Have a cool UEL: The Eight Ways of Christmas – Top tips for a perfect festive office party

Set out the ground-rules: It might be the season of goodwill – but things spill over. You should clarify in advance what is ‘acceptable behaviour’ – many office parties end up with staff fighting and verbal harassment. An office part is technically a work-related activity and normal disciplinary procedures still apply. Watch the Highland flings: …

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Pension timebomb is ticking louder

The pension timebomb across the UK is ticking even louder, says John Fox, managing director of the pension provider Liberty SIPP. “As Britons live longer, the nation’s pension bill is rising steadily. The recent figures give a grim forecast – by the time those currently embarking on their working lives retire, state pensions and winter …

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It’s official: women waste less time at work than men

Nearly a half of British employees shop or read news online during work, a third spends time on social media, but generally women waste less time than men. A study by Safetica about employees’ online behaviour reveals loosening work ethics as British employees reveal their favourite distractions when it comes to wasting time. The introduction …

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Britain’s bespoke tailoring industry is facing an alarming shortage of master tailors

Britain’s bespoke tailoring industry is facing an alarming shortage of master tailors, according to James Sleater, co-founder of bespoke Savile Row tailor Cad & the Dandy. “We heard Sir James Dyson saying that the lack of skilled engineers was the greatest barrier in the growth of his company and property entrepreneur Will Davies has been …

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