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, […]

Following its rebrand to Executive Support Magazine, the organisation has some personnel changes. Matt Want has been promoted to Event Operations Director. Lucy Brazier, Editor of Executive Support Magazine and CEO of Marcham Publishing, explained: “Ever since Matt joined me, he had wanted to do more on the events side of things and the workload […]

By Melissa Damjanovic Darbari, Director, Popkakery Who knew that coming back to your desk at the office would sound like a treat? Now it feels life is finding its way back to what it was once before, at least somewhat. So get the coffee mug that was left in the office out and ensure that […]

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By Holly Hull, Managing Director, Corporate Peaks After a year and a half of many businesses pausing their essential travel programmes. There is an air of excitement as travel resumption plans for 2022 are coming into effect. With Destination Meeting, incentive and Conference preparation in full swing we are excited to release the brand new […]

Women make up nearly half of the total labour force in several countries and spend nearly twice as much time on unpaid labour (like childcare and housework) than their male counterparts. The trend towards longer parental leave is helping to address this inequality, but it’s worth noting that maternity leave still varies widely from country to country. […]

While many business leaders are drawn to vaccine passports as a solution to bring their workforces back to the office full-time, Forrester predicts that 70% of US and European companies will pivot to a hybrid work model post-pandemic. In a hybrid model setup, at least some employees can work anywhere they want for two or more […]

If post-pandemic Team Building activities are 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 […]

If you manage the energy suppliers to your business, now might be the time to start planning ahead. Corin Dalby, energy industry veteran and founder of philanthropic energy buying consultancy Box Power, has issued a stark warning to businesses across the UK about the surging wholesale energy prices they could be stuck with when October […]

As the UK prepares for restrictions to ease, returning back to the workplace is on the minds of many employers. However, many employees aren’t willing to return back so easily. A survey of 1,022 UK workers, carried out by HR software provider CIPHR, has revealed that nearly three quarters (73%) of UK workers would accept a reduction […]