According to a survey by Finder UK, only 9% of people set resolutions for career progression in 2022. ‘New Year, New You’ is a well-used platitude but as many of us happily wave goodbye to 2022 and we think ahead of all to come in 2023, the team at Serenity in Leadership gives us lighthearted […]
The City of London Corporation finds accents and parental status still determines career progression in finance. We are pleased to hear of a promise of a long overdue action to tackle it. For the banks to successfully tackle class prejudice boards must also learn that engagement and education are equally vital to good governance. HM […]
Lone Konradsen, Agiito’s Head of Customer Insight, shares her insight in reviewing travel policies, do you free the bird or keep it caged? Life rarely gets simpler, especially for business travellers. The pandemic has changed almost everything, from how often we travel and by what mode of transport, to whether we travel at all. The […]
Andrea London, Partner at Winckworth Sherwood, talks about getting back to work socials and what is the etiquette work a Christmas party. News that a former employee was found to be wrongfully dismissed for not being ‘fun’ at work has piqued the interest of employees and their bosses worldwide. As we emerge from the less […]
The PA Show Canary Wharf brought a new boutique edition to the heart of London’s Business District in November offering a new intimate show experience. Over 600 PAs, EAs, VAs and Office Managers came to experience the one-day event enjoying excellent content, networking opportunities and meeting with over 70 suppliers showcasing products and services. With […]
With the 2022 World Cup currently headlining news channels across the country, most of us can agree that sporting events can be a PR’s dream and disaster. There have been controversies quite rightly, as football fans, pundits and even people with no interest in the game continue to voice their opinions on this tournament’s location, […]
A recent study by Just Eat for Business has discovered that 1 in 3 businesses will not be providing staff with an end of year bonus this year. Over half (61%) of businesses base their decision on whether or not to give a bonus to employees on company sales targets and profit. However, employees will be […]
Tim Baker, Director at ZEDRA discusses benefits, incentives and entitlements at today’s workplace. As if four-day weeks and work from anywhere were not enough, the array of benefits, incentives and entitlements on offer to employees around the world continues to expand. LinkedIn’s 2022 Global Talent Trends report found 60% of job seekers prioritise compensation and […]
Congratulations to Whittlebury Park Hotel and Spa Resort who has won Sales & Marketing Team of the Year at the prestigious miaList 2022 awards. The four-star countryside hotel, in picturesque Northamptonshire, was celebrated as a market leader by the esteemed judging panel. The annual awards of the Meetings Industry Association, the principal body supporting the UK […]
The UK has more than 39,100 hotels, making it the top country in Europe for hotels. And it would be no surprise if it stayed that way, partly thanks to the number of new hotel openings the destination has witnessed in the last year. England’s capital is playing a vital part in boosting the number […]
Oh, what a night! The PA Life Christmas Party & PA Life Star Awards 2022 celebrations were a superb evening, hosted at the beautiful De Vere Grand Connaught Rooms in London’s Covent Garden on 28th November. Here’s the gallery of the pictures from the night. Thank you Isabel Jennings, our awesome Social Media Exec for […]
The Assistant community came together on Monday evening, the 28th of November, to celebrate the PA Life Star Awards 2022 winners and finalists at the very grand De Vere Grand Connaught Rooms in London who kindly hosted us. The evening was a joint PA Life’s Christmas party and Star Awards celebration with 100 Assistants in […]
The gleeful surprise of a Harrods hamper arriving at your door is hard to beat. Lift the lid on one of our signature woven wicker baskets or gift boxes and you’ll discover the finest selection of festive food and treats. Think brandy-soaked mincemeat and festive-spiced mince pies, melt-in-the-mouth biscuits, indulgent chocolates and more. Plus, a warming assortment […]
In 2013, Anna Szanto and her partner set up the Goodness Project, a service which makes healthy living more convenient with carefully curated gift hampers and subscription boxes filled with wholesome, vegan and gluten-free goodies. They soon outgrew their kitchen table, then moved into a small office, a bigger office and are now are based […]
One of the world’s PA, EA, VA and Administrative Professional leading training specialist, Your Excellency Ltd, has added their first Digital Training Course for Assistants , The A-Z Digital Training Course, to their portfolio of learning and development offerings. The A-Z Digital Training Course takes its inspiration from co-Founder & Director, Lindsay Taylor’s multi-award winning […]
Neal Poole, Director of Marketing at Agiito, shares his views on what business travel really is. When they hear the words ‘business travel,’ Joe Public typically visualises seat 1A, first-class, high-end hotels and champagne (the Instagram view). But as industry professionals know, the truth behind this misconception can be vastly different. It can be called […]
Pre-scheduled appointments and visitor registration have returned to pre-pandemic levels with less than a week to go until IBTM World, which will take place at Fira Barcelona from 29 November to 1 December, the organisers have reported that visitor registration and pre-scheduled appointment numbers have surpassed 2019, reflecting a solid return to global business for […]
Considering a career in tech? Excellent choice. Tech careers are endlessly interesting. They offer opportunities to work on projects that challenge what’s possible and to join some of the most innovative teams in the world. The tech industry is also paving the way when it comes to employee benefits. Learning opportunities, competitive salaries and compelling […]
