1 IN 10 EMPLOYEES HAVE SLEPT WITH SOMEONE AT THE OFFICE CHRISTMAS PARTY FINDS RUNWAY EAST Culture-led flexible workspace operator, Runway East has carried out a survey with 600 office workers from across the UK about their attitudes to work and Christmas shenanigans at Christmas, it found that 84% don’t like participating in Secret Santa, 81% of employees don’t enjoy a Team Christmas lunch and 79% don’t like the Office Christmas party. However, at the Office Christmas Party, 1 in 4 admit being drunk at their desk, 19% confess to having had an office snog and 11% share that they’ve slept with…
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Despite being formulaic and (sometimes) cheesy, revisiting the same old Christmas movies each year doesn’t fail to help us ring in the Yuletide spirit as we indulge in the warm hit of nostalgic feelings. But which year and decade produced the most memorable Christmas movies that hit all the right notes? Intrigued, the nostalgia experts at BestBettingSites.com delved into factors such as the number of holiday film releases, average IMDb ratings and count of IMDb votes from 1960 to 2022 to reveal it all. Key findings: The 1960s is crowned the GREATEST decade for Christmas movies, followed by the 1980s and 1990s 1990 claims the honor of…
Take to the Thames and sail betwixt iconic landmarks Plan a day out exploring the capital by river with Uber Boat by Thames Clippers. London’s River Bus service runs 363 days a year (no service on Christmas Day and Boxing Day), so makes for the perfect post-turkey day out. Whether heading into town for a spot of sale shopping, filling the school holidays with adventures, or simply to blow away the festive cobwebs, hop on board Uber Boat by Thames Clippers and take to the river. The service calls at 24 piers across London from Barking Riverside in the east…
More than half of staff want access to medical insurance as a core benefit More than half of the UK workforce (51%) want private healthcare insurance at work as concerns around access to healthcare grows, with dental insurance topping the list of asks as access to NHS dentists causes nationwide concerns. That’s according to new research by specialist recruitment firm Robert Half. The firm’s 2024 Salary Guide – which analyses and reports on market salaries, hiring trends, and skills requirements across the UK – highlighted clear concerns from employees as the NHS struggles due to a lack of staff and stubbornly high…
SER’s Doxis Intelligent Content Automation platform positioned among the top three ‘Technology Leaders’ of the global CSP market Report highlights embedded AI and seamless integrations which enable customers to automate repetitive tasks, improve search experiences, and make data-driven decisions Recognition as Leader in Spark Matrix ™ for second year running underscores power and breadth of SER’s AI-powered Doxis platform SER, the world leader in Intelligent Content Automation solutions, is delighted to announce today that it has been named a Leader in the global SPARK Matrix™ Content Service Platform Q4 2023* report. SER is among the top three technology leaders in…
Responding to the latest labour market data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS), Tania Bowers, Global Public Policy Director at the Association of Professional Staffing Companies (APSCo) comments: “While this month’s figures are published amid growing concerns over the quality of the information from the Labour Force Survey, the broader data does give us an indication of the overall employment landscape as the end of the year nears. Although vacancies are continuing to fall over the quarter, we do need to consider these statistics against pre-Covid levels, which does show that the recruitment market is still strong. “The breakdown…
74 per cent of employers looking for tech skills in graduates want them to be competent in AI and Machine learning, a new survey by the Graduate Management Admission Council (GMAC) finds. The Corporate Recruiters Survey provides annual insights on hiring trends and skill demands, and the latest report focuses on future workplace skills employers see as growing in demand, and how current global trends are affecting hiring decisions worldwide. The report surveys leading global firms, with over half of the sample of employers coming from Fortune 500 companies. Employers who were looking to hire tech-focused graduates stated AI and Machine learning…
National Geographic Traveller (UK)’s Photography Competition 2024 is now open for entries. Highlighting the best in travel photography, this highly regarded annual competition, celebrating its 12th year, is open to entrants from across the UK and Ireland. Photographers of all levels are invited to submit travel images taken during the past year in any of the six categories. Pat Riddell, editor of National Geographic Traveller (UK), said: “From spectacular landscape shots taken high above from a drone to close-ups of some of nature’s most intriguing wildlife, the National Geographic Traveller (UK) Photography Competition has amazed us every year with the…
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) ranks 30th in this year’s global Network Readiness Index (NRI), published today, falling two places since last year. Saudi Arabia comes in 41st place, whilst Qatar ranks 46th, exhibiting the Top performances among the Arab States. The results show Saudi Arabia prioritising digital workforce development, and Qatar investing in emerging technologies. The UAE notably outperformed other Arab State nations in the categories of Technology, People, and Impact, but placed third in the region for Governance. The Network Readiness Index, published by Portulans Institute and Saïd Business School, University of Oxford, provides a robust framework for assessing…
PACE Steel Belt Systems, a leading innovator in the steel belt conveyor industry, is proud to announce its new status as an Associate Member of The Federation of Bakers (FoB). This partnership marks a significant step forward in our commitment to excellence and innovation within the baking industry. With a history of providing top-quality steel belt solutions, PACE Steel Belt Systems has been at the forefront of technological advancements in conveyor and processing equipment. Our collaboration with The Federation of Bakers symbolizes our dedication to supporting the baking industry with the best equipment and services. The Federation of Bakers represents…