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13 steps to a great work-life balance

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Do you worry about getting your work-life balance right? If so, youโ€™re not alone โ€“ with 25 per cent of workers unhappy about it, 13 per cent working more than 49 hours a week and more than 40 per cent of employees neglecting other aspects of their life. To try to help workers address the […]

Branded corporate gifts are the best way to say โ€˜Thank You!โ€™

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The promotional products sector is shining the spotlight on promotional merchandiseโ€™s ability to make people feel valued, with the theme of โ€˜Thank You!โ€™ for this yearโ€™s Promotional Products Week (PPW) which runs from 2-6 October. A recent survey conducted by the industryโ€™s governing body, the BPMA (British Promotional Merchandise Association), highlighted the fact that almost […]

The 10 deadly interview sins

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Limp handshakes, bad hygiene and flirting have all been highlighted in a list of the top 10 deadly interview sins. The list has been compiled by the team London Offices, who have revealed what will turn off a potential employer from hiring you. โ€œMaking a good first impression is vital to having a successful interview,โ€ […]

App of the Week: Gett

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Gett โ€“ driven by quality   On demand mobility app Gett is the leading black taxi app thatโ€™s moving people in record numbers at the touch of a button. Bringing together the latest technology and Londonโ€™s highest-rated black cab drivers, Gett offers quality of service, competitive pricing and excellent reliability. The app itself is very […]

How much โ€˜down timeโ€™ do you get each dayโ€ฆ?

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Working mums and dads get just 48 minutes of time to themselves each day, with the majority not putting up their feet until almost 9pm each night, according to a new study. The study of 2,000 parents also revealed that eight in ten parents wish they had more spare time, and that one in ten […]

Work-related illness costing the economy ยฃ9bn

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Some 26 million working days are being lost due to work-related ill health, costing over ยฃ9 billion to the economy, according to research by the Health and Safety Executive. At the same time, almost half of Britainโ€™s industry leaders do not feel enough is being done across industry to tackle the problem, with the study […]

Bring on the robots, say British office workers

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The majority of British office workers believe that the rise in workplace automation will allow us work in new ways, and that it will give them the opportunity to learn new skills. Although Workfrontโ€™s annual State of Enterprise Work report reveals that 38% of workers fear the rise of robots, 84% agree that โ€œthe use […]

Europeโ€™s largest freshwater aquarium to offer new event spaces

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Lausanneโ€™s MICE offering is to be further enhanced with the addition of the AQUATIS Aquarium-Vivarium set to open on the site of the BOAS owned Aquatis Hotel in the city next month. ย The aquarium-vivarium will be unique in Switzerland and the largest freshwater aquarium in Europe. Once open, it will be available for corporate hire […]

Bags of style โ€“ perfect for Christmas gifts

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Need bottle bags with your logo for seasonal client gifts? The Corporate Carrier Company supplies bags in a range of sizes and styles, custom-printed with your logo or promotional message. Gloss or matt laminated paper bags with rope handles are a firm favourite with clients for exhibitions, events and hospitality, as they convey a prestigious […]

Birmingham & Heathrow T5 top UK airports poll

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Which airports can you expect to send you off in style, and which could leave you stuck in a lengthy queue? Which? asked passengers about their airport experiences and, with more than 10,000 responses, you can use their views to fly from the best UK airports and avoid the worst. Although large airports are well […]

Grazing Catering launches on-demand ordering system

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Grazing Catering, the flexible workplace and venue food company, has today announced the launch of โ€˜Catering on Demandโ€™ โ€“ an industry-first online ordering system that will provide office and facilities managers with a totally flexible end-to-end workplace feeding facility. The new platform enables Grazing clients to order their workplace catering on a daily, weekly, monthly […]

Are we happy enough? Here’s a step-by-step guide to feeling happier

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The average Brit give himself just 6.37 out of 10 on a happiness scale, with just one in ten rating their life satisfaction at nine or above, according to a recent study. When asked to rate their life satisfaction on a scale from one to ten the average Brit gave themselves a middling 6.37 out […]

Yuletide cheer with the White Water Centre

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Get ahead with your Christmas party planning with White Water Christmas Dine at Lee Valley White Water Centre. Eat, drink and be merry at one of our alpine themed Christmas parties. Youโ€™ll be able to embrace the festive season as you enjoy an evening of great food and wine, along with some Christmas Classics on […]

Introducing Leicester Conferences

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The venues that work for you As aย specialist events and conference providerย in Leicester we have a wealth of knowledge and expertise at our fingertips, and have been running successful, innovative and creative events for the past 50 years. Ourย excellent facilitiesย andย outstanding menu optionsย ensure that we are trusted by organisations of all sizes, from across all sectors, […]

Altitude London celebrates its 10th anniversary with a birthday showcase

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Itโ€™s not every year a company celebrates their 10thย birthday, so to celebrate we pulled out all the stops to showcase the best the venue has to offer. And what an evening it was! Thank you to all the guests and suppliers that made the evening such a great success. Guests arrived at 6pm, greeted by […]

4 reasons to party prohibition style this Christmas at BMA House

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As summer draws to a close, we start to look towards that next big calendar event, the Christmas do. This year, party prohibition style at BMA House with their new Roaring 20s Christmas package. The central London venue tells us why the 20s is the perfect theme for your office Christmas party. Decadent decor The […]

How Unique are You?

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New research has uncovered the odds of you being one of a lucky few with certain appearances, possessions, and abilities. Stressed for an interview and mentally comparing yourself to the other candidates in the waiting room, it can be easy to forget what makes you stand out from the crowd. However, very soon, and in […]

Additional free childcare explained

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The Government this month introduced additional free childcare hours for working parents, allowing parents of three and four year-old children to get 30 hours of nursery care each week. Are you eligible and how do you apply? You can usually get 30 hours free childcare if you (and your partner, if you have one) are: […]