According to the latest Road Casualties Report from the Department for Transport (DfT), 541 people were killed in collisions involving a work-related driving accident in 2016. In addition, 4,822 were seriously injured and more than 40,000 were slightly injured. Venson Automotive Solutions highlights the need for SMEs to focus on the safety of their vehicles […]

Badly prepared, over-running business meetings are harming businesses, say the directors and managers who are wasting almost three days on average a year in unproductive meetings. To make matters worse, more than a half (51%) of UK business managers say they have been to meetings where documents were found to be missing or else incorrect, […]

The Business Travel Show opened yesterday to thousands of buyers and suppliers. PA Life is still on site at stand B500, ready to greet visitors for day two. Networking flourished throughout day one, with several suppliers running drinks receptions and demos on their stands, including CTI, FCM Travel Solutions, Tristar Worldwide and American Express Global […]

The Business Travel Show is full of networking opportunities, from scheduled events taking place on supplier stands throughout the exhibition to the huge Central Café and its ample seating for impromptu meetings. Here’s a brief preview of what’s on today. Business Traveller Cellars in the Sky Where: Stand B758 When: 12pm-1pm and 2.30pm-3.30pm What: Business Traveller magazine will be showcasing […]

This year’s Business Travel Show features a content stream dedicated to PAs and those who are new to looking after their company’s travel arrangements. The Fundamentals of Business Travel sessions focus on intro-level topics to get you started in your career. Here’s a look at the sessions on offer in the Olympia Room Theatre today […]

While it can seem like a dream set up, if you’ve ever owned your own business or work from home on a regular basis, there will undoubtedly be times where you’ve felt isolated, alone, or questioned your decision. In fact, research from Acas found that around a fifth (20%) of homeworkers and sole traders often […]

What are the benefits of working flexibly? Many are well documented – a healthier lifestyle, avoiding the commute, a better work-life balance. But what about avoiding boring colleagues or those fellow workers with unpleasant habits? According to a new survey from workspace provider Regus, these ‘push’ factors are highly influential when it comes to deciding […]

Leading train company CrossCountry has reduced its fulfilment window – the time it takes for tickets to be available for collection – for customers who purchase tickets through their website. Customers booking via crosscountrytrains.co.uk will now only have to wait as little as five minutes after purchasing to collect their tickets for travel, further enhancing […]

The Business Travel Show is now officially open, with visitors from around the world gathering at Olympia London for the chance to meet fellow travel bookers and suppliers, as well as attend a series of informational seminars. There’s plenty to see and do at the two-day show, which has been connecting the corporate travel community […]

There is a ‘gap’ between the amount that men and women receive in employer pension contributions, which if left unaddressed could result in a shortfall of £47,000 by the end of a woman’s working life, according to the inaugural Zurich Workplace Savings Barometer. Last year, on average, men under the age of 35 received £217 […]

We sat down with David Chapple, Portfolio Director of the Business Travel Show, to find out what attendees can expect to see and do at this year’s event. The Business Travel Show has been going for more than 20 years now. How do you continue to keep the content so fresh? Yes, it has; we’re […]

The Business Travel Show is full of networking opportunities, from scheduled events taking place on supplier stands throughout the exhibition to the huge Central Café and its ample seating for impromptu meetings. Here’s a brief preview of what’s on today. Business Traveller Cellars in the Sky Where: Stand B758 When: 1pm-2pm and 3pm-4pm What: Business […]

This year’s Business Travel Show features a content stream dedicated to PAs and those who are new to looking after their company’s travel arrangements. The Fundamentals of Business Travel sessions focus on intro-level topics to get you started in your career. Here’s a look at the sessions on offer in the Olympia Room Theatre today […]

Stonewall, the lesbian, gay, bi and trans (LGBT) equality charity, has launched its new and improved inclusive jobs hub, Proud Employers. Created to enable LGBT jobseekers to find employment with organisations they know respect and embrace their identity, Proud Employers will list jobs at any level across all sectors. The new, fully responsive jobs board […]

Nearly one in five employees have built up three or more company pension funds during their career, making it more difficult to keep track of their retirement planning, new research from employee benefits consultancy Portus shows. Its nationwide study shows 17% of employees have built up three or more pension funds as they have moved […]

The Destination & Travel Management Summit – taking place from 20-21 November at the Radisson Blu Hotel, London Stansted – is a unique event for corporate event organisers, venue bookers and travel managers, consisting of one-to-one business meetings, interactive seminars and valuable networking opportunities that will enable you to create lasting relationships. Formerly known as […]

Join STH Live on Wednesday, 1 March for a discussion on high performance in business and sport, in association with IAAF World Championships Exclusive Hospitality. Renowned high performance consultant and leadership coach Dr Steve Bull will take attendees through a keynote speech on leadership team effectiveness before hosting a panel discussion with former Olympian Jonathan […]

Sean Wilson, the award-winning cheese maker and former Coronation Street actor will be delivering the keynote speaker session at the Conference and Hospitality Show (CHS) on Tuesday, 4 April in Leeds. Titled My journey: From actor to award-winning cheesemaker and chef, Wilson’s keynote will share the ups and downs as he followed his passion and […]