The former personal assistant to Katt Williams is suing the comedian for an alleged violent attack that left her with severe injuries. Angelina Triplett-Hill claims Katt Williams assaulted her on a film set, leaving her unconscious and with severe injuries that required her to be in hospital for several days. She is now suing the […]

Thanks to the wonders of technology, being physically present at the office isn’t always necessary. If you’ve worked out a flexible arrangement whereby you work from home now and then, here’s a bit of advice for staying visible to your fellow employees. 1 Check in regularly When you work from home, it’s easy for people […]

It has been a brilliant week for Team GB at the Rio Olympics, and hopefully an equally productive for all of your slogging away at work. While the weather looks set to disappoint us this weekend, we’d like to think that won’t get in the way of celebrations ahead of Monday’s closing ceremony. Let’s check […]

Minority employment targets should be supported by other initiatives, including a review of corporate culture and recruitment processes, if greater progress is to be made. That’s according to diversity consultancy The Clear Company. This follows a report by the Equality and Human Rights Commission, which calls for the introduction of minority employment targets after it […]

Children will be heading back to school soon, and many working parents are already thinking about how they’ll handle their work-life balance in the coming year. A new survey by FlexJobs shows employees with children 18 and younger value flexibility over higher salary when it comes to job perks. The survey of nearly 1200 working […]

The company formerly known as Best Parties Ever Ltd has officially re-launched as Eventist Group during its busiest summer season to date. Eventist Group is a privately owned hospitality firm made up of five businesses that each play a role in making long-lasting live experiences for individuals or brands. Each year Eventist Group entertains more […]

Just like home, but with all the comforts of a hotel, corporate serviced apartments are a stylish accommodation alternative for business travellers, says Simon Morrison. The serviced apartment sector is growing fast and one that you may not have previously considered as a business travel solution. The industry is going through a huge growth spurt […]

After long travels or a pit-stop business meeting, experience the comfort of a luxury bed at Sofitel London Gatwick. Amelia Walker checks in. If you or your boss travels regularly, the last thing you need to deal with on top of organising everything else is a long haul to and from your hotel. Well then, […]

A former office manager in North Carolina, USA has admitted stealing more than £250,000 from Fletcher Fire and Rescue over a seven-year period. Blue Ridge Now reports that Brenda Glenn Livingston, who had worked for Fletcher Fire and Rescue since 2003, entered a plea agreement to charges of embezzlement. According to court documents, Livingston embezzled $333,600 […]

The employment rate in the UK is now at a record high of 74.5% and the unemployment rate is at its lowest level in more than 10 years at 4.9%. The Office for National Statistics confirmed today that there are a record 31.75 million people now in work – up by more than 600,000 in […]

Allianz Park has launched a social media campaign in search of champions of the events world. To take part, event organisers must nominate their events champs by leaving the person’s full name and two words that best describe their star qualities, using the dedicated hashtag to win prizes (e.g. Fred Bloggs, smiley efficiency #eventschamps). The […]

Welcome back to our weekly spotlight on helpful apps. We focus on a variety of products that are useful for work, personal use, or both, providing our own thoughts on the apps and what you can do with them. This week we find out how to map ideas with Mindly. An intro to Mindly One of […]

Management behaviour is contributing to rising stress in the workplace, with employees blaming their own bosses for adding to the pressures they feel, new research from MetLife shows. The study shows 69% of employees say that the behaviour of managers in their organisation has increased stress and that the rising pressure is having a major […]

A new study has revealed that viruses are more dangerous when they infect victims in the morning, and that those who work shifts or are jet lagged are more susceptible to infection. The University of Cambridge research reveals that viruses are 10 times more successful if the infection started in the morning. The findings also […]

You’re invited to tour The Elvetham hotel in Hampshire on Thursday, 29 September from 6pm-9pm. The Elvetham is an independent conference, training, meeting and events venue with 72 bedrooms. Set in 35 acres of focused grounds, it is the perfect location for private dining, senior leadership team meetings and team-building events. Join the PA Life team […]

A jury decided last week that Francine Giani, Executive Director of the Utah Department of Commerce wrongfully terminated her EA in 2013 and then denied her severance benefits. The court ordered $240,000 (around £184,000) damages to be paid to Rebekah Conner, the former EA to Giani. Conner claims Giani mistrusted her because her husband was […]

Hotly anticipated unemployment figures are due out on Wednesday and will serve as an indication of business sentiment in the current market conditions. A survey from the CIPD shows a softening in hiring intentions, and this follows the Bank of England’s forecast that unemployment will rise in the coming years. In these uncertain conditions, the […]

Getting your foot in the door with a potential employer starts with your CV. Recruiters receive so many applications that it’s key to make your CV stand out from the crowd. Luckily, Glassdoor has put together seven ways to do just that. 1 Tailor your CV This doesn’t mean you have to rewrite your entire […]