Now in its fourth year, DataCentres North celebrates the return of its free to attend two-day event. Taking place at Emirates Old Trafford on May 1, the event brings together leaders in the field of data where a conference programme will address data centre operations and strategy, with workshops, Q&A’s and brainstorming sessions. Topics covered will include certifications and standards,…
read moreBritain’s ‘golden triangle’ seen as the best areas to work in Britain The British cities home to the country’s top universities have topped Glassdoor’s study of the best work destinations of the last year, with Cambridge and Manchester ranking second and third, with experts anticipating a continued surge as we move towards Brexit. Golden Triangle cities; Oxford, Cambridge and Milton…
read moreWith a range of new start-ups joining this year, Business Travel Show (BTS) 2018 is an event not to be missed. David Chapple, event director for the BTS, reveals what’s in store to celebrate the expo’s 24th anniversary and why it’s a testament to the growth of the business travel market. This year marks the 24th anniversary of the show.…
read moreHow many do you already know? With the explosion of social media and an increased reliance on connectivity, language is evolving quicker than ever, and the your workplace will be expected to keep up. From likes, follows and trends to e-blasts, vid-conferencing and even Brexit, the language we use in the office is far removed from what it was 20 years…
read moreEvent organisers should prepare for larger venue opportunities over the next year if you’re willing to search outside of your regular locations, according to figures by Meetings Benchmark revealing an expected fall in rates for event spaces. Using figures from their MEETalytics report 2018, the specialist revealed that despite the expected increase in daily rates for London hiring, other parts…
read moreFour out of ten (40 per cent) buyers are set to have bigger travel budgets in 2018, compared to 32 per cent 12 months ago. According to new research by the Business Travel Show, 49 per cent will have more to spend on air travel and accommodation, while 45 per cent expect to have more trips to manage next year.…
read moreBuyers expect the continued pressure to cut costs will be the biggest issue to impact them next year, a Business Travel Show survey has found. A poll of 243 business travel buyers were asked ‘what is the biggest issue facing you over the next 12 months?’, with respondents citing cutting costs as the biggest issue for a third year, followed…
read more110,000 UK residents overseas are being brought back to Britain in the largest ever peacetime recovery of Britons in history. The news comes as a shock to hundreds of thousands who have been affected by the sudden collapse, especially following Monarch’s recent hospitality revamp. Texting British holidaygoers and business travellers this morning at around 4am, the Luton-based airline issued three…
read moreBrits are beginning to feel the pinch as pay is failing to meet the levels of increased inflation, according to reports by the Office of National Statistics. Workers are expected to be 0.4% out of pocket compared to this time last year, and experts are concerned that the drop in money is going to be felt up to Christmas. Despite…
read moreUnemployment rates have dropped to the lowest point in 42 years, according to official statistics. The number of those out of the job aged 16 and over has dropped to 4.4%, the lowest since May 1975. Despite the drop in unemployment, the earnings of those in work still fell by 0.5%, according to the Office for National Statistics (ONS). Average…
read moreThe City of London Corporation, together with the Barbican, Guildhall School of Music & Drama, London Symphony Orchestra and Museum of London, has announced plans for a major destination for culture and creativity in the Square Mile. The result will add significantly to the area’s meetings and events and business tourism offering and has been dubbed ‘Culture Mile’. This ambitious…
read moreA survey of employers in England and Wales by intermediary Jelf Employee Benefits highlights the damage to work and productivity caused by employees’ personal financial problems. The research, undertaken in the first half of 2017, surveyed more than 300 employers in private, public and third-sector organisations. According to the findings, employers believe that money worries may be distracting more than seven…
read moreBosses are finding it tough to secure the right talent for new positions and costing businesses billions, new figures reveal. A report by The Open University has revealed that businesses could be burning around £2.2 billion a year due to the growing skills gap, including cost-heavy factors such as higher salaries, additional recruitment and temporary staff. A major financial hit…
read moreTalented management is key to boosting productivity in British businesses as nationwide productivity dips. Making this the first time the country has seen a decline in productivity since 2015, it marks the lowest average productivity recorded in over 20 years and concerns are being raised that poor management is to blame. Worried that four in five British bosses are ‘accidental…
read moreThe offer of a company car could be the key to attracting new talent, according to a new study. The research by vehicle supplier OSV showed that a majority of interviewees admitted that the best perk a firm could offer is a car. As well as considering company cars to be the top job perk, 25% of workers admitted that…
read moreChoosing temporary or VA work over a permanent position is becoming increasingly popular as global uncertainty and a shifting industry landscape is giving way to less job security, but PAs could have a lot to gain from embracing the changing world. Recruitment specialists at Robert Walters are encouraging more admin and support professionals to take the leap to temp work,…
read moreWorkers face a squeeze on their earnings as employers anticipate awarding median pay rises of just 1% in the year ahead, according to findings from the latest CIPD/The Adecco Group Labour Market Outlook survey. The survey of more than 1,000 employers suggests that the UK economy is about to be hit by a fall in basic pay awards and real…
read moreFlexible working options are now a key differentiator for new job candidates, say 70% of organisations. Workforce time management solutions provider hfx has published survey findings confirming that flexible working continues to increase across all sizes and types of organisation, both public and private. The survey showed that part-time hours are still the most popular form of flexible working (offered…
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