Hampton Court Palace has launched hospitality packages at this year’s Real Tennis Champions Trophy, which runs from 16-21 July. Taking place at Hampton Court Palace for the third consecutive year, the tournament welcomes the world’s greatest players to participate on the Royal Tennis Court at the palace, one of fewer than fifty real tennis courts […]

It’s been a full year since London-based event management agency Eventify burst onto the venue sourcing and event management scene. The business was founded by Samantha Burton and Rebecca Thomas; two colleagues, best friends and now business partners. With over 15 years’ experience between them in managing events in some of London’s most famous venues, […]

Louis Armstrong’s ‘It’s A Wonderful World’ is the song Brits are most likely to play to help them make it through the day. The 1967 ballad came out ahead of The Beatles classic ‘Let it Be’ and Elton John’s ‘Your Song’. Other popular go-to artists for taking time out include Aretha Franklin, Adele and Ed […]

Almost 40% of UK businesses do not provide employees with an adequate staff room for work breaks, while 8% of companies are breaking the law by not having toilet facilities. In a survey of more than 1,000 workers conducted by on-site accommodation provider Bunkabin, businesses have been found in breach of the Workplace (Health, Safety […]

In an office environment, it’s incredibly valuable to understand key body language signs when dealing with managers, subordinates, peers, colleagues or external clients. In the her opening presentation Body Language In The Office at the PA Life Summit, PA Yvette Pearson will guide delegates through what body language is, how it’s used in meetings and […]

Parents are paying the price for taking time off work to look after sick or injured children in the shape of extra costs, cancelled holidays, unpaid leave and increased stress. New research from MetLife UK shows 76% parents taking time off work to care for children in the past two years say it has had […]

Radisson Hotel Group has rolled out a new global meetings and events offering across all seven of its hotel brands, which will be 100% carbon neutral through offsetting. Radisson says its offer is built on three core pillars: personal, professional and memorable. The Radisson Meetings launch is part of a multi-million pound investment across its […]

Secure 1-2-1 meetings with corporate buyers looking for Conference, Meeting and Unique Venues at the London Venues Summit on July 8th – there are only a handful of supplier places left! The Summit is a highly-focused event that brings PAs, event organisers and other corporate buyers together with leading venues for one-to-one business meetings, interactive […]

Open plan office environments are more popular than ever. Without walls and cubicles to get in the way, creativity and collaboration are made effortless and business culture can thrive, which is why employers opt for a modern, open-plan layout when designing their offices. But the increase in volume that is common in open spaces isn’t […]

Brit workers expect to be physically capable of doing their jobs until past their 68th birthday. That’s beyond the age they can start claiming the State Pension, even when it is extended to 67 by 2028. Almost a third (31 per cent) believe they could work into their 70s and beyond with one in 14 confident […]

Tobacco Dock Food are opening up special nights for those looking for something a little different this Christmas season Last month it was confirmed that the Dream Circus would be coming to town for Christmas parties in November and December. Tobacco Dock Food are now offering what the team says will be a spectacular night […]

Researchers who carried out a detailed study found the female of the species to be more financially responsible than their male counterparts. According to the report, women are more likely to know exactly how much money they have in their current and savings accounts. It also emerged men spend more money on impulse purchases, dropping […]

More than 75% of organisations could be struggling with GDPR compliance a full year on from the introduction of the regulation. That’s according to research from Crown Records Management, which says only 23% of businesses considered their compliance capabilities around GDPR to be ‘very good’. Just 20% of the 100 CIOs and data professionals within […]

Drop by the PA Life stand at The Meetings Show (stand J700) to experience Sejuiced’s new Juice Round initiative and for your chance to win two free weekly deliveries to your office. If you remember the milk round, you’ll love the juice round. The Juice Round is a new service from Sejuiced delivering delicious all […]

Procrastination can come at a great cost for businesses. According to research, procrastinating professionals can cost a company up to 36 working days each year, with texting, shopping and browsing social media during work time being top distractions.  So, what exactly can be done to help boost your workforce’s productivity levels. We take a look […]

‘Leave all your personal problems at work’, is often a phrase thrown around in a professional albeit casual sense, but it’s not as easily said than it is done, as shutting one’s personal problems out completely from a potentially stressful environment is something we all wish we could do. Mental health has a much higher […]

By Nicola Jagielski, Associate Director of Clinical Services at Health Assured A healthy work-life balance is a vital part of good wellbeing. Being fulfilled (and well rewarded) at work, as well as satisfied with your social and home life, is something we all aspire to. But for some people, the ‘work’ part of that balance […]

TAG has announced the appointment of Laura Kirton as new Product and Commercial Manager for Private Travel in its leisure division. Laura brings with her a wealth of experience within the leisure travel industry, having previously worked in a product role for luxury brands and destinations at Destinology and First Class Holidays, where she specialised […]