HR on the weekend: Kew Gardens, Valentine's Food Market & Breakfast at Tiffany's

Love is in the air this weekend, with the approaching Valentine’s Day celebrating romance. Whether you plan to spend the weekend gazing into your lover’s eyes – or feel queasy at the thought – we’ve rounded up a balanced selection of fun dates to pencil in your diaries…

Attend: Orchids Festival at Kew Gardens 

Kew Gardens is hosting an Orchids Festival inspired by the exotic and colourful plant life of India. Running from 4 February - 5 March 2017 at the Princess of Wales Conservatory, the display celebrates Indian culture and will look specifically at the significance plants have on Indian culture, specifically on their practice of worship, medicine and everyday life. Sights include a large Indian flag made out of flowers, film screenings, hands-on sessions and stories, and Indian-inspired dishes that will be sold at the restaurant.

It’s important to appreciate nature, both local and international, and get your teams outside once in a while – albeit the low temperatures. Over two-thirds of Brits (71%) are currently spending more than five hours a day at the desk, according to research from Royal Caribbean. However, according to psychologist Emma Kenny, a perfect work-life balance consists of spending two hours outdoors and two hours doing something active during the work day. However, in reality, the amount of time Britons actually spend on lunch is less than half the recommended amount – which is why HR must emphasise the importance of taking a break.