A big part of life is budgeting but itโs not always fun, easy or satisfying to take the time to manage your finances. Iโve personally attempted various different strategies to try and find where all the money goes each month, and with Christmas on the way many of us will need to be extra careful […]
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App of the Week: Spendee
1 in 5 Brits ‘trapped’ in poverty
One in five workers across the UK are considered ‘trapped’ in working poverty, according to new findings that reveal a millions are struggling to find a job that offers earnings above theย real Living Wage. The study byย IHS Markit for KPMGย has revealed how around 22% of all jobs in the countryย aren’t paying enough for their employees. […]
Cleaning office mess improves our productivity
British workers have admitted they find tidying to be satisfying rather than just a chore, according to new findings byย Avery UK. In fact, most people across the country would even go as far as to say it has therapeutic value, being considered a good combatantย for stressful situations. 80% of adultsย reckon tidying and organising is […]
MBNA Thames Clippers expands river bus routes
London river transport network MBNA Thames Clippers has revealed an expansion of its river bus routes with the addition of Battersea Power Station. Adding a new direct route for commuters, residents and visitors to the city centre, the newest service will take travellers around 15 minutes to reach Embankment at central London from Battersea. The […]
How often do you injure yourself because of your phone?
Have you ever walked into another person, a wall or lamppost because you were looking at your phone instead of where you were going? Have you ever accidentally dropped your phone on your face in bed or missed your bus or train because you were glued to a screen? You aren’t the only one… A […]
Using Black Friday deals for hotel and restaurant bookings
Black Friday and Cyber Monday can be a minefield to navigate; itโs a crowded market where an abundance of hoteliers, restauranteurs and retailers are fighting for visibility, market dominance and sales. It presents a great opportunity to promote brands, recruit new customers and increase profit, however the competition is fierce and traffic moves fast. Thereโs […]
Holywell Park achieves 6th VenueVerdict Gold
Imago Venuesโ dedicated conference and event centre, Holywell Park, has once again achieved the highest possible accolade in the BDRC Continental VenueVerdict. โOur business is our people and we are incredibly proud of the efforts all our team have put in to ensure we once again achieved Gold,โ comments Emma Boynton, head of sales and […]
Finnair to offer an extra 2,700 seats between Manchester and Helsinki over the Winter season
Finnair has announced that it will be increasing capacity between Manchester and Helsinki by 12 per cent, more than 2,700 seats, during the busy winter schedule in response to passenger demand. From December certain flights operated by Embraer aircraft will be flown on larger capacity Airbus A319 and A320 aircraft. Finnair flights departing from Manchester […]
Businesses ease pressure on PAs expected to arrange business travel
One in three small businesses rely heavily on PAs to book and arrange business travel, putting extra strain on assistants. The report by Trainline for Businessย revealed that assistants are having to take on unnecessary responsibilities due to lack of understanding in business travel. 34% of SME business travellers turn to their secretary (16%), their office […]
Leaked Tory dossier alleges staff misconduct
A leaked political document being described as Parliamentโs โdirty dossierโ has published several allegations against leading Conservative party members, including inappropriate behaviour with their PA. The news, broken by the Mail Online, has named a number of Members of Parliament and former Cabinet Ministers, accusing them of acting inappropriately with women and other staff members. […]
How interviewers scare recruits
New research by totaljobs has revealed how interviewers use scare tactics and intimidation to catch their candidates off-guard. The study aims to highlight the weak areas recruiters exploit to challenge potential employees. 49%ย of interviewers said they have intentionally asked difficult questions while interviewing a candidate. Interestingly, 20% admitted theyโd adopted negative body language and 17% […]
App of the Week: Pushbullet
Itโs safe to say we live in the digital age now, and piles of papers have become bundles of crossed wires, memory sticks and devices. It can be quite confusing, especially under pressure and to a time limit. I struggle to find the right remote control to change the TV channel, let alone remember where […]
How much do you trust your boss?
Workers across the UK have revealed what they value in a boss, and how well their management live up to expectations. With many having a clear idea of how staff should behave and what to look for in a valuable employee, workplace incentive provider One4all Rewards has shifted the spotlight to employers to review what […]
Brits are scared to take time off work
British workers are risking burnout as theyโre too worried to take time off work, according to new findings. Travel specialist Opodo is warning businesses that the UK is lagging behind other nations across Europe and the United States when it comes to flexible working hours. One in five British workplaces allow for extended leave and […]
Fairytales sparkle into life at the Longleat festival of light
The magic of storytelling is being brought to life as part of Longleatโs spectacular Festival of Light which opens to the public on November 5th. Visitors can wander through magical settings depicting famous scenes from Snow White, Rapunzel, Cinderella, Little Red Riding Hood, Hansel and Gretel, The Snow Queen and Beauty and the Beast. At […]
Is this the future of the computer mouse?
The mouse has had an interesting life. From mouse balls to pods in the centre of your keyboard and swiping at a mousepad. As the world becomes more mobile, portable devices have even abandoned the computer mouse entirely in favour of a touchscreen, so what is the future of the humble mousepad? Despite regularly changing […]
Top 10 stories of the week
Before you turn in for another week, don’t forget to check out our brand newย Christmas Top Picksย segment as we continue to keep you informed on what’s happening in the events world and keep up to date onย Twitter,ย Facebookย orย LinkedIn. Digital Edition: October 2017ย Check out our latest magazine, featuring our profile with London PA of the Year, […]
Christmas Top Picks
What a lineup for our October Christmas Top Picks! With less than 9 weeks until Christmas, it’s time to get the celebrations in full swing with ping pong at Bounce, a Showdown Quiz at Live in City orย a Christmas party overlooking some of London’s best sights… Party around a Ping Pong table this Christmas! Bounce […]