Business School research suggests cultural heritage can influence corporate profitability and success. Led by academics from University of Edinburgh Business School and The University of St Andrews, the study analysed the performance of banks directed by more than 600 US-born Chief Executive Officers who were children or grandchildren of immigrants. The study found leaders whose […]

Have you ever walked into another person, a wall or lamppost because you were looking at your phone instead of where you were going? Have you ever accidentally dropped your phone on your face in bed or missed your bus or train because you were glued to a screen? You aren’t the only one… A […]

Butlin’s is delighted to announce its plans for a number of new Seaside Lodges at Minehead resort in 2018. The new developments – available to book from Easter 2018 – are a result of Butlin’s recent £10 million investment in accommodation across its three resorts, and demonstrates the company’s ongoing commitment to developing quality accommodation […]

Black Friday and Cyber Monday can be a minefield to navigate; it’s a crowded market where an abundance of hoteliers, restauranteurs and retailers are fighting for visibility, market dominance and sales. It presents a great opportunity to promote brands, recruit new customers and increase profit, however the competition is fierce and traffic moves fast. There’s […]

Imago Venues’ dedicated conference and event centre, Holywell Park, has once again achieved the highest possible accolade in the BDRC Continental VenueVerdict. “Our business is our people and we are incredibly proud of the efforts all our team have put in to ensure we once again achieved Gold,” comments Emma Boynton, head of sales and […]

Finnair has announced that it will be increasing capacity between Manchester and Helsinki by 12 per cent, more than 2,700 seats, during the busy winter schedule in response to passenger demand. From December certain flights operated by Embraer aircraft will be flown on larger capacity Airbus A319 and A320 aircraft. Finnair flights departing from Manchester […]

One in three small businesses rely heavily on PAs to book and arrange business travel, putting extra strain on assistants. The report by Trainline for Business revealed that assistants are having to take on unnecessary responsibilities due to lack of understanding in business travel. 34% of SME business travellers turn to their secretary (16%), their office […]

A leaked political document being described as Parliament’s ‘dirty dossier’ has published several allegations against leading Conservative party members, including inappropriate behaviour with their PA. The news, broken by the Mail Online, has named a number of Members of Parliament and former Cabinet Ministers, accusing them of acting inappropriately with women and other staff members. […]

New research by totaljobs has revealed how interviewers use scare tactics and intimidation to catch their candidates off-guard. The study aims to highlight the weak areas recruiters exploit to challenge potential employees. 49% of interviewers said they have intentionally asked difficult questions while interviewing a candidate. Interestingly, 20% admitted they’d adopted negative body language and 17% […]

It’s safe to say we live in the digital age now, and piles of papers have become bundles of crossed wires, memory sticks and devices. It can be quite confusing, especially under pressure and to a time limit. I struggle to find the right remote control to change the TV channel, let alone remember where […]

Workers across the UK have revealed what they value in a boss, and how well their management live up to expectations. With many having a clear idea of how staff should behave and what to look for in a valuable employee, workplace incentive provider One4all Rewards has shifted the spotlight to employers to review what […]

British workers are risking burnout as they’re too worried to take time off work, according to new findings. Travel specialist Opodo is warning businesses that the UK is lagging behind other nations across Europe and the United States when it comes to flexible working hours. One in five British workplaces allow for extended leave and […]

The magic of storytelling is being brought to life as part of Longleat’s spectacular Festival of Light which opens to the public on November 5th. Visitors can wander through magical settings depicting famous scenes from Snow White, Rapunzel, Cinderella, Little Red Riding Hood, Hansel and Gretel, The Snow Queen and Beauty and the Beast. At […]

The showcase offered guests the chance to check out the collection’s mix of 35 venues. Westminster Venue Collection enjoyed a spooky showcase last week, where over 200 event planners got the chance to meet its mix of 35 venues, alongside some ghoulish trick or treat fun. The showcase, which was held at One Great George […]

The mouse has had an interesting life. From mouse balls to pods in the centre of your keyboard and swiping at a mousepad. As the world becomes more mobile, portable devices have even abandoned the computer mouse entirely in favour of a touchscreen, so what is the future of the humble mousepad? Despite regularly changing […]

Before you turn in for another week, don’t forget to check out our brand new Christmas Top Picks segment as we continue to keep you informed on what’s happening in the events world and keep up to date on Twitter, Facebook or LinkedIn. Digital Edition: October 2017  Check out our latest magazine, featuring our profile with London PA of the Year, […]

Company culture is stifling employee creativity and stopping business innovation, according to new research by RADA in Business, the corporate arm of the famous London drama school. Examining how fresh ideas and new opinions are accepted by bosses, RADA discovered that workers don’t feel encouraged by their bosses to speak freely or experiment. 81% of […]

Sharon O’Sullivan, chartered MCIPD, group HR executive and PA to CEO at Centura Group, gives us a tour around the Greenwich-based hotel. With tickets to see Mickey Flannigan, who was playing at the 02 and ironically staying at the InterContinental Hotel that had only opened some 18 months ago, I thought it would be a […]