ByDonna O'Toole
Imagine this: You’re about to embark on a ‘working holiday’ to a stunning island, where the sea is crystal clear, and the skies are a bright, inviting blue. The sun shines brilliantly, and the fresh sea air clears your mind, setting the perfect stage for productivity and relaxation. On this idyllic island, everyone already knows…
ByDonna O'Toole
We’re halfway through the year and fast heading towards the tail end of the entry period for many major award programmes. But that doesn’t mean there isn’t ample opportunity to enter some of the world’s leading awards and get recognition in 2024. Take a look at just some of the awards open that you can…
ByDonna O'Toole
252 businesses have been crowned winners of The King’s Awards for Enterprise 2024. In 2024, businesses have received awards across the four categories; With 5 businesses receiving awards in 2 categories. Huge congratulations to every recipient, this really is a fantastic achievement and an incredible opportunity to grow further and make a bigger impact! 2024…
ByDonna O'Toole
I previously shared our techniques for becoming the ‘guide’ when it comes to creating engaging award entries. But here’s another position you can take, depending on your business, and the award… This time it’s the ‘Hero’ – because secretly, just like Bonnie (Tyler), judges are on the lookout for entries that resonate on a personal…
ByDonna O'Toole
Entries for the Great British Entrepreneur Awards (GBEA) are now open. Sponsored by Allica Bank, these awards recognise the achievements of outstanding and innovative entrepreneurs from all industry sectors. The awards were founded by Francesca James in 2012, in that time she has established a thriving community with over 50,000 entrepreneurs, including Steven Bartlett, Tej…
ByDonna O'Toole
It was a real pleasure to speak at the International Women’s Day event held by City Girl Network event at PLATF9RM in Brighton last week. One of the insights I shared was the need for more women to be recognised for their achievements. The 80/20 split in favour of men being nominated for awards in…
ByDonna O'Toole
8 March 2024 | 09:00 – 17:00 GMTPLATF9RM Brighton, PLATF9RM Hove Spend International Women’s Day at this conference-style all-day event hosted by the City Girl Network. Open to all genders, this event features bitesize learning and training sessions, extensive networking opportunities, a delicious healthy lunch, and a coworking day pass to help you shape the…
ByDonna O'Toole
In today’s fiercely competitive market, customer experience (CX) isn’t just a buzzword—it’s the cornerstone of business success. As an international judge, I have seen firsthand how companies that go the extra mile in showing love to their customers don’t just retain loyalty; they turn customers into vocal advocates. But how do you turn this dedication…
ByDonna O'Toole
There are many different techniques that we apply to award entries to make them stand out, but one secret weapon I love for B2B companies is identifying how they have become their client’s ‘Guide’. In every adventure story, we focus on the hero, but in awards, the guide also plays a crucial role. Why? Because…
ByDonna O'Toole
“We are hugely grateful to Donna’s partnership with our business and direct impact of super-charging team morale, retailer awareness of our business and bottom-line growth”
ByDonna O'Toole
If you provide an exceptional employee experience, there are a number of credible awards that recognise your work in this space.
ByDonna O'Toole
The UK Employee Experience Awards features 18 categories designed to capture the essence of EX across the UK – entries are open now.
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