Finalists in the PA category of Pitman Training’s SuperAchievers awards have been announced, after hundreds of nominations from across the globe were submitted to the business superbrand now celebrating its 180th year in business, marking this milestone with the opportunity to give back to the PA industry – a field Pitman has assisted in transforming […]

Mums are paid 3% less per hour for every child they have compared to other female colleagues without children, a new study shows. The report by the Université Paris-Saclay also revealed that fathers pay no penalty at all, regardless of how many children they have. Examining 16 years of data from private sector businesses, the […]

An investigation has discovered the hidden costs of processing expenses, in particular those related to travel and taxis. The research, commissioned by Cabfind, believes that employees could be unnecessarily losing over an hour a month to taxi expense administration. Examining travellers’ behaviour as well as internal company processes, the on-demand travel service discovered that expense […]

The unique and unusual venue market has been highlighted as playing a key role in the UK venue industry according to new research. The report, Unique & Unusual: A Market Overview, is the first market report of its kind and suggests that as the sector continues to grow, so too will its impact on the […]

Does work feel stale lately but you still love what you do? Perhaps you’re ready to move on but want to make the most of your job until you find a new one. Either way, it’s important to take steps to be happy at work. Glassdoor recently outlined five ways to keep a positive attitude, […]

New research from HR experts has revealed the ideal CV for the digital age. Conducted by Copenhagen-based design company Novorésumé, the study hopes to turn CV building into an activity rather than another job for the to-do list as they compiled a list of the most important updates to make to your CV, and what […]

The average Brit feels like they need a break just 29 days after they return from their last holiday, a study has found. Just over four weeks after getting back from a break has been identified as the point where fatigue starts to set in, work performance starts to slide and we feel the need […]

The next London Christmas Party Show will take place on Thursday, 11 May at Spitalfields Venue near Liverpool Street station. The exhibition is aimed at executives and PAs responsible for organising events and hospitality within their organisation. Bringing together more than 100 event venues and suppliers under one roof, it is the perfect place to […]

We’ve had a busy week travelling to Leeds for the Conference and Hospitality Show, where we sponsored a PA-focused stream of content featuring the likes of Abigail Jones, Adam Fidler, Stuart Powell and Victoria Eames. It was great to connect with some of the northern-based PA community and we hope to see some of you […]

New hotel loyalty club Wanup has commissioned a survey that generated some interesting findings on how business travellers make choices when searching for accommodation. Wanup spoke to 1000 British adults, more than 600 of whom travel for work. The research found that 78% of frequent business travellers are enrolled in a hotel loyalty scheme, compared […]

Today (7 April) is World Health Day and this year’s focus is on mental health. Ensuring good mental health in the workplace is vital to any organisation’s success but is often an area that is overlooked. According to leading cognitive health expert, author of Executive Function and founder of My Cognition Keiron Sparrowhawk, much more […]

UK employers value more than just work-related skills in young people coming out of the education system and into the workplace, according to a study by education charity Central YMCA, which found that managers also look for certain personal skills. The survey of senior managers at more than 200 businesses revealed that learning new skills […]

As uncertainty of the geopolitical landscape continues to grow, The Meetings Show is returning to deliver learning and development content relevant to many different types of meetings professionals. Covering aspects of technology, marketing & branding, meeting design, healthcare and leadership & management, as well as dedicated content for PAs in addition to agency and association […]

Amelia Walker champions the facilities and friendly service at IBEROSTAR Costa Dorada – an impressive venue for MICE, banquets, incentive programmes and all types of celebrations The Meeting, Incentive, Conventions and Exhibitions (MICE) industry is the fastest-growing sector of the international tourism market, catering to international conferences, business meetings, exhibitions and events. It is gradually […]

Event professionals from across the country gathered in Cambridge on Friday, 24 March for the last clic+ Club event in the ‘5 Steps to Successful Events’ series. The free seminar provided industry professionals with key insight to measure the effectiveness of their events against clear and realistic business objectives. David Preston and Richard John from […]

Generous employees have given more than £1.3 billion to charity through payroll donations established by the CAF Give As You Earn scheme. More than 220,000 people in the UK make a regular donation to charity through CAF Give As You Earn which was launched by the Charities Aid Foundation (CAF) in April 1987. The UK’s […]

This hot-to-trot Liverpool address offers a relaxing experience like no other, says Amelia Walker I visit the rapidly regenerating city of Liverpool to attend the PA Expo at the Exhibition Centre in November 2016. It’s been four years since I was last in town and having heard about Titanic Hotel Liverpool in Stanley Dock on […]

A recent survey conducted by 30 Euston Square has revealed the need for more dietary information to be gathered by organisers ahead of their events. The results show that of 131 organisers surveyed, only 16.3% specifically asked for details of potentially life threatening allergies. “Our research shows that 84% of organisers need to be more […]