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 […]

There’s no one way to encourage and support younger workers. With differing experiences with the online world and a greater sense of self than many generations before, the Millennials and the new Generation Z may not be easily pleased but will also have a massive impact on the future of your workplace. The experts at […]

Young adults are beginning to opt for positions that let them travel for business instead of going on a gap year, according to new research that revealed that those most excited to travel for work are under the age of 35. Statistically the age group with the least amount of money to afford leisure travel […]

Despite the booming digital age we’re living in, studies have revealed that millions are opting to spend as much as their day as possible without interruptions from technology. Research from Electric Tobacconist has revealed more than 6.5 million people still go through daily life without carrying a single piece of technology on their person. Naturally, the older […]

The expo has witnessed record growth in visitors and is seeing a continued rise in attendance. Confex 2018 is set to enjoy the highest number of corporate businesses and brand visitors in the show’s history. 2017’s show witnessed record growth in visitors and is seeing a continued rise in attendance, as well as pre-registration for […]

The 20 companies with the best workplace culture and leadership development – as chosen by employees – have been named in new research by professional management body the Chartered Management Institute (CMI) and job site Glassdoor. Second was hospitality tech firm, Fourth, which promotes a split leadership structure, clearly distinguishing between two types of manager: […]

The majority of British workers are putting confidential professional documents and data at risk, according to new research. A survey of 2,000 UK workers commissioned by IT provider, Probrand.co.uk revealed that employee attitudes to confidentiality and cyber security are worryingly relaxed, with 74% of workers admitting to using personal technology to freely access work documents. […]

Opinium Research cited that 58% of women who had experienced sexual harassment did not report it to their company. With sexual harassment reports dominating the news in the UK following the Harvey Weinstein scandal, Opinium Research has detailed its Britain at Work series. The data revealed that 20% of women have reported sexual harassment in […]

The Science Museum in South Kensington has announced that its versatile Level 1 space will be available for corporate event hire from November 2017 until March 2018. The 750sqft blank canvas space can host a multitude of events including exhibitions, fashion shows, award ceremonies, product launches, large-scale conferences or seated dinners, all of which can […]

Stamford Bridge’s iconic West Stand has relaunched this week, following a major renovation project that saw much of the stadium’s hospitality and event space refreshed and upgraded. The stadium, home to Chelsea Football Club, has made significant changes to the West Stand which is home to 50 individual event spaces, including the exclusive Directors’ Lounge, […]

A new report from Staples Solutions has revealed that co-working spaces have led to better productivity and interactions between employees. Colleagues working in co-working spaces are more motivated in the workplace and have more positive interactions with others, claims a report. According to Staples Solutions, a new report dubbed Collaboration Generation: The Rise of Millennials […]

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