About to book your next BIG event? BMA House has the ideal big space. Accommodating up to 294 people theatre style in the Great Hall and with a range of impressive breakout spaces, this historical venue is a gem of a choice for any central London event. And remember, quote “Big Space” and you can […]

The 2016 Salary Guide from Robert Half reveals salaries for professional occupations will grow by an average of 3% in 2016.    There is a higher increase than predicted in last year’s guide, which identified a 2.6% rise – it is well ahead of the current inflation rate of 0%. The Robert Half Salary Guide […]

It’s not every day that one gets to visit a brand new hotel with stylish event spaces. Unless of course you’re a PA Life Club member, in which case you joined me and a few of our fellow members for an evening of networking and tours at the freshly-opened Hilton London Bankside, conveniently located near […]

American insurance company Independence Blue Cross recently gave the Philly Voice its top tips for staying fit if you’re stuck inside at a desk during the workweek. Walk or bike to workIf you’re lucky enough to live slightly closer to work, try switching your car or train journey for a brisk walk or bike ride […]

With the weekend inching ever closer, some of us already have plans for our days off, while others have yet to confirm anything for fear of missing out on a better offer. Technology is fuelling a new wave of spontaneity in Britain, new national research has revealed. But it is also creating a generation that […]

There will always be office politics. So for those workplace situations that aren’t quite so much fun, here are some ways to manage the negative side of politics in the workplace, courtesy of college.usatoday.com… 1. ACCEPT WORKPLACE POLITICS FOR WHAT THEY ARE Workplace politics are strategies used by workers to gain advantages for themselves or […]

Employers can no longer afford to bury their heads in the sand when it comes to tackling the causes of stress and poor mental health for their employees Over two-fifths (41%) of organisations have seen an increase in reported mental health problems (such as anxiety and depression) over the last twelve months, according to the […]

Jodie Guilford, Event Sales Manager at the Science Museum in London, provides the perfect equation for a successful Christmas party. Bespoke vs packaged Christmas partyOne of the main dilemmas that crops up when organising a Christmas party is whether to go bespoke or whether to choose a venue offering a specific festive package. We tend […]

With the news that more than a third of employees believe they have been bullied at work, it’s important to take a step back to understand how to deal with a workplace bully. Staffing firm OfficeTeam has outlined five tips to help victims handle a difficult situation. 1 Take a stand. Don’t make yourself an […]

According to author, teacher and speaker Miranda Grey, speaking to MailOnline, the secret of success for women in the workplace can be put down to where they are in their menstrual cycle,  Miranda, who has written The Optimized Woman: Using The Menstrual Cycle To Achieve Success And Fulfillment, advised women to start something new the week after […]

Major League Baseball pitcher Bronson Arroyo’s former assistant was arrested Monday in Tampa, Florida after allegedly selling the player’s luxury yacht. Anthony Acosta originally told Arroyo the $167,000 (£109,000) yacht had sunk. In reality, he allegedly secretly moved the boat to a different location in Florida. Acosta was fired in 2012 and allegedly sold the […]

The pressure of work is leading employees to risk spreading illness in the workplace.   ·         31% of Britons have gone into work with an infectious illness ·         ‘Too much work’ cited as the biggest reason ·         21% believe they work in an unhealthy office ·         72% putting themselves at risk of infection from eating […]

Here’s something job seekers never see in a position description: “Mediocre Communications Skills Required.” It’s hard to imagine any job that doesn’t require you to communicate well. Yet, it is far better to utlize CV space by demonstrating your communications capacities rather than simply claiming to have them. Of course, communications take many different forms: oral or […]

An ongoing joint US-Canada study has found that workplaces are generally unhealthy emotional environments. The cross border survey of 2000 respondents by Mental Health America (MHA) and the Canadian Association for Mental Health (CAMH) reveals that a majority of employees feel very insecure in the workplace: •    67% reported that they feel their company might fire them […]

Workplace stress isn’t just annoying — it’s as bad for your health as secondhand smoke, according to a new study by researchers at Harvard Business School and Stanford University. “When you think about how much time individuals typically spend at work, it’s not that surprising,” says study co-author Joel Goh, an assistant professor of business […]

’Clothes make the man. Naked people have little or no influence on society’ – Mark Twain Dress to impress – so the saying goes. So, are there any secrets for what to wear for a job interview or a first date? You never get a second chance to make a first impression. According to a recent survey, […]

When booking and managing business travel for your colleagues, any tool that makes it quicker, easier and more manageable is a must. And any tool that can guide you to purchase the best available ticket for that day and route without an onerous search is even better. By using an online booking tool you can […]

There is nothing worse than being relaxed in front of the TV after a hard day’s work, only to be jolted to lunge for the remote control. Adverts really do seem to be louder these days. A good magazine or poster advertisement might be constructed cleverly to “catch the target audience”. However, the written word […]