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A study of 2,000 workers found one in five have made what they consider to be a critical mistake at work, and 12 per cent have taken a risk that cost their company money. It also found one in six (15 per cent) have replied all to a private email instead of just to one […]

A survey of 2,000 adults found their tiredness levels, effectiveness at work and general mood suffers if they wait any longer before enjoying a trip away. A third also admit they find it harder to concentrate if they go without a holiday for too long. However, those polled only manage to escape the daily grind […]

By Laithwaites We all love Christmas – the thrill of Advent, those delicious festive indulgences, the fun of parties and get-togethers, the excitement of opening a gift. However, the challenge of selecting and sending out the right gifts to staff, clients and customers can sometimes be daunting … so let Laithwaites step in and do […]

Tickets for the PA Life Christmas Party in association with Gett Taxi and MNKY HSE are now completely SOLD OUT – We can’t wait to see you all on November 22nd! DATE: 22ND NOVEMBER 2021 TIME: 6PM – 9PM VENUE: MNKY HSE, 10 DOVER STREET, MAYFAIR, LONDON W1S 4LQ On the night you’ll be treated to […]

If Team Building activities are back on your agenda, the PA Life Recommended Supplier Directory is home to dozens of trusted partners ready to help. Our list of specialists covers everything from indoor and outdoor sports to bushcraft adventures and comedy nights – There’s something to suit every requirement! Start Your Search Now Not part […]

A study of 2,000 adults revealed our top triggers for rage include BMW drivers ignoring their indicators, getting locked out, ‘jobsworths’, having no heating, people eating loudly and queue jumpers. For four in 10, ‘people who think rules don’t apply to them’ will send their blood pressure rising, and 27 per cent get irked by drivers […]

New research conducted by Economist Impact and commissioned by Zellis has revealed enthusiasm among British and Irish workers to contribute to diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) programmes by providing personal information. However, many organisations are far behind where they must be to build the trust needed to gather that data, most notably by a lack […]

Fira de Barcelona has signed up to the “Net Zero Carbon Events” Commitment by the Events Industry Council (JMIC), which aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 50% by 2030 and achieve net zero carbon emissions by 2050. The initiative, which has been launched at the COP26 World Climate Summit, is the most global action […]

Teeing up a Christmas party this year? Puttshack has your event ready and wrapped up with a ‘hole’ new way to play mini golf! Puttshack, the world’s first and only upscale, tech-infused mini golf experience, is now taking bookings for the festive period, with Christmas packages that make it easier than ever for party-goers to […]

By Terry Farthing, Managing Director, London Jet Charter There’s no doubt about it, it has been a challenging year for PAs and EAs, and now as we move on from the ‘Remote Working’ phase teams are coming together, some meeting face to face for the first time! The demand to make up for lost time […]

With physical gatherings back on the corporate agenda Russell Allen (pictured, right), owner of team interactions specialist Fruitful, offers some top tips for creating a truly stand out event… As we emerge from the effects of the pandemic and social distancing restrictions, which sort of corporate events are your clients looking to organise right now? […]

Some 79% of office Christmas parties are scheduled to be held in person this year, something which rendered all but impossible because of peak Covid levels last festive season. The news comes via a survey of 1,000 UK office workers by outsourced communications provider Moneypenny to determine how office Christmas party planning has altered. It […]

A new survey by event tech scale-up HeadBox indicates a strong return to the in-person office Christmas party, whilst also providing some revealing facts about how UK employees behave at the annual event. Data for the ‘12 truths of Christmas party campaign’ was collected from 1,000 UK employees aged between 18 and 54+, from a […]

ACE Travel ATG UK’s CEO Sarah Wilson (pictured)  been selected as a finalist for three awards at the 2021 Institute of Directors (IOD) East of England Director of the Year Awards. Wilson has been nominated as Director of the Year in the Innovation, Social Value and Sustainability Impact, and Small – Medium Business categories. A […]

While the UK might have one of the biggest and most complex rail networks in Europe, it’s by no means the most efficient. Not a day goes by where at least one train isn’t delayed: and if you’re in London, it’s more like four or five minimum. But which UK train station is the worst […]

Two thirds of UK workers plan to make changes to their careers in the next 12 months, according to a new study published by Aviva. This is an increase of five percentage points, compared to the previous study compiled in February 2021, and indicates that 22 million workers are seeking some sort of change. The intended […]

Brits have revealed their strategies for avoiding colds and other winter illnesses this year – including wiping down door handles, getting more sleep, and eating lots of spicy foods. A study of 2,000 adults found 58 per cent think their immune system has been weakened by months of isolation due to the pandemic. As a […]