Prioritising environmental and societal impact is becoming the leading indicator of employee engagement. Employees who feel that their organisations are environmentally-conscious are 2.3 times more engaged at work 80% of employees feel that their organisation cares about having a positive impact on the environment in data collected from 35,000 respondents Out of those, 84% would […]

It barely seems like summer is over and the first leaves are only just starting to fall, but in the world of entertainment, that only means one thing – it’s time to start planning your Christmas party! You’re probably thinking “But it’s too early to think about Christmas”. Well, when it comes to booking a […]

Growing engagement through sustainable events By Caroline Medcalf, Sharon Bannister and Dana Moore at Agiito Sustainability is an integral part of most organisations business strategy today, whilst each is on a different journey, some are further ahead than others. With the ever-increasing emphasis on reducing an organisations environmental impact from business activity, our role is […]

Friendly colleagues make an organisation a good place to work, new research by HR and payroll software provider Ciphr reveals. The research found out that most people (85%) can name at least three positive aspects that make the company that employs them a good place to work. Majority of people feel their employer provides a […]

Jack Parsons, the UK’s leading youth expert, launches My Duvet Flip, a series to motivate millions of young people. At a time when young people are struggling to combat the cost of living crisis, top business leaders join entrepreneur Jack Parsons to inspire young people into work, through the launch of a new series of […]

Today is the International Dog Day as well as the eve of this summer’s last Bank Holiday weekend in the UK. A perfect time to think about holidays, either for the end of this summer or plan ahead for your next vacation. Where do you think your dog would choose to go on holiday? Dogs […]

One of the world’s leading training specialists for PAs, EAs, VAs and Administrative Professionals, Your Excellency Ltd, has announced it’s involvement in the 2022 Australian Administrative Awards. The Australian Administrative Awards (AAAs), the first of their kind in Australia, recognise and celebrate the achievements, dedication and importance of Administration Professionals across Australia. Your Excellency will […]

With almost 7 million views on TikTok and counting, the ‘Quiet Quitting’ trend has taken social media by storm in recent weeks. Young employees, still dealing with the ongoing effects of the pandemic, are focusing on prioritising their work/life balance over impressing their employers. Quiet Quitting doesn’t refer to an employee leaving a role, but […]

High company turnover makes a big impact on businesses. New research into the hidden costs of onboarding talent has revealed that company culture has suffered in 63% of UK businesses as a result of high employee turnover. In a survey of 500 UK-based business leaders, emerging talent and reskill provider Wiley Edge found that 23% […]

Regent’s Conferences & Events has reported a record summer for their outdoor events making it the most successful in more ways than one. The central London based events venue has seen an all-time high of both guest numbers and average spend per head. Welcoming over 10,000 guests to the lawns between May and July, firms […]

The need to address workers’ financial wellbeing is growing with the looming recession and cost of living crisis affecting all of us.  Oddbox, the UK’s food-waste-fighting fruit and veg box, has signed up to Mintago to provide a financial wellbeing platform to its staff. Mintago is an FCA-regulated financial wellbeing company. It helps employees find all their […]

What a fantastic evening at Coldplay’s sixth and final gig of their Music of the Spheres World Tour!  Our Editor, Marja-Leena, was lucky to be there on August 21st to enjoy one of the best of the UK’s rock legends, Coldplay, with Club Wembley. “We arrived in good time at the club’s Bobby Moore suite […]

Before the internet age it was much easier to disconnect from work. Whether that was simply switching your phone off or visiting somewhere abroad, no one could contact you when you were on annual leave. Today, it’s a completely different story and a much needed work detox is that much harder to achieve. Many of […]

Let’s take a look at what’s on in London this September. The start of the autumn is certainly looking great. Here’s a hot list of some of the best events and parties, and latest food and drink trends, not to be missed in the capital. Get your diaries out! London Fashion Week – Four Seasons Hotel […]

Agiito are pleased to confirm, as one of the first in the industry, that they now offer a live meeting availability solution for their customers when they are booking meetings and events. The live meetings availability function will enable bookers to log on to their proprietary technology, Meetingspro, to view rates and venue availability in […]

Female Entrepreneurs are shining through the dark times! Best Business Women Awards 2022 Finalists have been announced and Caroline Marshall from North London has been shortlisted as a finalist for a Best Business Women Awards 2022 in the Best New Business category. The awards include an incredible selection of businesswomen from across the UK, women […]

Gareth Hoyle, Managing Director of Marketing Signals shares his top tips for employee retention. All quotes by Gareth. Over the past couple of years, work has changed for businesses across the globe. This change, at times, hindered the ability to keep employees satisfied and to want to stay employed within their company. This phenomenon of […]

Ministers accused of ‘using the P&O playbook’ for lifting agency worker strike ban. The Trades Union Congress (TUC) has said the UK government’s decision to allow companies to replace striking staff with agency workers undermines action taken against P&O Ferries earlier this year. As P&O parent company DP World reported first-half profit of $721 million […]