A study by Morgan Pryce, London-based commercial property agents, reveals that 50% of UK workers are open to the prospect of office romance. The 2016 study asked those of working age (between 16-65 years) within London and surrounding boroughs if they would consider looking for romance at work. More than half of those under 34 […]

New research reveals that British employees are, on the whole, happy at work, with a third feeling inspired to succeed every day and 70% feeling positive more than three days a week. This counters a common misconception that we’re a nation of disgruntled employees pushing paper. Ahead of the second Employee Motivation Day on 25 […]

Almost half of British women say they are not getting enough sleep and don’t feel well-rested when they wake up (43% and 48%). According to the findings from a survey of more than 4,100 UK adults supported by the Sleep Apnoea Trust Association (SATA) and conducted by YouGov for ResMed Ltd, women are more likely […]

Clarizen, producer of collaborative work management software, recently announced survey results that show UK workers spend as much as 30% of their working week (assuming a 40-hour week) preparing for and attending status meetings – on average 11.5 hours per week. Preparing for these meetings often takes as long as the meetings themselves. 65% of […]

Employers are increasingly deciding that the safest course of action is to assume annual pension contribution allowances are limited to £10,000 for higher paid staff to avoid the risk of unexpected tax charges, leading employee benefits consultancy Portus warns. It says employers are worried their staff could face tax charges before it is too late […]

On average companies review 21 CVs before extending an offer for an accounting and finance role, according to new research by specialist recruitment firm Robert Half. However, one in 20 firms will review on average 100 CVs before making a job offer. The research highlights the importance many employers still place on traditional CVs and […]

The recent Oscars row over the level of diversity among its nominees has reverberated around the world, but is there a more fundamental issue that affects workplaces everywhere, not just those in Hollywood. Tommy Lai, Marketing Director at recruitment tech firm WCN explores the importance of having a diverse workforce, explains its benefits and looks […]

Winter may be well and truly set in, but with spring on the horizon we’re celebrating with an offer to brighten any grey moment with day delegate rates from just £45* at selected De Vere Venues and Principal Hayley properties across Great Britain. Plus, as an added gift when you book more than 10 delegates, […]

Established as one of the most exclusive private members’ clubs in London, with a rich and extensive history, London Capital Club proudly introduces Tavern at 15 – a sleek and sophisticated new restaurant open to the public for the very first time. And throughout the month of February, you can sample one small and one […]

International Confex will be dominated by some of the biggest and most prestigious hotel, destination and venue brands in the world when the show opens on 2-3 March at Olympia London. Organisers are already looking forward to welcoming back destinations including Tourism Ireland, Glasgow City Marketing Bureau, Visit Belfast and NewcastleGateshead to the show. These […]

The PA Show announces the inspirational Verity Smith, a blind international dressage rider, singer, songwriter and author as the keynote speaker for Day Two. Advocating the ability in disability and relishing the challenge of defying convention and breaking down boundaries, Verity has represented Great Britain as part of Para Team GB and is now training […]

A new retirement report by insurance provider Royal London warns that those entering the workforce now will have no choice but to work into their late 70s in order to retire with a similar pension to their parents’ generation. The study, titled The Death of Retirement, looks at how long people will have to remain […]

Do you love your workspace? Ask around and you’ll find there aren’t many of us who can proudly claim our desks to be an organised oasis of calm. Yet stationery brand Avery believes having a bright, clear and inspiring workspace plays an important role in working to the best of your ability. This belief is […]

Modern open-plan offices can be difficult to manage. With different generations working in the same space, not everybody will find the layout to be the most conducive to their way of doing things. MashableUK recently came up with four great tips for managers to make their environment more productive. 1 Discuss the office design One […]

We recently reported that productivity can be increased by having a clean office or adding a splash of colour with art. But in terms of the business as a whole, the experts at smallbusiness.co.uk say going green is the best way to boost performance. Energy efficient offices cut bills by 20% Energy-efficient equipment can reduce […]

We spend a lot of time with our colleagues. While some you can consider friends, others are just, well… annoying. And the Fast Company has captured the most annoying person at the office so well in a single video. In the video, “Carol” has some maddening features that make her intolerable, including: Taking your snacks […]

Inkerman started life in a flat on Inkerman Terrace in Kensington with a laptop and a phone. Now in its 20th year, the company has grown considerably, with a healthy turnover delivering luxury gifts, trophies and awards worldwide. Founded in 1996 by Louise Eadie and Kiki Grigson (both ex-Tiffany & Co). Both held a wealth […]

On Tuesday, 15 March from 5pm-9pm, country venue Hedsor House will host an Executive and Personal Assistant Showcase to talk about the latest trends in business technology. The evening will help PAs and EAs stay abreast of key technology trends, as well as give them tips and tools they can use every day to ensure […]