Employers are missing a key opportunity to retain valuable departing talent, according to new research that found almost all workers would reconsider their resignation if the counter offer was good enough. A survey of 1,002 UK employees, the results of which have been published in The Loyalty Premium Report 2017 by incentives and rewards provider […]

The trend of Brits wearing gym gear in everyday life has reached new heights, with many even opting to don active wear to the office, according to new research. A survey of 1,017 UK adults carried out by personal training course provider beabetteryou.com revealed 65% of Brits will wear the clothes they would usually exercise […]

Banqueting House, one of six venues cared for by independent charity Historic Royal Palaces, has announced a new daytime venue hire offer, which will see a full-day closure for clients to hold events during the day on any Thursday, excluding school holidays. As of September 2017, Banqueting House will once again be able to host […]

A new ComRes report about workplace diversity and inclusion suggests that British employers struggle to manage expressions of religion and belief in the workplace, and up to a million people in Britain may have experienced workplace harassment, discrimination or bullying because of their religion or belief. The Belief at Work study into faith in the […]

The Conference and Hospitality Show (CHS) 2017 has officially opened its doors to more than 800 event buyers from across the UK. PA Life is proud to sponsor the show’s PA-focused seminars, which are due to take place throughout the day on the PA Life Stage. The show will feature two stages: The Event Management […]

Marriott hotels in the UK is set to shake up the hospitality sector and promises to take the pain out of booking meetings with a revolutionary new online system. The global group has launched a pioneering live meeting booker – which allows users to access up to date availability and pricing to secure meeting space […]

Luxury accommodation provider CitySuites is looking to reduce stress associated with business travel through a new series of partnerships. The new initiative has seen CitySuites team up with businesses such as 24 hour personal trainer ProFit, catering team Mindful Chef and beauty brands Fint+Flint and Toni & Guy. Aiming to give residents the option of […]

The British public have confessed to lying about which countries they’ve travelled to, what books they’ve read and even food they like in order to impress colleagues and friends. According to a study into cultural experiences by MSC Cruises UK, nearly one in three tell their colleagues that they’re ‘foodies’ who regularly dine on exotic […]

Office supplies company Fellowes has announced the launch of the ‘next generation workstation,’ which hopes to boost European productivity by 60% and potentially save billions of Euros in the process. The move towards Sit-Stand technology aims to encourage active working as a way to retain talent, increase worker productivity, lower absence and reduce illness. Statistics […]

British commuters face the longest journey times in Europe, but a new study reveals they also pay on average £48,000 over their lifetime for the pleasure of getting to work. With the average British working life now spanning 47 years, long commute times add up to more than a year of an employee’s life spent […]

Event organisers are being urged to maximise their use of breakout sessions and networking opportunities in order to help grow their own company, and the industry at large. Research by Imago Venues revealed that more networking helped delegates discuss and digest what they have learnt, and develop a different perspective on the information. Creating environments […]

Historic Royal Palaces has appointed Sam Owen to take the lead on operational, financial and stakeholder responsibilities for the five-star Kensington Palace and Kew Palace. Spending 10 years with the Science Museum Group, Owen has managed commercial operations for visitor catering, corporate and commercial hire, and commercial experiences for the last three years. Historic Royal […]

Another week gone, and with it another month. Where is the time going? Next week we’re headed up to Leeds for the Conference and Hospitality Show 2017 – we hope to see some of our northern readers at the event. Before we clock out for a well-deserved weekend, let’s take a look at our top […]

Slowdown in life expectancy could see a reduction in the pension deficit by a massive £28 billion. A report by Mercer revealed that pension liabilities for FTSE 350 bosses was at £857 billion, but an 11% increase in mortality over the last winter could see that number drop. Over 140,000 people aged over 65 died […]

LGBT community isn’t supported enough in the workplace, according to specialists As society continues to shift around the ever growing awareness and acceptance of the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) community, concerns are being raised that the workplace is falling behind. A study by Mercer has examined LGBT benefits across the globe, and while […]

The UK could be facing a pension crisis as studies reveal 21% of British workers admit they don’t have any savings in their pensions, and 80% of those with savings in place don’t know how much they will need in their pension pot before retiring. Only one quarter of workers surveyed by Printerland knew how […]

The Conference and Hospitality Show (CHS), one of the UK’s leading events for venue finders, event organisers and PAs, contributes more than half a million pounds to the local economy, an economic impact study has found. The independent economic impact study was conducted by the UK Centre for Events Management at Leeds Beckett University and […]

Bearsted-based Tudor Park Marriott Hotel & Country Club has announced hospitality veteran Nick Hawkes as hotel manager. Beginning his 27 year long career in hospitality as a Marriott International pastry chef in 1990, Hawkes has worked in some of Europe’s finest hotels from Switzerland and Scandinavia to Germany and France. Previously working as food and […]