On the eve of the second anniversary of the UK going into a pandemic-induced lockdown, new research from Business Travel Show Europe has revealed that Covid is continuing to play havoc with business travel planning, but budgets are healthier than those predicted six months ago. The poll – answered by 139 travel buyers from around […]

1 in 6 parents felt their career opportunities reduced after simply requesting parental leave. A new study reveals widespread bias against those taking parental leave in the UK, as 1 in 6 parents felt their career opportunities reduced after simply requesting parental leave. Almost a quarter of employees (23%) said that the stress of work […]

Analysis of Google Search data by online salary calculator Income Tax UK has revealed a monumental shift in jobseekers’ preference in terms of their new job. Having the leverage of a near-record-low unemployment rate, professionals are looking at combining lifestyle, family, and career, enabled by the growing popularity of full remote jobs, and four-days work-week schemes. Remote jobs interest […]

Globally, more than one in 10 people applying for jobs last year had unexplained gaps on their CVs (14%) or employment histories (10%). Meanwhile 9% of candidates failed to disclose that they, or a company they had been on the board of, had been sued in a civil litigation case. In the UK, the top […]

The detailed study of 10,000 workers representing thousands of companies from 10 countries found the UK trails behind the likes of Mexico, Ireland, Spain and the United States across 12 of the 14 categories researched. Compared to other nations, the UK caters reasonably better for staff of different religious backgrounds – allowing paid time off […]

If you’re looking for ways to keep staff or clients fed and watered the PA Life Recommended Supplier Directory is home to dozens of trusted Food & Drink partners ready to help. Our list of specialists covers everything from event catering to cake deliveries – There’s something to suit every requirement! Start Your Search Now […]

When it comes to our animals, we would do anything for them, they are more than just a pet, they are part of the family, and we want them to have the best possible experience. You may not have thought that pets are welcome on a private jet but that is the reason why many […]

The Old Course Hotel unveils its first penthouse – the pinnacle in luxury for the home of golf. The five-star Old Course Hotel, Golf Resort & Spa in St Andrews has launched a new penthouse suite, marking the completion of a series of multi-million-pound renovations that took place this year. Firmly cementing the hotel’s position […]

This is the last call for PA Life Club members to RSVP for our next Meet Up networking event in partnership with Barrio Bars on Thursday March 24th 2022! Barrio Bars will welcome just 10 PA Life Club Members to an exclusive evening at their unique Shoreditch bar. Barrio Bars brings you a slap of […]

The Venues Collection has launched its ‘Meetings for Change’ day delegate rate (DDR) and a 24-hour delegate rate package to make it easy for event organisers to choose sustainable options for their meetings, training sessions and events. The packages focus on the recently launched Meetings for Change initiative, which is a five point charter focussing […]

Whilst some people may enjoy the constant hustle and bustle of business, others may prefer a quieter life, with as little work to worry about as possible. We all just want to be happy and it’s safe to say our jobs can have a huge effect on this.  When looking at the World Happiness Scores […]

Workers looking for the lowest virus transmission risk day of the week to go into the workplace should go in on a Wednesday according to findings from an Air Quality Index launched by smart building platform Infogrid. The findings show that only a quarter of working days in 2022 have had a ‘low’ virus transmission risk, […]

London’s highest green oasis – Sky Garden – is back with its popular series of Morning Yoga classes with TruBe, running from April 5th throughout the summer. New for 2022, classes will be running six days a week, for those extra pre-work stretches as well as weekend workouts. Channel your inner Warriors, Cobras and Downward Dogs and kickstart the day 36 storeys above The City. Choose from […]

Whilton Mill Karting & Outdoor Activities is a lively team building, leisure and sport destination set in the Northamptonshire Countryside, just off M1 junctions 16 or 17. The venue is famous for grassroots motorsport but also boasts an unrivalled restaurant and acres of outdoor events space. It’s in the outdoor events space that Whilton Mill entertains corporate […]

Apt Virtual Assistance (AptVA)’s founder and virtual assistant Sarah Szekir-Papasavva has much to celebrate as she wins her seventh award in this year’s highly coveted title of ‘England VA of the Year 2021’ at the UK VA Awards. Her highly contested win comes after she was awarded ‘South East England VA of the Year’, for […]

De Vere Grand Connaught Rooms, located in Covent Garden and part of the De Vere collection of historic mansion house estates and distinctive contemporary hotels and event destinations, has appointed Divya Chavan (pictured) as Director of Sales. Chavan joins the iconic venue with over 25 years’ experience in the hospitality industry having led high performing […]

Registration is now open online for Business Travel Show Europe – the leading business travel event in Europe – which returns as a fully face-to-face event at ExCeL London following a successful debut at the venue in 2021. The 28th Business Travel Show Europe will take place on 29-30 June 2022 alongside The Meetings Show […]

Nicolson Square Edinburgh, part of Central Hall Venues group, has launched a unique team building experience designed to take event delegates literally to the heart of the historic city in an escape room challenge. NSE has partnered with Escape The Past to bring event professionals an immersive team building experience called The Anatomist. Set in the […]