Hard to believe as it is, May is here and warm weather keeps ‘threatening’ to appear. This month is a busy one for the PA community in London, as celebrations are well under way at the Hippodrome in a series of events surrounding the London PA Awards. They’ve had so many nominations that they’ve decided […]

Expanding your training programmes and encouraging development in the workplace should be a key focus of your business strategy according to reports by Love Energy Savings. Revealing that almost half of workers don’t believe their bosses offer enough learning opportunities in the workplace, here are six ways the business energy company has detailed how training […]

Directors at the ICC Wales, in partnership with Welsh Government, have announced their ambition to put Wales firmly on the international business tourism stage now that final funding for the project has been secured and construction has commenced. Ian Edwards, Chief Executive of the ICC Wales commented: “We’re delighted that building work for the forthcoming […]

Grazing Events, the premium event catering and party planning specialist, has today announced the appointment of Ben McEwen as head of business development. As part of a newly created role, McEwen will be responsible for developing the company’s sales and marketing activity, as well as leading on relationship management and offer development. He joins from […]

New research shows almost half of UK employees keep their workplace snack habits a secret from their partners. A survey by IronmongeryDirect shows 47% don’t tell their significant others about their eating habits, while a fifth lie about their snack and meal choices at work. Some (34%) even go so far as to bring in […]

Margot London is a newly opened Italian restaurant in the heart of Covent Garden and is sure to impress the boss, says Amelia Walker Lovely, wonderful Margot. For those who hanker after white tablecloths and chipper front-of-house staff who do things properly, this establishment is for you. Bang in the heart of London, here’s a […]

A brand new alternative corporate retreat company – Eat Sleep Work Retreat – is set to launch a selection of quirky exclusive-use Lake District corporate retreats this month. Eat Sleep Work Retreat offers companies the chance to work creatively, think differently, be playful and be part of an experience that will leave a lasting fingerprint […]

During Mental Health Awareness Week, Christopher Harvey, founder of executive wellbeing coaching company Harvey Sinclair has called for businesses to take urgent action to look after the mental health of their employees and for workplace wellbeing to be supported as much as diversity and inclusion have been by policies and government regulations. Harvey says: “The […]

Huge congrats go to Nikki Pursani from Diageo, who has won a beautiful new Amulet Charm Cuff from Links of London. Nikki is the lucky recipient of the Amulet 18kt Yellow Gold Vermeil Charm Cuff, crafted in polished 18-karat yellow gold vermeil for a luxurious and eye-catching finish. Boasting smooth tapered ends featuring the iconic […]

British workers are at risk of burning out, as reports show many across the UK are working overtime at weekends and even taking their work on holiday with them. The study by workspace provider Regus revealed that 30% of British employees work through their free time, with concerns being raised that not enough is being […]

I’m in the corporate hospitality lounge at Hotel Football gazing out the window at a thrilling view – the gigantic glass façade of Old Trafford stadium, writes Amelia Walker. The sea of red shirts below is the thousands of ant-like Manchester United fans milling around pre-match. The sun is shining, the atmosphere is buzzing, jovial […]

More than half of British workers are coming to work unwell, increasing workplace sickness and compromising productivity, new figures show. New research by office solutions brand Fellowes report a rise in ‘presenteeism’ across the UK, as workers suffering from illnesses, aches, pains and other health problems come to the office instead of addressing and treating […]

Business travel, meetings and event specialist Capita Travel and Events is aware of a credit card scam in which fraudsters target hotel guests. Here, its Head of Information Security tells you how to avoid becoming a victim. When you arrive to check in to a hotel, you sometimes provide a card to guarantee the payment […]

The London Christmas Party Show is taking place this Thursday, 11 May at Spitalfields Venue, near Liverpool Street. Book your ticket now to avoid missing out on this must-attend event. This year the exhibition is being transformed into a ‘Storybook Christmas’. Visitors to the event will be taken through a number of famous stories as […]

Firms in London are leading the way for flexible and ‘smart’ working in the UK, according to new studies. The research carried out by conference call company Powwownow found that businesses in the capital were much more likely to let their staff spend time working outside of the office during an average week. Flexibility in […]

Welcome back to our weekly spotlight on helpful apps. We focus on a variety of products that are useful for work, personal use, or both, providing our own thoughts on the apps and what you can do with them. This week, we learn more about our mental health with Recover. An intro to Recover With […]

Asemblr’s mission is to use technology to create unforgettable events by making the event planning, design and management frictionless and transparent. The team needs you to help make it even better and is offering new users the chance to win a five-star trip to the Caribbean. The Asemblr team has made a bunch of improvements […]

Donna Coulling, Celebrity Assistant to BAFTA Award winners Sir Derek Jacobi and Helena Bonham Carter is leading a panel of judges in the search for assistants who underpin the fundamentals of business development and growth in companies across the Yorkshire region in the Yorkshire PA Awards. Stripping the stereotypical typing pool from the image of […]