95% of organisations are still using paper and manual data entry in their finance function, with only 5% describing their accounts payable processes as ‘fully automated’, according to a new survey by business automation software provider V1. V1 surveyed senior finance and IT professionals across a range of industries to find out about their use […]

Collinson Group has announced the launch of Intana Global, the first truly integrated medical and security assistance provider serving the London market. Based in the City of London, Intana Global’s assistance centre provides seamless combined response and works pro-actively with its clients to deliver flexible, rapid and effective solutions around the globe. Intana Global is […]

We’ve had a great week at PA Life, with a networking event at Strada in London and a racing evening at TeamSport. The weekend promises mostly decent weather (fingers crossed), but before we switch off for some down time, let’s look back at our top 10 stories of the week. 1. 5 ways to stay […]

Research shows that the average UK office worker spends two years of his or her life preparing for and sitting in on meetings. How can anyone get any actual work done? Time management expert Laura Vanderkam recently wrote for Fast Company with top tips to you maintain productivity when you’re stuck in meetings. Plan ahead […]

Leading event organisers gathered at Robinson College in Cambridge to share event planning best practice at the second clic+ Club seminar on 7 July. Held at the college’s impressive new Crausaz Wordsworth Building, the event was part of a wider series that aims to provide a knowledge-sharing environment for event organisers across the country. Delegates were […]

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’s app: Trainline. An intro to Trainline The Trainline app – available for iOS and […]

You and your colleagues probably believe you’re clean and conscious of germs, yet every cough and cold spreads like wildfire. Microsoft Office resource provider Hloom recently conducted research that shows even the tidiest workplace is a veritable smorgasbord of office germs, with some surfaces containing more bacteria than a toilet seat. To discover which surfaces […]

International Confex has launched a new campaign for its 2017 show called #myConfex. The marketing will now see a series of new advertising creatives that support the wider event strategy of making the visitors the ‘hero’ of the show. Some of the adverts will focus on the everyday thoughts of visitors to the event, while […]

UK businesses are facing risks to their IT security due to a lack of requisite skills, as the majority (77%) of UK CIOs believe they will face more security threats in the next five years due to a shortage of cyber security talent, according to report Cybersecurity – protecting your future by Robert Half Technology. UK […]

London airports offer the best currency exchange rates for travellers looking to change their pounds last minute at the airport, according to new research. Foreign exchange specialist Caxton FX surveyed 10 major UK airports to see which had the best and worst currency exchange rates for euros and dollars. The research found that there is […]

Thinking of picking up and moving to a different town or city for pastures new? Recruitment site Glassdoor has done some maths to create a list of the “20 Best UK Towns & Cities to Work In” based on how easy it is to get a job, median salaries, average home value and overall employee […]

Following record-breaking visitor numbers at the 2016 event, the London Summer Event Show will return for its third edition from 24-25 January 2017 at London city venue Banking Hall. This is the second time exhibition organiser Story Events has partnered with the Grade II-listed building, after previously hosting the 2014 edition of its Christmas-themed exhibition, […]

Almost half of UK businesses (45%) are apprehensive about hiring disabled candidates because of fears they won’t be able to do the job and concerns about making inappropriate comments or actions, according to new research. The findings were revealed as part of a survey of 1000 businesses to coincide with the launch of Purple – a […]

The National Venus Awards, now in its third year, celebrated the success of its national winners for 2016 with regional winners, as well as associate, regional and national sponsors, guests and supporters in the beautiful surroundings of the Hampshire-based Hand-Picked Audley Woods Hotel on 7 July. The Venus Awards National Finals saw 70 regional winners […]

This month sees the launch of a brand new wellness meetings concept at vibrant design hotel Hilton London Bankside. Gone are the plates of pastries and mundane activities – Hilton London Bankside is shaking things up with healthier menu options, outdoor exercise classes and a meeting schedule aimed at reducing stress and increasing general wellbeing. […]

Increasing the salaries of disengaged employees will not boost commitment or keep them in the business, according to new research from The Workforce Institute at Kronos and Coleman Parkes Research. This new survey reveals that 45% of employees believe that small to medium UK businesses need to focus on providing a healthy work-life balance if […]

It’s widely known and accepted that the retirement age is creeping ever later in life. That reality is driving Millennials to believe they’ll have to work until they die. Research conducted by the Manpower Group into the career aspects of Millennials shows that 12% of them believe they will never be able to retire. While a […]

Almost of third (30%) of the UK suffers from a poor quality of sleep, with women being 10% more likely to have a bad night than men, a new survey has revealed. Snoring partners were the most common reason for a disturbed sleep, with 22% of people saying this keeps them up at night. This […]