Almost a third of UK workers (32%) feel that having remote access to the workplace means they can’t switch off in their personal time, according to the latest CIPD/Halogen Employee Outlook report. The survey of more than 2,000 UK employees found that workers are divided on whether remote access to the workplace is a positive […]

Venue provider, Venues of Excellence, has announced a membership growth of 31% since its rebranding last year. While also adding an extra 12 venues to the service, the company is hoping the growth will lead to a greater national presence in the events industry. Venue of Excellence’s Preferred Partners Programme for suppliers has seen an […]

Britain’s top schools are set to be showcased as potential business destinations through venue search engine Beautiful Schools. Opening up schools as venues for meetings, conferences and events, the free app is hoping to become the one-stop shop for businesses looking for unique meeting locations. Believing there is untapped potential in British schools, the school […]

Following on from the latest PA Life Summit, our partners at meetings and events platform Asemblr have revealed the winners attending Take That’s Wonderland Live at the O2 on Wednesday, 7 June. The winners are: Sandria Plummer from Sport England Emily Davies from St. James Wealth Management Penny Fulker from ISS On behalf of all the team […]

Texture serves modern European food with Scandinavian influences. It’s a speed-dial cert for many assistants, says Amelia Walker “Do you like bubbles?” I’m a fan of this place already after taking my seat at a table nestled subtly in a corner of the stylish dining room. It rocks a vibe of chic simplicity, mint green […]

The next London Christmas Party Show is only six days away taking place on Thursday, 11 May at Spitalfields Venue near Liverpool Street. REGISTER FOR A FREE TICKET Every year the event brings together some of the newest and most exciting Christmas themed venues and suppliers to inspire your next event. This year is our biggest […]

MeetingPackage.com, a site for booking all-inclusive meeting packages and meeting rooms for offsite meetings & events, is the only service to standardise meeting packages of Half-Day, Full-Day, Overnight or 2 Days for a side-by-side price comparison and live online booking. Corporate clients can add their negotiated rates with preferred hotels and get real-time reporting of […]

Promoting existing female talent is better for diversity than recruiting more women, leading to calls to promote ‘corporate culture’ in the UK. The study by the Boston Consulting Group found that while senior managers favoured a focus on recruiting more women, schemes aimed at supporting retention and promoting women already in the company had a […]

Jersey is just a hop, skip and a jump from London and offers a great location for business meetings and dinners, as Daniel Fountain discovers at Ocean at the Atlantic Hotel When you are asked politely on arrival if you can wait before taking photographs to allow one of Jersey’s richest men to finish his […]

Twickenham Stadium has unveiled an online booking system following as part of their digital revamp. Offering clients the ability to book one of the 150 executive boxes at the stadium on a non-match day, the new booking method will let attendees host gatherings, interviews or client briefings of up to 20 people. The Twickenham Experience’s […]

Central London venue No.11 Cavendish Square has extended its Gold Level AIM Higher accreditation from the Meetings Industry Association (mia) for a further three years. The award-winning conference venue in Marylebone has successfully renewed the highest level of accreditation from the association representing the conference, meetings and events sector, having first achieved the Gold standard […]

Organisations need to tap into talent from all income backgrounds in order to boost innovation and profitability, according to new findings. Alexander Mann Solutions is warning firms that a lack of diversity could be seriously harming a business’ ability to generate revenue, as statistics reveal that not enough is being done to encourage social mobility. […]

Austria is home to some of the best ski spots in the world, including arlberg1800 Resort, but not many companies know it’s the ideal location for summer activities too. Molly Dyson investigates Ski trips have long been a popular corporate retreat, a chance for executives to hit the slopes and get to know their clients […]

Around one in three British workers have been affected by pay cuts of up to 4% over the last five years, according to research. The study by Printerland revealed that the average employee hasn’t had a pay rise in two years, with many suffering losses of around £1080 in their annual salary. The report raises […]

40% of the British public are calling for businesses to go green, according to a new study. Love Energy Savings has released a guide revealing where the biggest suppliers source their energy, as more are pushing for renewable alternatives. With a third of Brits admitting they would even pay more for energy from renewable sources, […]

Employers could be missing out on a major opportunity for staff retention as talent could be hiding under recruiters’ noses, according to new research. The study by Alexander Mann Solutions revealed that a quarter of senior HR professionals believe that lateral hiring is imperative for companies looking to retain talent and solve the skill shortage. […]

London’s Victory Service’s Club (VSC) has launched a campaign marking the venue’s 110 year anniversary. The campaign, VSC 110, will showcase the history of the private military members club, while looking into the site’s future in events. Through the anniversary year, a series of initiatives will be exploring the core beliefs of value, service and […]

We’re coming to you live from the PA Life Summit at De Vere Wokefield Estate in Berkshire, where some of the country’s top PAs have gathered for the next two days to meet new suppliers, network with peers, learn from seminar speakers – and help us to celebrate our 10th anniversary. 10 years ago, Rihanna […]