Businesses have an enormous role to play in leading the changes that society needs to see in terms of diversity and inclusion. So, every business needs to have a meaningful diversity policy that puts inclusiveness at the heart of their operation. To do so, it is vital that they provide truly compelling, engaging, and memorable EDI (equality, diversity and inclusion)…
read moreOne of the world’s leading training specialists for PAs, EAs, VAs and Administrative Professionals, Your Excellency Ltd, has announced it’s involvement in the 2022 Australian Administrative Awards. The Australian Administrative Awards (AAAs), the first of their kind in Australia, recognise and celebrate the achievements, dedication and importance of Administration Professionals across Australia. Your Excellency will be sponsoring the “Head Capacity…
read moreThursday 18th August is a results day for A-level students and choosing the right career path will be on many students’ minds. Becky Hogan, Talent and Learning Director at Bupa Global & UK answers some of the most commonly asked questions on how to choose the right career path and offers her advice on what attributes employers look for. It…
read moreBBC Studios, Siemens, and SAP Sapphire all Winners at ICEAWARDS 2022. The winners of the annual ICEAWARDS 2022 were announced last night at a gala dinner that bought together some of the biggest corporate brands working in events. The ceremony took place at the Southbank Centre on the River Thames and saw over 200 event professionals celebrate the best of…
read moreThe Meetings Industry Association has reacted to UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s resignation. Kerrin MacPhie, Chief Executive of the mia, said: “We feel that Boris Johnson’s resignation potentially provides an opportunity for the business meetings and events sector as it really feels like wholesale change is in the air. “Despite the distractions of the inevitable leadership challenge and subsequent ministerial…
read moreWinners of HSMAI (Hotel Sales and Marketing Association International) Europe 2021 Awards announced at HSMAI Europe Commercial Strategy Week in London. The HSMAI Europe Awards 2021 were unveiled at a Gala Ceremony at the Kimpton Fitzroy Hotel in London last week. The event was part of the annual HSMAI Europe Commercial Strategy Week. The aim of the awards is to…
read moreHow is the meetings & events industry awakening? We sat down with Emma Bason, Director of Meetings & Events UK at American Express Global Business Travel (Amex GBT) to talk about getting back to business and what’s unique about her company. Emma Bason As a Meetings and Events professional, what do you enjoy most about working in this industry? Its…
read moreRising inflation and the UK’s cost-of-living crisis have put a lot of pressure on employers to increase wages and starting salaries this year, but a new survey suggests that there’s something that employees value most – and that’s work-life balance over pay. HR and payroll software provider CIPHR polled over 1,000 UK workers to find out which job aspects matter…
read moreWeAreTheCity, together with the Royal Bank of Canada, have announced this year’s winners of their Rising Star Awards. This years winners range from Antarctica adventurer, ambassador for the Captain Tom Foundation & student supporting Afghan refugees – all amazing women. Now in their eighth year, the awards are the first to focus on the UK’s female talent pipeline below management…
read moreAn organisation’s purpose is one of the key pillars it’s built on but who is responsible for creating and maintaining this purpose? By Thom Dennis, CEO of Serenity in Leadership Much like the values embedded in a mission statement, a company’s purpose can quickly be forgotten or is often seen as an add-on or a tick box exercise, rather than…
read moreEmployees’ expectations and priorities have changed drastically following the pandemic. 2021 saw a big upsurge in resignations and the year has been named aptly the year of the “Great Resignation” and one in four workers are now considering changing their jobs. Employee resignations have therefore become one of the biggest concerns to employers today. They need to understand how they…
read moreStaff retention and the overall performance of businesses are not improved by management spying on the employee, so replace it with good management, says ActiveOps. Spying is on the up and webcam monitoring has more than doubled according to recent research covering a third of UK workers. Bosses and business owners are using surveillance tools to ‘spy’ on their staff…
read moreExperience the west end like never before An all-day destination for entertainment, afternoon tea, dining, drinking, art & culture, in the heart of Covent Garden and London’s West End. From casual and contemporary, to formal and theatrical, each of The Lane’s spaces has its own charm. The unique building now features the spacious and regal Grand Saloon, with seasonal outdoor…
read moreResignations are now at the highest they have been in over a decade and business leaders are having to find ways to retain their workers. So what do employees want? A competitive salary is not enough . Employee experience is given great value by workers who are increasingly able to call the shots for their employment terms, to an extent…
read moreOne of the UK’s leading travel, meeting and event specialists, Agiito, have appointed a new Chief Financial Officer (CFO), Geoff Broad. Geoff joined Agiito’s Executive Team on 11 April and brings over 25 years’ experience to the company as a highly commercial Chartered Accountant specialising in corporate finance transactions. He will head-up Agiito’s finance team and work alongside the wider…
read moreFollowing the resurgence of the #MeToo movement in 2017, the murder of Sarah Everard in March 2021, and growing unrest against misogynistic behaviour, some businesses having been reviewing their policies around gender equality, harassment and safety in the workplace. However, there is also a rising movement coming from men who want to be stronger allies of women but don’t know…
read moreDe Vere has announced the appointment of Nitesh Lama as its Director of Sales for De Vere Latimer Estate in Buckinghamshire and De Vere Horsley Estate in Surrey. Nitesh joins the group with over 14 years’ experience working in sales, with over 12 years spent working in the hospitality industry where he has implemented successful sales strategies for a wide…
read moreRobert Half FTSE 100 CEO Tracker reveals ongoing lack of diversity at the top as there are currently only nine women CEOs. Despite numerous gender inclusivity initiatives to increase diversity at the top, only nine women CEOs run FTSE 100 companies today Two thirds (68%) of CEOs appointed though internal promotion, up from 46% in 2019 More than two fifths…
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