Some 79% of office Christmas parties are scheduled to be held in person this year, something which rendered all but impossible because of peak Covid levels last festive season. The news comes via a survey of 1,000 UK office workers by outsourced communications provider Moneypenny to determine how office Christmas party planning has altered. It […]

A new survey by event tech scale-up HeadBox indicates a strong return to the in-person office Christmas party, whilst also providing some revealing facts about how UK employees behave at the annual event. Data for the ‘12 truths of Christmas party campaign’ was collected from 1,000 UK employees aged between 18 and 54+, from a […]

Two thirds of UK workers plan to make changes to their careers in the next 12 months, according to a new study published by Aviva. This is an increase of five percentage points, compared to the previous study compiled in February 2021, and indicates that 22 million workers are seeking some sort of change. The intended […]

By Kip Parker, Business Development & Membership Manager, Raileasy As COP26 closes you can’t fail to have seen the news about the serious threat we face from climate change. We all have to start making changes to the way we live, but you can make an immediate contribution by choosing to travel by train. Rail […]

As a new study reveals that half of new dog owners are spending less time in the office to stay with their pet, employees are being urged to balance both dog-caring duties and working in the office. Of the estimated 12 million pet dogs in the UK, around 3.2 million were brought to their new […]

With more than 13.5 million workers having returned to their place of work for at least one day a week, more than four million say that they do not feel entirely safe doing so, according to new research by Direct Line Life Insurance. Some 5.5 million workers would work from home permanently if given the […]

The Meetings Industry Association (mia) has revealed the individual names and teams who have secured a place on its coveted annual miaList. Competition once again remained extremely high for a place on the prestigious roll of honour, which for a decade has been recognising and celebrating the outstanding individuals working within the business meetings and events sector. […]

New research has revealed a looming HR crisis amongst British businesses, with just a third of UK office workers feeling as though they belong within a company. This means that as many at 16 million employees are currently suffering from a feeling of isolation in the workplace. This is set to have serious consequences for […]

Recent research from Just Eat for Business has found that 90% of employees who take a proper lunch break feel more refreshed and productive, and two out of three employees believe eating lunch together as a team develops a great work culture. With this in mind, Just Eat for Business MD Matt Ephgrave discusses the value of taking breaks […]

Northamptonshire luxury hotel, conference centre and golf course Whittlebury Park has reported a robust growth in enquiries and bookings for corporate meetings and events in August and September this year, up some 95 per cent from May and June. The resort, which has over 50 flexible and purpose-built conference and meetings spaces, as well as 700 […]

Dan Elliott has joined Butlin’s Conferences & Events as the new National Sales Manager. He takes the role following his previous position at Center Parcs where he managed corporate event sales. In his role, Elliott will be leading all sales activities for conferences and events. He’ll be on the road visiting prospective clients and agents. With over […]

New research published during National Fertility Awareness Week (November 1st-5th) shows that, while the number of UK businesses offering fertility support to staff is steadily increasing, 36 per cent of employers don’t offer this – and have no plans to do so in the future. The research from Peppy, the B2B digital health and wellness platform, […]

Female employees are facing unacceptable levels of daily sexual harassment in online meetings and in online messaging services, reports a leading employment lawyer. The increase in working remotely has seen a corresponding increase in female staff receiving sexist comments about their appearance on online meetings. Comments have included references to wearing more make-up or wearing […]

Experts are warning that we’re seeing a ‘burnout build-up’ for employees, which is likely to grow as we move into the winter months. The last three months have seen a 221% spike in searches for ‘signs of burnout’, according to Google search data. This is the culmination of a year of heightened risk of burnout […]

Following a major £6 million refurbishment, Grade II listed Buckinghamshire property Horwood House showcases an extensive portfolio of brand-new events facilities, offering 20 multi-purpose spaces, many with natural light, suitable for business meetings, corporate training, conferences, private dinners, parties, and celebrations. Overseen by design studio ICA, the hotel’s character and 110-year history has been preserved […]

The Ascott Limited (Ascott), CapitaLand Investment’s wholly owned lodging business unit, has scooped 27 awards at the 28th annual World Travel Awards, including winning Europe’s Leading Serviced Apartment Brand 2021 for its Citadines Apart’hotel brand. Ascott received 27 awards at the ceremony, with nine going to its European brands. This included Citadines Islington London, the newest addition to Citadines’ UK […]

What makes a good first impression? Is it all about image? Can you bounce back from an embarrassing initial encounter? Lenstore reveals a new survey on the physical characteristics we find most attractive. We’ve always been quick to judge. As a society we tend to ‘shoot from the hip’ when it comes to making judgements […]

The Venues Collection, a nationwide provider of training and conference facilities, has launched an Apprenticeship Charter to help and reassure businesses when selecting appropriate accommodation for their apprentices who completing their off-the-job training phases. The Charter outlines The Venues Collection’s commitment and demonstrates its expertise and specialisation in providing accommodation and training rooms tailored to the […]