1 in 3 Brits are addicted to checking their mobile phones or know someone who is, new research has found. The study into the mobile phone habits of 1,000 Brits by hosting company 34SP.com, discovered a third of respondents ‘couldn’t live without their mobile phone’, and 1 in 10 spend over five hours every day checking their device. […]
Everyone wants to perform to the best of their ability. But improving your own productivity can be tricky when all you’ve been given to go on is ‘work harder’. To help, Samsung has taken the time to identify seven traits that highly efficient workers often possess and display on a regular basis. 1. Stop multitasking […]
According to new research from New College of the Humanities, the average boss looks at a CV for just three minutes, while one in five make a decision on a candidate by gleaning it for under a minute. Despite almost a quarter of candidates claiming they have excellent written communication skills, many of them fall […]
Only one worker in 166 has ever read their contract and understood its contents, according to a survey undertaken by a Yorkshire-based national employment law consultancy, which says that this ignorance has led to disciplinary action and dismissal in hundreds of cases. While workers are protected by a raft of employment laws, the Protecting.co.uk company says […]
Thank you to all of you who entered our August competition for the £150 Seascape hamper. It is with great pleasure that we announce Chris Gordon-Clark as the winner of the grand prize – sumptous selection of seascape products of natural bath and body products all featuring ingredients sourced from products on the beautiful island of Jersey in the Channel Islands. […]
There’s just two weeks to go until clic+ 2015, a conference and exhibition, educational and networking event. Taking place on 1st October at Robinson College, Cambridge, the event is specifically put together for event organisers by event organisers. Prepare for a dynamic series of educational workshops that have been developed in conjunction with market leading […]
Bonuses often involve sizeable investment by UK employers, but new research has found that the majority of workers are not motivated by lump sums. One4all Rewards’ Push the Button Report questioned 1,000 UK workers about what motivates them in the workplace. The study found that, while rewards and incentives are often effective for maintaining morale […]
A survey of 501 small business decision makers by YouGov, commissioned by Time etc (a company that provides virtual personal assistant services, to point out the issues and risks businesses faced by employing full-time PAs in-house) has revealed some startling findings. One in 20 small business decision makers said that their personal assistants have had […]
BMW CEO Harald Krueger says he’s doing fine, a day after he collapsed during a news conference at the Frankfurt auto show. He supposedly fell backwards within the first five minutes of the presentation and was immediately attended to by his staff. The 49-year-old was then examined by a doctor, who advised him to cancel […]
Working from home might seem to be the ideal remedy for tensions between your career and personal life. Who wouldn’t love flexible hours, no commute, fewer office distractions and more time with family? Well, not quite everyone. Recent studies have found that telecommuters tend to be online more and work longer hours than their colleagues […]
The Mermaid provides a one-stop solution for conference and event organisers. With immaculate attention to detail and dedication from an experienced team of people who genuinely love working here, the venue is committed to ensuring that any event is an outstanding success. Later this month, The Mermaid is celebrating Macmillan Cancer Support’s 25th anniversary of […]
Last week, reports were released about employers considering later starting times to address their employees’ sleep deprivation. According to Huffington Post, in the UK 60% of people get less than 7 hours of sleep a night, and 25% get interrupted sleep. “This could be due to noisy neighbours, busy minds, young children waking up at […]
Among the many treats that lie in store at Christmas, there is something rather magical about receiving a lavishly curated hamper from someone special, presented with a flourish of seasonal bells and whistles. Harrods Hampers are about far more than presentation. Each year, the team of culinary experts from the Food Halls and Wine Rooms […]
According to a recent report from Morgan Redwood, 39% of businesses feel work-life balance has the biggest influence on staff morale, with senior managers and board members regarded as having the worst work-life balance. When compared to a similar report from 2009, work-life balance is now regarded as the most influential factor for staff morale, […]
Despite three quarters (77 per cent) of young people (aged 14-25) being aware that potential employers are checking social media profiles before hiring them, a quarter (24 per cent) still have no privacy settings in place and further one in ten (11 per cent) are unsure if they are protected or not. This lack of […]
30% of British workers have completed work tasks at the pub, according to research by Plantronics. Furthermore, one in five has done work from the park, while 16% have done the same on the beach. 11% have worked from the gym and 4% have even worked from the golf course. Nine-to-five no longer applies to […]
Experts say there are an estimated 100 billion emails sent per day around the world, yet only 14% of those are considered critical to the running of a business, according to The Australian Financial Review. It’s no wonder the text message has overtaken email as the best way to get important information to your boss. […]
Set within the 3,000-acre Deer Park, Woburn Abbey has been home to the Earls and Dukes of Bedford for almost 400 years. The Woburn Estate is also home to The Woburn Hotel, the 4-star gateway to the Estate, Woburn Golf Club with its three championship courses, award-winning Woburn Safari Park and The Sculpture Gallery, formerly […]
