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Three peaks conquered for Meeting Needs

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The Lime Venue Portfolio (LVP), Meeting Needs and Happy Days ‘Christmas with Sparkle’ campaign kicked off this weekend with the successful completion of the three peak challenge. Led by Richard Kadri-Langford, Head of Marketing at LVP, three-day, three-mountain challenge raised just under £1000 for the charities, with more expected throughout the September promotion. The team […]

Top 10 stories of the week

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The kids are headed back to school. For some that may be a blessing, but for others it’s the first sign that summer is coming to an end. Let’s put off saying goodbye to the sun a bit longer and look back at our top 10 most read stories of the week. 1. 4 ways to […]

Only 7% choose the office for productivity

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Employees these days have a lot of choice when it comes to where they work. The internet and improved technology has made it so we can work from virtually anywhere. But where do employees go to improve their productivity? According to a FlexJobs survey, it’s certainly not the office. The survey of more than 3100 […]

Office manager arrested for embezzling

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A former office manager from Salina, Kansas in the US has been accused of stealing more than $8600 (about £6500) from her employer. Sarah T Jones allegedly stole the money in cash and payments made to Tox-Eol Pest Management between August and November 2015. Police Captain Mike Sweeney alleges that while Jones was working as […]

MPs say urgent action needed to protect pregnant women at work

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A new report by the Women and Equalities Committee shows a shocking number of pregnant women and new mothers have fallen victim to discrimination at work. The committee is calling on the government to take action to protect these women and make it harder to make them redundant during and after pregnancy. The report reveals […]

20 best companies for work-life balance named

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Work-life balance is a key issue for employees, with many saying they’re willing to leave a job in search of a better balance. If you’re looking for a new role that allows you to focus on yourself, Glassdoor has done some research to name the 20 companies that offer the best work-life balance. London-based financial […]

The hotel industry is embracing technology, says HotelsCombined

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Gone are the days when all guests wanted from their hotel was tea and coffee-making facilities. With 60% of guests stating preferences for emerging technologies during their stay, the hotel industry is finding innovative ways to impress. With downloads of its global accommodation finder app on the increase, HotelsCombined takes a look at the ways […]

Solent Conference Centre relaunches with a spark

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Solent Conference Centre reopened on 25 August following its recent move to the brand new £30 million ‘The Spark’ building in the heart of Southampton city centre. The futuristic venue is now part of Southampton Solent University’s main campus, benefitting from views of the city’s extensive parks, additional car parking, interactive spaces for meetings, events […]

How you can and can’t stretch the truth on your CV

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Sometimes it’s necessary to stretch the truth slightly to get noticed by potential employers. There’s a lot to keep in mind when writing your CV, including key words that grab the attention of recruiters. If you’re unsure what you can and cannot “fudge” on your CV, here are some great tips from Forbes. Five things […]

Events Industry Board and BVEP welcome Government’s renewed commitment to the events industry

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Industry leaders from the Business Visits and Events Partnership (BVEP) and the Events Industry Board have welcomed the progress made in support of the events industry, reflected in a new Tourism Action Plan launched by the Government today. Although focussed primarily on boosting leisure tourism, the plan also reaffirms the Government’s continued commitment to prioritising […]

How to boost your creativity and come up with new ideas

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Inspiration comes in many forms, and it’s an essential part of coming up with new ideas for business. As a PA who’s put in charge of big company projects, it can be hard to find inspiration. Here are a few things you can do in and out of the office to boost your creativity. Brainstorm […]

Professional hiring stable post-Brexit

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Professional recruitment firms reported that vacancy numbers remained stable in the month following the EU Referendum, with 0.2% year-on-year growth in July 2016 according to new survey data from the Association of Professional Staffing Companies (APSCo). This is in line with the latest data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS), which reported in August that the […]

UK among worst in Europe for sick pay

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The UK and Ireland offer the worst pay for time off sick across Europe, new research has shown. In fact, the amount of mandatory sick pay available to workers in the UK for a week of sick leave totals just £35.96 – and nothing at all in Ireland. Through a combination of low sick pay […]

4 tips to help you find a job you love

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If you’re unhappy in your current role for whatever reason and you’ve tried everything to fix the situation, perhaps it’s time to move on. To help you pick your dream job, the team at Webrecruit has put together four tips to find a job you love. 1 Find what motivates you What makes you want […]

Top 10 stories of the week

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Rejoice! A long weekend is within reach now, and here at PA Life HQ we’re gearing up for our company BBQ this afternoon. Thank goodness the sun has decided to come out! Before we bunk off for the bank holiday, let’s have a look at this week’s top 10 most read stories. 1. 7 things that […]

How to win the work-life balance battle and save £1M a year

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Expert Microsoft Productivity Trainer to Bill Gates’ team Vickie Sokol Evans has launched a global ‘Back-to-School’ campaign, offering free training sessions from 6-9 September to help employees leave the office on time – increasing their productivity, improving their results, and helping to cultivate a healthy work culture, while at the same time increasing profits. Empowering […]

Queue the music: London City Airport to play tunes during security screening

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London City Airport has become the first UK airport to play music for passengers as they go through the airport’s main security search area. Two different playlists – either ambient electronica or upbeat acoustic music – are broadcast throughout the day, with songs specially selected by music consultancy C-Burn. Musical artists played through the speaker […]

Unhappy young workers risk health problems later in life

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A new study conducted in America reveals that job dissatisfaction among workers in their 20s or 30s can cause poor health later in life. Research by Ohio State University shows that embittered workers presented worse mental health by their 40s. They were also more likely than happy employees to suffer from regular sleep trouble and […]