With the furlough scheme coming to an end in September Renovo‘s MD Chris Parker is warning of five hidden impacts of the pandemic that could have a much longer-term impact on the UK employment market. “Last year, the pandemic created a very sharp impact on the job market, which was incredibly difficult for employees and […]

Staff may be officially returning to the office, but if employers don’t offer the right working experience, 60% will leave or become less motivated, according to new research from Tivian. Nearly a third (32%) of office workers surveyed will look for new jobs, with a further 28% saying they’ll be less motivated if they aren’t […]

Make Venues has continued its investment in the businesses senior team with the high-profile recruitment of Oliver Wortley to General Manager of its Woodland Grange property. Wortley joins Make Venues with over 20 years’ experience in the hospitality industry, the majority of which have focused around both conference & meetings and operational positions. As well […]

A new survey of over 1,000 UK workers, carried out by HR software provider CIPHR, has revealed some key insights on employee attitudes to returning to their ‘usual’ workplace and how employers have (or in some cases have not) helped prepare their staff for the transition back. Before the coronavirus pandemic, when everything changed, that ‘usual workplace’ for […]

The Meetings Industry Association (mia) has issued its latest best practice guidance for venues and business meetings and event organisers, as restrictions continue to ease across the UK. The comprehensive guidance, which has been issued following the government’s publication of non-mandatory advice, encourages venues and organisers to continue asking event attendees to wear face masks, while also […]