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Wednesday, October 12, 2016

Under the Iberian sun

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Madrid and Barcelonaโ€™s rich histories and modern aesthetics mean that Spainโ€™s most vibrant MICE destinations display unique attributes that attract corporate travellers from all over the world. Amelia Walker reports For all the talk of Spainโ€™s antiquity, this is a country that lives very much in the here and now. Dedicated to living the good […]

Research highlights gender discrimination following childbirth

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More than half of British mothers feel they have been held back at work after having children compared to less than a quarter of fathers, according to a new survey that reveals the extent of gender discrimination in the workplace. One in five mothers claimed to have been passed over for promotion and one in […]

App of the week: CWT To Go

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Welcome back to our weekly spotlight on helpfulย apps. We focus on a variety of products that are useful for work, personal use, or both, providing our own thoughts on the apps and what you can do with them. This week we travel happy with CWT To Go. An intro to CWT To Go Carlson Wagonlit […]

Tax is the biggest pension issue for HR departments

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Taxation issues are the biggest source of inquiries for HR departments from members of company pension schemes, new research from employee benefits consultancy Portus shows. Two out of three (67%) HR departments say they have dealt with general tax inquiries, outstripping questions about fund values that have been dealt with by around 60% of HR […]

Working near home โ€“ not at home โ€“ is the key to happiness

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Working near to where you live, as opposed to setting aside space to work at home, is recognised as delivering the greatest wellbeing benefits to workers, according to a new study by flexible workspace solution provider Regus. 70% of UK professionals believe that working closer to home improves health. Further analysis of the figures reveals […]

5 ways to boost productivity with your office environment

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Research shows that the right office environment can inspire people and motivate them to work harder and smarter. Business news site AllTopStartUps recently worked with Belle Skylights to produce a list of the top five ways to boost staff productivity by making a few simple changes at the office. 1 Natural light Vitamin D deficiency […]