Can you believe that it’s been almost 50 years since the internet was invented?! Its officially recognised birthday is 1st January 1983, and so much has happened since then… not least with the English language! English has been on quite the journey over thousands of years and the addition of the internet and technology has …
Times are still hugely challenging for so many organisations. While some businesses have just about managed to weather the storm, the past year has seen many organisations around the globe suffer the consequences of the pandemic. Now, more than ever, maximising every opportunity and making the most of every penny spent is hugely important. This …
A few short months ago, large conferences were de rigueur for many sectors. From B2B trade fairs and events to corporate AGMs to events for the public, they were a feature of life for many. Understandably all these events disappeared as Covid-19 took hold. 2020 has become the year of lost conferences! Even now, with …
Operating in a post-Covid workplace is challenging – not just for staff but for employers too. And a whole host of new measures have had to be put into place at every stage to help ensure everyone’s safety. We’ve touched upon what the post-Covid workplace might look like in our last blog, but management and …
As we emerge from the more severe form of lockdown and restrictions begin to ease, many businesses are currently working out how to enable employees to return to an office environment that works for all within the restrictions that remain. HR departments are no doubt currently being inundated with information & data around how to approach …
Thanks to Covid-19 the world has had to change the way we do business – and fast. When it comes to running an AGM, this means potentially having to change the way in which your upcoming AGM takes place. An AGM needs to occur within six months of the year-end in order for public companies …
As we come to the end of the year, the festive season is in full swing and with Christmas Day edging ever nearer we thought it timely to have a look at all things seasonal and celebrate! With a big anniversary of our own just around the corner too (more on this to follow over …
This recent article in The Times entitled “Why making conference calls leaves me stranded in a world of my own” made us giggle. The City firm employee who had managed to marinate her lamb, nip to Waitrose to pick up missed ingredients and prepare her evening meal all the while “participating” in a 5 hour …
Meetings are a common feature of business life – an opportunity for employees to come together to discuss important issues or even to meet clients, suppliers and other external people visiting you as part of your business operations. They generally serve a useful purpose in conducting business. But when it comes to disciplinary meetings, there …
Podcasts. They’re becoming increasingly popular, so much so that latest figures from Ofcom suggest that around 6 million people in the UK tune in to a podcast on a weekly basis – up 50% in just 5 years. So it’s safe to say that podcasting is booming. The media industry has begun to embrace podcasting …