A third of Brits reckon they are sat on an idea which could ‘make them millions’, according to research backed by a training entrepreneur who was once PA to Ryanair founder Tony Ryan. And most believe the expense of modern living, a lack of time and busy family schedules are the main barriers to them bringing their idea to life. Not laziness.…
read moreThe Meetings Show will be celebrating the Year of the Woman next month, with a focus on the role women play in the meetings and events industry high on the agenda of its education programme. Women in Hospitality 2020 (WiH2020) will be using The Meetings Show, which takes place on June 27th & 28th, to launch the new Diversity in Hospitality, Travel…
read more‘They don’t fit in’, ‘they don’t want the hassle’ and ‘all the good ones have already gone’ – Just some of the excuses offered up by FTSE 350 company Chairs and CEOs when quizzed on why they didn’t have more women on their boards. The quite frankly shocking state of affairs was revealed the team behind the government-backed Hampton-Alexander Review,…
read moreBuilding a strong relationship is key between an executive and assistant, reveals Adam Fidler. Here he shares his thoughts on the importance of forming a long-term partnership There is an old saying that a first-class assistant can make an average executive look good, but an average assistant can make a first-class executive look very bad indeed. This is true, and…
read moreMental health in the workplace is the top priority for almost three in five (60 per cent) CEOs in the UK, according to new research. The 2018 annual report, Employee Wellbeing Research 2018 from the Reward & Employee Benefits Association (REBA) in association with Punter Southall Health & Protection, found that 16 per cent of employers have put in place…
read moreSam Hurst, chief grazer at Grazing Catering, reveals his thoughts on why employers should strive to offer free food in the workplace and the benefits it has on employees When it comes to looking after people at work, the tech companies of Silicon Valley are the first to pop into our minds. The idea of giving employees everything they could…
read morePublic health officials have taken major steps to cut people’s excessive calorie intake, with food manufacturers and sellers told to cut calories in their products by 20 per cent by 2024. If the target is met within five years, more than 35,000 premature deaths could be prevented and around £9 billion in NHS healthcare and social care costs could be…
read moreThe Meetings Show has welcomed seven new sector leaders to its advisory board. The board consists of well-known experts from both the buyer and supplier sides of the industry, who bring together their experience, ideas and strategic leadership to help develop the show. Joining the 12 existing board members are: Therese Dolan, events senior manager at Diabetes UK Nicole Leida,…
read moreCEO of Trustees Unlimited, Ian Joseph, explains how bosses could benefit from staff volunteering Over one in four people formally volunteer once a month and about one-fifth of the UK population is involved in social action in their local community, according to a new report from the National Council for Voluntary Organisations (NCVO). Tapping into this growing interest in volunteering,…
read moreTake visitors on a trip beneath London Taking guests beneath the City of Westminster through a series of interconnected tunnels, the Churchill War Rooms are an opportunity to invite clients on a journey through history. The secret underground bunker was used as the nerve centre of British leadership by Prime Minister Winston Churchill during World War II, and visitors are…
read moreMillions of Brits see themselves as a better manager than their actual management, according to a new study by Multilotto. 44% of workers reckon they have more effective leadership skills than their superiors; Two in five believe they could improve communication channels with other members of staff, and one third would take efforts to organise the workforce so tasks were…
read moreWorkers across the UK have revealed what they value in a boss, and how well their management live up to expectations. With many having a clear idea of how staff should behave and what to look for in a valuable employee, workplace incentive provider One4all Rewards has shifted the spotlight to employers to review what we find the most important…
read moreThe 20 companies with the best workplace culture and leadership development – as chosen by employees – have been named in new research by professional management body the Chartered Management Institute (CMI) and job site Glassdoor. Second was hospitality tech firm, Fourth, which promotes a split leadership structure, clearly distinguishing between two types of manager: the technical specialists and the…
read moreVenuemasters, the member consortium representing universities and other academic venues is reflecting on another successful year for its members. 2017 has seen the academic venue sector continue to prove itself in the MICE sector showcasing new venues and refurbishments, hosting top-flight events, winning numerous awards and accreditations. In a series of three articles, Natalie Williamson, Venuemasters General Manager, is sharing…
read moreBusinesses are nearly 20% more likely to send men on work-related training programmes compared to women, according to new findings. A study by the Knowledge Academy has revealed that women across Britain and Europe appear to be neglected in favour of male workers. The study compiled data from several institutions, including the National Institute of Adult Continuing Education (NIACE). Around…
read moreThis may surprise you, but this museum has got quite a history… You may have visited it as a child, you may have taken your family there, you might have never been to the museum, but I would bet you know about this museum. Not being a London native, I grew up only knowing London based on how I saw…
read moreEveryone engages with their management in different ways. Some need strong guidance while others benefit from a softer touch, and it’s up to bosses to decide whether they change managerial styles for different workers or if they choose a one-size-fits-all approach. Those that are willing to tailor their management skills to their employees are most likely to see a real…
read moreCEOs of small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) are losing a fifth of their working week to HR activities, leading to many becoming unfocussed on business strategy and the ongoing growth of the company, according to new research. A report from HR software platform breatheHR has urged bosses to embrace the ‘Netflix’ approach as they risk weakening their business by prioritising…
read more