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Doing less damage is not the same as doing goodJune 5, 2026Doing less damage is not the same as doing goodAs sustainability expectations evolve, simply reducing environmental harm is no longer enough. On World Environment Day, EICC sustainability manager Rob Turnbull explores why businesses must move beyond carbon reduction and start investing in the restoration of the natural systems they depend on.Read More
Woburn forest delegatesJanuary 5, 2023Rise in 'gratitude getaways' to combat skills shortageBusinesses are increasingly combining traditional networking conferences and events with ‘gratitude getaways’ – a way of thanking their staff for all their hard work and promoting wellness through relaxation and overnight stays.incentive trendsDecember 12, 2022Incentive travel trends in a post pandemic worldHow the evolution of the workplace is affecting incentive travelESSA talentDecember 8, 2022The talent crisis – is attraction or retention our biggest issue?Andrew Harrison, director of the Events Supplier and Services Association (ESSA), argues that attracting and retaining talent are two different issues that should be tackled separately2023 trends for Custard CommunicationsDecember 6, 2022Crystal ball time: leading eventprofs reveal their 2023 predictionsFrom evolving event booker expectations to the importance of the right collaborations for business success, find out what industry players are expecting from 2023…Sophie Cox on beating infationNovember 21, 2022Ask the expert: what can event organisers do about rising inflation?Rising costs are being pinpointed as the leading challenge event planners will face in 2023, says Live Group senior account manager, Sophie Cox, and with good reason...Jack JacobOctober 26, 2022Has 'entrepreneur' become a dirty word for eventprofs?Jack Jacob, CEO and founder of PNE (Partnership Network Events), asks if there is a backlash in the sector against entrepreneurs.Manchester1September 20, 2022How do we Level Up the sector? Northern eventprofs have their sayWhat does Levelling Up mean to the events sector in the North? We asked eventprofs from across the North for their thoughts.Gallus EventsAugust 25, 2022Business as usual not an option, says sustainability reportThe global business events sector cannot return to ‘business as usual' if it’s to become a genuinely sustainable industry, according to a new report.'Being a little more sustainable, makes a huge difference'August 15, 2022'Being a little more sustainable, makes a huge difference'As part of its customer events programme, Workspace Group PLC wanted to bring together thought leaders and industry shapers to discuss key issues facing London’s SMEs today. Workspace Group events manager, Stacy Lyden-Sauppe shares each step of making the event as eco-friendly as possible.Manchester city centreAugust 14, 2022HS2 crucial in Levelling Up the North, says Liz TaylorLevelling Up, in principle, is a much-needed government strategy to redress the economic imbalance between London and the rest of the country, explains Liz Taylor, managing director of the northern-based Taylor Lynn Corporation (TLC).Show More
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