Employee wellbeing platform and app Wellbees has launched in the UK. Recruitment and retention are key drivers for 2022 and employee wellbeing programmes have provided a competitive advantage to organisations to attract new talent. 70% of employees participating in Wellbees’ survey reported that one of the offerings they would look for in an organisation was […]

Moneypenny surveyed 1,000 UK office workers aged 18 and over on their attitudes towards switching jobs before Covid-19, during the pandemic and now as most regulations have been scrapped. The research revealed that 14% said they were planning to change their job before Covid-19 and have done so during the pandemic, with the youngest age […]

Research has shown that we are around 31% more productive when we are positive than when we are stressed. 70% of our thoughts are negative and many of us still suffering with anxiety and burnout as a result of the pandemic, so how can we use positivity in the workplace, especially at a time like […]

The Belfry Hotel & Resort has announced Quin Holtzhuizen (pictured) has been appointed as General Manager at the luxury venue. Quin joins the team with over 22 years of experience in hospitality and will report directly to Resort Director, Chris Eigelaar. As General Manager Quin will be responsible for overseeing hotel operations, ensuring an exemplary […]

Two major changes concerning statutory sick pay (SSP) will take effect on the 24th of March. Firstly, SSP will return to pre-pandemic rules whereby it will only be payable from day four of illness, rather than day one. People who are off sick with Covid will still be able to get SSP if they qualify, […]

March is a month that celebrates women from International Women’s Day to Mother’s Day.  Whilst these days are an opportunity to show appreciation and support for the women in our lives and the world over, are employers doing everything they can to make the workplace enjoyable and accessible to women? Midlands based company Cream HR […]

If you’re looking to ensure your meeting and events are more sustainable, a new solution has been launched to help. Greengage, an independent provider of advice and accreditation to the meetings and travel industry, has launched EVENTsmart, a carbon calculator for responsible meetings and events of all sizes. EVENTsmart is launched in response to demand […]

To mark International Women’s Day market researcher Lucid has released findings from its latest survey (Gender Equality in the Workplace, which surveyed more than 1,000 consumers across various sectors within the UK workplace) that looked into the progress of gender equality across the US and UK, barriers and challenges for women in the workplace, and […]

The UK’s community of Assistants head to ExCeL London tomorrow to attend The PA Show 2022 (March 8th & 9th) – make sure you pop along to our stand to speak with some amazing careers and skills experts from Hays Recruitment and Pitman Training! If you haven’t done so already, make sure you register to attend […]

On the eve of International Women’s Day, a new poll of travel buyers and managers from Business Travel Show Europe has revealed a significant rise in the number of travel programmes making special consideration for lone women business travellers. More than four in 10 (42 per cent) of travel managers are now prioritising the needs […]

Lime Venue Portfolio has launched a new series of learning and networking meetings for event organisers – Lunch, Link & Learn. The aim is to give planners the chance to meet with other industry peers and to discuss topics and issues shared across the group. The first Lunch, Link & Learn event took place earlier […]

By Molton Brown Let us captivate your valued clients, colleagues and contacts in equal measure with exceptional fragrance gifts from our corporate gift selection. Recognise your team with our reward scheme. Give little indulgences to enrich their working day or enjoy at home – luxurious moments that continue to motivate and reward. We also tailor […]

By Premier Inn From booking to bed, Premier Inn is here to help you rest easy. Not only are we everywhere you need to be for your business, with over 800 hotels across the UK, Ireland and Germany, we’re also giving you a choice of rooms to suit you, flexible rates and all the tools […]

A team of top female international event planners based in Manchester is supporting a local women’s charity to mark International Women’s Day (Tuesday March 8th). Swapping the work of luxury event planning for charitable activity in their local community, staff at the Taylor Lynn Corporation (TLC) have sourced and created 100 hygiene packs which will […]

If you’re researching hotels for future trips and events, then the PA Life Recommended Supplier Directory is home to dozens of trusted partners ready to help. Our list of hotels covers everything from large to boutique and airports to beach resorts – There’s something to suit every requirement! Start Your Search Now Get listed! Are […]

The Stoller Hall are offering 20% off venue hire for any event booking made in March 2022. That includes conferences, recordings, rehearsals, exhibitions and events that take place. Simply email Simon Chaplin and quote PA Life 20. The offer applies to any event in 2022, but the booking will need to be made between 1-32 March 2022. […]

Workplace expert, Acas, estimate that workplace conflict costs UK employers £28.5 billion every year, an average of just over £1,000 for every employee, but that isn’t the end to the costs of workplace conflict according to internationally renowned mediator and conflict specialist and president of The Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (CIArb), Jane Gunn. The time […]

By Terry Farthing, Managing Director, London Jet Charter If you are familiar with the terms ‘Rainmaker’, ‘Dew Sweepers’, or ‘In The Leather’  chances are you are a golf fanatic. But have you ever considered including an Amateur Golf Tournament in your golfing getaway? We have partnered with Golf Events International, a one stop shop for […]