Sailing company Viking Mariners has introduced a series of ‘Stay & Sail’ packages to encourage businesses to find their sea legs. Combining a day onboard a luxury yacht with an overnight stay at a boutique hotel, the Suffolk-based specialist is offering personalised events to encourage companies to learn about hospitality, leadership and team building for groups of between 10-80 people. Sailing…
read moreEvent organisers looking for a simple yet instantaneous result in their search for central London meeting spaces or private dining can now make bookings directly through 30 Euston Square’s website. The revolutionary new system provides greater flexibility and an immediate response, making it easier than ever to book the venue’s 18 modern ground-floor meeting rooms, as well as private dining…
read moreNominations for the One4all Spotlight Awards have now been extended until Friday, 7 July, providing UK companies with additional time to nominate exceptional staff and provide recognition for their outstanding work. The One4all Spotlight Awards is a free-to-enter awards scheme that recognises the best employees in 20 different categories, including Employee of the Year, across 14 industries, with customer service,…
read moreMore than half of British workers have been asked to clean their place of work by their boss despite it not being in their job description, according to new research. A survey of 1,000 UK workers carried out by interiors etailer Furniture123.co.uk found British employees are losing 13 working hours per year cleaning their office or workspace. Despite 85% claiming…
read moreA lack of digital skills among the UK workforce is causing problems in the boardroom and contributing to low productivity, a new survey suggests. The average British worker still regularly fails to set up presentations without support from the IT department, according to a survey of IT professionals conducted by independent research agency Vanson Bourne and commissioned by Barco ClickShare.…
read moreSituated in the spectacular Atlas Mountains in Morocco, the award-winning Kasbah Tamadot was bought by Sir Richard Branson during one of his famous ballooning expeditions. The hotel is approximately 45 minutes’ drive south east from Marrakech Airport and transfers can be arranged directly to the hotel from the airport or from another location is Marrakech. Each of the 28 rooms…
read moreIs it okay to snitch on a co-worker? What tree do you resemble most? If you could have dinner with anyone in the world who would it be, and why? These are the curveball questions employers are using to throw off candidates, according to new research. A new study by GoDaddy polled 1,000 recent graduates and 250 hiring managers from…
read moreDirectors at the ICC Wales, in partnership with Welsh Government, have announced their ambition to put Wales firmly on the international business tourism stage now that final funding for the project has been secured and construction has commenced. Ian Edwards, Chief Executive of the ICC Wales commented: “We’re delighted that building work for the forthcoming ICC Wales has now begun…
read moreWe’re helping you gear up for summer with a selection of fantastic outdoor spaces that are perfect for warm-weather soirées. Elsewhere, we look at prestigious academic venues that offer a complete corporate event solution. Finally, it’s time to follow the tracks to some of the UK’s best train lines for business travel Outdoor Spaces BMA House Delight in a summer…
read moreTara Jackson, ex-PA and holistic self-care and wellbeing coach, gives us her top tips for taking care of yourself despite a busy schedule. Being a PA can be quite stressful. There are consistent demands on you and your time, you’re often juggling numerous tasks, to-do lists and diaries and you are also often trapped in a building with minimal natural…
read moreCommuters across the UK have confessed to their greatest irritations on the way to and from the office each day, whether dealing with dawdlers or braving other people’s body odour. The study was run by SPANA, a working animal charity that provides free treatment to horses, donkeys, camels and other animals frequently used in the workplace or commute for developing…
read moreBe in with a chance of winning a trip to Venice courtesy of Hand Picked Hotels this February. Plus, receive a complimentary lunch with Corrigan’s Mayfair, book your next Christmas party early with Hilton, receive 10% off at Brown’s Old Jewry, or use Condé Nast Johansens as your next venue finding service. Whatever the requirement, we’ve got it covered in…
read moreBadly prepared, over-running business meetings are harming businesses, say the directors and managers who are wasting almost three days on average a year in unproductive meetings. To make matters worse, more than a half (51%) of UK business managers say they have been to meetings where documents were found to be missing or else incorrect, or out-of-date papers were presented.…
read moreThis year’s Business Travel Show features a content stream dedicated to PAs and those who are new to looking after their company’s travel arrangements. The Fundamentals of Business Travel sessions focus on intro-level topics to get you started in your career. Here’s a look at the sessions on offer in the Olympia Room Theatre today (Wednesday, 22 February). 10am-11am: 10…
read moreMillions of office workers are eating the same lunch every single day, a study commissioned by New Covent Garden Soup has found. A lack of inspiration, convenience and cost means 77% of workers are tucking into the same sandwich or salad on repeat, and have been doing so for the last nine months. One in six admitted they’ve had the…
read moreAverage small business owners now spend more than a quarter of their time battling red tape and regulations. A survey of 500 SMEs by online printing company instantprint revealed that hurdles such as HR compliance, health and safety demands and pension admin are stopping owners from growing their enterprise. These distractions and other admin tasks eat up an average of…
read moreA new study shows millions of employees are so tired at work from a lack of sleep they’re unable to do their job safely, while a third of bushed Brits admit they’ve fallen asleep at work. The research, which polled 2000 British workers, was commissioned by injury law specialist Accident Advice Helpline. It shows one in 10 employees have injured…
read moreWelcome 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 we colour for mindfulness and stress relief with World Mandalas. An intro to World Mandalas As part of the Colouring…
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