So you’ve been tasked with planning your organisation’s next big meeting, conference, or convention and your boss has asked you to ‘shake things up a little’ and consider unfamiliar destinations and hotels. Basically, you need to start the planning process from scratch if you’re going to succeed in delivering something that is fresh and unique. […]

Chilston Park Hotel is a country house ideal for corporate events, which comes into its own at Christmas. Amelia Walker gets into the seasonal spirit, courtesy of the venue’s festive showcase If you’re looking for countryside opulence, let me steer you in the direction of Chilston Park Hotel. Set back from tree-lined lanes, the manor […]

Today marks one month until our PA Life Training Day at the Grange Tower Bridge Hotel. Our office has become a hive of busy bees and we’re all so excited to welcome attendees to what promises to be a fantastic day. Let’s take a step back for now and check out our top 10 most […]

Venue Expo and PA Expo 2016 can without a doubt claim its finest year of education to date after securing some of the best keynote speakers in the country, and is set to deliver its largest exhibition to date. “We’ve worked tirelessly to ensure that this year’s exhibition delivers a visitor experience unlike any other,” comments […]

The very first images of an exclusive new residential brand aimed at business travellers have been released ahead of its first building opening in Manchester in January 2017. CitySuites is set to revolutionise the corporate accommodation currently on offer in the city by delivering a ‘no compromise’ offering that combines the comforts of home with […]

The cost for companies to provide healthcare to staff continues to vastly outpace inflation in most major economies, according to new research by Mercer Marsh Benefits, a partnership between global professional services firms Mercer and Marsh. In the UK, medical costs are set to increase 6.4% against an inflation rate of 0.8%. The research into […]

It has been more than two years since the right to request flexible working was extended to all employees with six months’ service. However, new research from My Family Care and Hydrogen has revealed a significant disconnect between the high numbers of people who want to work flexibly and the low numbers of employers who […]

With incredible views of London and sumptuous interiors including a plush private dining room, Fenchurch at Sky Garden is one of the hottest tables in town, writes Amelia Walker London restaurant openings are a constant. The foodie scene in the capital is one of the biggest growing in the world and continues to deliver a […]

Research conducted on behalf of work wear provider Simon Jersey has shown that UK workers could be hampering their own career progression because they don’t understand how to dress in the workplace, with 34% saying they don’t know what ‘smart casual’ means. The study, which polled 2000 people, showed that almost two-thirds (65%) of workers […]

More than half of British mothers feel they have been held back at work after having children compared to less than a quarter of fathers, according to a new survey that reveals the extent of gender discrimination in the workplace. One in five mothers claimed to have been passed over for promotion and one in […]

Welcome back to our weekly spotlight on helpful apps. We focus on a variety of products that are useful for work, personal use, or both, providing our own thoughts on the apps and what you can do with them. This week we travel happy with CWT To Go. An intro to CWT To Go Carlson Wagonlit […]

Taxation issues are the biggest source of inquiries for HR departments from members of company pension schemes, new research from employee benefits consultancy Portus shows. Two out of three (67%) HR departments say they have dealt with general tax inquiries, outstripping questions about fund values that have been dealt with by around 60% of HR […]

Working near to where you live, as opposed to setting aside space to work at home, is recognised as delivering the greatest wellbeing benefits to workers, according to a new study by flexible workspace solution provider Regus. 70% of UK professionals believe that working closer to home improves health. Further analysis of the figures reveals […]

Trainline has launched business profiles in its app for the first time as part of its ongoing drive to make train travel easier for business travellers. The new business profile feature will allow train travellers to separate business and leisure travel accounts with one tap. By creating a business profile in the app, business travellers can […]

Four in five (87%) line managers are not given any training on how to support people with long-term conditions including cancer, according to new research by Macmillan Cancer Support. A YouGov survey of 1010 line managers also revealed a misconception; a quarter (26%) thought making reasonable adjustments to allow someone with cancer to keep working […]

Average starting salaries for professional roles have grown by a composite rate of 3.68% in the past three years, according to the Robert Half 2017 Salary Guide. Salaries for professional roles in finance and accounting, financial services, technology and administration are predicted to grow by a further 2.1% in 2017. The Robert Half 2017 Salary […]

Event professionals from across the country are set to collaborate and share best practice at Robinson College’s clic+ Club event creation seminar on Friday, 21 October. The free session will focus on bringing the creative aspects of an event to life to turn it into a meaningful audience experience. Hosted by Ben Cole, Managing Director […]

When it comes to email management, Bob Hallewell – Founder and MD of Expert Messaging – is the definition of an expert. He’ll be tapping into his nearly two decades of experience to help attendees of the next PA Life Training Day, taking place on 14 November at the Grange Tower Bridge Hotel, take back […]