The Scottish Exhibition + Conference Centre (SECC) is being renamed and rebranded the ‘Scottish Event Campus’. The new name acknowledges that the venue has developed over a period of more than 30 years – with the Armadillo and The SSE Hydro added to the site. In addition, live entertainment has grown to become a significant […]

As the UK becomes a powerhouse of digital skills and innovation, businesses need to ensure skills are at the top of the workplace agenda. Digital recruitment specialist Forward Role Recruitment has spoken to a number of industry experts to get the low-down on the kind of skills employees need to succeed in a digital world. Attention […]

Isobel Heaphy, Senior Events Executive at Kensington Palace and Kew Palace (cared for by independent charity Historic Royal Palaces) reveals her top tips for planning the perfect party at a palace Clear objectives What do you want your event to achieve – will it raise the profile of your business? Will it bring key clients […]

Businesses under five years old are twice as likely to compromise the confidentiality of sensitive information than more established businesses. This is one of the findings of recent research into information management and security practices in the mid-market commissioned by leading storage and information management services company Iron Mountain. The in-depth study of mid-market businesses […]

Having a bad morning? Don’t worry, you’re definitely not alone; one in 10 Brits reckon they never have a good morning – and a quarter never have more than two good mornings a week, a study has found. The poll of 2000 UK adults by belVita Breakfast also revealed skipping the first meal of the […]

If you follow us on Twitter, you’ll have noticed that we were in beautiful Austria this week at the arlberg1800 RESORT to experience what the Tirol region of the Alps has to offer corporate groups, including a bit of skiing. Later in the week we were at the National Television Awards at the O2 courtesy […]

Bosses are refusing workers key training opportunities that would make them more effective and productive, according to new research. A survey of 1003 US workers, carried out by the largest US-based training provider The Knowledge Academy revealed that almost half (47%) say their employer has refused their requests for learning in the past. This is […]

Set sail for a unique experience at Solent Forts luxury island hotels. Just an hour and 30 minutes by train from central London, Solent Forts offers an unrivalled experience all year round for leisure and corporate visitors alike. With a vast range of facilities, your visit could include kite flying, laser battles, cabaret, fire pits, rooftop sauna, […]

Clic+ will bring together event professionals from across the country on 27 January as they share best practice at Robinson College’s event delivery seminar. The fourth event in the ‘Five Steps to Successful Events’ series will focus on how to bring your event alive from concept to delivery, bringing together learnings from previous clic+ lectures. […]

Around half of HR professionals believe that senior business leaders don’t have the people management behaviours and skills needed to get the best from their people, according to the latest CIPD HR Outlook survey of HR professionals. Performance management and people management were voted the top leadership behaviours and skills needed by organisations over the […]

UK business travel buyers are facing higher prices thanks to Brexit. Seven months to the day Britons voted in the European Referendum and less than a week since Prime Minister Theresa May set out her stall for a hard Brexit, a Business Travel Show poll has revealed that prices have already increased for 16% of […]

We’re all human, which means we all slip up from time to time. But an error rarely spells the end of your career. Here are a few handy hints from Adrian Granzella of The Muse on moving past a professional mistake. Apologise The first thing you must always do immediately following a mistake is apologise […]

Recognition is hard to come by these days, especially in the busy work environment. If your company conducts annual reviews, use it as an opportunity to highlight your successes. DailyWorth has put together these top tips to write a self-assessment that’s sure to impress. Document every accomplishment An annual review is your chance to remind […]

Firms are losing top talent through failures in career and succession planning and the movement of talent within their businesses, according to an HR Innovation Practices Observatory run by Politecnico di Milano School of Management. Firms often endorse the traditional ‘career ladder’ model, which moves talent vertically within a single business function. Yet this alienates multi-talented […]

If you are running an international event or trying to land an international deal, you will need interpreters. From helping a manufacturing client land a multi-million-pound deal to making sure that construction associations can share best practice, interpreters make sure that communication across languages and cultures is as smooth as possible. But while most people […]

In addition to brushing up on your interview skills and dressing for success, there are a few simple things you can do to prepare. Recruitment site Glassdoor recommends these four easy steps that can help you get ready. Set a calendar note straight away Once your potential employer has confirmed the date and time of […]

New research from Rotterdam School of Management, Erasmus University (RSM) finds that those diagnosed with hyperactivity, one of the main symptoms of ADHD – Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder – are more likely to be an entrepreneur. Too often hyperactivity is associated with low job performance and a greater chance of becoming unemployed rather than offering […]

Have you had a promotion recently or received praise from your boss but don’t feel like you deserve it? You could be suffering from impostor syndrome, a phenomenon in which you can’t internalise your accomplishments and fear you might be found out as a fraud. If this sounds like you, follow these simple tips from […]