Five expert tips to help you take back control of your working life, improve organisational skills and boost productivity...
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In this new series, we’re highlighting brilliant women in the events industry, getting to know how they got to where they are today, and hopefully inspiring others to join the hugely rewarding and creative world of hospitality.This month, we caught up with Anna Fenten, Marketing Director at Searcys, our in-house caterers here at 116 Pall Mall.
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Scheduling a meeting is as easy as choosing a room and inviting some colleagues, right? Wrong! Especially in today’s climate with virtual meetings taking over as the go-to. But don’t worry, the key to a successful meeting is less complicated than you think – here are four mistakes you may be making - in person or online - and how to solve them before your next get-together.
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Hybrid, flexi, co-working, WFH – how and where we do our jobs has never been such a mouthful, and it can feel overwhelming when it comes to making the choice about which works best for you and your role. Here are a few things we love about coworking…
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We have launched instant online bookings for our meeting rooms for the first time, saving you time with a more streamlined and efficient process.
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New year’s resolutions are great in theory, but in practice can put unnecessary pressure on you to achieve unrealistic targets. With that in mind, here are some tips on how to set resolutions that you can – and want to – stick to.
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As workplaces continue to fill up and we move towards spending more time behind our desks – rather than the kitchen table – it’s completely normal to still be a bit rusty when it comes to coworking and being comfortable working in a team again. Here’s our top tips on getting your coworking confidence back, ready to take on the new year at the top of your game:
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As we get more comfortable with returning to the office and meeting up with colleagues again, its important to set realistic expectations – for yourself, your team and your organisation’s success – from day one. We’ve pulled out a few key ‘expectation versus reality’ moments you might face in the coming weeks, as well as advice on how to tackle them…
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For the last few weeks we’ve been gripped by the Olympic Games (alongside working very hard!) and been inspired by the athletes’ determination, dedication and grit. We’ve also learned a number of important lessons that we can take back to the workplace to ensure our teams, culture and goals are gold medal standard.
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While we’re all excited to get back to our offices, co-working spaces or even just the local coffee shop for our first ‘real’ meetings of the year, many may be feeling a little anxious about making the transition, so we’ve put together some tips and tricks to get you feeling prepared, confident and raring to go!
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It's difficult to truly convey the challenges that the coronavirus pandemic placed on businesses over the last year. But in a similar vein, it’s hard to exaggerate the resilience of this industry and others. We’ve seen bricks-and-mortar shops around us in central London move online, local food and drink outlets now offering takeaway and delivery options, famous events going virtual and much much more.
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Thanks to a very viral local parish meeting, “you have no authority here, Jackie Weaver!” has become ingrained in the minds of us all as we log into another Zoom call or Teams meeting.
But unlike the famous meeting in question, how can you ensure your calls stay on target and remain productive and respectful, even as zoom fatigue sets in?
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With the country in lockdown, this Valentine’s Day is going to look a little different to normal. But that’s not to say the hard work you put into your relationships all year round should pause – and the same goes for the relationships you build with – and at – work.
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The events and hospitality industry is barely recognisable from its pre-2020 iteration. With teams shrinking, venues closing and guestlists moved online, it would be easy to write it off as a Coronavirus casualty and move on to another sector. However, innovations in the ever-resilient hospitality sphere mean we are still able to thrive, by bringing hybrid events to our guests when we can’t bring guests to our events.
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With almost three-quarters of small and medium sized businesses looking to extend the current flexible working conditions into the new year and beyond, there are still a number of ways to ensure that coronavirus doesn’t stifle your creativity, collaboration or co-working.
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Even though you may not be able to work on upcoming events for the time being, that doesn’t stop you from preparing for the next chapter of your offering, or spring cleaning the way you operate to make the most of your space, location, resources or services for when you’re able to get back up and running.
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Born between the mid80s and ‘90s, millennials are responsible for a huge shift in taste, trends and technology across all sectors and all over the world. Their younger siblings, Generation Z, grew up in the early noughties, when smart phones, social media and virtual reality were the norm, rather than ground-breaking new ideas.
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Making the decision to leave your current job in search for something new can make you excited, nervous or spark a passion for a new sector. But how do you turn that into a successful interview and make yourself and your application memorable?
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Deal or no deal, Britain leaving the EU will present challenges for the hospitality sector. So, we’ve outlined some of the key issues that every business needs to be aware of...
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The future is now. We look ahead to what the forthcoming rollout of 5G could mean for event planners and the conference industry, as well as how we do meetings...
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