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How to Improve Employee Efficiency

Improving employee efficiency is something every employer should consider - particularly in the current climate.

Strontium Atomic Clock: The World's Most Precise Timepiece

In the days of mechanical clocks, it wouldn't be unusual for them to be a few minutes slow or fast.

ISGUS: The History

From humble beginnings, with two employees and two apprentices, ISGUS now has offices all over the world including in the UK, the United States and Canada.

Time Management: How important is it to your Business?

Maintaining a steady workflow and keeping a record of time is crucial to running an efficient company. When it comes to filling your day with useful tasks, every minute counts.

New Year: Time Zones Around the World

People celebrate the New Year all over the world - with the parties beginning in earnest as soon as the clock strikes twelve.

It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year!

When we hear the opening bars of the festive anthem, It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year, we're immediately transported to the winter wonderland of Christmas.

The History of the Christmas Advent Calendar

With numbered "doors" counting down and marking each day throughout the festive month of December, the advent calendar has become a popular tradition in its own right, as it's a fun way to celebrate the season of goodwill.

Time Flies

We've all heard the expression, "time flies" - and as we get older, it seems to speed up even more!

Do you Believe in Time Travel?

As proven by the multitude of movies and television series that explore the topic, time travel has fascinated people for generations, but how many people actually believe in time travel?

Stephen Hawking: A Brief History of Time

Brilliant theoretical physicist Stephen Hawking's book, A Brief History of Time, is one of the most popular science books of all time, selling more than 10 million copies.

Big Ben: Westminster's First Medieval Clock Tower

Big Ben is one of the most iconic landmarks of London's skyline. Construction of Westminster’s first Medieval clock tower took place in the 13th century, although it was replaced in the 19th century by the building we know today.

Notre-Dame

The historic Notre-Dame cathedral has been a famous landmark on the Paris skyline since the 12th century - and a devastating fire in April caused millions of pounds worth of damage to the iconic structure.

The Windsor Castle Fire

Windsor Castle has been the family residence of the British rayol family since the 11th century, making it the world's oldest (and largest) inhabited castle.

ABBA: When I Kissed the Teacher

Swedish pop group Abba became global superstars after winning the Eurovision Song Contest in 1974, with Waterloo.

Freddie Mercury: Time Waits for Nobody

Freddie Mercury was the iconic lead singer of rock band Queen for more than 20 years. He is regarded as one of the greatest vocalists of all time - and 28 years after his death, his music remains as popular today as it was during his lifetime.

The Police

Although the British rock band, The Police, were together for less than 10 years, the group enjoyed massive success and today, they are still regarded as one of the most influential groups of the 1970s.

Band Aid: It's Christmas Time!

A gathering of some of the most iconic singers and musicians of all time heralded the start of the Band Aid phenomenon in 1984 - raising millions of pounds for charity over the years.

Sidney Poitier: To Sir, with Love

The 1967 film, To Sir, with Love, is a classic British drama, based on the true story of a teacher tasked with educating a tough class in the East End of London.

Louis Armstrong: We have all the Time in the World

Louis Armstrong was one of the most influential figures in the history of jazz. After becoming aware of racism at the age of seven, he rose from the poverty of his early life and was known for his positive attitude.

Aladdin: Open Sesame

Aladdin is a famous modern Disney franchise about a young man living on the streets in the fictional Arabian city of Agrabah.

London's Burning

The television drama series, London’s Burning, focused on the firefighters of the London Fire Brigade, including their professional and personal lives.

Heartbeat

Heartbeat is a nostalgic ITV period drama focusing on the professional and personal lives of the officers at a rural police station and the local village community.

The Royal

Set in a busy hospital in a seaside resort in 1960s Yorkshire, The Royal is a period medical drama.

Ferris Bueller's Day Off

'Ferris Bueller's Day Off' is an iconic comedy film that was released in 1986. Directed and produced by acclaimed writer, John Hughes, of 'Sixteen Candles', 'The Breakfast Club' and 'Pretty in Pink' fame, the movie became one of the top-grossing films of that year.

Grange Hill

Grange Hill, the gritty television drama set in a comprehensive school in the 1970s, was ahead of its time in terms of dealing with controversial issues that most children's shows wouldn't have touched.

Hospital Security Protocol

To ensure the safety and wellbeing of patients, staff and visitors, stringent security protocols are in place in all hospitals. The health service's commitment to providing a safe environment free from inappropriate behaviour, such as aggression and violence, forms the basis for these measures.