The UK’s workforces are being creatively stifled because of high pressure and a lack of leadership skills, a new study has found. A study of 1,000 workplaces published in Thinking On Your Feet, a report by the commercial arm of the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art, RADA Business, has found that almost half (41%) of UK workplaces implement practises that […]

Companies across the UK and Ireland are being urged to secure staff safety this winter, by proactively stocking up with essential equipment to prevent workplace accidents and productivity loss. According to University College London, the UK is set to face freezing Arctic conditions and the lowest temperatures in decades. To support businesses through this expected […]

Story Events have won Best Trade Show for the London Christmas Party Show at the EN Indy Awards 2019.  The EN Indy Awards is an awards scheme dedicated to recognising the achievements of independent organiser shows, teams and individuals, brought to you by the team behind Exhibition News.  The awards took place on Friday 11th […]

Bullying, pregnancy and leaving their company are the most common topics UK workers search for when Googling questions about their boss.  That’s according to research from Viking Direct has revealed, which looked at the most searched for terms around managers, colleagues and workplaces. It also found that employees are turning to online searches to find […]

IBTM World has smashed its record for pre-arranged meetings at the first stage of its bespoke appointment matching process, with meeting numbers up 6% up on last year’s total at this stage. There has also been an increase year-on-year in the average number of appointments per exhibitor. Furthermore, latest figures show that 50% of Hosted […]

Founded nearly 20 years ago from a small, artisan shop in Brighton, Montezumas is a quintessentially British maker of extraordinary chocolate truffles, bars, caramels and considerably more. Its seasonal corporate gift offering includes a range of highly desirable hampers filled with the company’s best selling products, and unique, personalised Christmas treats which can be customised […]

We’re delighted to confirm American Express Global Business Travel (GBT) as a Gold Partner for this year’s PA Life Christmas Party, which takes place on November 25th.  Join us for an evening of festive fun, networking and entertainment – all taking place at the stylish private members club BEAT, London. Make sure you reserve your […]

The York Grand Festive Hamper is a real showstopper with everything you could think of for your festive teatime entertaining. The large wicker hamper is packed with seasonal specialities such as mince pies, Christmas fruit cake and Christmas pudding, plus rich and decadent sweet biscuits, chocolate and confectionery. The wooden cheeseboard with savoury biscuits and […]

Roomex is the business hotel booking platform for your traveling workforce, wherever the job takes them. It provides PAs with a fast and simple online hotel booking, management and payment solution.  And unlike corporate travel agents or travel management companies, it’s completely free. There are no fees – and no contract requirement. One single monthly […]

Most businesses spend more than they realise on meetings, with just a small proportion going on direct costs such as venues, technology and equipment. The remaining, a whopping average of 85%, is eaten up by travel and other ancillaries. Today’s meeting planners have to define their events’ objectives more clearly so investment can be focussed on achieving those […]

The Annual Global PA Conference on Friday 8th November and is an amazing opportunity to hear from expert leaders in business and the media to help both your professional and personal development. Speakers include:- Nigel Hutchison, Director of Workplace at PWC, Dame Jenni Murray, BBC  Broadcaster & Journalist Lis Merrick, CEO Coach Mentoring, former Head of […]

Famed for its fancy fondue, molten raclette and table-top barbecuing, Heritage, London’s first high-end Swiss restaurant, is now shining a spotlight on its bar with a new bar bites menu, unique cocktail and ice carving workshops, as well as regular guest DJs and a late licence. Head to the striking circular bar which takes centre […]

Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, home of Tottenham Hotspur, has become the fifth Premier League Club to join Lime Venue Portfolio’s growing collection of venues. The announcement follows the addition of Molineux Stadium, home of Wolverhampton Wanderers FC, and Leicester Tiger’s Welford Road, to the portfolio last month.  The Tottenham Hotspur Stadium is the Premier League’s newest and […]

IBTM has confirmed the first exhibitor signings for its newest Business Event, IBTM Asia Pacific. The event will take place on 6 – 8 April 2020 in Singapore at the Marina Bay Sands Expo & Convention Centre.  Singapore Tourism Board, Tourism New Zealand, Malaysia Convention Bureau, Dubai Corporation for Tourism & Commerce Marketing, Ras Al Khaimah Tourism […]

The Today’s PA Conference 2020 has now officially launched and Early Bird tickets are available! The Conference will take place on 20th – 21st August 2020 in Chelsea, London. This educational event gathers together over a hundred delegates each year and offers high quality educational content as well as outstanding networking opportunities. PA Life readers can book with the EARLY BIRD […]

For those with great taste and sweet tooth, The Chocolate Gift Company’s delectable food hampers are almost too good to eat. Each beautiful gift box puts a delicious selection of chocolates centre-stage and with stunning presentation and attention to detail they create impact in understated style. And we’ve teamed with The Chocolate Gift Company to […]

Emirates Old Trafford is an award-winning venue, at the home of Lancashire Cricket. Catering for smaller meetings of ten, right through to larger conferences, exhibitions and events of 1,200 delegates, it has a range of intelligent event spaces to suit your needs.  Need event support? The expert in-house events team will manage all of the […]

Teams from across Capita Travel and Events offices recently came together for Volunteering Week to make donations to their local food banks, helping to feed dozens of families around the country.  The company, which normally supplies fresh fruit baskets in their offices on a weekly basis, made the decision to swap the fruit deliveries and […]