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Here’s our top 5 tips on how to increase engagement in corporate training.

Take a look at the top 7 benefits of working from a coworking space. 

We’ve all heard of FOMO (fear of missing out), right? …But who’s heard of FOSO - the fear of switching off?

It’s not what you know, it’s who you know! Every month, we introduce you to one of our VWorks Coworking Space members. This month, we caught up with VWorks member Tom Stott to find out more about his eCommerce business, Shelf Conscious, his motivations and goals for the future.

While working from home has its advantages, and workplace technology has helped teams stay connected online, face-to-face meetings are still important and can have a positive impact on the productivity of a team.

Hotels have a long and fascinating history filled with intriguing stories and luxurious experiences. Here are a few interesting facts about hotels that might amaze you:

In this month’s spotlight is football fanatic and fundraising hero, Kevin Morris. We sat down with Kevin to get to know him better and find out about his charity work and how you can support a worthy cause.

Conferences are back! Technology allows for more people to join than ever before. Here are some tips for running your hybrid conference at Village Hotels.

From meeting room hire to interview rooms, hot and fixed desks, VWorks has it all. Find out how VWorks coworking space can benefit your business.

The new year has probably got you reflecting on your life, your goals for the year, and what you want to achieve in the future. Here's our top tips to make 2023 your year! 

We're excited to share that our brand new meeting space is now open at Village Hotel Bracknell! Here's what you can expect!

It’s not what you know, it’s who you know! Every month, we introduce you to one of our VWorks Coworking Space members. This month, we caught up with VWorks member & Leadership Coach, Maria Bryceland to find out how businesses can build extraordinary cultures to improve retention and drive business growth.

It is critical now more than ever for leaders and employees to practise daily habits that positively impact their happiness, health and performance. Take a look at our guest blog from VWorks member, Kat Thorne.

The pandemic saw a huge shift in the way that we work, with many of us ditching the 9-5 office based model for more flexible hybrid models. We've taken a look at the benefits of hybrid working. 

Wellness in the workplace is a hot topic for employers and employees alike - read on to find out how businesses can support wellness in the workplace.

Before the holiday season got in full swing, we took the opportunity to show our appreciation for all of our incredible VWorks members. Our members enjoyed 5 days of treats; from free Starbucks and cake, to Fizz and Chips, as a thanks for their continued support. Take a look at what we got up to!

Ready to get your business moving again? With restrictions lifting across the UK, there has never been a better time to get the team together to work on your business goals… And that’s where team building activities come in! Team building exercises are usually held outside of the working environment, offering colleagues a chance to interact and work together. Not only do team building exercises make your employees feel valued, they offer tonnes of benefits for your business, including increased productivity, team collaboration, motivational benefits, as well as building trust amongst the team.

Packing for a trip away is never easy! Deciding whether to ditch your trainers or your favourite jacket, sitting on your suitcase to force it closed, and let’s not talk about forgotten items...The struggle is real! Make sure your next business trip is stress free, and ensure you’re prepared with the right outfits, shoes and personal items. Check out our guide to packing like a pro!

You’ve got to be careful who you take business advice from. But when that person is a self-made billionaire and one of the most trusted, respected and liked people in the world, well, maybe it’s worth taking.

Hands up if you’ve said this. I know there are plenty of us in Village HQ who’ve uttered that statement more than a few times.

We’re always looking for ways to help our VWorks Business Club members work smarter and be more productive. So we’ve been doing a little research.

Some see travelling for work a perk. Others a chore. Either way, at Village Hotels we work hard to make sure that we tick all the right boxes.

Formidable businesswoman Baroness Karren Brady CBE is one of our Village Hotel Ambassadors. She’s joined forces with us to add her considerable business knowledge to help nurture and grow local businesses in our community.

Co-working, off-site working, collaborative workspaces. Whatever you call it, businesses are embracing the out-of-office working culture. The Co-working London 2019 Conference gave us a great insight into where this is heading in the future.

In this month's Member Spotlight, we introduce you to Kat Thorne, the founder and director of The Morning Gamechanger, an organisation that teaches teams how to live happier, healthier, and high performing lives. Kat helps employers and employees shift them from running their lives on auto-pilot to being intention with their habits. Most importantly, she helps people create morning routines that suit them.