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Are there rules for wearing a hat?

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The modern rules for wearing a hat, and the expectations of how and what to wear can still cause some confusion. You can wear a hat with any outfit you choose and with great flair and confidence, what ever the occasion. That’s it in a nutshell, but the subject of hats is still much debated […]

Bottomless brunches with karaoke: Tokyo meets London

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Who doesn’t love taking hours over a brunch at weekends? Fantastic food and glasses flowing with bubbles are a given, but how about bottomless brunch with karaoke added to the menu? These three brunches all bring Tokyo vibes to London with the fun of karaoke added to mix. 1. APOTHECARY EAST LAUNCHES SAKURA HIGHBALL BRUNCH […]

LinkedIn scams hit 44% of British businesses this year

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Most of us probably wouldn’t expect to be scammed in LinkedIn, but like all social platforms, LinkedIn is being targeted by cyber criminals. Almost half of businesses in the UK (44%) experienced at least one LinkedIn scam this year, according to the newest research by NordLayer, a network security solution for businesses. The most affected […]

Embracing gender-neutral pronouns: get ready for Gen Alpha entering the workforce

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Joanne Lockwood, The Inclusive Culture Expert and CEO of SEE Change Happen Ltd. talks about the acceptance of gender-neutral pronouns and the impact of the Gen Alpha entering the workforce. I often hear people use the phrase “Ladies and Gentlemen” when addressing an audience (and on train station platforms). Whilst this seems a traditional and […]

WHERE TO EAT AND DRINK AL FRESCO IN LONDON

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Make the most of this gorgeous spring sunshine with our guide on where to eat and drink al fresco in London. Sunnier days are just around the corner which means outdoor dining and drinking is back! Round up your friends and bask in the spring sunshine at our top picks for al fresco evenings in […]

The most popular TED Talks on leadership

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Amy Cuddy’s 2012 talk – ‘Your body language may shape who you are’ – is the most popular TED Talk on leadership. The topic of leadership never fails to pique users’ interest on social media. Currently, #leadership has 1.7B views on TikTok, with short clips of Ted Talks focusing on this topic regularly being shared […]

How to make the most of large scale employee awards

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Daniela Corizza, PA to the MD at Blue Diamond, one of the UK’s largest garden centre retail groups, reflects on the challenges and successes of organising an awards event for 650 employees. Every March, Blue Diamond hosts an event to celebrate the achievements of the business and its workforce. “It’s an opportunity for us to […]

Athletics legend Derek Redmond on how to stay motivated to succeed

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Derek Redmond is an athletics legend, not just for his Gold medals as a sprinter. During his career, he held the British record for the 400 metres sprint, and was part of the team who took gold in the 4×400 metres relay at the World Championships and European Championships. At the 1992 Olympic Games in […]

Hybrid working: Fifth of Brits are not fussed about meeting colleagues

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Most of us have our preferred patterns for hybrid working. New research from TravelPerk reveals that a fifth (19%) of UK employees don’t think meeting colleagues in person is important at all. However, nearly triple (58%) feel that meeting in person is important because it creates a sense of belonging to the team, and more […]

Six stress-busting tips for managing remote teams

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This Stress Awareness Month, Gareth Hoyle – remote work expert and founder of fully-remote marketing agency, Marketing Signals – shares six of his first-hand stress-busting tips for creating a positive place to work whilst shifting to a fully remote business model. Remote working is one of COVID-19’s biggest legacies. According to government data, only one […]

Supporting autism at work: Don’t wait for diagnosis experts advice

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Experts tell employers not to wait for diagnosis when supporting staff with autism. Workplace health experts are calling for employers to take ‘stepped approach’ to supporting staff with autism rather than waiting for formal diagnosis. In a report launched by the Society of Occupational Medicine, which coincides with World Autism Awareness Week, (28 March – […]

Adult career guidance could end skills shortage

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A new paper from employment advisory ReWAGE has argued adult career guidance could end the UK’s skills shortage and improve employment rates. In March 2023 there were one million vacancies in the UK, yet an estimated seven million adults of working age were not in work, many of whom were economically inactive, according to the Office […]

Coronation special: Kings & Queens Show at The London Cabaret Club

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The London Cabaret Club presents a special coronation show not be missed. The Kings & Queens cabaret will run on three nights only, from the 5th to 7th May. Pioneering entertainment troupe The London Cabaret Club have announced a series of special shows in celebration of the coronation of King Charles III. ‘Kings & Queens’ […]

Gender pay gap not closing as almost 80% of UK businesses pay men more than women 

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Almost 80%, or eight out of ten, of UK businesses pay men more than women. The shocking results confirmed that the national gender pay gap is not closing and is still at 9.4 per cent, according to research conducted by the BBC. The wage difference, based on the difference in pay between the middle-ranking woman […]

EASTER AT SANDERSON LONDON WITH TONY’S CHOCOLONELY

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Sanderson London’s Long Bar will be serving up sweet treats by the ethical chocolate brand Tony’s Chocolonely. Sanderson London, the original lifestyle hotel, has teamed up with chocolate maker, Tony’s Chocolonely – the brand on a serious mission to end modern slavery in the chocolate industry. The activation aims to celebrate chocolatey goodness this Easter. […]

Three ways to embrace gender equity in the workplace

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The fight for gender equity in the workplace today remains ever-present. The biggest concerns are working parents being at greater risk of burnout and the continued underrepresentation of women in senior roles, there remains much work to be done to level the playing field. Implementing policies to promote gender equity presents many nuanced challenges that […]

Morning yoga, pilates and meditation at Sky Garden

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London’s highest green oasis – Sky Garden – introduces a brand-new morning yoga, pilates and meditation programme in the clouds. In collaboration with TruBe Fitness, from 1st April and running throughout the summer, classes include pilates and meditation as well as Sky Garden’s perennially popular yoga. Classes are available to book on Tuesdays and Thursdays […]

Why are trans visible for the wrong reasons?

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Inclusive Culture Expert, Joanne Lockwood, CEO & Founder of SEE Change Happen talks about the International Trans Visibility Day on March 31st and why trans are visible for the wrong reasons. Observed on March 31st every year, Transgender Visibility Day is dedicated to raising awareness about the transgender community and the issues we face in […]