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National Stress Awareness Month 2019: Get involved!

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April 1st marks the start of this year’s National Stress Awareness Month, which PA Life is supporting though a series of print and online editorial content – and we want to hear your views. National Stress Awareness Month has been held every April since 1992 and sees health care professionals and health promotion experts across […]

Epson supports the business meetings industry with mia sponsorship

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The Meetings Industry Association (mia) has secured an annual sponsorship with technology company Epson UK. The new collaboration will see Epson UK support relevant mia events while allowing the company to better target the business meetings and events industry. Epson UK provides business solutions, from printers and scanners to AV projectors and label makers. Through […]

Kensington Palace Pavilion marks first 12 months of events

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Kensington Palace, one of six palaces cared for by independent charity Historic Royal Palaces, is celebrating a successful first year of events for the Pavilion. The venue was built last year as a temporary replacement to the Orangery during its major conservation and building project.  Since its opening in March last year, Kensington Palace Pavilion has […]

Kia Oval unveils new event space plans

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The Kia Oval, renowned as a leading Conference and Events venue in the heart of London with world class spaces, is set to expand. The venue has been granted full planning permission for another three tier stand comprising of two main rooms each with their own terrace, four breakout rooms and a Roof Terrace that […]

Communication really is key in the workplace

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Communication’ is the most sought after soft skill by employers Communication is the most sought-after soft skill when it comes to employers searching for new staff. New data from job search engine Adzuna has revealed that 10.9 per cent of ads mention the word. That equates to 116,261 mentions across the 1.1million job adverts analysed, closely […]

‘Brexit Rage Room’ launches for stressed Britons

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A bespoke team building company has launched the UK’s first ‘Brexit Rage Room’, to give frustrated teams the opportunity to vent their anger about the UK leaving the EU, or the way the government is dealing with the situation, whilst having fun. The room will include pinatas of politicians, a full-size double decker bus to […]

The 40 reasons Brits quit their jobs

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Boring canteen food, long hours and incompetent bosses are among the most common reasons why Brits quit their jobs, it has been revealed. Researchers who polled 2,000 workers found employees start thinking about leaving a job an average of three years and six months after starting. The list of reasons for quitting also includes feeling […]

The downside of business travel

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Being away from family, a lack of time to explore and having to live out of a suitcase are among the worst things about travelling for work. A poll of 2,000 business globetrotters found more than one in five dislike being away from home. Struggling to eat healthily, having to work longer hours and missing […]

6 in 10 women suffer ‘Imposter Syndrome’

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The overwhelming feeling of crippling self-doubt and dread known as Imposter Syndrome has impacted some 62 per cent of people at work. The survey, carried out by Access Commercial Finance, of over 3,000 adults in the UK shows over two-thirds of women (66 per cent) have suffered from imposter syndrome compared to over half of […]

Virgin Limited Edition reveals 2019 Necker Island Celebration Weeks

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Necker Island is world renowned for being a favourite of the rich and famous, with the Branson-owned island available to rent exclusively. But during certain times – Celebration Weeks – it’s possible to hire a room as a couple or small family. These times are perfect if you’re interested in hiring the island for an […]

6 years of MICE growth for Butlin’s

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Butlin’s Conference & Events is celebrating its sixth consecutive year of growth within the MICE sector, with a 46.5 per cent increase in enquiries in 2018. Having enjoyed an increased demand year on year in 2018, early indications for 2019 show that Butlin’s average event value has nearly doubled since the beginning of 2018. Cheryl […]

Guess what’s the hub of the office…

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It’s where all the gossip gets dished and now the kitchen has been officially named the most used space in UK workplaces. The survey of 1,109 UK adults conducted by household appliances online store Appliances Direct revealed that seven in ten (72 per cent) workers say that the kitchen is the hub of their workplace. When […]

TAG opens new Leeds office

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Travel and event management firm TAG has opened its latest UK office in Leeds city centre.  According to the company, the Leeds site underlines TAG’s commitment to its existing UK client base and further supports the planned development for the Northern region alongside TAG’s Manchester operation.  The Leeds office will be home to what TAG […]

Checking In: The Grand, Brighton

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Steeped in rich history, The Grand, Brighton is like no other hotel thanks to its fascinating past. Jade Burke checks into the independent hotel for the night to find out how it looks after its guests and why it has remained an iconic landmark on the south coast… Facing the seafront, The Grand is a […]

Sssshh! Keep the workplace quiet – and healthy!

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Noise in the workplace is having a negative impact on the wellbeing of employees and impacting significantly on their productivity. In a survey of 1,000 UK-based office workers, 65 per cent reported that noise in the workplace impacted on their ability to complete work in an accurate and timely manner. Nearly half (44 per cent) […]

PA Life Bounces into spring

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PA Life invited its readers to put their ping pint skills to the test at the unique Bounce venue in Holborn, London. The venues is a ground-breaking social entertainment centre where attendees can play competitive games against on another. A group of PA Life readers arrived at the venue earlier this month and were taken […]

Advice for CHS newbies from ‘superfans’

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The Conference & Hospitality Show is celebrating its tenth anniversary when it returns to Leeds next month – and show organisers have some advice for new attendees from the event’s longtime fans. CHS19 takes place at the First Direct Arena in Leeds on April 30th. Here’s some advice from former delegates… Jenny Stanley, Head of […]

How do you rate your relationship with your boss?

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If you find yourself arriving home after a long day at work only to spend a solid 10 minutes ranting about your boss, you’re not alone. A new study has revealed that on average, British employees rate their relationship with their employer at only 6.6/10. For healthcare workers, the figure is even lower – a […]