By Georgia Lee, Drayton Gifts This week, we at DRAYTON are the Featured Supplier at PA Life. It therefore seemed the perfect opportunity to talk to you about all things Christmas! With the mania that surrounds the festive season, we are here to help make things a little easier for you. In case you aren’t […]
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Petrol crisis fuelling WFH for 1 in 6
Specialist recruiter, Randstad has revealed that one in six Brits (17%) are working from home because they are unable to access fuel to make their daily commute. In a poll of 439 jobseekers who were asked ‘are rising energy prices and fuel shortages affecting your appetite to work from home?’, it was also revealed that […]
My Virtual Connoisseur has your Christmas covered
Last year, virtual events were the new kids on the block. This year, you have the choice of in-person events, virtual events or sending a beautiful gift hamper. My Virtual Connoisseur can solve all your corporate Christmas needs in one hit. Whether you want to organise a fun, budget-friendly staff party or send a luxury […]
Introducing Noble Isle luxury gifts
Noble Isle is a fine fragrance, bath & body brand, inspired by the rich, cultural heritage of the British Isles. The collection is natural, vegan, cruelty-free and made in the UK using extracts from celebrated producers around the British Isles including; Rhubarb from Yorkshire, Samphire from Ireland, Barley from Scotland, and Beetroot from Wales. We […]
WORLD MENOPAUSE DAY: Businesses not offering support to employees
Over half (54%) of UK businesses do not currently have any dedicated menopause support in place within their organisation, such as practical or emotional support for employees to help them manage their symptoms and quality of life. However, research from Peppy, the B2B digital health and wellness platform, also revealed that menopause support is gaining momentum: an […]
FUN FACT: Fewer Brits wash their hands than before the pandemic…
Research released by Initial Washroom Hygiene has found that fewer people wash their hands after visiting a public washroom now, than in 2018. Today’s findings come in spite of a government public information campaign that focused on handwashing to help prevent and slow the spread of Coronavirus throughout the pandemic. Just two thirds (66%) of […]
Virtual Christmas parties for every budget: Try before you buy
Finding the perfect Christmas Party experience that makes the most of your budget can be challenging. But with over 40 different Christmas-themed virtual experiences at Virtually Together and suggested experiences for every budget, they will help you find the perfect fit. Book a 15-minute demo with the host of your favourite experiences in our Demo […]
Do you tell the people closest to you what you earn? Us neither
A new poll by HR software provider CIPHR suggests that most British adults are reluctant to discuss their salary with friends and family, and even less so with their colleagues and co-workers. Over a third (36%) of the 1,005 workers surveyed admit that they don’t talk about their salary with their significant other (spouse or […]
Bupa launches menopause helpline
Bupa has extended its women’s health support with the launch of a new Menopause HealthLine for health insurance customers and Bupa employees. Rolled out in time for World Menopause Day on October 18th, it offers access to menopause-trained nurses for advice and guidance on managing symptoms. Around eight in every ten women will experience symptoms […]
Are these the most Instagrammable office decor trends of 2021?
Spending a lot of time surrounded by the same four walls can quickly become boring and having a space that reflects you, or your business’ identity, is important in order to create a functional working environment. In fact, a survey of 10,000 office workers by Ipsos found that 85% of employees are unhappy with their office […]
Employee wellbeing for the future: Bupa Global launches Bupa LifeWorks
Bupa Global is bringing the next generation of digital wellbeing solutions to all Corporate and SME customers with the roll-out of a new Employee Assistance Programme (EAP). Bupa LifeWorks is a confidential EAP programme and digital wellbeing platform, designed to proactively support employees’ total wellbeing. Offered in partnership with LifeWorks, it is an all-in-one solution that […]
BUSINESS TRAVEL: Singapore announces Vaccinated Travel Lane with the UK
The Government of Singapore has introduced a Vaccinated Travel Lane (VTL) for travellers from the UK, effective from 19 October 2021, meaning that British travellers who are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 will be able to enter Singapore with a Vaccinated Travel Pass (VTP). The travel pass will allow visitors entry into Singapore without the requirement […]
Women still facing barriers in tech industries
Research released today by NTT DATA UK shows that nearly three quarters of women (74%) have had a negative experience at work because of their gender. Despite ongoing barriers facing women in the sector, 85% of all respondents believe the industry has become more welcoming to women over the last decade, with the most cited […]
Alchemy Virtual Assistance celebrates 5th birthday with new franchise manager
The founders of Alchemy Virtual Assistance (VA) – Suzy and Paul Sanders – are marking their 5th birthday as a business by welcoming their fifth Virtual Assistant franchise manager, and launching a new mini book to help ambitious small business owners – The Alchemy of… Getting organised and getting it done! Since 2016, Suzy and […]
Six in 10 employees facing redundancy are planning career changes
Research reveals that nearly 4 in 10 (38%) UK employees anticipate being made redundant within the next 12 months. Of this group, 60% do not plan on continuing their current career path post-redundancy. The research from Renovo has highlighted high levels of employee uncertainty and anxiety around job security as the UK emerges from the […]
Over half of UK businesses not offering menopause support for employees
54% of UK businesses do not currently have any dedicated menopause support in place within their organisation, such as practical or emotional support for employees to help them manage their symptoms and quality of life. However, research from Peppy also revealed that menopause support is gaining momentum: an additional 21% of employers plan to provide support […]
How to present effectively to an in-person and virtual audience
By Christine Adam, RADA Business Tutor The working world has changed drastically over the past 18 months. The pandemic forced offices to close, and employees adapted to working from home for prolonged periods of time. Whilst many aspects of our lives are beginning to regain a sense of normality, the way we work appears to […]
New event space: Hexagon Classics launches the Engine Room
Renowned for his classic car and modern art collections, Paul Michaels has announced the creation of luxury meeting and event spaces at his Hexagon Classics Showroom in North London. The three new event spaces that now surround his collections create a truly unique atmosphere for both business and personal events. V8 Room The V8 Room […]

















