Taking time off work during lockdown, particularly in place of a cancelled holiday, can feel like adding insult to injury. But having time off work is crucial to maintaining good mental and physical wellbeing, and that includes holidays taken during lockdown. If living and working from home with limited travel options, the temptation to work […]
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Wednesday, May 27, 2020
Top Tips: Encourage staff to take a break
Warning on pending annual leave crisis due to Coronavirus
The coronavirus pandemic has seen 46% of full-time employees cancelling an average of seven days of annual leave, new research shows, highlighting an incoming annual leave crisis for employers. The survey of 2002 full-time UK workers, carried out byย timetastic.co.uk, also found that 36% of employees havenโt heard anything from their employers regarding what will happen […]
Three important steps to COVID-19 return to work plans
Across the UK employers are implementing their plans for a safe return to work after the coronavirus shutdown. Howden Employee Benefits & Wellbeing suggest three important steps no good employer should overlook… On May 10th the Prime Minister urged many employees to return to work for the first time since the coronavirus lockdown began in […]
ACADEMIC VENUES: Queen Mary Venues
Queen Mary Venues specialises in versatility and great value to help make your event a success. Located across four well connected areas in central London, its facilities can host 10 to 778 guests, with residential accommodation. Event hospitality is provided by the dedicated in-house Queen Mary Hospitality team. With Grade II listed event space alongside […]
Todayโs PA introduces webinar series
Todayโs PA, which provides training for PAs, EAs and other office professionals, has rolled out a series of training webinars. The company has won many accolades for its training courses and workshops, and has pivoted its business during the Covid-19 lockdown to provide the same informative and engaging programmes virtually. The webinars include topics including: […]
TEAM BUILDING: Whilton Mill Karting & Outdoor Activities
Daniel Whittemore, Sales & Marketing Director at Whilton Mill Karting & Outdoor Activities provides thoughts on the current situation: โDue to the Coronavirus crisis, 2020 will arguably be one of the worst years on record for most British businesses. There is no doubt life in lockdown and uncertainty about the future will have had a […]
Protecting event organiserโs mental health
By Warwick Conferences The events industry is always on the go and this can begin to take its toll on the mental health of those who work in the sector. It is essential that both delegates attending the events – and those responsible for planning – are able to take some time to nurture their […]
How can music improve productivity and focus?
Going about your day-to-day life, youโre more than likely to stick on your favourite playlist in the background. Whether youโre in the car, at the gym or sitting at your desk, your favourite artist is no doubt keeping you company through your speakers. But have you ever stopped to consider how the music you listen […]