Meeting sins revealed - Staff confess their conference crimes

Managers and staff have revealed some of their worst meeting sins after a study revealed that companies are wasting thousands everyday on pointless gatherings.

Research from Protecting.co.uk found that a one-hour meeting attended by ten people including a manager costs at least £250 in salaries alone, more if people have to travel to the venue. If a legal representative or a member of senior management attends, the cost can soar to as high as £750.

"The sad fact is that many meetings can be replaced with something cheaper and more efficient, with annual savings running into thousands," said Protecting.co.uk spokesperson Mark Hall.