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America’s ‘number one’ workplace attribute is a flexible WFH policy

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American employees say that the number one workplace feature they’ll be searching for post-COVID is the ability to work remotely when they please. That’s according to a new study of 2,000 Americans who are currently working remotely, which found that more than two in five (48%) say a company’s policy on remote work is now […]

Is it too early to mention Christmas?

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By Amy Lang, Eat My Logo How early is too early to mention Christmas? Well, we hate to be the first but it’s time to get organised and start planning ahead for Christmas 2021. Nobody likes the last-minute stress that comes with Christmas planning, so let’s make it as easy as possible for you and […]

The Cadogan, A Belmond Hotel: Our Chelsea, your way

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By Belmond Hotels The Cadogan, A Belmond Hotel, is your home in the heart of the city. Stay with us and become real Chelsea residents, with an exclusive key to the hotel’s vibrant surroundings. Discover the city’s secret gems from a bespoke menu of experiences; from art tours and boat trips to private alfresco picnics. […]

UK’s HR leaders ‘demand more data and control’

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The UK’s HR professionals value greater access to data as a top priority in the modern work environment. When selecting HR services and solutions, HR professionals rank their top four focuses as: Greater accessibility to data More self-serve software functionality Faster payments through payroll systems Additional integration with HMRC reporting requirements These are the results […]

Shared learning to sit at the heart of The Meetings Show’s education programme

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Shared learnings will play an integral part of The Meetings Show this year with an education programme designed to inspire, support and guide PAs and EAs as they reimagine events for the ‘new normal’. The programme, curated by The Meetings Show’s new conference and content manager, Erica Oghoghorie, offers more than 40 hours of education across […]

Join us as we head to Manchester for an exclusive PA Showcase!

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Taylor Lynn Corporation and Manchester Convention Bureau, part of Marketing Manchester, Team Up with PA Life in Manchester Event Showcase…  One of the country’s top event organisers, Liz Taylor, CEO of the Taylor Lynn Corporation, has joined forces with Manchester Convention Bureau and PA Life to shine a spotlight on Manchester this autumn, with an […]

Struggling to keep the kids entertained this summer? You’re not alone…

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Millions of parents claim they have already ‘run out’ of ways to keep the kids entertained over the summer holidays – despite being just halfway through the break. A study of 1,000 mums and dads of school-aged children found two thirds struggle to find ways to occupy their youngsters during the break, with four in […]

Secure your place at the Event Organisers Summit

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Within the events industry, phasing back to a ‘new normal’ is key – and the Event Organisers Summit can help you to explore the latest innovations, including: AV, Catering, Digital Marketing & Signage, Event Filming, Health & Safety, Badges, Convention Bureau, Unique Venues, Printing & Graphics, Pop Up / Display Systems and many more. DATE: 18th & […]

Progress on travel green list ‘good news’ for up to 2.5 million small businesses

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While much of the discussion on travel restrictions easing has been centred on the UK’s travel and holiday market, new research shows the enormous impact lifting travel restrictions could have for UK small businesses. Following changes last week to the traffic light system for travel – with 36 countries or territories now on the green […]

Four in 10 UK firms believe their mental health support is fit for modern-day needs

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Fewer than four in 10 UK firms (39%) believe their employee mental health support is fit for modern-day purposes. That’s according to research conducted by Aon, compiled from views of 100 UK firms alongside more than 700 global firms, identifies the resilience of organisational workforces, assessed against 10 key resilience attributes set out by the […]

68% of employers are considering pay cuts for remote workers

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More than two-thirds (68%) of British businesses are contemplating pay cuts for staff who opt to work from home, despite many (53%) saying they’ve actually saved money by having more remote workers. CIPHR polled 150 business owners, CEOs, and senior managers to find out more about employers’ attitudes towards staff working from home. All survey respondents work […]

24% of mums less likely to seek promotion due to Covid

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Nearly a quarter of working mums 24% say they are less likely to seek promotion as a result of Covid, according to a workingmums.co.uk survey. There have been big concerns about the potential impact of Covid, particularly the unequal sharing of caring responsibilities, on women’s careers. The survey of 1,300 working mums shows that just 24% of […]

Searcys appointed new catering partner at 116 Pall Mall

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British restauranteur and events caterer Searcys has been appointed the new catering partner for 116 Pall Mall, home to the Institute of Directors in London. Founded in 1903, the Institute of Directors is the UK’s longest-running membership organisation for professional business leaders. Its London headquarters are located at 116 Pall Mall; a Georgian Grade-I listed […]

Office romances on the rocks in the era of WFH

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Office romances and friendships could be on the rocks as workers continue to spend more time at home than in the office, with over a fifth (22%) of UK workers revealing that they met their partner or spouse at work and 78% making lasting personal relationships. That’s according to research conducted by VenueScanner among 1,000 office […]

White collar jobs market bucks summer lull, but talent in short supply

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The professional recruitment market has continued to perform exceptionally well with ‘huge’ increases in year-on-year vacancy and placement figures, while monthly data points towards steady hiring despite the usual summer dip associated with holiday season. That’s according to the latest Recruitment Trends Snapshot report from The Association of Professional Staffing Companies (APSCo). The data, provided […]

Your WFH desk is three times dirtier than a toilet seat, say boffins

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Over the past year, our working from home desk set up has been getting a lot of use. But do you know how many germs are lingering on our workspaces? When did you last clean your office or home desk? Even though it might look clean, many people neglect to thoroughly scrub and disinfect their […]

Teambuilding with BITE at Port Lympne Hotel & Reserve

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Join the teambuilding experts at Port Lympne Hotel & Reserve for bespoke day of activities designed to make your team work effectively together while crafting essential enrichment toys for rare and endangered animals. Located in the rolling Kent countryside, just over an hour from central London, Port Lympne Hotel & Reserve offers unique teambuilding activities […]

Perks of the job: UK’s most rewarding sectors for employees revealed

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Employees in the marketing industry have the most money spent on them through perks per year, according to a new study1 by Cartwright and Butler. To uncover which industries are the most giving, it has been revealed that marketing professionals have an average of £1,179.56 spent per person per year. This is followed by financial/professional […]