ibtm events’ annual ibtm world Trends Watch report has predicted growth for the global MICE industry in 2017, despite the turbulent geopolitical and economic environment. The 12th edition of the report, authored by Dr Rob Davidson, Managing Director of MICE Knowledge, and released at the company’s flagship show ibtm world in Barcelona, makes forecasts for […]

Nearly one in five employees have been forced to use their annual leave entitlement or take unpaid leave to attend funerals of family members or friends, according to new research from MetLife. Its findings show 19% of workers have been absent to attend funerals or cope with bereavement, which was classed as unpaid leave or […]

Concise, sponsor of this year’s PA Life Christmas party, gave attendees of the event the chance to win one of four £100 John Lewis vouchers. The results are in and Concise has now announced the lucky winners. The four winning PAs are: Abigail Jones, American Express Global Business Travel Lizann De Wet, Savills Karen Crowley, […]

The identities of Chelsea and Bluebird are synonymous, writes Amelia Walker. I’ve hit up Bluebird Chelsea over the years for the odd alfresco after-work drink in the cobbled courtyard, but only ate dinner in the first-floor brasserie for the very first time back in June. Then, I was expecting to be bowled over, courtesy of […]

Recent research by Carlson Wagonlit Travel’s (CWT) Solutions Group found that corporations could reduce travel over-spend by up to 15% by enforcing existing corporate travel policies. The latest white paper launched on 8 December focuses on the challenges of travel policy compliance and how to influence the behaviour of travellers. Encouraging travellers to comply with a […]

We’ve been out and about this week, joining Essex PAs for the latest NESS networking event at the beautiful Boreham House – where Vanessa Vallely from We Are The City gave a riveting presentation on personal branding – and PAs in the retailing sector at the Retail Week Live PA breakfast – which is offering […]

The latest statistics on autistic adults in employment demonstrates that more still needs to be done to allow for reasonable adjustment requests in the hiring process, according to diversity consultancy The Clear Company. In response to a survey carried out by the National Autistic Society, which found that only 16% of autistic adults are in […]

Job listing site Glassdoor has officially announced the winners of the Employees’ Choice Awards, which recognise the best places to work across the UK, France, Germany, the US and Canada. Here in the UK, Expedia tops out the list for the second year in a row. The rankings are based on company reviews shared by […]

Workplace stress is so commonplace these days that it seems everyone and their uncle complains at some point in their career. But are we actually stressed or do we just need to lower our expectations? A new online test from NHS Choices can help you determine how much workplace stress you’re actually under. The simple […]

472,000 small business owners will be working every day over the Christmas holidays without a single day off, according to a survey commissioned by business for sale marketplace Bizdaq. The research, conducted by Opinium, found that almost half a million small business owners will be working every day over the Christmas holidays – including Christmas […]

Cabfind, one of the UK’s foremost ground transport-on-demand booking provider for businesses has announced a partnership with leading regional travel management company CTI to deliver end-to-end taxi provision. The partnership will enable CTI to expand its service to offer a cohesive travel solution, allowing clients to benefit from access to Cabfind’s quality-assured fleet that boasts […]

Being happy, healthy and having well-behaved children are the true signs of success – streets ahead of being rich, according to new research. Although wealth is often regarded as the sign you have made it, seven in 10 UK adults reckon being content is the true benchmark of success. Less than a fifth of respondents […]

While the jury is still out on the impact Brexit will have on the UK economy, Select Apartments, an independent serviced apartment provider, recently commissioned a survey to gain a better insight into how its customers are managing their businesses and what they are looking for from their business travel providers during these uncertain times. […]

Women spend eight hours planning their Christmas party look – more than double the time they actually spend wearing it, a study has revealed. A poll of 2000 women found just over eight hours is spent planning what to wear, browsing and buying the outfit and accessories and getting ready for the night itself. But […]

CTI, the leading regional business travel provider, has unveiled its new Business Travel in a Box bundled travel product, designed to offer SMEs a cost-effective and efficient way of procuring business travel. With SMEs representing 99% of all businesses in the EU, CTI’s bundled options provide a tiered range of business travel solutions designed to […]

Gift cards have been voted the most popular Secret Santa gift by Brits, who want to receive presents that they can actually use, according to new research. A survey of 1007 UK adults carried out by e-tailer Christmas Tree World has revealed the top 10 Secret Santa gifts that Brits would like to receive this […]

Job satisfaction in the public sector is at its highest level in four years and wider post-referendum optimism is evident among UK employees. However, there is still ample room for improvement in employee development and career progression, which employers must address quickly so as not to lose valuable talent. This is according to the latest […]

As companies plan their Christmas bonuses, new research may cause a rethink of who should get a bit extra in their December pay packet. According to a study of 1000 UK workplaces conducted by the Prepaid International Forum (PIF) – the not-for-profit trade body representing the prepaid financial services sector –rewarding younger, less well-paid workers […]