Data published today by HSBC reveal that flexible and remote working are more likely to motivate staff and ultimately increase workplace productivity than financial incentives. When considering the impact of all benefits, perks and more flexible ways of working on business productivity, the study of UK businesses and employees found that nine in ten employees (89%) consider … [Read more...]
Brewery and pub operator Marston’s to be granted self-supply licence in new water market
Martson’s PLC – which operates more than 1,600 pubs, bars and lodges - will supply its own water and wastewater services, making it the third company in England to be granted a self-supply licence by economic regulator Ofwat. The new open water market launched in April 2017 and is the largest of its kind in the world. The market allows eligible companies and other … [Read more...]
How street food has beaten the trend label
Chaired by freelance food journalist and former food editor of the Evening Standard Victoria Stewart, the first in a series of KERB Talks on 'The Future of London Food' took place on the evening of 25th October at The Hoxton Hotel in Shoreditch. Victoria was joined by an expert panel that consisted of Simon Mitchell, MD of KERB, Zan Kaufmann, founder of Bleecker Burger, Regan … [Read more...]
Sebastien Voisin appointed Head Chef of the Bankend Bar & Brasserie at Holiday Inn Dumfries
Sebastien Voisin has been appointed Head Chef of the Holiday Inn Dumfries and its Bankend Bar & Brasserie. Sebastien joins the culinary team at Holiday Inn Dumfries after years of study and experience as a Head Chef. Locals will be familiar with Sebastien as he joins from the renowned local restaurant Casa Mia where he was Head Chef for 8 years. He hopes to bring his … [Read more...]
Tackling the UK’s food poverty crisis head on
Manchester based social enterprise, Foodinate announces its first events and catering partnership in its fight against local and UK-wide food poverty. The innovative not-for-profit organisation has teamed up with The Studio Venue Company to offer businesses a special Foodinate branded deal across their venues in Manchester, Birmingham, Leeds and Glasgow. Any business … [Read more...]