The TUC has today warned that employers are breaching official guidance by forcing staff to “needlessly” work in offices and other workplaces – and says that this points to wider a health and safety enforcement crisis. New TUC polling reveals that nearly one in ten (nine per cent) staff have been put under pressure by bosses […]

Here is one of the confirmed seminar sessions for this October’s – PA Life Summit; “2021 Event Planning: Art or Science?” Successful event planning embraces a dynamic mixture of skills. Inspiration, planning and creativity.  This begs the question: as we move past Covid-19, has event management become more of an art form or a science? […]

By Nina Assam, Director at Soora So you’re looking to book a professional photographer to shoot your team. You want someone who can come to your offices in order to ensure there’s less disruption to you and your colleagues. But where do you start and how do you know who the right photographer would be? Here are […]

By Georgia Lee, Drayton Gifts Just one week to go (hopefully!) until the next phase of relaxation of the lockdown rules. For us at DRAYTON, that means we’ve already been busy helping clients prepare for the return of events; some of which are set to start in just a matter of weeks! If you have […]

Travel and events solutions specialist Reed & Mackay has added meeting booking capability to its platform, providing fast access to thousands of covid-19 safe venues as companies return to in-person meetings. As companies move from office first to flexible working, they are navigating the challenges posed by a rapid return to in-person meetings against a backdrop of scaled back real […]

Almost a quarter of employees in the UK admitted to not missing anything about the workplace, according to new research by national property specialist Matthews & Goodman. The survey asked more than 800 people what they missed most about the workplace: 24% responded with ‘nothing’ – the third most common response. What people missed most […]

New research from Office Furniture Online has found that three in four UK employees who have worked from home for the majority of the last 12 months (77%) experienced some sort of managerial problem. Meanwhile, over a quarter (26%) of people feel as though their mental health hasn’t been considered while working from home. The […]

Lancashire Cricket has announced that following a planning meeting held at Trafford Town Hall, the Club has received approval from Trafford Council for a new venue redevelopment project at Emirates Old Trafford. The new project includes plans for a 1,025-seater stand, a heritage centre, a guest services hub, and a new retail store facing directly […]

Raileasy is one of the UK’s leading online sellers of rail tickets and its journey planner searches through thousands of journey combinations to find you the cheapest fares. Say you are travelling from Bristol on the 22nd and catching the 08:35 to Paddington returning at 17:48. The price on Trainline is £151.30 but Raileasy’s price is £99.20. That’s the […]

There are less than two weeks until the UK’s community of Assistants head to ExCeL London to attend The PA Show 2021 on June 22nd and 23rd. If you haven’t done so already, make sure you register to attend the expo and conference. Your complimentary pass will give you access to conference sessions at the Keynote […]

What better way to celebrate the summer than with a BBQ at Port Lympne Hotel & Reserve? The stunning setting, within the 600-acre parkland of this award-winning wild animal reserve, ensures a truly unique team away day. Guests will enjoy a delicious, locally-sourced two course BBQ menu and drinks within the historic Grade II*-listed mansion’s […]

Hand Picked Hotels, a family-owned collection of British country house hotels, has announced its new meetings and events proposition. Inspired Meetings & Events will be available across the collection’s hotels, providing facilities for corporate offsites in stunning locations across the UK. Douglas Waddell, Operations Director for Hand Picked Hotels, said: “With the world slowly reopening, it […]

While the UK is slowly unlocking, employers with overseas staff must not underestimate the severity of the Covid situation in other countries and the impact this will have on health and wellbeing. Towergate Health & Protection is warning of the concerns around the world and what employers can do to mitigate the effects of overseas […]

Research from Workday suggests a seismic shift in talent looms as the pandemic has changed career priorities for many employees, with a staggering 32% of UK respondents saying they’ll be looking for a new employer after the pandemic. The initial findings of its European Survey “The Employee Outlook: Understanding Employee Sentiment and Priorities Across Europe” […]

The Business Travel Association (BTA) has appointed a new Chair of its Industry Partner Board, namely Christina Lawford, Founder and Managing Director at DiamondAir International. Lawford joins the BTA’s Industry Partner Board this week and will work to raise awareness of the significant role business travel plays in the UK economy. She will ensure the […]

Have you registered for your complimentary place at the hybrid PA Life Summit, which is taking place 18th October at the Radisson Hotel & Conference Centre London Heathrow? The Summit is a great way to build essential business connections with innovative and competitive suppliers that can help you with all aspects of your business and job […]

By Team Building Experiences If there is one event that can bring the entire world together, it’s the Summer Olympics. Every four years we gather around our TV’s to watch the bronze, silver and gold medals be awarded and this year’s competition couldn’t come at more perfect time! With restrictions easing and temperatures soaring, the […]

By Blacklane London <> Cambridge  ￡119 Portsmouth <> London ￡149 York <> Manchester  ￡159 …and many more! As a travel booker, intercity trips present a variety of considerations — safety, price, privacy, reliability, quality… you have a lot on your plate. That’s where Blackane comes in. Built by frequent business travellers, for frequent business travellers, […]