The Meetings Industry Association’s (MIA) chief executive, Kerrin MacPhie, has responded to Labour’s landslide UK general election win, saying the body will be pressing the new government on the challenges being faced by the sector. From its latest quarterly MIA Insights that were published yesterday (4 July), just 4% of professionals felt that the sector […]

Specialist events and hospitality teams from over 50 football, rugby and cricket venues across the UK have joined together to recognise and celebrate their ‘off the pitch’ successes at The Stadium Events & Hospitality Awards 2024, hosted at Elland Road, home to Leeds United FC. The event welcomed over 500 guests attending to represent their teams […]

We know that being a PA or Office Manager means juggling a million tasks. Disconnecting completely on holiday can often feel impossible. Constant work check-ins can zap your relaxation and leave you feeling more frazzled than refreshed. But it doesn’t need to be that way. Here’s how PAs like you can achieve true holiday zen, […]

With more people than ever willing to relocate to chase career aspirations, higher pay, and a better work-life balance, global workspace provider Instant Offices has analysed and scored high GDP nations based on working hours, annual leave, equality, happiness, parental leave and more to rank the best countries in the world to work and live […]

Although CVs and cover letters are generally the foundation of job applications, creativity through technology is quickly becoming a go-to when trying to secure a new role. In fact, searches for “AI CV” and “video application for jobs” have increased by 310% and 125% respectively in the last year alone. With UK job vacancies dropping […]

The sun’s out (sometimes), spirits are high, the Euros are on, and your boss just dropped a bombshell: an summer office party – next week! Don’t sweat it, PA Life reader. Here’s your survival guide to throwing a last-minute summer shindig that will have everyone soaking up the fun (without you breaking a sweat)…. Time […]

The days when CVs and covering letters were the keys to unlocking dream jobs may be over, with both employees and employers leaning on alternative recruitment methods. Nine in ten young employees believe they are more likely to secure their dream job through a skills-based hiring process, while 94% of employers agree that skills-based hiring […]

You are invited to the next annual PA Life Summit, which will provide you with a rare full working day of industry networking, learning and connection building. Taking place on the 12th of September 2024 at the Hilton London Canary Wharf, our unique event will give you the opportunity to meet with new suppliers who […]

BMA House has teamed with Planet Mark to offer a free carbon calculator tool designed to estimate the emissions associated with holding events at the venue. The Planet Mark carbon calculator is an innovative estimation tool that helps predict the average carbon emissions for events. This service is part of BMA House’s ongoing commitment to […]

With the general election taking place this Thursday, Warren Campbell (pictured, above), the general manager of London’s leading sustainable events venue, 15Hatfields, is calling for bold long-term policies from whichever party secures the national vote…   No matter who is elected on the 4 July, it’s essential that the government takes a long-term approach to […]

New research has revealed that a third (34%) of employers say that their staff are not aware of, nor do they understand, all of the employee benefits they are offered. GriD, the industry body for the group risk sector asked about all benefits including pensions, healthcare and group risk benefits (employer-sponsored life assurance, income protection […]

As England go into the knockout stages of Euro 24 championships many organisations will be tempted to ‘treat’ their employees by letting them watch the match together during working hours. While it may come from good intentions, the gesture could backfire if football, or indeed the excitement around the England team, is not for everyone. To maximise […]

The Meetings Industry Association (MIA) unveiled its vibrant new brand to critical acclaim at The Meetings Show. For over three decades, the MIA has been setting the industry standard for business meetings and events. At last week’s show that brought the sector together for two days of networking and education, MIA’s Fresh Identity is revealed. […]

More than 6,000 #eventprofs reunited at ExCeL London on 19-20 June for two days of insightful education, dynamic meetings and networking at The Meetings Show. The UK’s leading event for the meetings and incentives industry kicked off with a singalong, a dance-off and spontaneous poetry session as part of its innovative and inspiring education programme. […]

There still seems to be much confusion out there about the difference between a secretary, Personal Assistant (PA) and Executive Assistant (EA).  Adam Fidler, Founder and Director of Adam Fidler Academy, explains why an EA is not the same as a PA. Now, I’m not here to talk about secretaries, as that certainly isn’t a […]

Alcohol Awareness Week takes place 1 to 7 July 2024 and is an ideal opportunity for employers to take stock of the particular issues those working abroad face, and to consider putting alcohol misuse support for overseas employees in place, says Towergate Health & Protection. Sarah Dennis, head of international at Towergate Health & Protection, […]

Business Travel Show Europe celebrated its 30th anniversary at ExCeL London last week with another yearly increase in buyer numbers, this time rising by 5 per cent from 700 to 732. Overall attendee numbers were on par with 2023, which grew by 17 per cent over 2022, resulting in 4.5 buyers in the hall for every […]

The 10th anniversary edition of the London Christmas Party Show is just three weeks away! Mark your calendars for Tuesday 16th July (4pm – 8pm) & Wednesday 17th July (8:30am – 5pm) and join us Freemasons’ Hall, conveniently located near Holborn or Covent Garden Station. Register for here today This year promises to be the […]