New research from ICT services provider Brother UK shows that one in 10 bosses would overlook a junior colleague for promotion simply because they have a messy desk. And it’s not just bosses that judge us for having cluttered workspaces – 40% see untidy colleagues as disorganised, while 15% assume that this means we don’t […]

It’s the season for giving, and although according to business etiquette it’s not required for employees to buy their boss a Christmas present, sometimes a little gift can go a long way. But what are the guidelines if you’re in the spirit of giving? With a claim to fame for liaising many a Secret Santa […]

Welcome back to our weekly spotlight on helpful apps. We focus on a variety of products that are useful for work, personal use, or both, providing our own thoughts on the apps and what you can do with them. This week we plan stress-free journeys with Moovit. An intro to Moovit Available on the Apple App […]

In the third part of our winter warmer recipe series, Alfonso Salvaggio, Executive Head Chef at Tudor Park Marriott Hotel & Country Club in Bearsted, Kent gives you a quick and easy meal that can be ready in as little as 10 minutes. If speed is of the essence when you get home from work, […]

Travel safety specialist beTravelwise has appointed a new LGBT travel advisor and developed an enhanced corporate travel safety programme designed to help mitigate the dangers facing LGBT business travellers. LGBT travellers are often faced with a myriad of legal and safety issues when visiting certain countries, whether for work or leisure. There are 75 countries […]

2016 has been widely reported as an annus horribillis for UK commuters, with strikes, faults, delays and rising prices combining to create a perfect storm of frustration and misery. Now it appears the tipping point has been reached, with more than half of all employees considering flexible working arrangements for 2017, according to new research from […]

The rise in the number of NEETs – people aged 16 to 24 who are not in education, employment, or training – means employers must revaluate assessment processes sooner rather than later, according to global talent acquisition and management firm Alexander Mann Solutions. Responding to the latest data from the ONS, which revealed a significant […]

New research from AXA PPP healthcare suggests managers in smaller sized businesses need an honest, open approach to supporting employees who have or have had cancer back to work. Returning to work after cancer can be a daunting prospect. As well as the physical effects of cancer and its treatment, such as fatigue, employees may […]

If you ask me, there’s no meal more satisfying than a good steak. Marco Pierre White has become something of an expert in this field, and in 2008 opened the first of two London Steakhouse Co restaurants in the City of London. If you’re a fan of traditional British food, this is definitely the place […]

As rail passengers on Southern lines face travel chaos due to strikes completely shutting down operations, transport app Moovit has announced that Brits face the longest commute than any other European nation. The research used data collected from the Moovit app, which is used by 2.5 million people in the UK, and found that the […]

The Government’s focus on the gender pay gap should be welcomed, says consulting firm Mercer. However, while the final draft of the reporting requirements brings some much needed clarity, the measures proposed are blunt and organisations should be prepared to explain why they have a pay gap and how they plan to close it. Commenting […]

De Vere Wotton House in Surrey, part of the Principal Hotel Company, has unveiled its £6 million renovation programme, which is part of a wider £50 million investment project in the De Vere country estate hotels portfolio. Part of the new look De Vere brand, which is due to launch in spring/summer 2017, De Vere […]

Workers in the UK are missing out on holiday time – with one in five (19%) not taking their full allowance. This is according to the ‘2016 Vacation Deprivation’ study from travel website Expedia, which polled more than 9000 employed adults across 28 countries to compare holiday entitlement with the number of days taken and explore […]

8 Northumberland Avenue used a creative initiative last year to launch its Christmas party themes a year in advance, which has resulted in almost a 20% increase in confirmed business for Christmas parties this December. Despite the economic uncertainty, that initiative seems set to continue to reap benefits for the venue, as 53% of clients […]

ibtm events’ annual ibtm world Trends Watch report has predicted growth for the global MICE industry in 2017, despite the turbulent geopolitical and economic environment. The 12th edition of the report, authored by Dr Rob Davidson, Managing Director of MICE Knowledge, and released at the company’s flagship show ibtm world in Barcelona, makes forecasts for […]

Nearly one in five employees have been forced to use their annual leave entitlement or take unpaid leave to attend funerals of family members or friends, according to new research from MetLife. Its findings show 19% of workers have been absent to attend funerals or cope with bereavement, which was classed as unpaid leave or […]

Concise, sponsor of this year’s PA Life Christmas party, gave attendees of the event the chance to win one of four £100 John Lewis vouchers. The results are in and Concise has now announced the lucky winners. The four winning PAs are: Abigail Jones, American Express Global Business Travel Lizann De Wet, Savills Karen Crowley, […]

The New Year is always a time for reflection and forward planning. It is the time of year when evaluating our lives feels more natural than at other times of the year. As one year draws to a close and another begins it is a perfect opportunity for us to slow down, take stock and […]