<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Eggleston & Co]]></title><description><![CDATA[25 years of experience in operations, catering, and commercial strategy]]></description><link>https://www.egglestonandco.uk/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 01:06:31 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.egglestonandco.uk/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Is Steve Borthwick the Worst England Head Coach Ever?]]></title><description><![CDATA[I want the whole country to be proud of us and to enjoy watching us play. The hard work starts now]]></description><link>https://www.egglestonandco.uk/post/is-steve-borthwick-the-worst-england-head-coach-ever</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a3ac64d5dc4474b7ff88daa</guid><category><![CDATA[In my personal opinion]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 18:48:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5fa9dd_9052eb79c68846cc9484e0357b989572~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_650,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Eggleston &amp; Co.</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[What Happens When the Process Overtakes the Brand?]]></title><description><![CDATA[At its peak Subway became the largest restaurant chain in North America by number of sites... It's not about the sandwich about the experience]]></description><link>https://www.egglestonandco.uk/post/what-happens-when-the-process-overtakes-the-brand</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69fef0abe7aa162ecc6f3dba</guid><category><![CDATA[In my professional opinion]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2026 00:02:01 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5fa9dd_c30774da890a48b296776d7884efe9ce~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_975,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Eggleston &amp; Co.</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Are You Really 'Walking the Walk' or Just Talking the Talk? Exploring Virtue Signaling and Hypocrisy in the Workplace]]></title><description><![CDATA[In today's fast-paced work environment, where values and ethics play a critical role, the issues of virtue signaling and hypocrisy are more important than ever. Employees and leaders strive to align their actions with their stated values, yet the gap between words and deeds can often feel unsettling. Understanding the difference between "walking the walk" and "talking the talk" is essential for fostering authenticity in the workplace. Let’s delve into the impact of virtue signaling and...]]></description><link>https://www.egglestonandco.uk/post/are-you-really-walking-the-walk-or-just-talking-the-talk-exploring-virtue-signaling-and-hypocrisy</link><guid isPermaLink="false">695bfcf0ef35928416b018fa</guid><pubDate>Mon, 05 Jan 2026 18:03:39 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5fa9dd_71846a1e37a2486eb3ebe2b3554eac39~mv2.webp/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Eggleston &amp; Co.</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Starts with a bang, ends with a Wimpy]]></title><description><![CDATA[From Wimpy to Deliveroo – And Tea Rooms to Coffee Chains: How have UK Eating &#38; Drinking Habits evolved There’s something oddly comforting about watching “old” films – and by old, I don’t mean black-and-white classics, I mean footage from times I actually remember. The kind where you catch yourself saying, “I had one of those!” or “I remember when that was new!” I recently stumbled upon a clip from 1981 that perfectly captures the early days of the UK fast food boom. Back then, In 1981, London...]]></description><link>https://www.egglestonandco.uk/post/starts-with-a-bang-ends-with-a-wimpy</link><guid isPermaLink="false">695bfbe37831e3f571037da2</guid><pubDate>Mon, 05 Jan 2026 17:59:13 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5fa9dd_f905c9ec1633497bb215f9d657640f4d~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Eggleston &amp; Co.</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Does your boss have a positive impact on your mental health?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Good question. World Mental Health Day is celebrated every year on 10 October . This year's theme set by the World Federation of Mental Health is workplace mental health. The theme highlights the importance of addressing mental health and wellbeing in the workplace, for the benefit of people, organisations, and communities. As professionals, we spend a significant portion of our waking hours at work. Many businesses in all sectors put a lot of effort into making sure they support mental...]]></description><link>https://www.egglestonandco.uk/post/does-your-boss-have-a-positive-impact-on-your-mental-health</link><guid isPermaLink="false">695bf4d663c52e77efcd95df</guid><pubDate>Mon, 05 Jan 2026 17:29:10 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5fa9dd_9c7253e4daef429297d27f105fe68a79~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_842,h_421,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Eggleston &amp; Co.</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Choppy Waters]]></title><description><![CDATA[1 in 4 people working in the hospitality sector suffer with some form of mental health problem. Let that sink in. 1 in 4. Mental health of employees continues to be a pressing issue across the modern workplace, and the hospitality sector is no different to any other. In fact, with long hours and high-pressure working environments, working in a hospitality business can challenge the mental well-being of even the happiest of workers. First up, let me say this - I am no expert on this subject,...]]></description><link>https://www.egglestonandco.uk/post/choppy-waters</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69174dd2ed05303f52d4fefc</guid><pubDate>Fri, 14 Nov 2025 15:42:37 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5fa9dd_44d9893b839444caa6453454137744bf~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_650,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Eggleston &amp; Co.</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[WHSmith, from must shop to has been ?]]></title><description><![CDATA[December 2023 I came across an article showing images of the new WHS branding. I was initially under the impression that this was a system of management to ensure legal processes were followed in hospitals or doctors' surgeries. Workplace Health and Safety (WHS) branding was a relatively new trend appearing throughout the world of safety management. So, this must have something to do with our national health service (NHS). However no. Sadly, that is not what I was seeing. What I was...]]></description><link>https://www.egglestonandco.uk/post/whsmith-from-must-shop-to-has-been</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69174b80450d937002da6671</guid><pubDate>Fri, 14 Nov 2025 15:32:19 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5fa9dd_22449f06dc074aacaabd907940f74c0d~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_925,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Eggleston &amp; Co.</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[️ What’s on the Plate ?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Over time and specifically with the advent of technology and social media - the food world has shifted on it's axis. Generations of people adapting to seismic change. This blog focusses on taking a look at the food trends Gen Z and Gen Alpha are serving up in the UK. Who's who ? Whos what ? and what are you ? Gen X (born 1965–1980)  - are people like me. Aged somewhere between 45 and 60. The first generation to have a form of home computer. But we grew up with limited technology, no mobile...]]></description><link>https://www.egglestonandco.uk/post/what-s-on-the-plate</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69174afa5e2a138550623cf6</guid><pubDate>Fri, 14 Nov 2025 15:30:42 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/11062b_68351908a8dc42529a521220cd1be943~mv2_d_5472_3648_s_4_2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Eggleston &amp; Co.</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Risking it all for a favourite]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Lions' 2025 squad had barely unpacked their socks in Australia when Andy Farrell whipped out the ol’ Bat-Signal - not for Batman, but...]]></description><link>https://www.egglestonandco.uk/post/risking-it-all-for-a-favourite</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a3ac64d5dc4474b7ff88dac</guid><category><![CDATA[In my personal opinion]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 13 Jul 2025 23:35:32 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5fa9dd_7379e7d10d9645ba898817e078722766~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_650,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Eggleston &amp; Co.</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[️ What’s on the Plate ?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Food is no longer just fuel — it’s expression. Through food, Gen Z and Alpha tell stories, showcase identity, and even build online personas. TikTok and Instagram are brimming with short, energetic videos of teenagers making toasties, aesthetic lunches, or sharing snack hauls from Tesco.]]></description><link>https://www.egglestonandco.uk/post/what-s-on-the-plate-1</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a3ac64c5dc4474b7ff88d8a</guid><category><![CDATA[In my professional opinion]]></category><category><![CDATA[In my personal opinion]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 23 Jun 2025 16:19:20 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5fa9dd_4967701352fb4e8ea4660515b676d088~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_650,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Eggleston &amp; Co.</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lent is over again ...]]></title><description><![CDATA[I always give up chocolate, and find it relatively comfortable - So this year, I decided to give up bread as well... Foolish I know]]></description><link>https://www.egglestonandco.uk/post/lent-is-over-again</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a3ac64c5dc4474b7ff88d6a</guid><category><![CDATA[In my personal opinion]]></category><pubDate>Sat, 19 Apr 2025 00:35:18 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5fa9dd_3b416115a86f4fa19ccc3401d72208e2~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_650,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Eggleston &amp; Co.</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[POV - WHSmith, from must shop to has been ]]></title><description><![CDATA[we are getting rid of the est 1792 thing. Oh and the name Smith is far too generic, if we are to be cutting edge we need to be punchy]]></description><link>https://www.egglestonandco.uk/post/whsmith-from-must-shop-to-has-been-1</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a3ac64c5dc4474b7ff88d89</guid><category><![CDATA[In my professional opinion]]></category><category><![CDATA[Third Party Opinion and Reading]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 09 Apr 2025 13:19:53 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5fa9dd_14caf581fc0046af9b15c413a08b9094~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_650,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Eggleston &amp; Co.</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[What is legendary status ?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Great leaders are not just born, they are made Imagine the impact you could have on the world as a leader if you held legendary status. You'd have the power to inspire change, to motivate others to be their best, and to leave a lasting legacy for themselves. You see contrary to some opinions, I believe that great leaders are not just born, they are made. It takes hard work, dedication, and a willingness to learn and grow. Then, as with everything worth doing, the rewards are immeasurable. To...]]></description><link>https://www.egglestonandco.uk/post/what-is-legendary-status</link><guid isPermaLink="false">695bf59663c52e77efcd97f3</guid><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jan 2025 17:48:11 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5fa9dd_70732df93f4d4292bc8de66ee335bafd~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_740,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Eggleston &amp; Co.</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Does your boss have a positive impact on your mental health?]]></title><description><![CDATA[ a boss who disregards mental health can quickly create a toxic work environment that contributes to anxiety and depression.]]></description><link>https://www.egglestonandco.uk/post/does-your-boss-have-a-positive-impact-on-your-mental-health-1</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a3ac64d5dc4474b7ff88da8</guid><category><![CDATA[In my professional opinion]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 02 Oct 2024 00:02:05 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5fa9dd_95e70fc7c04e4834bbc6b1351bd3fc0c~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_650,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Eggleston &amp; Co.</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[What is legendary status ?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Great leaders are not just born, they are made. It takes hard work, dedication, and a willingness to learn and grow. ]]></description><link>https://www.egglestonandco.uk/post/what-is-legendary-status-1</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a3ac64d5dc4474b7ff88dab</guid><category><![CDATA[In my professional opinion]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 21 Jul 2024 23:46:50 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5fa9dd_1367948b86bb49acb7d93953e45e9ce2~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_650,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Eggleston &amp; Co.</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Urgency will not fix your problem]]></title><description><![CDATA[You can force through your urgency agenda once, but if the reward to your team is more run faster jump higher tasks - you will lose them.

]]></description><link>https://www.egglestonandco.uk/post/a-sense-of-urgency-is-not-a-goal</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a3ac64c5dc4474b7ff88d69</guid><category><![CDATA[In my professional opinion]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 23 Nov 2023 01:36:56 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5fa9dd_21f3ae51d80d4e62a9eaedd7b8bdeefe~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_650,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Eggleston &amp; Co.</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[I haven't even got over Woolies yet...]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Woolies in Rotherham was iconic. It had 3 entrances including the one out the back, it was the first place to go for all sorts of things]]></description><link>https://www.egglestonandco.uk/post/i-haven-t-even-got-over-woolies-yet</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a3ac64d5dc4474b7ff88da9</guid><category><![CDATA[In my professional opinion]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 24 Sep 2023 23:57:58 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5fa9dd_af9b77e9cb7e476eb73e2dc9bf143bc7~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_650,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Eggleston &amp; Co.</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The unstoppable rise of the virtue signal]]></title><description><![CDATA[Virtue signalling is so annoying - yet social media willingly offers up this opportunity to carefully curate a false public persona]]></description><link>https://www.egglestonandco.uk/post/the-rise-and-further-rise-of-the-virtue-signal</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a3ac64c5dc4474b7ff88d67</guid><category><![CDATA[In my personal opinion]]></category><pubDate>Sat, 05 Aug 2023 09:04:53 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5fa9dd_a2deb48a9fd14e3388c7c21a07ba762b~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_650,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Eggleston &amp; Co.</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Working in the hospitality industry is great... (well, let me explain 'great')]]></title><description><![CDATA[For those who have long worked in the hospitality industry, you will know there are endless complaints to make.]]></description><link>https://www.egglestonandco.uk/post/why-working-in-the-hospitality-industry-is-great-well-when-i-say-great</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a3ac64d5dc4474b7ff88d9b</guid><category><![CDATA[In my professional opinion]]></category><category><![CDATA[In my personal opinion]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 22 Mar 2023 08:28:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5fa9dd_7028e041e766456a98b2d6f8e03610a9~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_650,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Eggleston &amp; Co.</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Shape shifting - the outside truth from the inside track, about living with epilepsy]]></title><description><![CDATA[The truth is this; Quite frankly epilepsy has no discretion]]></description><link>https://www.egglestonandco.uk/post/shape-shifting-living-with-epilepsy</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a3ac64c5dc4474b7ff88d68</guid><category><![CDATA[In my personal opinion]]></category><pubDate>Sat, 11 Feb 2023 13:27:38 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5fa9dd_e1ad03de36654cb7aa7b43238872acb0~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_650,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Eggleston &amp; Co.</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>