British employees don’t want a Christmas party this year – and would prefer cash instead. That’s according to research by Appreciate, home of Love2Shop, the staff and customer rewards specialist. In a sign of the times, given the choice between receiving £50 or having a company Christmas party this year, almost nine in 10 (88%) revealed […]
One company has been in the virtual team building space for over 12 years. Formed in 1992, the family owned and run Sandstone has always used technology within its in-person events. They branched out into cyberspace back in 2008. Branded ‘Global Team Building,’ their online activities are different, engaging and very popular with remote teams. […]
Long distance train operator CrossCountry, part of the Arriva Group, has launched an innovative way for customers to familiarise themselves with a train’s interior before even arriving at a station. During these difficult times some customers could be anxious about what to expect when stepping on board, or it may be a long time since […]
With Zoom and Teams calls having lost their appeal and the desire to meet with colleagues for face-to-face conversations increasing, London’s working arts centre Somerset House is bringing a sense of community back to the world by launching an antidote to the lack of human business interaction. Deputy head of commercial events Kara Clark said: […]
Amélie Cartigny, Senior Events Manager at Ascot Racecourse, discusses event catering in a post-COVID environment As an events venue, Ascot Racecourse is as versatile as it is inspirational. The unique history, legacy and royal connection emanates from its very core, making the meetings and events held at the venue very special indeed. And the food […]
More than two thirds of office workers have admitted they’ve missed their workplace during the pandemic – with their desk, gossip and even meetings among the most longed for things. The study of 2,000 office workers found simply speaking to people face-to-face topped the list of the most missed aspects. Having equipment including printers and […]
Ahead of National Stress Awareness Day on Wednesday November 4th, workplace health experts outline why we need to be more prepared than ever to deal with workplace burnout following a steep rise in online searches for symptoms. Research into Google search data revealing online searching habits show that we’re in danger of a January 2021 […]
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Whilst we may not all be facing each other across our desks at the moment as we circumnavigate our way through Covid-19, bullying is still rife and systemic in the workplace, with cyber bullying in particular being driven higher by the pandemic, according to leaders in change management. As anti-bullying week (November 16th-20th) approaches, Thom Dennis, MD of […]
With varying Government guidelines in place across the country, many will find themselves continuing to work from home. Exploring the nation’s relationship with their sofa and desk chair, FurnitureChoice.co.uk polled Brits to find out how many suffer from back pain. Using this insight, experts reveal the best and worst seating positions for your back, whilst we […]
Office workers are adopting a ‘work from anywhere’ approach – by looking for temporary ‘home offices’ on the coast or away from the cities. A study of 2,000 ‘WFH’ adults found six in 10 would consider working remotely from somewhere other than their primary residence. And the average office worker would like to pack up […]
Cheltenham has launched a new initiative to support the recovery and growth of the town’s vital and highly valuable business tourism market. The new Meet in Cheltenham initiative, which is led by the town’s marketing body, Marketing Cheltenham, has been developed to attract more conference, meeting and event business to Cheltenham and its surrounding areas. […]
Good days start with a great cup of coffee, and the coffee industry has over the past few years gained strength providing the market with great coffee menu choices. The Venues of Excellence (VoE) consortium members share the love of great coffee and want to ensure their coffee offers the best quality and choice. So […]
Following the impact of Covid-19 on the economy, we have seen widespread business closures, pay cuts, reduced hours, and redundancies, resulting in many workers looking for a new venture. Today, LinkedIn is one of the go-to platforms for budding job hunters searching for a new role, therefore the competition is high. To help those looking […]
National discount scheme My VIP Card has launched a cost-effective employee benefit scheme, My VIP Rewards, to allow any UK business to reward, retain and recognise employees by offering access to over 4,500 discounts and benefits. The new scheme not only offers employees thousands of discounts, rewards and benefits, it also gives businesses discounts to help […]
A UK health business is offering a free support package to SMEs to help them protect their teams as they return to work from furlough and get Britain’s economy back on track. The package includes access to doctors and nurses both remotely and via its specialist clinics for employees with health issues, including those arising […]
Almost one in four adults now find it harder to relax in their home – after it became their primary workspace. A study of 2,000 Brits found they spent an average of nine hours a day at home before the pandemic. But lockdown had seen this figure increase by eight hours, with 35 per cent […]
Buyers registered to attend The Meetings Show – the UK’s leading exhibition for event and meeting professionals – are making valuable connections with confirmed exhibitors, two weeks before the event is due to start. More than 6,000 messages have already been exchanged and hundreds of meetings booked via the Swapcard platform ahead of the show, […]
