The COVID-19 pandemic has forced organisations around the globe to ‘go virtual’ with literally no preparation. However, according to analysis from Associate Professor of Management Petros Chamakiotis at ESCP Business School, if we follow these tips, we have the best chance at keeping productive. 1.The importance of keeping social. Workers transitioning from the ‘traditional’ to […]

Two thirds of adults admit to getting a sense of achievement, fulfilment and calm – from completing some simple life admin. A study of 2,000 adults found a lack of time and forgetfulness means 34 per cent hardly ever get around to completing household tasks such as personal banking, accounting and sorting the bills. Others […]

Just under one third of UK businesses (31 per cent) say their video conferencing system has crashed during a critical meeting since the Covid-19 outbreak, according to a new poll. The polling of 200 businesses decision-makers in UK SMEs is part of a 1,500-word report entitled Covid-19: Isolation Nation, from the Parliament Street think tank. […]

65 per cent of UK office workers currently working from home due to the virus outbreak believe logging on remotely from home will become more common once the Coronavirus crisis abates. Citrix and OnePoll carried out a survey of 1,000 UK office workers between 23rd – 26th March 2020, with the research also taking place in Germany, […]

If you’re planning beyond lockdown by researching hotels for future trips and events, then the PA Life Recommended Supplier Directory is home to dozens of trusted partners ready to help. Our list of hotels covers everything from large to boutique and airports to beach resorts – There’s something to suit every requirement! Start Your Search […]

We are all experiencing something beyond anything we could possibly have imagined just a few weeks ago. Outside of our amazing NHS staff and key workers, we’re all working from home, self-isolating and unable to meet with friends and family. Some of us are attempting to home school our children whilst also trying to manage […]

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Sandals Resorts has been working to assist with the relief efforts in the Caribbean to support the response to COVID-19. The Sandals Foundation, the non-profit charitable arm of Sandals Resorts International, has to date partnered with and donated JMD$5million to the Private Sector Organisation of Jamaica in order to purchase ventilators for hospitals in the […]

The team at venue ​Vermilion are providing takeaway food to frontline medical staff at their neighbouring hospital, North Manchester General Hospital. Vermilion, one of Manchester’s top hospitality venues that includes a restaurant, bar and events halls in Manchester, are helping to support the community, as their Corporate Social Responsibility for the people of their community. As […]

Deliveroo for Business is helping companies to support their staff during this unprecedented time. Thousands of our clients across the globe have moved to working-from-home policies and are maintaining their office food perks, whilst taking greater precautions. To keep people safe while they are still in the office we recommend: Pre-packaged grab and go options […]

Due to the ongoing coronavirus lockdown the London Christmas Party Show has been postponed from 12 – 13 May 2020 to the later date of 28 – 29 July 2020. The move to the July date is to ensure that exhibitors and visitors still find the event a useful channel for event enquires and capturing event leads for the latter […]

Following up on our look at software that helps you to process expense claims, research has been published highlighting then top 10 most ridiculous submissions. Travel & expense management software provider Sales Trip worked with financial, PA and EA thought leaders to research the trend and how businesses can deal with such claims. Here’s the […]

If you’re stuck in the house and looking for something to do, then maybe try turning cabin fever to disco fever. Like all bars and restaurants, renown karaoke destination Lucky Voice has temporarily closed its venues in Soho, Holborn, Islington and Brighton. But that doesn’t mean the fun has to stop! The company already offers […]

Already planning for a life beyond lockdown? Looking for a business travel management partner for your company? The PA Life Recommended Supplier Directory is home to dozens of trusted providers ready to help. Our list of agencies covers everything from full travel management services, through to chauffeurs, helicopters and private planes – There’s something to […]

Just one in three Brits is working in the field they dreamt of when they were children. A poll of 2,000 employed adults found that after spending their early years wanting to be a teacher, doctor or train driver, just under a third saw their dream become a reality. In fact, more than half of those polled […]

Already planning for a life beyond lockdown? Looking for an event management company for your next big project? The PA Life Recommended Supplier Directory is home to dozens of trusted partners ready to help make your event a reality! Our list of agencies covers everything from full event management and venue finding, through to team […]

Hospitality giant Searcys says that its central events team, Exclusive Events, is making every practical step to offer as much support to its event organiser partners as possible. The company has implemented a series of measures to assist organisers with future and existing bookings, with its dedicated Exclusive Events team on hand to help with any […]

The UK’s leading EA, PA and Executive training company has transformed itself into a Virtual Academy in order to help its clients keep their skills up to date while on lockdown. Your Excellency says the learning and development sector, like many others, is going through monumental change and disruption right now, but stresses that new opportunities […]