This week saw the opening of The Ivy Collection’s newest restaurant in London’s Square Mile, The Ivy City Garden. Located at Dashwood House, 69 Old Broad Street, London EC2M 1NA, The Ivy Collection’s first site in the City of London is set over 3,335 square feet and will have approximately 230 covers. Situated within the […]
A lack of digital skills among the UK workforce is causing problems in the boardroom and contributing to low productivity, a new survey suggests. The average British worker still regularly fails to set up presentations without support from the IT department, according to a survey of IT professionals conducted by independent research agency Vanson Bourne […]
The average gender pension gap has reached 40% in the EU as experts are warning the long-term effects can lead to women retiring in poverty. Businesses and governments are under pressure to address the pension gap as under-representation in the EU could lead to many women facing extremely low pension prospects compared to men. “Not […]
The Scottish PA Network Awards has named Fiona Forbes as Scottish PA of the Year 2017 as part of a conference aimed at showcasing the crucial roles PAs across the globe make within the workplace. As part of the Scottish PA Network Conference, in association with Hays PA and Secretarial recruiting firm, Forbes has been […]
Personalising a CV for the job you want can be a difficult task, especially as the way employers digest CVs continues to change, but the challenge can be even greater when faced with embarking on a new career path. Detailing which experience is the most relevant to your new job opportunities and understanding what different […]
The line-up has been announced for the panel at the upcoming London Venues Summit on 3 July. Discussing Technology and social media for events: Best practices to drive brand awareness, the panel will feature a mix of established PAs and industry experts tackling the topic of how to utilise the growing power of technology to […]
Keeping workers happy is proving to be big business with bosses, with more and more companies introducing unique benefits and perks to set themselves out from the crowd. More than three quarters of British businesses are set to invest in future benefits as it’s revealed that 34% of employees believe perks are the most important […]
Embracing self-employment comes with as many opportunities as it does responsibilities, and coming out of a PA position to take control of your career can be a daunting process. Surveying Brits on their biggest business worries, Solution Loans has compiled a list of what is keeping the self-employed awake at night. As more are turning […]
Butlin’s Conference & Events will attend the upcoming Meetings Show for the first time as part of its plans to establish itself as a leading event space provider. Hoping to challenge people’s opinions of the holiday provider, Butlin’s will be setting up a stand at London’s Olympia this June to show what opportunities they offer […]
A team up between Notting Hill chicken restaurant Cocotte and fitness studio BARREtoned is looking to get people healthy at lunchtime. Aiming to prepare people for the summer months by getting workers fit and healthy, the teams behind it are combining the controlled muscle workouts of ballet barre classes with nutritious meals. Calling the class […]
A small group of PA Life Club members met with the PA Life team at Jenius Social last week to experience a taster of the cookery team-building activities on offer. The team worked together to create a selection of delectable Brazilian street foods as a sample of one of the team-building packages available at Jenius […]
Voting is now open for the London PA Awards, giving the PA community the chance to pick who they think should win from a shortlist of the city’s top assistants. The London PA Awards are the brainchild of Amy Law, Director of Sales and Events at The Hippodrome. Having worked with countless PAs during her career, […]
Once again, the opportunity to meet new people and rediscover old acquaintances will sit at the heart of The Meetings Show. Spread across the whole week, the networking programme includes a host of official show, partner and exhibitor events. Kicking the week off on Monday, 12 June is the show’s annual Hosted Buyer Welcome Reception. […]
Nearly two thirds of workers aren’t happy with their workplace coffee, according to new research. In a report by One Poll, nearly half of employees admitted their hot drink facilities were outdated, unattractive and in need of a revamp as disappointing drink options ranked amongst workers’ biggest frustrations. Other office irritations included long meetings and email […]
Do you think you have what it takes to run your own business? Now you can find out. New research has unearthed what it takes to be a natural business owner, with traits such as passion, confidence and being able to rise to the challenge as just some of the attributes needed. Being a natural […]
Wyboston Lakes will be joining events association HBAA’s stand at this year’s Meetings Show to promote the resort as a key destination for conferences and training opportunities. Attending alongside the HBAA, Wyboston Lakes hopes to further establish its longstanding membership with the association, of which it is involved in the executive committee. Seeing the show […]
De Vere Latimer Estate’s plans for a £7 million renovation on the Grade I-listed mansion at the heart of the estate have led to the discovery of a hidden history on the property. Located in in Latimer, Buckinghamshire, the mansion was nicknamed the The Spy House due to its connections to World War II, although […]
Nearly two thirds of Brits claim to either love or really like their jobs as reports show that 64% of workers don’t suffer from ‘Sunday night dread’. The study marked the launch of the One4all Spotlight Awards, and revealed that many across the country hold their job in high regard, with a third expecting to […]
