As event planners begin to tire of trivia quizzes and ever so slightly awkward coffee breaks, they’re in search of something original to entertain guests and build rapport. This week Steamed Egg is launching a brand new remote team building experience! The company that previously specialised in virtual reality events, has re-imagined team socials for […]

The British Safety Council has today launched a new COVID-10 Assurance Assessment Service to support organisations returning to work, just as many PAs and Office Managers are beginning their own projects to that end. A detailed return to work guide can be used across all sectors and will enable organisations around the world to develop […]

This week saw PA Life Club members gather for an online Virtual Meet Up, in association with Gary Holmes at Not Just Travel, It was a fantastic session, covering off the impact of coronavirus on business travel and how the industry is likely to change and evolve once lockdown is over, including:- Business travel – […]

Cycling has received a huge boost since the Coronavirus crisis, with more people cycling to avoid public transport and get back to work. Halfords has reported that sales of some cycling equipment had risen by 500% since the lockdown, and bike sales have doubled this month. Cycle-to-work schemes giving tax benefits to employees to buy […]

As the novelty of the makeshift home office starts to wear off, there couldn’t be a better time to treat your remote team to a motivational pick-me-up. That’s why CakeDrop, the cake scheduling and delivery platform for offices, has launched a new range of postals treats for companies wanting to treat their staff at home.  […]

This week saw PA Life Club members gather for an online Virtual Meet Up in, association with Fruitful Events, to experience fresh, innovative, and creative team events, designed to appeal to all sorts of different teams. Due to recent restrictions on gatherings, a number of Fruitful’s clients have asked them to use its knowledge and […]

Roehampton Venues SW15 is on the edge of Richmond Park, South of Hammersmith Bridge and with close links from London Waterloo. The venue offers interchangeable conference spaces and a selection of modern and historic grade listed venues, as well as a 30-bedroom hotel on site. With such a varied portfolio, whatever the brief, the team […]

Research amongst event buyers, conducted by BMA House in April 2020 has shown a significant desire to seek a better work/life balance. With the COVID-19 crisis providing an opportunity for many individuals to focus on family, leisure and personal relationships, 68% of event organisers said they will seek a better work/life balance going forward. This was […]

Employee engagement is important, and numerous studies have demonstrated a marked improvement in revenues over a long period for businesses that keep it at the centre of their resource management strategy. A study conducted by Bain showed that over seven years, companies with highly engaged workers grew revenues two and a half times as much […]

The need for effective online interactions with colleagues and clients is now essential in place of face-to-face meetings. And how we present ourselves on-screen is critical for maintaining a professional image and demonstrating our credibility. On Wednesday May 27th at 11am, image consultant Sarah Biancardi provides essential guidance for maximising your professional image online in this engaging […]

Royal Holloway is a stunning conference and event venue. The iconic Grade 1 listed Victorian Founder’s Building, built around two quadrangles, is a unique retreat for conferences, meetings and events – as well as providing the perfect setting for functions and celebrations. The venue has a portfolio of versatile state-of-the-art conference spaces, from small meeting […]

Clubhouse Mobile Mini Golf prides itself on its ability to deliver a stunning portable crazy golf course in a way that makes the life of the event organiser as easy as possible. With over ten years’ experience in event planning, the events team are on hand to ensure every aspect of your event with Clubhouse […]

Registration is now open for our next PA Life Virtual Meet Ups, for which we’ve teamed with our friends at Fruitful Office and London Jet Charter to create two great sessions packed full of advice to help us all through lockdown. Tuesday 26th May 12:30pm – Fruitful Quizmania  Quizmania is made up of two distinct events […]

For nearly 40 years, Sandals Resorts has continuously implemented and strengthened health and safety protocols to ensure guests are able to enjoy their Caribbean holiday worry-free. In preparation to welcome guests back to the Caribbean, the company has introduced Sandals’ Platinum Protocols of Cleanliness, building on its existing industry-leading practices to guarantee cleanliness standards and […]

From parties to banquets, there’s a great range of exciting ways to host your event at Wyboston Lakes Resort.  It’s home to two purpose built, residential conference and training venues. The Woodlands Event Centre has been refurbished and is the resort’s premier conference and events space. It has 120 bedrooms, capacity for up to 620 […]

Imperial Venues, Imperial College London, offers more than 100 flexible event spaces in South Kensington. Spaces range from a Grade II listed townhouse with private courtyard garden, to modern meeting rooms, classrooms and lecture theatres. Event organisers can take advantage of Imperial’s professional event services, including in-house catering, superb audio-visual equipment, full event management and […]

The Meetings Industry Association has responded to the Government’s recent statement regarding the extension of the furlough scheme. Chief executive Jane Longhurst offered: “The mia welcomes today’s announcement by the Chancellor of the Exchequer that the Government’s furlough scheme will be extended until the end of October.  “Having highlighted the particular plight of our sector, we […]

Employee experience platform Perkbox has announced the results of its free Connectivity bundle, which was launched early April 2020 to support its small business customers during the Coronavirus crisis. The Connectivity bundle gives Perkbox SME customers free access to Perkbox Insights, Perkbox Recognition and Culture Hub until the end of 2020. Since its launch, just […]