Bereavement leave is now near-universal among organisations, according to a new study Almost all employers offer their staff paid time off during a time of bereavement, according to a survey from XpertHR. The majority of the 634 organisations surveyed operate within a formal policy or guidelines when granting leave. The remainder prefer to work on […]

Millennials outnumber the baby boomers, but how will this change the workplace? Are Millennials overworked or lazy? This was one of the key questions recruitment company The ManpowerGroup were asked by Instant Offices as it set out to answer as they tried to work out what Millennials look for in employment. The report aimed to […]

As GDPR legislation looms ever closer for businesses, new research has revealed just how little trust the British public has for online use of their private information Nearly 90% of British workers are concerned about the amount of data they share publicly, and how vulnerable they could be if the information found its way into the […]

Janet Street-Porter CBE will be taking to the stage at International Confex next week as the keynote speaker for day two of the event. During her speech, the journalist and broadcaster will use 3D technology with the help of holographic experts Musion. While Janet’s speech will appear to be given in person at the show, […]

30 Euston Square has enjoyed a record high in business growth and return bookings in 2017. The grade II listed conference saw a 12.5 per cent increase corporate direct bookings, which was reflected in a wider 11 per cent growth in the number of events held at the venue. In addition, of the 1,735 enquiries […]

Capita Travel and Events has joined forces with female business traveller safety solutions provider Maiden Voyage, to certify and showcase hotels that are ‘female friendly’. Maiden Voyage sets the standard for female friendly hotels based on a strict set of criteria that looks at comfort and safety. As employers become more aware of their duty […]

New research carried out by Perkbox has found that men from Cardiff aged between 25 and 34 who work in finance with over 250 employees are the most stressed. A study of 3,000 UK employees as part of the 2018 UK Workplace Stress Report, found that 46 per cent experience stress related to families, while […]

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The 5-star Scottish hotel and spa ranked among the destinations from Italy to Antigua Luxury Scottish hotel, spa and golf resort Gleneagles has been named one of the world’s best hotels, ranking within Conde Nast Traveller’s renowned Gold List 2018. Calling the 5-star leisure and business destination the ‘most famous hotel in Scotland’, the internationally […]

What keeps us smiling in the workplace? The average British worker rates their happiness as just under 7/10, according to the 2018 Happiness Survey by One4all rewards. Workers in one of the oldest age brackets – aged 55 and over – were happier than any other age group, scoring 6.91, while men rated their happiness […]

London West End’s newest design led aparthotel at The Strand is superbly located within easy walking distance from Trafalgar Square and the attractions of Covent Garden, as well as numerous West End theatres, galleries, restaurants, department stores and an array of exciting market stalls. Wilde Aparthotels by Staycity at The Strand London comes with 24 […]

Medical conditions are being used inappropriately in the workplace and at home Bupa has warned, despite the UK taking strides to combat this. The healthcare provider has found that 49 per cent of adults are using words such as schizophrenic and autistic to describe themselves incorrectly. The research raises concerns around mental health terms being […]

Executives should ditch meetings, quit multitasking and learn how to delegate to maximise productivity in the office, experts have warned.  A new list of tips and advice has been compiled by the experts at commercial property firm LondonOffices.com to encourage workers to ditch bad habits and achieve benchmark levels of productivity at work. From jazzing […]

Just because it’s a workday doesn’t mean you can’t find your special someone One in five Brits will meet the love of their life through their worklife, according to new research from National Rail. You may not end up with a colleague, but they may point you in the right direction as one in four […]

Recruiting expert Ella Patenall decodes the buzzwords recruiters use in job descriptions Job descriptions are a minefield of confusing, strange and specific terms we don’t always come across in our day-to-day lives. Our guide to understanding common job description buzzwords will help you decipher what the application is asking for! Analytical skills Today, data is […]

The Meetings Show has welcomed seven new sector leaders to its advisory board. The board consists of well-known experts from both the buyer and supplier sides of the industry, who bring together their experience, ideas and strategic leadership to help develop the show. Joining the 12 existing board members are: Therese Dolan, events senior manager […]

Teens and young adults are ditching Facebook in favour of services such as SnapChat, while over-55s are choosing to use the social network more and more. According to a new report by eMarketer, in 2018 2.2 million 12 to 17-year-olds and 4.5 million 18 to 24-year-olds will regularly use Facebook in the UK, 700,000 fewer […]

UK employers believe there will be no impact on disability employment following the UK’s exit from the EU next year, despite warnings that those with disabilities will be affected. According to a survey of 1,611 people, run by Business Disability Forum with YouGov in January 2018, many businesses feel nothing will change while three-quarters of business […]