There is a ‘gap’ between the amount that men and women receive in employer pension contributions, which if left unaddressed could result in a shortfall of £47,000 by the end of a woman’s working life, according to the inaugural Zurich Workplace Savings Barometer. Last year, on average, men under the age of 35 received £217 […]

We sat down with David Chapple, Portfolio Director of the Business Travel Show, to find out what attendees can expect to see and do at this year’s event. The Business Travel Show has been going for more than 20 years now. How do you continue to keep the content so fresh? Yes, it has; we’re […]

The Business Travel Show is full of networking opportunities, from scheduled events taking place on supplier stands throughout the exhibition to the huge Central Café and its ample seating for impromptu meetings. Here’s a brief preview of what’s on today. Business Traveller Cellars in the Sky Where: Stand B758 When: 1pm-2pm and 3pm-4pm What: Business […]

This year’s Business Travel Show features a content stream dedicated to PAs and those who are new to looking after their company’s travel arrangements. The Fundamentals of Business Travel sessions focus on intro-level topics to get you started in your career. Here’s a look at the sessions on offer in the Olympia Room Theatre today […]

Stonewall, the lesbian, gay, bi and trans (LGBT) equality charity, has launched its new and improved inclusive jobs hub, Proud Employers. Created to enable LGBT jobseekers to find employment with organisations they know respect and embrace their identity, Proud Employers will list jobs at any level across all sectors. The new, fully responsive jobs board […]

Nearly one in five employees have built up three or more company pension funds during their career, making it more difficult to keep track of their retirement planning, new research from employee benefits consultancy Portus shows. Its nationwide study shows 17% of employees have built up three or more pension funds as they have moved […]

The Destination & Travel Management Summit – taking place from 20-21 November at the Radisson Blu Hotel, London Stansted – is a unique event for corporate event organisers, venue bookers and travel managers, consisting of one-to-one business meetings, interactive seminars and valuable networking opportunities that will enable you to create lasting relationships. Formerly known as […]

Join STH Live on Wednesday, 1 March for a discussion on high performance in business and sport, in association with IAAF World Championships Exclusive Hospitality. Renowned high performance consultant and leadership coach Dr Steve Bull will take attendees through a keynote speech on leadership team effectiveness before hosting a panel discussion with former Olympian Jonathan […]

Sean Wilson, the award-winning cheese maker and former Coronation Street actor will be delivering the keynote speaker session at the Conference and Hospitality Show (CHS) on Tuesday, 4 April in Leeds. Titled My journey: From actor to award-winning cheesemaker and chef, Wilson’s keynote will share the ups and downs as he followed his passion and […]

Crown Golf is the UK’s largest golf club operator, with 23 golf clubs spread around Bristol, Essex, Hampshire, Hertfordshire, London, Middlesex, Merseyside and Surrey. The team is proud to offer some of the best golf in the country and a variety of choice across the clubs. The flagship St Mellion International Golf Resort is a Top 100 golf course. A new Crown Golf Hub […]

After its successful launch in 2016, Meeting Design Institute is bringing the Future of Meetings concept back to The Meetings Show at Olympia London from 13-15 June 2017. The initiative gives start-up businesses with less than 10 staff and less than three years’ experience in the meetings and events industry a chance to showcase their products and […]

The true cost of hiring staff is almost double their salary during the first year of employment, a study by leading serviced offices provider BE Offices (BE) has revealed. Based on current Government figures BE closely examined all the costs of employing a new member of staff on an average annual salary of £27,600 and […]

New research has found that contrary to popular belief, home working provides a more productive environment than office working, with remote employees less susceptible to distractions. A survey of 1135 UK employees, made up of both home and office workers, carried out by CartridgePeople.com and published in the How to ‘Win’ at Home Working Report […]

The Links of London Corporate Gifts team have the perfect gifts for every business occasion. From luxury leather to stylish pens, these gifts are ideal for employees, clients, or events and can be personalised with your logo or message. Now, they’re offering one lucky PA Life reader the chance to win the new Amulet Charm Cuff. […]

Travel safety specialist beTravelwise has issued a list of top tips on how to avoid business trip disasters. The advice is based on the experiences of the company’s Women Travel Advisor Sophie Harwood, a seasoned traveller who has been stranded in a storm, had her handbag stolen, suffered from food poisoning, been detained at a […]

Working parents across Britain spent an average of just two hours a day with their children this week for half term, according to new research. The survey of 2000 UK employees conducted by conference call provider Powwownow found that more than half of British working parents (57%) spend just two hours a day with their children […]

Valentine’s Day has come and gone, which could mean there are a few more office couples in the world today, and that’s a very nice thought to round out the week. Next week we’re off to the Business Travel Show at Olympia London, where the Fundamentals series is designed for PAs and those who are […]

Research from specialist professional recruiter Robert Walters has revealed that a lack of career progression is the number one reason why women would consider leaving a job, with 66% saying that it would lead them to consider a new role. The study, which surveyed more than 700 professionals from a range of disciplines across the […]