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The Meetings Show opens entries for Tomorrow’s Talent 2022

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Tomorrow’s Talent, The Meetings Show’s initiative designed to shine a spotlight on up-and-coming meetings and events planners, is back for the fourth year running. The scheme, run in partnership with M&IT and sponsored by Visit Belfast in 2022, champions exceptional emerging talent within the industry to help nurture and support the leaders of the future. […]

Read the Feb/March 2022 issue of PA Life magazine online!

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WE’RE BACK! It’s no big news that the past couple of years have been tough for businesses – and, of course, individuals – due to the Covid-19 pandemic and the resulting restrictions. At PA Life we have pushed through, keeping our audience updated daily via our website, and twice-weekly via our digital newsletter. However, we […]

Are you ready for next week’s PA Show? Join PA Life and our partners on Stand: P13C!

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It’s now less than a week until the UK’s community of Assistants head to ExCeL London to attend The PA Show 2022 on 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 […]

mia appoints EDI officer

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The Meetings Industry Association (mia) has appointed VisitBritain/VisitEngland’s Debra Lang to its voluntary board of directors to lead on its diversity, equity and inclusion work. Lang, who is the Director of HR & Professional Services of the national tourism agency, will be using her extensive experience to develop a strategy and best practice framework for […]

UK employers seeing significant changes in what employees expect at work

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Some 93 per cent of UK employers think employees’ expectations around their work experiences are changing, according to new research by professional services firm Aon plc. The largest shifts focus on employer purpose as well as employee mental health, Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) issues and Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI). According to Aon’s UK Benefits […]

How can I support my staff amid the Russia-Ukraine conflict?

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The crisis unfolding in Ukraine is a cause of concern for many across the world. These are turbulent times so employers will need to be mindful of staff members that are from the impacted countries, or those who have relatives and friends there that may be in danger. Kate Palmer, HR Advice & Consultancy Director at […]

How To: Create meaningful connections with remote first workforces

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Is remote or flexi-working your new normal? Having adapted over the past few years to remote forms of socialising and entertaining, you will be aware of how beneficial virtual team experiences are to company wellbeing and team bonding. The task now is to make sure your teams are constantly surprised and excited by what is […]

Adopting a culture of movement: Supporting employees to keep active and healthy

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As many workplaces have gradually switched to a flexible working scheme, alternating between working in the office and at home, there is no hiding that employees may currently be struggling to receive support for their physical health and keep active. The NHS suggests that adults should be aiming for 150 minutes of moderate-intensity physical activity […]

Butlin’s and Studio 36 venue achieve AIM Accreditation

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Butlin’s has further strengthened its position as a leading British venue for conference events by achieving AIM Accreditation from the Meetings Industry Association (mia) at all three resorts and becoming a member of beam, formerly the HBAA. All three Butlin’s Resorts in Bognor Regis, Minehead and Skegness, have achieved AIM Accreditation from the UK’s nationally […]

Lessons learned and future outlooks: Remote working is here to stay

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By Jürn-Christian Hocke, Interim Head of Faculty of Arts at Berlin School of Business and Innovation (BSBI) Before the pandemic forced companies and businesses to move most of their work remotely, there were (generally very widespread) concerns about the home office among both staff and management. You would idle away all your time and not […]

Eat My Logo makes your brand tasty

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Eat My Logo is a family run bakery that specialises in making brands tasty! Every day our team bake thousands of cakes and biscuits that are used by businesses across the UK to Treat, Reward and Celebrate with their valued customers and employees. Eat My Logo grew out of a High Street celebration cake shop in […]

Spring into the Arboretum

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Aspects at the National Memorial Arboretum offers modern conference facilities with added benefits that can enhance your next conference, away day, or event. We all feel better in the great outdoors, but escaping the boardroom for a space with inspirational views has huge benefits for your conference and delegates. Studies have shown that proximity to […]

Five ways to upgrade your Chairman’s dinner

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Very often an event to set the scene for the year to come. Always a highlight in the calendar. The annual chairman’s dinner is an event that takes months of planning for PAs. With VIPs packed in and lots of opportunity to make an impression, it’s also the one occasion of the year that can […]

SUPPER London lunchtime giveaway

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Take the stress out of ordering for your office. At SUPPER London we’re always looking at how we can meet our customers’ needs, so we’re excited to announce a new feature, Group Ordering. This function allows up to 50 people to add to a single order, all to be delivered at the same time straight […]

Need inspiration for 2022? Ascot & Cheltenham Festival delivers on excitement!

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If you are looking for your next corporate event or social event to impress your clients, there is no better way than with a luxury private helicopter charter to a prestigious sporting event. Travel from anywhere and be dropped off in style at the event of your choice. Royal Ascot  – Tuesday 14th June 2022 […]

LVP Launches Mindful & Wellness Packages

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Lime Venue Portfolio has launched three new packages, as part of its Meetings for Change initiative, that put sustainability, mindfulness, and wellness at the forefront of the meeting experience. The initiative has been put in place following findings from the brand’s Beyond Food reports, specifically the chapter on Food & Mental Health, and the need […]

The best and worst countries for paid annual leave revealed

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We could all use some time off, especially under the extremely stressful times we currently live in. Rest can do wonders for our creativity and problem-solving, and neglecting time off work can have an impact on work productivity.  In fact, 70% of workers agree that they feel fatigued if they go too long without a break. […]

Become a PA Life Recommended Supplier!

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PA Life offers a unique opportunity to place your brand, services and solutions in front of 20,000 senior Executive and Personal Assistants, all of whom have significant purchasing power. The PA Life Recommended Supplier Directory offers a range of benefits and package options that include; • A company profile (up to 140 words max) • Logo and […]