Starting off with a talk on the power of yoga for the early birds, and washed down with pastries and tea at the London Hippodrome Casino, PAs, EAs and executives’ meeting schedules are fully booked with suppliers and problem-solvers at today’s London PA Summit. Considered speed dating for businesses, the fast-paced networking event is already […]

Offering flexible, dedicated facilities in a city- centre location, the University of Strathclyde’s Technology & Innovation Centre (TIC) – shortlisted for three Academic Venue Awards – has quickly established itself as one of Scotland’s premier venues for a wide range of business events. Strathclyde’s world-class research hub – revolutionising collaboration between academia, industry and the […]

Morale can be low in November. Starting your commute in the dark and coming home in the dark can take its toll on the team, plus there’s still weeks to go until you get a day off for Christmas! That’s why November is the perfect time to get out of the office on a team […]

A big part of life is budgeting but it’s not always fun, easy or satisfying to take the time to manage your finances. I’ve personally attempted various different strategies to try and find where all the money goes each month, and with Christmas on the way many of us will need to be extra careful […]

One in five workers across the UK are considered ‘trapped’ in working poverty, according to new findings that reveal a millions are struggling to find a job that offers earnings above the real Living Wage. The study by IHS Markit for KPMG has revealed how around 22% of all jobs in the country aren’t paying enough for their employees. […]

British workers have admitted they find tidying to be satisfying rather than just a chore, according to new findings by Avery UK. In fact, most people across the country would even go as far as to say it has therapeutic value, being considered a good combatant  for stressful situations. 80% of adults reckon tidying and organising is […]

London river transport network MBNA Thames Clippers has revealed an expansion of its river bus routes with the addition of Battersea Power Station. Adding a new direct route for commuters, residents and visitors to the city centre, the newest service will take travellers around 15 minutes to reach Embankment at central London from Battersea. The […]

Before you turn in for another week, don’t forget to check out our brand new Christmas Top Picks segment as we continue to keep you informed on what’s happening in the events world and keep up to date on Twitter, Facebook or LinkedIn. Leaked Tory dossier alleges staff misconduct A leaked political document being described as Parliament’s ‘dirty dossier’ has published […]

‘Our visitors are time-stretched professionals, always looking for ways to maximise their productivity. We’re launching the breakfast sessions to support them in optimising their visit to office,’ says office*’s Duncan Siegle. Guests attending next year’s office* event will get the chance to take part in new breakfast seminars every day. Kicking off at 8.30am, each […]

Business School research suggests cultural heritage can influence corporate profitability and success. Led by academics from University of Edinburgh Business School and The University of St Andrews, the study analysed the performance of banks directed by more than 600 US-born Chief Executive Officers who were children or grandchildren of immigrants. The study found leaders whose […]

Have you ever walked into another person, a wall or lamppost because you were looking at your phone instead of where you were going? Have you ever accidentally dropped your phone on your face in bed or missed your bus or train because you were glued to a screen? You aren’t the only one… A […]

Butlin’s is delighted to announce its plans for a number of new Seaside Lodges at Minehead resort in 2018. The new developments – available to book from Easter 2018 – are a result of Butlin’s recent £10 million investment in accommodation across its three resorts, and demonstrates the company’s ongoing commitment to developing quality accommodation […]

Black Friday and Cyber Monday can be a minefield to navigate; it’s a crowded market where an abundance of hoteliers, restauranteurs and retailers are fighting for visibility, market dominance and sales. It presents a great opportunity to promote brands, recruit new customers and increase profit, however the competition is fierce and traffic moves fast. There’s […]

Imago Venues’ dedicated conference and event centre, Holywell Park, has once again achieved the highest possible accolade in the BDRC Continental VenueVerdict. “Our business is our people and we are incredibly proud of the efforts all our team have put in to ensure we once again achieved Gold,” comments Emma Boynton, head of sales and […]

Finnair has announced that it will be increasing capacity between Manchester and Helsinki by 12 per cent, more than 2,700 seats, during the busy winter schedule in response to passenger demand. From December certain flights operated by Embraer aircraft will be flown on larger capacity Airbus A319 and A320 aircraft. Finnair flights departing from Manchester […]

One in three small businesses rely heavily on PAs to book and arrange business travel, putting extra strain on assistants. The report by Trainline for Business revealed that assistants are having to take on unnecessary responsibilities due to lack of understanding in business travel. 34% of SME business travellers turn to their secretary (16%), their office […]

A leaked political document being described as Parliament’s ‘dirty dossier’ has published several allegations against leading Conservative party members, including inappropriate behaviour with their PA. The news, broken by the Mail Online, has named a number of Members of Parliament and former Cabinet Ministers, accusing them of acting inappropriately with women and other staff members. […]

New research by totaljobs has revealed how interviewers use scare tactics and intimidation to catch their candidates off-guard. The study aims to highlight the weak areas recruiters exploit to challenge potential employees. 49% of interviewers said they have intentionally asked difficult questions while interviewing a candidate. Interestingly, 20% admitted they’d adopted negative body language and 17% […]