Ecoveritas’ Head of Sustainability and Consulting, Kathy Illingworth, explains why the binary ‘plastic = bad, paper = good’ approach to packaging decisions comes with significant risks. Acknowledging the need for sustainability is one thing; understanding how to achieve it is another. With sustainability no longer an option but a necessity, sustainability must become integral to packaging design. Over the last…
read moreExperience Oxfordshire, the county’s Destination Management Organisation (DMO), is delighted to announce the independently owned hospitality group, The Oxford Collection, as its latest Ambassador Partner for the organisation. The Oxford Collection is owned by hospitality legend, Jeremy Mogford, and comprises two 5-star-plus luxury hotels and three stunning restaurants. All located in central Oxford, The Oxford Collection establishments are renowned for…
read moreMEET Beyond London and Visit Reading Venue Showcase put on a fantastic venue showcase for PA Life Club on 18th and 19th of May. Despite spending less than 24 hours in Reading, we managed to visit some of the best venues in this capital town of Thames Valley. Reading is known as a business town and companies of all sizes…
read moreThe number of businesses offering household bill support has increased 68-fold between 2021 and 2022, according to analysis of over 21 million job ads. The research from Totaljobs also found job adverts highlighting instant wage access more than quadrupled in 2022. Other benefits that appeared in significantly more job adverts included four day working weeks and a home working allowance, both more…
read moreAs the cost of living crisis continues, employers must recognise the importance of supporting their employees during these challenging times. From both a business and human perspective. Financial stress can significantly impact employee wellbeing, job satisfaction, and productivity. As a result, many organisations are taking steps to provide support and alleviate some of the financial concerns faced by their staff.…
read moreA new paper from employment advisory ReWAGE has argued adult career guidance could end the UK’s skills shortage and improve employment rates. In March 2023 there were one million vacancies in the UK, yet an estimated seven million adults of working age were not in work, many of whom were economically inactive, according to the Office for National Statistics (ONS). The…
read moreWith an optimistic, yet cautious, outlook ahead for business travel in 2023, travellers are on the move again and should be aiming to be as responsible and sustainable business travel as possible.”. Here are some simple, and immediate, ways that you, as a business traveller, can make a positive impact when you’ve arrived at your destination. Research local customs Before…
read moreMEET Beyond London and Visit Reading Venue Showcase is a fantastic opportunity for PA Life Club members to see some of the best venues Reading has to offer. The Fam trip will take place from Thursday 18th afternoon to lunch time on Friday 19th May. Reading is the de facto capital of the Thames Valley and is one of the best-located…
read morePA LIFE CLUB FAM TRIP MEET BEYOND LONDON, OVERNIGHT VISIT TO READING18th - 19th May MEET Beyond London has a pleasure of inviting Club members to an overnight stay in Reading. Venue Showcase Reading – Thursday 18th to Friday 19th May. Reading is the de facto capital of the Thames Valley and is one of the best-located business centres in the UK.…
read moreExperts have welcomed the ‘unprecedented’ focus on workplace health in this year’s UK Budget which places occupational health (OH) expertise at the heart of strategies to tackle workforce drop-outs due to ill health. However, the Society of Occupational Medicine (SOM) and Commercial Occupational Health Providers Association (COHPA) say that universal access to OH will be the next critical step to…
read moreTottenham Hotspur is delighted to announce a 15-year strategic partnership with Formula 1 that will bring a brand-new motorsport experience to London. The stadium is building on its already exciting offering of sports beyond football by bringing electric F1 to London. Tottenham Hotspur Stadium now hosts the Premier League, NFL, F1, concerts, rugby and boxing in its London N17 stadium.…
read moreHOW TO FIND THE BEST VALUE AIR FARES FOR BUSINESS TRAVEL The choice of air fare booking options is immense. Did you know there are now multiple brands for each of the 26 flight booking classes? Each fare brand offers an enhancement to the service and inclusions we’ve become accustomed to as air travel has evolved. The choices available to…
read moreFollowing the Bank of England’s decision to increase interest rates to a 15-year high of 4% has been met with concern from the pension industry. Andrew Megson, CEO of My Pension Expert, and Mohsin Rashid, CEO of ZIPZERO comments: “Another jump in interest rates, now to a 15-year high, would be great news for pension planners in times of stability –…
read moreAs one of 283 companies worldwide, Konica Minolta, Inc. (Konica Minolta) has been awarded a global leadership position on the Climate A List by CDP. CDP is an international not-for-profit organisation engaged in activities to realise a sustainable economy. This is the seventh time Konica Minolta has been placed on the Climate A List. What is the Climate A List…
read moreIn the current economic climate, “career cushioning” is a trend that is seeing rapid growth in popularity. In fact, according to Google trends, search terms around career cushioning have increased by 5000% in the last 12 months. Brad Goodwin, Content Lead at Lensa, explains what this means: “Career cushioning is a way to protect yourself if you are laid off.…
read moreWorkers and employers in the UK remain cautious as recession and a tightening of the labour market look set to continue in 2023, according to the latest Report on Jobs from the Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC) and KPMG. Despite employers beginning to rein in hiring ambitions and, in some sectors, make redundancies, the tendency of workers to seek security in…
read more59% of UK adults experience stress in the workplace but could business technology provide a means to help reduce this figure? The combination of technology and mental health can often have negative connotations. There is plenty of media attention surrounding the negative impact the former can have on the latter. In fact, there is research identifying that social media and…
read moreIBTM brings new voices and fresh perspectives for the 2022 programme as it announces the first details of its Knowledge Programme for IBTM World, which takes place at Fira Barcelona from 29 November to 1 December. Featuring a refreshed format with three keynotes and five targeted tracks, this year’s Knowledge Programme has been carefully designed to provide cutting-edge insights and…
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