By Nicky Brown, Director, Arctic Fox After a crazy two years and with organisations adjusting to new routines and a desire for work/life balance, getting people together has become more important than ever. What does this look like for you and your company? A rooftop bar, company picnic, rounders tournament or even your very own festival […]

Covid-19 has changed the world for good, and as the world of work has changed, the expectations and demands of employees have grown. As the world starts to emerge from restrictions and lockdowns, the race to secure resources has begun and, within organisations, human resources and the quality of those human resources are crucial. Therefore, […]

2021 sparked The Great Resignation where one in four people within the UK left their current workplace. According to Google trend data, the search term ‘how to ask for a pay rise’, has seen a 225.57% uplift within the last month alone. Such data indicates that the events of the past 18 months, along with the typical tendency to […]

The last two years have taught most of us how resilient we can be, but many of us are wondering how we will cope with further challenging times that we may face in 2022, especially if we are already feeling exhausted. Difficult or stressful times can affect our responses, behaviours and beliefs. Our basic survival […]

Most PAs are likely to be amid organising the annual Christmas party right now. And after last year’s hiatus in celebrations, people have elevated expectations of this year’s event being bigger and better than ever. There may still be some complexities in planning an event that all the team are comfortable with, and meets health […]

Managing your time in the office is no mean feat. With a huge list of things to do and so little time, it’s not unusual to sometimes feel a little out of your depth. So, what can you do to make the most of the hours you spend sat at your desk? Well, thanks to […]

Following on from a difficult 18 months, hosting a Christmas party may seem challenging. However, events remain possible with the help of the latest tech trends and a bit of Christmas spirit. It could still be the season to be jolly… In a pre-Covid world, event planning platform Eventbrite revealed that UK organisations were set […]

Glenn Hogben, CEO at The Air Charter Association, offers some important guidance to ensure that you book a private flight safely and legally… Arranging business jet travel for the first time may seem like a daunting experience for many. But, providing you follow guidance, it is simple and provides a secure and seamless experience for […]

By Dr Lynda Shaw, neuroscientist, business psychologist and change specialist WHAT IS IMPOSTER SYNDROME Imposter syndrome is the belief that you are not as competent as others think you are, or that you don’t deserve the success you have. The term’ Imposter syndrome’ was coined by psychologists Dr Suzanne Imes and Dr Pauline Rose Clance […]

By Barry O’Donnell, Chief Operating Officer at TSG… Most businesses will complete regular risk assessments as standard practice. They’re crucial to reducing the threat of financial or reputational loss and give you an overview of the high-risk areas you must address. One type of risk analysis that is critical but sometimes overlooked is a cybersecurity […]

Rebecca Thomas (pictured), Director at London-based Eventify, provides advice on event management in the post-lockdown era… Here at Eventify, we are an event management company committed to providing an unrivalled bespoke and personal service. We offer a free venue finding service, as well as end-to-end event management. We were thrilled to hear that business events […]

For most of us, working from home is now the new normal for the foreseeable future. Furniture Choice’s Rebecca Snowden reveals how to create a productive work space… 1. Keep it green  Research shows that greenery is key when it comes to concentration, boosting mood and creating a more calm working environment. In fact, The […]

From finding greener ways to travel to reducing waste, Managing Director of Unique Venues of London Lisa Hatswell offers seven ways to make your event more sustainable… Sustainability is a hot topic across the world as a whole, and one particularly relevant to the events and hospitality industries.   Many unique venues and suppliers across […]

Radley Yeldar (RY) has released a report revealing the extent of well-meaning companies using clichéd, ineffective and even offensive communications as part of their diversity and inclusion (D&I) strategies.     The report comes at a time when businesses are increasingly motivated to invest in D&I initiatives and customer engagement campaigns. While a range of high-profile cases […]

A good venue team will act as memory makers – providing far more than just space to host an event, writes Mandy Jennings (pictured), Executive Director of Venues of Excellence… Once upon a time, if you were tasked with booking a venue you’d do just that – hire the space and tick the boxes when […]

Helen Venables, MD of House of Colour, offers her top tips on planning your wardrobe… Getting up in the morning is hard enough, let alone deciding what to wear to work. What we need are some hard and fast ways to look professional, dress well for our job and feel good so we can leave […]

Lime Venue Portfolio has created a new guide inspire training providers. The booklet from the venues specialist forms part of the brand’s ‘cheerleading’ support for corporate training and those who strive for a ‘better’ standard of training for businesses. February and March are key months for training programme booking and the guide looks to showcase […]

The expert team at EG Chauffeurs have pulled together a checklist so you don’t have to. Saving time & money on your business travel programme is not a one-off task. It’s a continual process where even small tweaks can make a big impact. The travel experts at EG Chauffeurs have compiled a five-step guide for […]