Long distance train operator CrossCountry, part of the Arriva Group, has launched an innovative way for customers to familiarise themselves with a train’s interior before even arriving at a station. During these difficult times some customers could be anxious about what to expect when stepping on board, or it may be a long time since […]

The COVID-19 pandemic has had a massive impact upon organisations in the UK, with many making redundancies and placing employees on furlough. That’s according to a study from ManpowerGroup, which encompasses talent management experts Right Management, which found that the pandemic has also led to many employees rethinking the relationship with their employer and reprioritising […]

A new study by Holland and Barrett reveals which cities are the best for a better work-life balance, taking into account hours asleep, spent in the sun and at work to create the Sunlight Cities Index. Taking working hours data for each city from the International Labour Organization, the index reveals the best cities in […]

New research has placed Mexico at the top of the list for most hours worked, with employees in the country putting in 2137 hours annually. This is followed by Costa Rica, at 2059.6 hours a year, Korea at 1967 hours a year, and Greece at 1949 hours a year. At the other end of the scale, Denmark, Germany and Norway have the […]

Simplexity Travel was founded in response to a growing demand for luxury and outstanding services for business and leisure travel. With a strong portfolio of services, Simplexity Travel continues to adhere to these principles and is delighted to count household names from the worlds of music, fashion, film, TV and football clubs among their clients. […]

With Zoom and Teams calls having lost their appeal and the desire to meet with colleagues for face-to-face conversations increasing, London’s working arts centre Somerset House is bringing a sense of community back to the world by launching an antidote to the lack of human business interaction. Deputy head of commercial events Kara Clark said: […]

More than two thirds of office workers admitted they have missed their workplace during the pandemic – with their desk, gossip and even meetings among the most longed for things. The study of 2,000 office workers found simply speaking to people face-to-face topped the list of the most missed aspects. Having equipment including printers and […]

73% of workers extensively use their company-issued device for personal matters, with nearly two-thirds (60%) admitting to an increase in frequency since starting to work remote. That’s according to the Company-Issued Computers: What are Employees Really Doing with Them report from Mimecast, which says the most common activities were checking personal email (47%), carrying out financial […]

Furniture hire company Yahire has adapted its business to provide office clearance, relocation and furniture storage services under the name of Office Clearance London. While the events industry is recovering, Yahire is utilising its large fleet of vehicles, skilled workers and 25,000 sq ft warehouse in North London. Taran O’Doherty, Sales Director at Yahire, said: […]

Women experience unique health issues and conditions including pregnancy, gynaecological conditions and menopause. Other issues, such as breast cancer and osteoporosis, affect men too but impact women more often.  Sarah Dennis, Head of International at Towergate Health & Protection, says: “It is imperative that support is available for women’s health issues both on a physical […]

A study has found that the rise of the Zoom call has led to a national wave of self-consciousness, with 50 percent saying they loathe seeing their own face on video calls. So bad is the problem that a quarter (25 percent) of British adults admit to avoiding the ubiquitous video call at all costs, […]

The leading UK training specialist for PAs, EAs, VAs and Administrative Professionals, Your Excellency Ltd, has announced details of a new Ambassador Programme. Your Excellency Ltd has been established for thirteen years and was set up by founders Malcolm and Lindsay Taylor. With over ten years’ of experience working as a Personal Assistant to CEOs […]

Employee burnout is reaching new highs, with aggregated data from 1.75 million employee-engagement surveys carried out this year showing 5.41% of employees provided free-text comments that spoke to fatigue, being overwhelmed and other potential signals of burnout. By contrast, January’s reading was just 4.08%. The past two years have averaged 4.12% — a 33% rate rise. […]

Take the Mike are currently taking bookings for virtual Christmas parties! Attendees’ will be able to login from home to enjoy live entertainment, such as popular comedians and music bands, and includes Christmas dinner and pudding delivered to their home. Packages start from £40 for a minimum of ten people and can be tailored to meet […]

The Business Travel Forum, gives you the opportunity you need to meet with budget-saving and innovative suppliers, building business relationships, that can help you prepare for every eventuality. Alongside the meetings, you can enjoy topical and insightful webinar presentations hosted by industry thought-leaders. Join fellow travel management professionals including; CDC Group Cisco Systems Endeavour Mining […]

VisitBritain and Harvey Nichols have met with the venues of Stadium Experience this week as the not-for-profit association held one of its busiest ever Members Meetings with delegates from different stadium venues across the UK and Ireland. The meetings, currently held in a virtual format, are a regular opportunity for stadium venues to join together […]

COVID-19 has changed the events industry, but Clearcut Venues says morale is high. Aimee Nicholas, Managing Director at Clearcut Venues, said: “We’ve had an amazing three days virtually meeting new suppliers at The Meeting Show this week. Back to back appointments over the three days really make us appreciate what we love most about our […]

“Take a risk, do something positive and don’t be afraid to fail,” was event planner Andy King’s parting message to event professionals at The Meetings Show yesterday. Andy King, who built up a successful 30-year career as an event planner before working on the ill-fated Fyre Festival in the Bahamas, attracted an audience of over […]