Towergate Health & Protection is seeing an increase in employers asking about how they can support employees with ‘long Covid’ and this is set to continue. In the UK, 300,000 people have reported Covid symptoms lasting longer than a month. The condition is only just beginning to be understood, and as cases of Covid-19 increase, […]

Natalie Reeves was awarded VA of the Year 2020 at the PA Life Christmas Party incorporating the Star Awards. Natalie is a Virtual Assistant who has managed to grow her business NJR Virtual PA during the pandemic. Natalie has done this whilst juggling a 4-year-old starting school and a 1-year-old who is with her full […]

Three in five bosses (60%) say that the pandemic has unexpectedly impacted the productivity of their workforce in a positive way. The new research from Hitachi Capital Business Finance has also revealed that one in five say their staff are now more independent since working from home (20%). The survey of over 1,000 small businesses asked […]

Hardworking professionals are feeling the effects of longer working days and unpaid overtime. A new study by law firm, Wright Hassall, found that the average worker is performing nine or more hours of overtime in a given week, which totals more than one working day, compared to just three or more hours before the start of […]

Despite High Street stores re-opening, online Christmas orders are still booming. Many stores are now pulling back final order dates to ensure delivery, while others have axed services. The home delivery expert ParcelHero is warning of a Christmas delivery meltdown. It says many retailers are now advising standard delivery times of up to 14 days, […]

In October we teamed up with DTB Urban Masks to offer PA Life Club members the chance to win two tickets to Harry Potter Studio Tours, plus one of the PPE specialist’s amazing Goodie Bags! DTB Urban Masks was set up on the eve of the UK Lockdown to ensure essential workers were able to access protective masks amidst […]

More than a fifth of workers are planning to throw a virtual office Christmas party – at home. A study of 2,000 employed adults found 22 per cent will have an online celebration with their colleagues this festive period to avoid missing out on the annual festive get together. Almost a quarter will make their […]

The Master Innholders is reinforcing its existing industry support to provide every hotel professional working in the UK valuable opportunities to network, learn and develop. In addition to the existing education and training opportunities Master Innholders provides through the Innholder Scholarships, Aspiring Leaders Diploma and Leading Through The Revival webinar series, the organisation will be […]

Are you looking for private Christmas parties, to kick off meetings in 2021 or virtual events in the New Year? Look no further, and take a look at some great packages available below: The Live Music Quiz The live music quiz is delivered through Zoom with an array of fantastic musicians and singers performing live. The […]

Sandals Resorts International (SRI) has announced a brand-new destination on the island of Curaçao. This will mark the ninth island destination for the brand in the Caribbean region. The new Sandals Curaçao will initially include 350-luxurious rooms and suites stretched along the Spanish Water Bay and the Caribbean Sea, with a further expansion planned in […]

By Samantha Hazelgrove, Head of Sales and Marketing, Heliconnex/Flyconnex Then think again! It all comes down to the five W’s – Who, What, Where, When and Why? A light jet that seats between four – six people can be hired for between £1,500 – £3,000 per hour plus landing and handling fees. When you divide […]

Healix Risk Oracle report for 2021 identifies key risks beyond the pandemic. There’s no question what has occupied the majority of attention for risk managers during 2020. But international risk management and assistance expert, Healix International, believes the all-consuming consequences of the pandemic could leave governments and employers exposed to other risks in 2021. The […]

By Sarah Calderwood, Human Resources and Employment Lawyer at Slater Heelis This week has brought exciting advancements in the treatment of Covid-19 as the first Briton received the Pfizer vaccination. As the first 800,000 doses of the vaccine are rolled out in the coming weeks, the UK public is beginning to ask about their rights […]

Venue Christmas Parties may be a ‘no go’ for 2020. But the team at UVB didn’t want their party goers to miss out on some festive fun, so have partnered with Moonlight and Mistletoe to create a festive concept ‘Christmas in a Box’. Suzanna Reid Barreiro da Silva, Commercial Director for UVB, said: “2020 has […]

The Meetings Industry Association (mia) has revealed the individual names and teams who have secured a place on its prestigious miaList 2020. Nominations for the hotly contested list, which has been celebrating the outstanding and passionate individuals in the business meetings and events sector since 2011, once again remained high. This year’s coveted list, which […]

By Rene Buhay, VP of Sales and Marketing, AVer Europe 2020 has been an unprecedented year, but there have been things we can be grateful for, such as video conferencing technology, keeping us connected with work, family and friends. During these turbulent times we should be especially appreciative of the technology that keeps us going. […]

Traditional Christmas parties might have gone down the drain this year but you don’t need to give up on Christmas just yet. Christmas by Nico is a new and innovative way to host a Christmas party with your friends and colleagues – even from a distance. Think of it as a big delicious present containing […]

This year has completely changed the working landscape and this has meant leaders have had to adapt to situations that no one was trained or prepared for. The pandemic has caused anxiety, stress and put pressure on businesses as they learn to deal with these disruptions. Leaders have needed to develop new core skills, such […]