World leaders are meeting at COP28 in Dubai from November 30th until December 12th. One of the most important news we all await from the summit is the commitment to triple global renewable electricity capacity by 2030. However, common policy barriers are hampering the rollout of those renewables in some of the world’s biggest economies. […]
Long-term absences from work due to sickness are at a record high in the UK. From April to June of 2023, nearly half a million people took leave from work because of a long-term illness, adding to the 2.5 million people already absent long-term. Recent figures reveal that over 185 million sick days were […]
A Personal Assistant plays a vital role in the smooth operations of an organisation. A PA has many responsibilities ranging from managing administrative tasks, scheduling appointments, organising meetings and events, and communicating with clients and stakeholders. To stand out as a PA, you need to possess certain skills and qualities, and to excel in your […]
It happens to the best of us. No matter how early you start preparing, last-minute corporate gifts are an inevitability for PAs, EAs and Office Managers. There are many reasons why you may still need to source corporate gifts so close to the Christmas break. Perhaps your company has just brought on a new client […]
A recent data study explores which are the best cities for international events by looking at travel with the best airport connectivity as well as best accommodation and other factors that are necessary. Two European cities top the list with Paris on the first place and Frankfurt taking the second spot. Shanghai, Dubai and Las Vegas […]
The leading global trade show, IBTM World, has opened its doors to the 2023 edition to ten of thousands of visitors today in Fira, Barcelona with the launch of its World Trends Report 2024. The annual report addresses some of the biggest macro-economic, political, ecological, and next-generation technological issues affecting the meetings and events industry […]
The future for sustainable flying gets one step closer with Virgin Atlantic’s Sustainable Aviation Fuel flight becoming the world’s first to fly across the Atlantic. No paying passengers onboard to accompany Sir Richard Branson, but this is a great leap for commercial flying. The historic flight from London Heathrow to New York JFK flight takes […]
Hosting events outdoors offers a multitude of benefits to our well-being that can enhance the overall event experience too. In our fast-paced lives and in the dynamic world of events, we often find ourselves rushing from one task to another. We often forget to pause, breathe, and truly connect with ourselves and the world around […]
The Eastside Rooms’ cost of living impact survey reveals that 83% of organisers saw an increase in event costs in the last year. In response 48% of organisers increased registration fees in 2023, whilst 51% of associations/not for profits and corporates have needed to seek different ways to balance the budget. That saving has come […]
An interesting survey reveals what are the biggest Christmas party icks for Brits, and also finds out who will be saving and who’ s got the cash to splurge at their Christmas party this year. To Attend or Not To Attend? Instaprint quizzed the survey respondents to see first and foremost if they’ll be attending […]
The much-anticipated global meetings industry event, IBTM World 2023, takes place next week and the organisers have revealed the final event details and figures, laying the groundwork for an exhilarating three days. There is still time to register if you are quick. Over 4,700 approved buyers from 110 countries are due to attend IBTM’s flagship […]
The PA Life Christmas Party and Star Awards 2023 night on November 13th was once again the must-attend party of the festive season that the Assistant community had been looking forward to. We celebrated with 160 PAs, EAs, VAs and Office Manager, as well as our event sponsors and partners in the stylish Inca London, a […]
Floral gifting doesn’t have to be predictable. The team at The Real Flower Company craft the most impressive floral bouquets and arrangements with sustainable luxury flowers, offering next day delivery throughout the UK*. This Christmas they have put together a unique festive gift guide to help you with your individual and corporate gifting, perfect for […]
Entries are now open for the Event Photography Awards 2024, the 10th anniversary competition. Founded by staffing agency Off To Work, the not-for-profit contest continues to highlight the importance of great photography to the sustenance of the events industry. Entries close at midnight, Saturday March 3oth! There are sixteen categories to enter, from Catering, Conferences […]
What is reverse mentoring and more importantly, what are the benefits of it? It is an innovative approach that turns the traditional mentoring paradigm on its head. When a senior leader is mentored by a person from an under-represented background – by means of gender, age, ethnicity, disability to name a few, they become the […]
Trying to assess whether a company you are working with is sustainable can sometimes feel like navigating through a maze with its own set of cryptic terms and sustainability jargon. Hey, we get it! So, let’s break down these terms together that you often see on your supplier’s company policies and impact reports. Here’s some […]
What a fantastic night we had at the PA Life Christmas party and the announcement of the PA Life Star Awards 2023 winners. Huge congratulations to the winners and finalists in each of the six categories of what was our eighth year of PA awards. We kicked off the festive season in style at Inca […]
Women in work are struggling in silence. Vicky Walker, Group Director of People at Westfield Health reveals why women’s health in the workplace isn’t talked about more. Women across the country are opening up about their struggles with debilitating pelvic pain and general discomfort due to conditions such as endometriosis, adenomyosis and menopause. Many of these women have […]
