London’s QEII Centre is continuing its £12 million refurbishment and rebranding project this summer by transforming its sixth floor into an open-plan banqueting space with breath-taking views of Westminster and the city skyline. Work will commence later this month and will be complete by September, when the renovated space will be revealed at a dazzling […]

Almost half of UK businesses (45%) are apprehensive about hiring disabled candidates because of fears they won’t be able to do the job and concerns about making inappropriate comments or actions, according to new research. The findings were revealed as part of a survey of 1000 businesses to coincide with the launch of Purple – a […]

The National Venus Awards, now in its third year, celebrated the success of its national winners for 2016 with regional winners, as well as associate, regional and national sponsors, guests and supporters in the beautiful surroundings of the Hampshire-based Hand-Picked Audley Woods Hotel on 7 July. The Venus Awards National Finals saw 70 regional winners […]

This month sees the launch of a brand new wellness meetings concept at vibrant design hotel Hilton London Bankside. Gone are the plates of pastries and mundane activities – Hilton London Bankside is shaking things up with healthier menu options, outdoor exercise classes and a meeting schedule aimed at reducing stress and increasing general wellbeing. […]

Increasing the salaries of disengaged employees will not boost commitment or keep them in the business, according to new research from The Workforce Institute at Kronos and Coleman Parkes Research. This new survey reveals that 45% of employees believe that small to medium UK businesses need to focus on providing a healthy work-life balance if […]

We are increasingly fearful of public speaking because it means risking our group membership, according to cognitive psychologist and business neuroscientist Dr Lynda Shaw. It is estimated that somewhere between 40-75% of us are afraid of public speaking, supported by the famous survey by RH Bruskin Associates*, which showed that 41% of respondents were afraid […]