British girl band Atomic Kitten have set their sights on the events industry as the original line-up are set to return to the stage. Breaking onto the UK music scene in 1999 with the hit Right Now, the saw success throughout the early 2000s with songs including The Tide is High, and Whole Again. Starring […]

The Meetings Show is in full swing as the PA Life team return for day two. Yesterday offered a range of seminars, featuring discussions ranging from how to adapt your business to the changing times with Excellence Squared CEO Paul Bridle, how to manage multi-city meetings with CEO of ABBIT Maarten Vanneste and even exploring […]

A report we at PA Life Towers can totally relate to – nearly half of office workers claim that the office temperature is what causes the most frustration and differences of opinion in the workplace. A survey of more than 1,300 employees by Elmo Oil has found that 57 per cent consider their office too […]

Brexit will increase competition for well-qualified staff and make it more difficult to recruit senior staff. Those are the top-line findings of the latest CIPD/Hays Resouring and Talent Planning survey of over 1,000 HR professionals. The report reveals that some 72 per cent of HR professionals believe that competition for talent will increase over the […]

A new study of 2,000 people has revealed that three quarters will eat just before bedtime, with 58 per cent reaching for naughty treats that may hinder sleep. Most popular evening tit-bits include chocolate, crisps, biscuits and buttered toast. But while many people feel hungry before bedtime, a fifth believe their choice of food may […]

The average British commuter will spend over £48,000 across their working lifetime getting to work. And over a 47-year working life, Brits will spend over a year of their lives commuting to and from work, with 68 per cent driving, 11 per cent taking the train, and eight per cent cycling. The study of 2,000 […]

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. Here’s what to expect on day one. MPI’s Post Show Charity Party will kick off in […]

Christmas at Corrigan Collection is a special affair. The Corrigan Collection offer old-fashioned hospitality, with a very modern approach and food that is not just award winning, but has Richard Corrigan’s very unique interpretation. Quality, seasonal ingredients cooked with care, passion and attention. The Corrigan Collection can offer private lunches or dinners for as few […]

The IAAF World Championships Exclusive Hospitality are looking back through their favourite British sporting moments over the past 60 years to celebrate the World Championships coming to London for the first time ever this summer. Digging deep through the archives, the team have listed iconic sporting moments alongside recently uncovered, little-known moments on British soil […]

LinkedIn is becoming a major factor in the recruiting process. Searching an applicant’s name online will usually lead to finding their LinkedIn profile topping of the page, so making sure your profile is up to scratch is vital. Examining the worst LinkedIn profiles found by recruiters, the Fast Company has listed how to avoid the […]

Freelance, temporary and virtual assistants could be put at risk following the results of the UK General Election, according to a recruitment specialist. The Association of Professional Staffing Companies (APSCo) has warned that the snap election, which saw the Conservatives lose its overall majority from the 2015 General Election, will lead to uncertainty for many […]

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 […]