As the year nears the end and the increasingly popular dry January gets nearer, we feel some inspiration is needed to help you stick to your resolution of an alcohol free month. And it doesn’t have to be boring either!  We can still meet up with friends over food and drinks, even better when you […]

As Assistants, versatility, awareness, and adaptability are key attributes that produce valuable insights in this period of change with technology and new ways of working. Jodie Mears, FInstAM, C-Suite Strategic Executive Assistant and a Co-host of The Crodie Files Podcast for all Administrative Professionals, shares invaluable advice on how to move forward in your Assistant […]

In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, many professionals found themselves at a crossroads in their careers. One individual who seized this opportunity for change is former law firm employee Emilie Ashwood, who transformed her knack for supporting overwhelmed colleagues into a successful virtual assistant business. And that’s not all – she has already won […]

The Meetings Show are searching to find and celebrate emerging talent within the business meetings and events industry, as it opens applications and the search begins for Tomorrow’s Talent to its 2024 programme. The final day for applications is on January 26th. The initiative, run in partnership with M&IT, is designed to champion up-and-coming meeting […]

Global Learning Academy Your Excellency Limited have announced the launch of a new offering for 2024.  The Learning Passport combines Your Excellency’s flagship and premium Programmes and courses into a monthly subscription. Your Excellency, with 17 years’ expertise as learning and development specialists, are renowned for providing instantly useable skills for EAs and PAs who […]

As corporate giants thrive, and the UK’s entrepreneurial hubs witness the birth of over 700,000 new registered businesses annually, one question stands out: where are the corporate hotspots in the UK and the most favourable cities for business success? Eager to find out which locations in the UK are home to the most corporate giants, […]

The fifth edition of the International Convention Destination Competitive Index report has been unveiled. The tool benchmarks global meeting destinations’ competitiveness and key trends. GainingEdge, the leading consulting firm in the business events and meeting industry, proudly announces the release of the fifth edition of the International Convention Destination Competitive Index Report. This groundbreaking report, […]

How to eat and drink healthy over Christmas and still enjoy the festivities to the full? Mesi Balog, Workplace Wellness Consultant and Founder of TreatYourStaff  discusses tips and advice for a mindful and nutritious Christmas with Amy Cottrell Registered Nutritionist mBANT, rCNHC. The festive season is a time for enjoyment, celebration, and quality time with family […]

Data shows that in the last two years alone, 88% of employees have experienced burnout from their work. So, when you notice your motivation for your job has decreased, what can you do to boost yourself back up? Gary Clark, gap year course expert and Academy Director at SIA Austria, says: “If you’re finding that […]

‘Tis the season to be jolly, but in the world of office festivities! The line between holiday cheer and professional jeopardy can be thinner than a strand of tinsel… The legal experts at Top Rated Law have teamed up with BACP registered counsellor, Georgina Sturmer, to reveal the workplace Christmas party mistakes that could get your FIRED! […]

As Athena’s internship programme reaches its 10th anniversary, Sandeep Singh, managing director of the landmark Leicester venue, and two interns talk about the industry’s skills shortage and how paid internships are a necessity. In the competitive landscape of the events industry, nurturing talent has become a top priority for organisations looking to stay ahead. The […]

When employers are implementing health and wellness offerings the top requirements for wellbeing programmes are affordability and flexibility, according to research from Towergate Health & Protection. Debra Clark, head of wellbeing at Towergate Health & Protection, says: “Being affordable is of course crucial to any wellbeing programme, but it is also important that it achieves […]

World leaders are meeting at COP28 in Dubai from November 30th until December 12th. One of the most important news we all await from the summit is the commitment to triple global renewable electricity capacity by 2030. However, common policy barriers are hampering the rollout of those renewables in some of the world’s biggest economies. […]

Long-term absences from work due to sickness are at a record high in the UK. From April to June of 2023, nearly half a million people took leave from work because of a long-term illness, adding to the 2.5 million people already absent long-term.   Recent figures reveal that over 185 million sick days were […]

 A Personal Assistant plays a vital role in the smooth operations of an organisation. A PA has many  responsibilities ranging from managing administrative tasks, scheduling appointments, organising meetings and events, and communicating with clients and stakeholders. To stand out as a PA, you need to possess certain skills and qualities, and to excel in your […]

It happens to the best of us. No matter how early you start preparing, last-minute corporate gifts are an inevitability for PAs, EAs and Office Managers.  There are many reasons why you may still need to source corporate gifts so close to the Christmas break. Perhaps your company has just brought on a new client […]

A recent data study explores which are the best cities for international events by looking at travel with the best airport connectivity as well as best accommodation and other factors that are necessary. Two European cities top the list with Paris on the first place and Frankfurt taking the second spot. Shanghai, Dubai and Las Vegas […]

The leading global trade show, IBTM World, has opened its doors to the 2023 edition to ten of thousands of visitors today in Fira, Barcelona with the launch of its World Trends Report 2024. The annual report addresses some of the biggest macro-economic, political, ecological, and next-generation technological issues affecting the meetings and events industry […]