Nugget Savings – a company dedicated to helping parents financially prepare for parenthood – has revealed the UK employers that offer the best parental leave packages for soon-to-be parents which include companies such as Knight Frank, Zoopla, and Lloyds Banking Group. The company analysed over 800 companies’ parental leave packages, submitted by its community of over 200,000 parents-to-be making it the UK’s biggest database of parental leave policies. To authenticate the data, each user has to submit their LinkedIn profile, so Nugget can verify if they are a current or past employee. Traditionally, companies’ parental leave policies have been shrouded in…
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Can you please tell us a little bit about you and what you do? Hi, I’m Bridget, co-founder and CEO of YouCanBookMe. YCBM is a free online scheduling tool, a booking page with your calendar, which shows your free times that others can secure to book you. Built for small businesses, the tool saves time and helps clients make money. We are a remote, bootstrapped company with a team living around the world. Can you please tell us in your own words how did you start? Before starting YCBM, I worked as a Special Advisor for the UK Government, and…
Sarah Lawrie presents: As Long As We Are Breathing Meditations on Survival and Beyond True story of surviving the Holocaust and forging a path to acceptance and forgiveness Written by Diane Samuels | Directed by Ben Caplan Arcola Theatre, 29 January – 1 March A real-life story about trauma, survival and ultimately healing, As Long As We Are Breathing combines physical theatre and music with audio and video to depict the extraordinary journey of Miriam Freedman who, after surviving the Holocaust, managed to find her way to forgiveness. Born in Bratislava (then Czechoslovakia, now Slovakia), Miriam spent most of her childhood during the…
Moneypenny spoke to gifting expert, Mel Leslie, to reveal what common secret Santa gifts say about your personality. Common gifts include mugs, gift-cards, candles, and more. Mel also reveals the best gifts to buy for introverted and extroverted personalities. Secret Santa is a beloved workplace tradition, bringing a mix of excitement, mystery, and mischief to an office environment. But the gift you end up with can say a lot about your personality, whether you end up with a quirky gadget, a novelty item, or something cozy – each gift hints at something about the receiver’s personality. To unwrap the Secret…
LONDON EDUCATORS RECOGNISED IN PRESTIGIOUS NATIONAL AWARDS Five educators and schools from across have been announced as Gold Winners at the 2024 Pearson National Teaching Awards, considered the ‘Oscars’ of the teaching profession. Surrey Square Primary School was announced as the Gold Winner of the Award for Making a Difference – Primary School of the Year. Surrey Square is ‘more than a school’. With values and wellbeing at its core, it has developed impactful initiatives centred around the challenges which impact the whole community, from a Saturday marketplace and youth club to a community restaurant that serves local families. The school also supports…
Helsinki-Espoo, Finland – 12-14 December 2024 – The European International Business Academy (EIBA) proudly announces its 50th Annual Conference, set to take place at Aalto University. This milestone event marks the golden anniversary of EIBA and the return of the conference to Finland—a country integral to the academy’s history and international business research. Themed “That’s Interesting! Rethinking International Business Research for the Next 50 Years,” EIBA 2024 promises an intellectually enriching experience. It will bring together global scholars, thought leaders and practitioners to explore the evolving landscape of cross-border business. Rebecca Piekkari, Marcus Wallenberg Chair of International Business at Aalto…
Personalised Stocking Letterbox Cookie, £12.50 There’s nothing more iconic at Christmas than a stocking, and these cookies make the perfect edible gift. Decorated in festive colours with candy cane and gift decorations and personalised with your name or a loved one’s, this cookie arrives perfectly packaged to fit through the letterbox, making it an easy and thoughtful gift. Personalised Bauble Letterbox Cookie, £13.75 Add a little sparkle to your stockings with the Personalised Bauble Letterbox Cookie. This sweet bauble-shaped treat, complete with ribbon to hang from the tree, features a stunning festive design and can be personalised for that extra special touch.…
89% parents face questions about Santa in the lead up to Christmas 93% of parents say reassuring kids about Santa’s capabilities is a top priority, as nearly one third of kids (30%) wonder how he delivers gifts to homes without a chimney This festive season, Hive introduces the ‘Reindeer Guarantee’ to reassure kids that Santa and his sleigh can deliver gifts to every home this Christmas—even those with eco-friendly upgrades like solar panels From unwrapping presents to spotting Santa’s sleigh in the night sky, children are buzzing with excitement as the countdown to Christmas Day begins. But for parents, it’s…
CouponPi analyzed reviews of 50 of the world’s most famous department stores to uncover the best for Christmas shoppers. A trip to London at Christmas might not feel complete without a trip to Harrods and who can resist a stop at Macy’s whilst in New York? But which department store offers the best experience for Christmas shoppers? Using a list of the 50 most famous department stores worldwide, CouponPi conducted semantic word analysis on 43,550 reviews and Google search volume increases during the festive period to rank the rise in popularity of each store and uncover the world’s best department stores…
The highly anticipated 2025 Surface Design Award finalists have been announced, showcasing a range of categories the awards honour outstanding interior and exterior design highlighting projects that embody innovation and sustainability. The finalists represent creative quality, pushing the boundaries of design and highlighting the ever-growing potential in material innovation within architectural and interior design projects. Surface Design Awards are part of Surface Design Show (SDS) an integral part of the design calendar, held at the Business Design Centre (4-6 February). The event brings together the best in new materiality for the built environment and is the event of choice for…