By Dr Elaine Garcia, Senior Programme Leader at London School of Business and Finance (LSBF) We are currently living through unprecedented times in which we are all required to stay in our homes and socially isolate from our friends, family and communities by keeping our distance. Whilst this has been difficult and challenging for us […]

Locked-down Brits will become ‘super human’ and self-improve during isolation – with plans to learn a language or instrument, master DIY, paint a picture or write a novel. A poll of 2,000 adults found six in 10 are planning – or have already started – to improve themselves while house-bound. Among the intentions are taking […]

We’ve teamed up with life coach Faye Kilgour to offer you some top tips for looking after your physical and mental wellbeing during this coronavirus lockdown. Faye, also known as The ‘What If’ Coach, is on a mission to support individuals and groups to go from feeling overwhelmed and frustrated, to feeling inspired and ready […]

By Roddy Adair, Director of Hays Personal and Executive Assistants The current world of work is operating more remotely than it ever has before, but adjusting to this may result in employers facing certain challenges which need to be managed. Some of these challenges include obstacles to communication, collaboration, relationship building and accessibility which may […]

We’re in lockdown, and some of us are feeling it keenly. Even for the true introverts among us, the idea of a potential six-month stretch at home allowed out only for essential items and one session of exercise a day is a bit much. So how can you stave off those feelings of craziness in […]

The COVID-19 pandemic has forced organisations around the globe to ‘go virtual’ with literally no preparation. However, according to analysis from Associate Professor of Management Petros Chamakiotis at ESCP Business School, if we follow these tips, we have the best chance at keeping productive. 1.The importance of keeping social. Workers transitioning from the ‘traditional’ to […]

Just under one third of UK businesses (31 per cent) say their video conferencing system has crashed during a critical meeting since the Covid-19 outbreak, according to a new poll. The polling of 200 businesses decision-makers in UK SMEs is part of a 1,500-word report entitled Covid-19: Isolation Nation, from the Parliament Street think tank. […]

65 per cent of UK office workers currently working from home due to the virus outbreak believe logging on remotely from home will become more common once the Coronavirus crisis abates. Citrix and OnePoll carried out a survey of 1,000 UK office workers between 23rd – 26th March 2020, with the research also taking place in Germany, […]

By Gaelle Blake, UKI Director of Permanent Appointments at Hays With schools closed, working from home with children around is a reality for many parents in these unprecedented times. Many are juggling their own jobs with home learning or full-time childcare which can mean it’s a struggle to know how to support your business and […]

The news at the moment about COVID-19 is very alarming, and for many our anxiety levels are on high alert which in the long term can be at the expense of our mental and physical health. So what can businesses do to help ease anxiety and panic and to deal with the current economic uncertainties? […]

Sandals Resorts has been working to assist with the relief efforts in the Caribbean to support the response to COVID-19. The Sandals Foundation, the non-profit charitable arm of Sandals Resorts International, has to date partnered with and donated JMD$5million to the Private Sector Organisation of Jamaica in order to purchase ventilators for hospitals in the […]

Hyper-productivity is becoming a new workplace phenomenon due to working from home for long periods of time under uncertain conditions. Covid19 is leading people to panic work, says Dr. Ali Fenwick, Professor of Organisational Behaviour at Hult International Business School in Dubai. Covid19 creates a lot of uncertainty and poses a threat towards one’s livelihood […]

With many UK office workers now operating from home, conference calls have undoubtedly become part of the daily routine. Business telecommunications provider, 4Com, investigated the nation’s thoughts on bad telephone manners, revealing the habits to avoid. According to the research, the five most annoying phone habits, are: Someone having a conversation with someone else in […]

As working from home becomes the new normal for office workers UK-wide, virtual meetings are quickly becoming an essential way to communicate with customers and staff. While this is useful for bringing teams together and keeping communication open, virtual meetings can feel disjointed if not properly executed, with feedback from speakers and web cams catching […]

The team at venue ​Vermilion are providing takeaway food to frontline medical staff at their neighbouring hospital, North Manchester General Hospital. Vermilion, one of Manchester’s top hospitality venues that includes a restaurant, bar and events halls in Manchester, are helping to support the community, as their Corporate Social Responsibility for the people of their community. As […]

Deliveroo for Business is helping companies to support their staff during this unprecedented time. Thousands of our clients across the globe have moved to working-from-home policies and are maintaining their office food perks, whilst taking greater precautions. To keep people safe while they are still in the office we recommend: Pre-packaged grab and go options […]

Due to the ongoing coronavirus lockdown the London Christmas Party Show has been postponed from 12 – 13 May 2020 to the later date of 28 – 29 July 2020. The move to the July date is to ensure that exhibitors and visitors still find the event a useful channel for event enquires and capturing event leads for the latter […]

If you’re stuck in the house and looking for something to do, then maybe try turning cabin fever to disco fever. Like all bars and restaurants, renown karaoke destination Lucky Voice has temporarily closed its venues in Soho, Holborn, Islington and Brighton. But that doesn’t mean the fun has to stop! The company already offers […]