receptionist

Zoom adds virtual receptionist feature where remote workers can do ‘office’ tasks at home

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When the pandemic forced employees to work from home, Zoom emerged as the go-to teleconferencing app. Now as many are contemplating a return to their real-world offices, the company is updating its offerings to address a post-COVID future. This week, Zoom unveiled Kiosk Mode, part of its Zoom Rooms program for physical conference rooms, which … Read more

Pictured: Travelodge receptionist found bludgeoned to death in foyer is named as Spanish woman, 27

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A hotel receptionist who was bludgeoned to death as she worked a night shift at a Travelodge has been named as Marta Vento. Miss Vento, 27, originally from Valencia, Spain, died of head injuries after being beaten by a killer using a blunt instrument in the lobby area at the Travelodge in Bournemouth, Dorset.  Colleagues found … Read more

Suspect, 32, held over ‘murder’ of Travelodge receptionist is detained under mental health act

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A man held over the ‘murder’ of Travelodge receptionist who was found dead in the hotel foyer has been detained under the mental health act, police said today. The 32-year-old suspect was arrested after the young woman was battered to death while she worked the nightshift at a seaside Travelodge on Christchurch Road in Bournemouth, Dorset.  … Read more

Manchester restaurant receives nearly 1,000 applications for one receptionist role

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Taste of things to come: Manchester restaurant receives nearly 1,000 applications for one receptionist role – in stark glimpse of UK jobs bloodbath with 74,000 people laid off last month  20 Stories in Manchester received 963 applications for its receptionist role Director of people at D&D London Carol Cairnes spoke on BBC Radio 4’s Today  She … Read more

GP receptionist nicknamed ‘Panic Janet’ loses unfair dismissal claim

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GP surgery receptionist nicknamed ‘Panic Janet’ by laughing colleagues because she worried over everything loses unfair dismissal claim Anthea George was a GP surgery receptionist at Clerkenwell Medical Practice Workmates mocked her for repeatedly asking questions about how to do her job Resigned in 2019 claiming she was bullied and was given nickname ‘Panic Janet’  Employment … Read more