British workers are struggling to adapt to new digital tools, losing hundreds of hours in productivity in the process, according to a new report. Following the global COVID-19 pandemic, millions of workers have been forced to incorporate tools they have never used before, as an individual or employee, creating a drain or productivity and new challenges in […]

VisitEngland and the national tourist organisations of Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales have worked with the Association of Serviced Apartment Providers (ASAP) and other industry leaders, to provide a ‘ring of confidence’ as the sector works towards reopening. The ‘We’re Good To Go’ industry standard has been developed alongside a range of other tourism bodies […]

By ​Charley Lowe, Managing Director, Innoventive If you see an Innoventive van in the street, you will see four words written underneath the brand: Cleaning, Maintenance, Security, Staffing. These four words need to be expanded upon if the reality of what we do is to be truly understood. Cleaning is about first impressions, consistent standards, […]

Over 100 senior PAs and EAs attended the first PA Life LIVE digital conference which took place throughout the day of Wednesday June 24th – And you can re-watch all the sessions, starting with the first one today! Free to attend, the conference provided assistants with the tools to help their businesses return to work following […]

By Warwick Conferences The events industry has changed following the recent pandemic and organisers must decide between virtual and physical events. Here are four ways for those planning events to ensure delegates receive a memorable experience… First impressions count External venues are able to provide a warm welcome that is much harder to replicate online. […]

By Holly Mills, Head of incentives, Penguins Employees are the most valuable resource in an organisation, but many organisations aren’t prioritising employee engagement, instead only paying lip service. Research has shown that companies with engaged employees outperform those without by up to 202%. So why aren’t businesses focusing on engaging employees? Here are 5 reasons why businesses should be focusing on employee engagement: Increased staff retention Losing an […]

Whether you’re planning a business flight to Brussels or a weekend in Dublin, London Jet Charter can take the hassle out of searching for an available aircraft. Established in 2014, London Jet Charter is based at London Stansted Airport – one of the UK’s most popular airports for private charter flights. From US Presidents to […]

If you’re balancing your laptop whilst sitting on the sofa, think yourself lucky! New research has shown that almost one in 10 people working from home have had to sit in the cupboard to get peace and quiet – and due to the limited range of their current home wi-fi. A study of 2,000 adults […]

The COVID-19 pandemic has drastically changed the way the world works, and with some UK workers beginning to return to the office, some anticipating a phased return in the coming weeks and others working at home for the foreseeable future, it can be difficult to connect the workforce together. To support workers, flexible office specialist, Workthere, […]

HR software and employment law specialist BrightHR has reported a 29% increase in annual leave requests made via its platform this week, compared with a week earlier as UK workers look to take some last-minute leave and enjoy the heatwave. Alan Price, an employment law expert and CEO at BrightHR, commented on the last-minute holiday […]