For those of us born in the UK with Christian traditions, we take Christmas for granted. But in our increasingly multi-cultural workplaces, how do our colleagues feel? Sara Goodwins gathers some opinions |
A great party is one that looks effortless. But as we all know, looking effortless takes effort! We asked top party planners ILLICO Events to share some of their secrets to help make your event a success |
The Christmas party can be the PA's annual bugbear. So why put yourself through all that grief if you can get someone else to do it for you? Amelia Gillham considers your options
You're up to your eyes in Chrismas planning, but don't forget one vital task - booking your days off! Leading recruiters OfficeTeam give you some pointers to make sure you get your well-deserved rest |
For elegant Christmas parties, there's no substitute for a private dining room in a swanky restaurant. But how do you make sure you're getting the best from your booking? Joanna Harvey, Private Dining Manager for London restaurant Zinc Bar & Grill, gives us some pointers |
What do most party organisers forget? How can you cover your contingencies? And what really gives a party pizzazz? Editor Penny Cottee asked event organiser Haralambos Stavrou from Beyond Certainty to answer some tricky questions
As you pick up the phone to repeat last year's diary order - stop! The simple diary has come of age, with a host of options to choose from, as Claire Coughtrie, Marketing Manager for Letts, explains |
What do your Christmas cards say about your firm? Will you choose traditional snowy scenes, quirky cartoon animals, or e-cards? Business journalist Sara Goodwins offers a revealing perspective on this year's Christmas post |
This year, why not tempt your clients' and colleagues' taste buds with some delicious treats? We gave business journalist Mary Hobbs the toughest job of all - Chocolate Taster.
The party's over for another year. It's late and you just want to get home. But don't be lazy about your safety - the Suzy Lamplugh Trust offers some smart advice about your journey, to make sure you arrive home safe and sound
Given all the effort you put into organising others, it's surely time to get yourself organised! We have five luxury, leather personal organisers to give away, PLUS five super desk diaries - FREE!