The impact of mindfulness on businesses in the work from home era
Mihai Cristea 17/03/2021 | 16:17
By Romanita Oprea
When asked to identify their top three investment areas for 2021, 45 percent of respondents identified wellbeing as their key investment area, particularly in response to the reported rise in mental health issues in 2020. 43 percent said they aimed to focus on investing in employee engagement.
The biggest challenge has to do with COVID-19 and the associated issues it may bring. 64 percent of respondents cited this as the top challenge for their HR department next year, while 47 percent said they felt unprepared for the “new world of work” post-COVID-19. The remaining respondents were split between budgetary concerns and a focus on continuing to engage their staff.
Organisers of Kent & Medway Business Summit 2021 declare event, staged on Remo, a success
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Updated: 16:38, 20 January 2021
It s normally a must-attend business networking event at the University of Kent s Canterbury campus - but this year things were a little different for the Kent and Medway Business Summit as the event switched online.
But the remote event didn t stop more than 300 delegates attending the event for five hours of networking and expert comment.
The IoD s Roger Barker during the event
Organised by the university in partnership with the Federation of Small Businesses, Institute of Directors and Locate in Kent, the digital event brought together key policy makers with businesses large and small to create and share a vision for the region.
Kent people recognised in the Queen s New Year Honours list 2021
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Updated: 18:02, 31 December 2020
As we reach the end of a year like no other it s time to recognise those who have gone above and beyond.
A children s author, a choreographer and fire fighter are among those to receive a Queen s New Year Honour.
NSPCC Chief Executive Peter Wanless receives a Knighthood
Peter Thomas Wanless, Chief Executive Officer, NSPCC receives a Knighthood for services to Children, to Young People and to the Charitable Sector.
The 56-year-old, who lives near Sevenoaks, has been the nationwide charity s boss since 2013 and previously held a variety of posts at the HM Treasury.
Kent and Medway Business Summit 2021: University of Kent event s 15 reasons to sign-up for online extravaganza
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Updated: 09:50, 29 December 2020
The countdown is on to the first major business event of the New Year - the Kent and Medway Business Summit 2021.
The annual event, which has traditionally taken place at the University of Kent in Canterbury, will this time out be taking place entirely online - utilising a platform called Remo.
The summit annually attracts hundreds of delegates
It promises to provide virtual networking opportunities, as well as workshops, in a far enhanced version to that of the more traditional video conferencing sites.
Kent & Medway Business Summit 2021: Dr Rana el Kaliouby of Affectiva to be keynote speaker at virtual event
Published: 08:30, 24 December 2020
World-leading tech entrepreneur Dr Rana el Kaliouby has been confirmed as a keynote speaker at the Kent and Medway Business Summit.
The event, annually hosted by the University of Kent at its Canterbury campus, will take place next month entirely online.
Dr Rana el Kaliouby will be a keynote speaker at the event
Organised by the university s Kent Business School along with the Federation of Small Business, Institute of Directors and Locate in Kent, the summit takes place on Friday, January 15.