A recent study suggests that 93% of employers would opt to take on somebody who has completed a three-year apprenticeship over somebody who has spent three years studying. The research, carried out by Positive Outcomes, a national provider of work-based training and apprenticeships, questioned 100 UK employers about their attitudes towards apprenticeships in the run […]

More than a third of UK employees are nervous about asking their bosses for time off sick, with one in five uncomfortable about even asking for holiday. The unease of British workers was revealed in a survey by Printerland.co.uk, with a shocking 25% of employees stating that they don’t feel valued. The survey, which quizzed 1000 […]

A recent survey by Viking Direct, one of the largest office product suppliers in the world, has revealed that nearly half of people working from home in the UK suffer from stress and have no one to talk to about it. 67% of office workers, on the other hand, feel like they do have someone to turn […]

Bored with your office lunch? Does a sandwich leave you feeling bloated or tired in the afternoon? Tudor Park’s new Executive Head Chef Alfonso Salvaggio has put together a selection of packed lunch ideas that will stimulate the taste buds as well as the brain cells. Alfonso (pictured left) and his 13-strong team of chefs […]

Andrew Morrow, Head of Events at One Events, explains how the company offers something for every kind of corporate function. With three unique locations in the heart of London, One Events has the perfect venue for your next event. From 30-person intimate dinners overlooking Buckingham Palace to standing party venues for 800 guests, we have […]

The former personal assistant to Katt Williams is suing the comedian for an alleged violent attack that left her with severe injuries. Angelina Triplett-Hill claims Katt Williams assaulted her on a film set, leaving her unconscious and with severe injuries that required her to be in hospital for several days. She is now suing the […]

Thanks to the wonders of technology, being physically present at the office isn’t always necessary. If you’ve worked out a flexible arrangement whereby you work from home now and then, here’s a bit of advice for staying visible to your fellow employees. 1 Check in regularly When you work from home, it’s easy for people […]

It has been a brilliant week for Team GB at the Rio Olympics, and hopefully an equally productive for all of your slogging away at work. While the weather looks set to disappoint us this weekend, we’d like to think that won’t get in the way of celebrations ahead of Monday’s closing ceremony. Let’s check […]

Minority employment targets should be supported by other initiatives, including a review of corporate culture and recruitment processes, if greater progress is to be made. That’s according to diversity consultancy The Clear Company. This follows a report by the Equality and Human Rights Commission, which calls for the introduction of minority employment targets after it […]

Children will be heading back to school soon, and many working parents are already thinking about how they’ll handle their work-life balance in the coming year. A new survey by FlexJobs shows employees with children 18 and younger value flexibility over higher salary when it comes to job perks. The survey of nearly 1200 working […]

Craig Harris, EA to the People Director at NSPCC talks about his position as a male EA and the misconceptions and stereotypes that are associated with the role. “Isn’t it a woman’s job?” and “aren’t PAs women?” are just some of the comments that I hear on a regular basis. My name is Craig Harris […]

The company formerly known as Best Parties Ever Ltd has officially re-launched as Eventist Group during its busiest summer season to date. Eventist Group is a privately owned hospitality firm made up of five businesses that each play a role in making long-lasting live experiences for individuals or brands. Each year Eventist Group entertains more […]

Just like home, but with all the comforts of a hotel, corporate serviced apartments are a stylish accommodation alternative for business travellers, says Simon Morrison. The serviced apartment sector is growing fast and one that you may not have previously considered as a business travel solution. The industry is going through a huge growth spurt […]

Solving the ‘productivity puzzle’ is one of the toughest challenges facing British businesses today. However, while many businesses have budgets for management training, more often than not the training selected doesn’t focus on the aspects of leadership that can have the greatest impact on productivity. This is the verdict of Executive Coach Lynn Scott, who […]

Research shows that jet lag makes us more vulnerable to viruses, which is an especially big risk for employees who travel to different time zones for work. To help you lower your risk for an upcoming journey, here are some top tips for dealing with jet lag. Before you travel I make annual trips to […]

A former office manager in North Carolina, USA has admitted stealing more than £250,000 from Fletcher Fire and Rescue over a seven-year period. Blue Ridge Now reports that Brenda Glenn Livingston, who had worked for Fletcher Fire and Rescue since 2003, entered a plea agreement to charges of embezzlement. According to court documents, Livingston embezzled $333,600 […]

The employment rate in the UK is now at a record high of 74.5% and the unemployment rate is at its lowest level in more than 10 years at 4.9%. The Office for National Statistics confirmed today that there are a record 31.75 million people now in work – up by more than 600,000 in […]

Allianz Park has launched a social media campaign in search of champions of the events world. To take part, event organisers must nominate their events champs by leaving the person’s full name and two words that best describe their star qualities, using the dedicated hashtag to win prizes (e.g. Fred Bloggs, smiley efficiency #eventschamps). The […]