Thank you to all of you who entered our August competition for the £150 Seascape hamper. It is with great pleasure that we announce Chris Gordon-Clark as the winner of the grand prize – sumptous selection of seascape products of natural bath and body products all featuring ingredients sourced from products on the beautiful island of Jersey in the Channel Islands. […]

There’s just two weeks to go until clic+ 2015, a conference and exhibition, educational and networking event. Taking place on 1st October at Robinson College, Cambridge, the event is specifically put together for event organisers by event organisers. Prepare for a dynamic series of educational workshops that have been developed in conjunction with market leading […]

Bonuses often involve sizeable investment by UK employers, but new research has found that the majority of workers are not motivated by lump sums. One4all Rewards’ Push the Button Report questioned 1,000 UK workers about what motivates them in the workplace. The study found that, while rewards and incentives are often effective for maintaining morale […]

A survey of 501 small business decision makers by YouGov, commissioned by Time etc (a company that provides virtual personal assistant services, to point out the issues and risks businesses faced by employing full-time PAs in-house) has revealed some startling findings. One in 20 small business decision makers said that their personal assistants have had […]

BMW CEO Harald Krueger says he’s doing fine, a day after he collapsed during a news conference at the Frankfurt auto show. He supposedly fell backwards within the first five minutes of the presentation and was immediately attended to by his staff. The 49-year-old was then examined by a doctor, who advised him to cancel […]

Working from home might seem to be the ideal remedy for tensions between your career and personal life. Who wouldn’t love flexible hours, no commute, fewer office distractions and more time with family? Well, not quite everyone. Recent studies have found that telecommuters tend to be online more and work longer hours than their colleagues […]

The Mermaid provides a one-stop solution for conference and event organisers. With immaculate attention to detail and dedication from an experienced team of people who genuinely love working here, the venue is committed to ensuring that any event is an outstanding success. Later this month, The Mermaid is celebrating Macmillan Cancer Support’s 25th anniversary of […]

Looking to add the WOW factor to your next meeting or conference? Steeped in history and grandeur, Hensol Castle is a beautifully classic and timeless venue that is guaranteed to impress. Having recently undergone a £10 million restoration, this 17th-century venue is now complemented by state-of-the-art technology, making it a uniquely historical venue for a […]