The number of business travel buyers with flourishing budgets is on the increase for the first time in four years. The results of the seventh annual Business Travel Show forecast reveal that 32% of buyers will have more money to spend in 2017, compared with 29% last year. This follows successive annual drops since 2013. […]
It is estimated that 30% of the UK population will make New Year’s resolutions of some kind. That’s approximately 12.4 billion people, and nearly half of those self-promises will relate to health and exercise, the most popular being to lose weight and get fit. Women, more so than men, seem all too familiar with the […]
The commute into work was made even more bitter for UK employees this morning, as many faced an average increase of 2.3% on their rail fares to start off 2017. To add insult to injury, the Action for Rail campaign has revealed that Brits pay up to six times more on tickets than their European […]
Along with the news that kids eat half their daily sugar allowance before they event get to school, dentists are now calling for a cultural change in Britain’s workplaces to address health problems caused by excessive sugar consumption. The Faculty of Dental Surgery has criticised what it calls the ‘workplace cake culture’, saying an overabundance […]
31 January is the day Brits are most likely to hand in their notice and leave their job, new research from Crunch Accounting reveals. The study found that a potential 10.3 million workers are considering moving on professionally (32.5% of the UK’s workforce) – but most will hang on until after January’s payday before handing […]
It would appear PAs aren’t the only ones who get unusual requests. Peeling the pith from satsuma segments, stacking coat hangers and unknotting Christmas lights are among the most bizarre tasks Brits have been asked to do at work, according to new research. A study of 2000 workers across the country has revealed a top […]
Sue Trombley, Managing Director of Thought Leadership at Iron Mountain explains why job-hopping employees create data privacy problems for themselves and their employers. Job hopping is the new normal. Talk to anyone in their early 30s and the chances are they will have changed jobs at least four times[1] since leaving full-time education. This trend […]
Christmas is over, the decorations have come down, the New Year’s celebrations are a distant memory – welcome to January. It’s a long, dark month, so it’s hard to find some feel-good factor to cling to – particularly with employees coming back to work after a relaxing Christmas break. As tempting as it is to […]
New research by wellbeing charity CABA has revealed that 60% of British employees regularly drink on a work night (Sunday to Thursday). Their top 5 reasons for drinking are: Nearly a third drink to de-stress (29%) They enjoy the taste (28%) They drink with their friends socially (19%) Out of habit (they have an alcoholic […]
Hayley Goodwin, Head of Jockey Club Venues outlines five things you should take into consideration when booking a shared Christmas party for those who are already looking into next year’s festivities. Décor At Christmas people want to experience a touch of luxury, so it’s important to make your venue look fantastic. The décor is going […]
Lord’s Cricket Ground today announces it will host the 2017 Long Room Legends of Sport event with England Rugby Head Coach Eddie Jones. The event on Thursday, 19 January will allow guests to get up close and personal with the popular Australian, who has enjoyed a successful first year as England Coach since taking over […]
Office parties, family gatherings, present shopping, long drives – Christmas has its fair share of activities that can wear out even the healthiest person. So what can you do to ensure you are energised enough this December? “With so much to do and so many people to see, the Christmas season can take its toll […]
New research from AXA PPP healthcare has revealed aspects of office behaviour that bosses find most irksome. It would appear that poor time keeping, office romances and foul habits are rife when working in smaller businesses, with one in 10 not liking their colleagues. Topping the table of annoyances of a poll of business owners, […]
We’ve all had cringe-worthy moments at the office, but the holiday season seems to be rife with them. US comedian and host of The Tonight Show Jimmy Fallon asked his viewers to take to Twitter using the hashtag #officepartyfails to reveal some of the most embarrassing events to happen at their office Christmas party. The […]
Opening in summer 2017, the highly anticipated Bürgenstock Resort Lake Lucerne will herald a new era in Swiss hospitality. While modern in aesthetic and outlook, The Bürgenstock Resort is steeped in a fascinating history with its beginnings dating back to 1868. The original resort has been a favourite destination for numerous Hollywood stars including Sofia […]
According to Workfront’s 2016 State of Work report, in general UK workers express a great deal of positivity and even love regarding their jobs, their co-workers and even their bosses. When asked, however, employees also expressed noteworthy levels of annoyance with disruptive co-workers and workspaces that make it difficult for them to complete their work. These […]
Finishing off your dinner with a dessert on a work night usually involves a quick raid of the fridge for a yogurt. But if you have fruit that needs eating up, or even tins of peaches or pears in the cupboard, then you can whip up this creamy dessert in just 10 minutes, says Alfonso […]
Cookery School at Little Portland Street is London’s most sustainable cooking school and teaches guests to cook good food with confidence. The school offers classes, courses and corporate events from beginner to advanced level in a professional kitchen. Demystifying cooking, removing jargon and bringing back good home cooking skills is their forte; no wonder, then, […]
