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 […]

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 […]