Looking for the perfect excuse to escape the office for one day and get the VIP treatment? The 10th annual Conference & Hospitality Show 2019 is just around the corner (30th of April) and the team at CHS have lots of exciting things planned, especially for PA’s.  We know it’s not often that PA’s are […]

Within every business, there will be those who suffer in silence to the point that control is lost and the very act of getting out of bed becomes utterly overwhelming. To mark the start of National Stress Awareness Month, Instant Offices investigates… Employees are still reluctant to share mental health information with their managers or […]

New research commissioned by insurance experts Direct Line for Business has revealed that the entrepreneurial dream is alive and well in the UK, with 5.3 million people dreaming of becoming their own boss one day. The data, conducted by Optimum amongst a nationally representative panel of UK adults, found that over 8.6 million people currently […]

The professional jobs market is still remaining steady amid the chaos surrounding Brexit, according to new data from a survey compiled by Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA) on behalf of the Association of Professional Staffing Companies (APSCo). Professional recruitment firms reported that demand for permanent talent fell by 3% year-on-year in February 2019, while vacancies for […]

The Meetings Show officially opens for registration today, and to help highlight the new branding a show preview video has been created to help potential visitors get a feel for the event. Taking place over a two-day period on Wednesday 26th and Thursday 27th June at Olympia London, the event brings together more than 4,500 […]

‘India’s Best Restaurant,’ Indian Accent, has launched a new menu. The award-winning restaurant, which has received critical acclaim and multiple five-star reviews thanks to menus created with flair and flavour by Chef Manish Mehrotra, has ‘stepped into spring’. Its new menu includes seasonal dishes utilising innovative flavour combinations, including baked paneer pinwheel with tomato salad; […]

A new Jet Lag Remedy remedy has been introduced by Rome Cavalieri, a Waldorf Astoria resort, to help long-haul travellers overcome the effects of tiredness as part of its ‘True Waldorf Service’ concierge offerings.  From helping long-haul travellers overcome jet-lag to advising British guests on how to manage fatigue and insomnia, the Jet Lag Butler can […]

Popular TV chef and Sunday Brunch host, Simon Rimmer, has been announced as the Keynote speaker at this year’s Conference and Hospitality Show (CHS). Simon will be ‘in conversation’ with Samme Allen, chair of the CHS Awards, who will lead a Q&A session taking questions from the floor. Delegates will get the chance to meet […]

New research from the Office of National Statistics (ONS) has revealed the jobs most likely to be automated, with Legal Secretaries, Office Supervisors and Office Managers all ranking highly. The study identified over 710,000 jobs in the Square Mile which they said were at risk from new automated technology, with Legal Secretaries at 61.6% likelihood […]

A new programme of seasonal packages has been announced by Searcys at The Gherkin, adding to their existing conference and event offering with a range of interactive tasting menus, supper clubs and wine tasting events available in the suite of private dining rooms. Commencing in March, the brand-new series starts with a special chocolate-inspired menu, […]

What sorts of skills do managers really need? Ensuring that your team is happy is vital to productivity, energy levels and workplace wellbeing. Skills and effective behaviours expert Emma-Sue Prince (pictured) explains… You are probably used to tapping into a variety of skills, techniques and competences to manage people, teams and get the most out […]

Workplace culture is a hot topic and one that never fails to raise a reaction. Harpreet Singh, Executive Director at technology and management consultancy Brickendon offers some thoughts… In November 2018, tens of thousands of Google employees conducted a worldwide walkout targeting workplace culture less than a year after the internet giant topped Fortune magazine’s list of best […]

According to research by The Open University Business, the total cost of the UK skills shortage is £6.3 billion a year and SMEs, which make up a large portion of businesses in the UK, shoulder the majority of the cost. Around 69 per cent of SMEs think that large employers monopolise the best talent and […]

Have you ever felt unproductive at work because the temperature is just too hot for you to concentrate? Ever wrapped up in extra layers to keep warm whilst your colleagues complain they’re too hot? Then it sounds like you’ve been at the centre of the office temperature debate. Flexible office specialist Workthere has conducted research into the age-old office temperature debate. According to this research, […]

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 […]

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, 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 […]

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 […]