Just been given responsibilty for organising the office Christmas Party? Plamena Stanchev, Head of Sales at Thames Luxury Charters, shares her top tips… It’s that time of year again when, despite the summer sun blazing, attentions are turning to the festive season. With that in mind, we are delighted to share our top tips for […]

Winner of the BT Sport Industry Awards ‘Entertainment Experience of the Year’ Phynova Six Day London is back for its fifth edition, taking place Tuesday 22nd – Sunday 27th October 2019. The world’s best riders will take to the boards of the Lee Valley Velopark, taking on the toughest test in track cycling across six gruelling days […]

By Jessica French, Learning and Development Manager at CABA Over the last few years we’ve seen a huge rise in the conversations around subjects which have traditionally been shunned by the mainstream media. The stigma towards mental health and even sexual harassment has been tackled, however, one subject still remains taboo: the menopause. Employment of women […]

By Conor McArdle, Opus Energy August is a wonderful time of year. The sun (should) make an appearance, and we have another bank holiday to look forward to at the end of the month. Opinion is split, however, on whether bank holidays are good or bad from an economic perspective. In 2012, headlines warned that bank holidays cost […]

As more businesses invest in surveillance technology to monitor and track employees in the workplace, questions are raised around whether the benefits override growing concerns around digital ethics, and if employers truly understand the privacy implications. With new technological developments continuing to transform the world of work, Instant Offices delves into how companies can adapt to […]

By Helen Venables, MD of House of Colour Getting up in the morning is hard enough, let alone deciding what to wear to work in a fast-fashion, time-poor, eco-unfriendly society.  Many of us struggle to find what to wear to work and spend crucial time each morning rummaging through our over-burgeoning wardrobe contemplating why a […]

The dos, don’ts and maybes of finding the perfect venue for your upcoming event, according to Jo Austin, Sales Director at Lime Venue Portfolio – which has 30 years of experience in providing the perfect places… Let’s start with the basics: the first thing that will likely jump to mind, is setting the date and […]

PAs have a key role to play in the creation of environmentally friendly work spaces, writes Danielle Francis, PA to Chair at the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA)… The UK has announced a legally binding net-zero carbon target of 2050: Poorly considered energy use and waste production quite literally costs the Earth and is now set […]

By Peninsula Associate Director of Advisory Kate Palmer  The summer holidays can be a struggle for working parents as they look to put in place childcare arrangements whilst the schools are shut.  During this time, employers will likely see an influx of requests for annual leave and may have to not allow some of their […]

Aside from hay fever and the odd insufferably hot day, summer is generally lauded for creating optimism and opportunities linked to the better weather. The benefits of the season can have a positive impact on the mental health and physical wellbeing of employees as a result, so how can businesses harness the good vibes that […]

The Goodwood Estate is known for its world class flagship motorsports and horse racing events but it also hosts the most amazing parties. Goodwood’s team of experienced event planners have organised exclusive birthday parties for billionaires, magnificent grand balls attended by royalty and bespoke corporate team building events for global tech companies, but their favourite […]

You’ve heard of the Summer Seminar Series right? No? Then you’re missing out! This flagship event from The Collection Events is not to be missed. If you are looking to discover the latest new venue openings, the most Instagram-able spots, to check last minute Christmas availability, or investigate inspiring conference venues for your next event […]

Have you heard of the flagship Event being held by The Collection Events? – The Summer Seminar Series at The Barbican! SAVE THE DATE! Enjoy a boutique learning and networking event experience for corporate event bookers!  Thursday 5th September 2019  The Barbican Centre From 4:30pm – 8:30pm If you are looking to discover the latest new venue […]

Continuing our series of features looking at the tasks and projects that PAs are tackling, Karen Crowley, PA to the Managing Partner at construction specialist Baily Garner, discusses creating a more environmentally-friendly workplace… Unless you’ve been on a desert island in the middle of nowhere (which is where I would like to be…) you would […]

We spend so much of our life at the office. Eight hours a day, 40 hours a week and that’s not even counting commutes to and from work, any extra shifts or overtime. Before you know it, the office has become your home away from home. But what if your home away from home is […]

Burnout is a health hazard in the workplace. Paul Friday, Director of Strategic Relationships at leading HR and payroll provider MHR, explores how HR can help protect employees from stress before it spirals out of control… Be honest… do you ever dread going to work? Do work worries hang over you all weekend to the […]

There’s a direct link between age and salary – for most people they will increase together as new skills are learned, more experience is gained, and potential is increased. Several variables also affect salary, including industry, development, skill set and even gender. Here are the facts about what employees need to know according to Instant […]

AXA PPP healthcare offers advice on retaining millennial workers in a business and how you can begin to find out what they want from the job they are in.. Although it’s important to treat each employee as an individual regardless of their generation, a report by American Express found some common themes when it came […]