy, the B2B digital health and wellness platform, […]

By Georgia Lee, Drayton Gifts We know how overwhelming Christmas Gifting can be. That’s why we’ve made this handy list of the Top 5 Christmas Gifts for Staff & Clients. BAUBLES Branded Baubles are ALWAYS a festive favourite with our clients (and us too if we’re being honest!). They are brilliant for decorating company trees […]

By Team Building Experiences We’ve all heard the news now… a possible mini lockdown may be looming for the UK. But that doesn’t mean you have to halt your event plans! Here at Team Building Experiences, we specialise in holding virtual events for corporate companies. We’re here to help you this festive season! We have […]

By Premier Inn At Premier Inn, it’s our mission to help the nation rest easy because we also believe a great day starts with a great night’s sleep. What’s more, to give you choice and different levels of convenience, we have two room types for you to choose from: Standard rooms Every one of our […]

By Marriott Start Q1 as you mean to go on with a productive and memorable kickoff meeting. But we know that great starts need a lot of planning. That’s where Marriott comes in. From meeting room layouts and break options to unique experiences to impress, Marriott takes care of all the details for you, so […]