We have recently started a new campaign at Awards International called “We connect people”. The idea is to collect and share the stories that have been created at our events. We find that these are a great way to meet acquaintances, colleagues or even friends.

What are the most common issues in awards entries identified by our expert judges?

Our awards finals are great for every business, but we feel it’s extra special to share the winning feeling with a large team on the day. Here’s why.

I followed in the footsteps of our judges at the UK Employee Experience Awards: here’s what I learned.

This is the first in a series of monthly blogs from our CEO, Neil Skehel, discussing the various aspects of winning. This month, Neil talks about the importance of ‘Win-Win’.

As a wise man once said: ‘Knowledge is knowing tomato is a fruit. Wisdom is not putting it in a fruit salad.’

Humans have a tendency to procrastinate because our minds naturally like to be in a relaxed state. Sometimes it’s hard to get going, or we have trouble focusing and find ourselves putting off an unpleasant or difficult task for as long as possible.

Although the Oscars are still several weeks away, the nominations are in and speculation is rife as to who will walk away with the top prizes.

The browser says not to trust the Daily Mail

Imagine a company where every member wants it to succeed. The sky is the limit. 

Margot Cooper has been named the UK Entrepreneur of the Year at the Lloyds Bank National Business Awards

Originally started as the Celtic festival known as Samhain, where revelers would light bonfires and wear costumes and masks in the attempt to ward off evil spirits, the Halloween holiday has evolved throughout the years to an exciting time for children to dress up as their favorite characters and enjoy parties and trick-or-treating.

Thousands of TV licence holders may be at risk following a security breach on the national body’s website.

Launching a new business hinges on a lot to be successful, not least industry and timing. If you’re considering pursuing your entrepreneurial dream, you need to consider the state of the industry you’re preparing to enter.

The only sure way to get everything done is to do one thing at a time.

A growing number of people are being victimized by a new email scam.

In this global market, there are vast opportunities to bring new audiences to your product or service through your website; which is often your first tool of communication with international audiences.

Today Stack Overflow, the largest, most trusted platform for developers to learn, share their knowledge and build their careers, launched its UK and Ireland Developer Hiring Landscape 2018 which gives insights into today’s software developer workforce.

Good maths skills are essential to our lives and careers, and everyone can be a numbers person

Your website is often the first impression your customers have with your brand. It has never been more important to ensure that you deliver an outstanding user experience (UX) to engage and convert people on your site.

If you believe positive things will happen, you will find a way to make this vision a reality.

Almost two years ago, we were told that rents were rising, mortgages were getting more expensive, consumer debt was increasing and that there was a real need for financial well-being in the workplace.

The British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) announced the full list of the nominees. Who’s your favourite?

Employers must stay connected with their employees and recognize why their employees stay and, for the quitters, why they quit.

Essentially, EI is a collection of mental and emotional skills. Therefore, to train EI, all you have to do is to train your mind to acquire those skills. In Search Inside Yourself, we do that in 3 steps.

Adhere to these key principles to build a high-growth company amid changing circumstances.

You sure should be. Focusing on one, important item at a time will make you more competent and productive.

Don’t fear Mondays — embrace them and improve them with these simple tips.

Zircon CEO, Dr Amanda Potter, looks at the positive psychological effects that winning awards can have and what it takes to be a winner.

Winning awards for your personal and professional achievements is a seriously competitive business. And like any match worth winning, having a game plan will get you so much further than throwing everything together and hoping for the best.

Success isn’t defined by how well you did in school or how many degrees you have. It isn’t based on where you grew up or who your parents are. It comes down to your personality, your mindset and your outlook on life.