A third of employers (31 per cent) do not make any early  interventions to help staff return  to work in the event that they’re absent for longer than six months owing to ill health, disability or injury. Similarly, thirty-two per cent of employers don’t have any financial support in place for staff if they are […]

By Adam Fidler Academy There are many reasons why today’s Executive Assistants and Executive PAs need to consider professional learning and development. In a competitive marketplace, EAs and PAs need to continually ask themselves ‘What sets me apart from my peers?’ – and an accredited training programme or qualification can certainly do that. Here at […]

Events technology provider Cvent says it has trained and certified more than 20,000 marketers, event planners, and hospitality professionals (1,600 + in the UK and Europe) through its free training and certification programme. The company is temporarily offering all of its Cvent Certifications and training programmes to anyone in the industry free of charge. Certifications typically […]

Three quarters of parents have developed a closer bond with their children because of lockdown. The past three months have seen the mums and dads taking on a multitude of additional roles – with many having to carry on doing their job while also having to become an amateur teacher. As a result, 67 per […]

Exclusive Online Party! This event aims to boost morale and productivity during challenging months! Your staff connect through mobile devices to be entertained by top comedians! This online party includes popular DJ’s getting everyone moving and grooving outside the workplace! Chat with colleagues and dance to chart hits to early morning! Attendees arrive and leave […]

As IET Venues prepare to safely reopen for socially distanced events once permitted, the central city venues have shared their extensive precautions for the reassurance of event planners. Austin Court in Birmingham and Savoy Place in London offer a series of well ventilated rooms and additional outside space, which has allowed flexibility in redetermining new […]

Millions of adults have admitted they would still go to work if they felt unwell post lockdown – despite official advice telling them to stay away following the pandemic. A study of 2,000 workers found one in 14 would still go in regardless of how ill they felt and the symptoms they were suffering. And […]

Over 100 senior PAs and EAs attended the first PA Life LIVE digital conference – but don’t worry if you couldn’t make because you now watch re-watch all the sessions online! Free to attend, the conference provided assistants with the tools to help their businesses return to work following the COVID-19 lockdown. The morning kicked […]

With lockdown easing, now is the perfect time to start researching venues for your next event – The PA Life Recommended Supplier Directory is home to dozens of trusted partners ready to help make your project a reality! Our list of venues encompasses everything from bars, restaurants, indoor sports and hotels right through to safari […]

Millions of Brits have enjoyed living their lives online during lockdown and plan to continue having digital social catch ups and exercise classes – because they believe it makes them more productive. A study of 2,000 adults discovered 72 per cent have used the internet more than ever while at home in recent months, with […]

Function Fixers offers a FREE venue finding service for all types of events not only in London, but across the UK and beyond. We offer valuable impartial advice to help you to choose the perfect venue for any event. Our service is totally bespoke and we work on a one to one basis with each […]

Last week’s ICCA UK & Ireland Chapter meeting was attended by more than 90 delegates from destinations, venues and suppliers. It was moderated by newly appointed chairman of the BVEP, Simon Hughes. In addition to rich content from the UK regions – where each devolved nation shared local policy updates of their current situations, and […]

The average Brit will spend just under 43 minutes ‘shopping around’ online before committing to a purchase. A survey of 2,000 UK adults found almost four in 10 also read online reviews before finally hitting ‘buy’. Insurance and white goods are the top items shoppers are most likely to look for a good deal on, […]

Over 100 senior PAs and EAs attended the first PA Life LIVE digital conference which took place throughout the day of Wednesday June 24th – And you can now re-watch the fantastic session looking at Corporate Gifting and Staff Incentives & Rewards. Free to attend, the conference provided assistants with the tools to help their businesses return […]

Over 100 senior PAs and EAs attended the first PA Life LIVE digital conference which took place throughout the day of Wednesday June 24th – And you can now re-watch the fantastic session that addressed organising a post-lockdown office Christmas party. Free to attend, the conference provided assistants with the tools to help their businesses return […]

6 out of 10 London commuters will change the way they travel when they return to work begins, research by Addison Lee has found, with COVID-19 safety concerns changing transport demand patterns. In a survey of 1,000 commuters across the capital’s 32 boroughs, 56% of commuters who travel into London said that they plan to […]

More than half of workers have transformed their bedrooms into makeshift offices during lockdown, according to new research. The survey of 2,000 adults who are working from home examined how they have adapted after offices were forced to close in March. More than half (54 per cent) of those questioned by Premier Inn say the […]

Employees working from home in areas commanding a lower wage than their work location should expect a pay cut if they want to continue past the Covid crisis, bosses have warned. One of the high-profile companies to jump onboard with working from home was social giant Twitter, which announced back at the start of March […]