64% of recruiters admit to being put off by applicants with tattoos, according to new findings. A study by course providers DPG also revealed that over half of those involved in the hiring process believe that tattoos have a negative impact on the workplace and were rated as the second most likely feature to limit […]

Travel safety solutions provider Maiden Voyage has released its female travel safety training online for the first time. The five-module eLearning series aims to identify key safety risks for women abroad, offering practical advice to avoid fear and uncertainty in unfamiliar territories where misunderstanding culture and language can lead to unnecessary stress. All modules have […]

Over 700 event buyers were welcomed to the latest London Christmas Party Show, nearly doubling the presence of exhibitors from the previous year. With nearly 20% more corporate buyers appearing compared to 2016 and attendees representing major businesses from Barclays and Sainsbury’s to The Guardian and Facebook, the show was warmly received by attendees and […]

Executive Assistant Abigail Jones has been announced as a speaker at the upcoming London Venues Summit on 3 July. Hosting a seminar called Having a life, whilst running someone else’s, Jones will be discussing how she juggles her life yet remaining a dedicated assistant. Detailing how to perfect your schedule and learning when to make […]

Hospitality company Searcys has launched an online venue sourcing and booking service, hoping to offer a streamlined, centralised, one-stop solution for event organisation. The service, Exclusive Events, covers all of the company’s event destinations across London and Bath, including restaurants, champagne bars and private clubs from The Gherkin to the Bath Assembly Rooms. The team […]

Chelsea Football Club has announced the launch of its new benefits for those looking to join the annual hospitality waitlist. Introducing the perks for the first time in its history, the launch comes after a record-breaking 96% hospitality renewal rate into the next football season. The current Premier League champions have introduced benefits for waitlist […]

As 3% of British workers admit to being discriminated against due to their religion or beliefs, specialists are worried that not enough is being done by bosses to prepare for Ramadan, which begins this Friday. The Muslim celebration includes the fasting of all food and drink during daylight hours, avoiding listening to music and praying […]

Tiles Direct is urging companies to reassess office conditions following a study revealing ways workers lose motivation in the workplace. 61% of young people and over a quarter of British workers admitted to making career decisions based on the aesthetic of an office, with many being put off a job by how oppressive their workspace […]

Recruitment app Peek has launched with a focus on ‘digital personalisation’, streamlining and connectivity. The new service is hoping to reduce time spent ticking boxes and searching job boards by implicating algorithms to deliver only relevant job openings. Believing the current system is too ‘commission hungry,’ the team behind Peek wants to value people and […]

The Institute of Administrative Management (IAM) has announced its endorsement for the upcoming PA Life Training Day. Confirming that the Training Day is of the highest possible quality, the endorsement is awarded to programmes that greatly encourage the development of skills and abilities for admin professionals. Taking place on Monday, 25 September at InterContinental London […]

Executive Assistant Craig Harris has become the first man crowned PA of the Year at Pitman’s Training’s SuperAchiever Awards. The nominees are put forward by colleagues for their outstanding achievements before being subjected to a public vote, with Harris being applauded for his success after becoming a PA without previous experience. Taking on the role […]

Over a quarter of Brits admit to sleeping poorly most nights as experts urge the public to reassess their sleeping conditions. With links to dietary troubles and heart problems to mental health concerns and mood swings, sleep deprivation affects a noticeable portion of Britain’s workforce and could be costing the country billions in lost profits. […]

Experts are urging workers to be more vigilant in the office as studies name workplaces among the most unhealthy daily destinations. A report by hygiene expert Dr Lisa Ackerley explains that increased office cleanliness could reduce the number of sick days per year, as the study revealed that nearly 50% of respondents admitted to not […]

High-profile keynote speakers aren’t enough to inspire meeting attendees, according to studies. Imago Venues examined how much is being done by the meetings industry to inspire future generations and business leaders as part of research in conjunction with Loughborough University and The Right Solution. The studies revealed that above big names and recognisability, 98% of […]

Seasonal Italian restaurant and cocktail bar Wolf has launched their second London destination, setting its sights on working lunches with a flair. The team have opened the doors to ‘Wolf II’ in Broadmoor, near Liverpool Street, following the success of their original Wolf in Stoke Newington. Setting up in time for summer, the venue has […]

Chelsea Football Club’s home ground Stamford Bridge has announced plans to upgrade its meeting and events spaces ahead of the upcoming season. The famous stadium is set to overhaul 50 separate event spaces, accommodating up to 1,000 visitors with new added lighting, ceilings and floorings with the aim to deliver a more modern and neutral […]

Businesses are being urged to do more to give more prominence to company secretaries after reports reveal just 15% of UK workers know who the secretary at their firm is. A new study by eShare has revealed that the role of corporate secretaries is becoming harder than ever more as the world increasingly goes digital, […]

Older workers are opting to stay at work past the retirement age as life expectancy rises, according to new studies. A report by The Lancet has revealed the average person is expected to live to the age of 85 by the year 2030, and that as people are living longer, more are choosing to stay […]