Victoria, our newest office workspace
Since February, when we introduced the three days in the office, you’ve been sharing feedback on what it’s like to work in Carnival House and…
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5 ways to make the most of the office
We’ll soon be spending three days a week working from the office and so now is a great time to start thinking about how you’ll…
Our Carnival House Workspaces
To get the best out of everyone we recognise the power of flexibility and working from the right environment. At Carnival House you can now…
Wrapping up the year in Carnival House
December is upon us, so to wrap up the festive period here’s a sack of stuff yule need to know. Click below to find out…
Hybrid working – Frequently asked questions
At Carnival UK we offer hybrid working, to familiarise yourself with our approach watch the video here. You can also find answers to any questions…
What’s on in Carnival House?
We’re looking forward to seeing you all at Carnival House this Thursday 21 September for our CUK Business Update. You’ll hear from Paul Ludlow and…
What’s happening on Thursday?
Our next business update takes place on Thursday 23 March at Carnival House. To make the most of having everyone together, there are some great…
Jubilee celebrations this week at Carnival House
In 2022, Her Majesty The Queen will become the first British Monarch to celebrate a Platinum Jubilee after 70 years of service. There’ll be many…
We’re back at Carnival House!
Over two years ago we closed the doors to Carnival House and retreated to our homes as the pandemic took force. Today marks the start…
Why I’ve changed my opinion on remote working
When we first started talking about returning to the office I was filled with dread. Working from home was easy and comfortable and…well it works…
Carnival House is back open from today
From today Carnival House is back open for up to 550 colleagues per day across all departments. We’re asking everyone to start regularly working some…
Welcoming our new starters
Since mid November we’ve welcomed many more new starters to the Carnival UK family. John White Manager, Projects Victoria (Vicki) Welnitchhuk Representative, Guest Support Caroline…
Standing true to our agile ways of working
Before Covid hit I commuted to Carnival House five days a week from Bournemouth. With the best intentions and encouragement, opportunities to work from home…
Why the office is where I want to be
When we all packed up our desks on 17 March 2020, I remember us saying it felt like the last day of school before the…
Welcoming our new starters
This month we welcomed some new colleagues to Carnival House … Trevor Smith Analyst, Server and Storage Antonia Simpson Senior Manager, Social Media Emma Blair…
Bookable meeting rooms are back
From today, bookable meeting rooms are back at Carnival House. To make it easier to plan, meet and collaborate, we can now book a meeting…
Protect yourself from the flu
While many of us may not be ready to put away our shorts and flip flops quite yet, we’re looking ahead to the winter and…
Carnival House capacity increases from today!
Today Carnival House reopened to 550 colleagues across all departments. To continue testing our future ways of working, as well as our shared working spaces…
New Atrium Cafe app
Compass Group, our catering providers parent company, have developed a new app that allows us to pre-order and collect food and drink at Carnival House.…
Introducing the Tech Bar
We’re delighted to introduce our new Tech Bar to support all of your technology needs. If you’ve ever walked past an Apple store, you’ll recognise what…
Working from Carnival House with Dan Yeates
The majority of us have been working remotely for over a year so it’s no surprise that the thought of working from Carnival House fills…
Meet our new catering team
When we reopen the doors to Carnival House next week we’ll also reopen the Atrium Café with the help of our new catering provider, Eurest. Following…
Working from Carnival House with Jagjit Potiwal
The majority of us have been working remotely for a while now so it’s no surprise that the thought of working from Carnival House fills…
Collaborating in a hybrid world
We’re just one week from entering Phase Three of our hybrid working roadmap which will see Carnival House open with capacity constraints from 26 July.…
Microsoft 365 – Harnessing Productivity & Collaboration
We’ve started our Microsoft 365 implementation. Given the shift to remote working, Microsoft 365 will form the foundation of our new way of working enabling our people…
We’re getting Carnival House hybrid working ready!
If we think back to before Covid-19, when we worked at Carnival House, the way we worked was very different. We would book a meeting…
Collaboration spaces reopen
While Carnival House isn’t able to reopen for more general use just yet, we are pleased to confirm that collaboration spaces are open from today.…
Hybrid working: what’s it all about?
With a firm plan to get our ships back in service and UK vaccinations moving along at pace, like many other companies, we’re actively considering…
Staying energised and productive while working digitally
Over the last 12 months our reliance on digital communication has transformed our personal and professional lives. With nearly a year’s worth of remote working…
Making the most of feedback
Just like exercise and eating our five a day, feedback is something we know is good for us – and also something we often like…
Coming soon: our new Carnival House booking app
Following the latest UK Government announcement earlier this month, we’re not in a place to be reopening Carnival House at the end of January like…
Reopening of Carnival House
In 2021 we plan to reopen Carnival House as a hub for more general use. Since many of us will have last worked from Carnival…
Wrapping up the year shoreside
We know many of you are probably thinking ‘how on earth is it almost the end of the year already?’ and ‘where’s 2020 gone?’ -…
Last week to reflect and recognise 2020
There are so many reasons to be proud as we near the end of a challenging year; our people have done extraordinary things against an…
Stay well this winter
As we approach the winter months and continue to protect ourselves from Covid-19 it’s more important than ever that we minimise our chances of getting…
Creating good habits and finding a routine
As we enter the start of September many of you are about to experience further change to routines that you may have had in place…
Time to tell us what you think…
Our working lives have changed in ways we couldn’t have anticipated this time last year. This means that it’s more important than ever for you…
Remote working and me
Over the coming weeks and months we’re working to reset the role of Carnival House, the way we work within a pandemic constrained environment, and…
Q3 Values award nominations are now live
So far this year we have all experienced a significant period of change and quarter three (Q3) has been no different. We’ve adjusted to new…
Continuing to work safely from home
As we continue to work remotely, and plan to create a future working environment that ensures safety, compliance and the ability to collaborate effectively, it’s…
Carnival House Personal Item Collection
Carnival House Personal Belongings Collections To allow for Facilities to gather your personal belongings on your behalf please complete the below form with as much…
Carnival House glows blue in support of the NHS
Along with Britannia last week, every Thursday at 20:00 we’ve been proudly lighting up Carnival House in blue at 20:00. This week, we were joined…
Supporting our Contact Centre by working better together!
A massive thank you to everyone who’s volunteered directly, or offered up team members, to support our Contact Centre Operations (CCO)! Volunteers from across the…
What is social distancing and how do we all do our part
You may have heard the term ‘Social Distancing’ being used a lot in the media, but what does it actually mean for us at Carnival…
Say hello to our new starters
Today we’re welcoming some new colleagues here at Carnival House… Eden Gozra Advisor, Personal Cruise Chelsea Craker Advisor, Seafarer Health James Stone Buyer Rebecca Morgan …
Spring clean comes early as we #packinplastics!
It’s almost officially spring and with that often comes a spring clean – well, we’re pleased to tell you that we’re ahead of the game…
Welcome to our latest new starters
Welcome to the fresh, new faces joining us here at Carnival House today… Adelaina Weller Coordinator, Reservations Aine Parker Manager, Test, Release and Environments Arianna…
Say hello to our new starters
Today we’re welcoming a new crop of fresh faces joining us here at Carnival House… Laura Tattam PR Director – P&O Cruises Mark Roche CO…
Welcome to our new starters
Welcome to the fresh, new faces joining us here at Carnival House today… Murshidah Boksh Director, Data Governance Iain McConnachie Manager, Marine Safety Nicholas Austin …
Our new Atrium furniture is coming…
As you may remember at the end of last year we had some sample furniture in our Atrium for you to try out. Thank you…
Announcing the shoreside Food Waste Shuffle winner…
You may remember that at the end of December we announced the exciting results of the fleet Food Waste Shuffle competition with our very own…
Win prizes with Data Privacy Day!
Have you ever wondered how you stop unwanted marketing? How you can keep your personal data safe? Well, our team are here to help you…
Hello to our new colleagues
Welcome to our new colleagues joining us in Carnival House this week! Geraldine Philips Director, Brand Kevin Puzicha Senior Engineer – Marine Engineering LNG Jasmin…
Our 2019 Values Awards winner!
We received over 900 votes over the past month for our Values Award winner of 2019 and we’re delighted to announce that taking the prize…
Last chance to ask your questions!
During each quarter you have the opportunity to ask members of your Executive Leadership Team (ELT) in Carnival House any questions. These face to face…
New year, new colleagues
Say hello to our latest group of fresh, new faces to join us here at Carnival House… Aaron Steadman Production Assistant Thomas Hawkins Manager, Technology…
Update to myHR Portal
Good news, on 20 January myHR portal is continuing to evolve with a new look and feel to the absence and talent areas to make…
Celebrating 2019!
If you missed out on this year’s end of year update from Josh but still want to see some of our highlights from over the…
Say hello to our new starters
Today we’re welcoming a new crop of fresh faces joining us here at Carnival House… Lauren Hyder Digital Learning Consultant Thomas Keely Assistant Choreographer Roxanna…
‘Tis the season for gifting responsibly
During the Christmas period many of us will give or receive gifts from our vendors or business partners so, to make sure you enjoy a…
Our Corporate Mission and Core Values launch across Carnival UK
Last week shared our new Carnival Corporation Mission and how we’ve reinvigorated our Carnival UK core values to explicitly align to this. This won’t have…
Meet your Festive Market Traders
Looking for Christmas present inspiration? From Monday you needn’t look further than Carnival House! The Carnival UK Christmas Market elves have put together a selection…
Stick a fork in these plastics – they’re done
You may remember that back in October we said goodbye to all the single use cups around the building to help us become more sustainable…
Say hi to our new faces
Here are the latest group of newcomers to join us at Carnival House: Simon Lynch Senior Analyst, Business Edward Long Manager, Server and Storage Joshua…
Vote for your favourite festive movie
This year we’re bringing back festive films to Carnival House! Got a favourite festive film? Vote for it in the poll below. Or if your…
Wrapping up the year in Carnival House…
December’s always a busy time in Carnival House – combine that with our own diaries during the festive period and it can all get a…
A treat for you this festive season
Hardings Retail, our shopping boutique operator onboard Britannia, Azura, Oceana, Queen Mary 2 & Queen Victoria, and Dixons Travel, our travel boutique operator onboard Ventura,…
Help us reduce the cost of your commute
As you’ll have hopefully heard from Josh in the last quarterly update we have an exciting new employee benefit coming up in the new year…
Join Athena for International Men’s Day
Athena, our employee-led network, is inviting you to take part in International Men’s Day on 19 November with special guest Elliot Rae as well as…
Say hello to our new joiners
Here are the fresh, new faces joining us here at Carnival House today. Kate Edwards PR & Social Media Manager Laurence Hinton Brand Senior Manager…
Our new Contact Centre Snug
This year our Contact Centre (CCO) have been running a new Wellbeing programme, ‘Wellness 366’, and following feedback they’ve brought together a fully-functioning quiet area,…
Ready, Steady, Go – Time to set your goals!
While you’re finalising your Year-End conversations, reflecting on the past year, it’s time to start considering what your focus should be moving forward into 2020…
Shipmates children’s Christmas party – book now!
The Shipmates elves have been busy at work to bring you the Children’s Christmas Party! Due to the success of last year we’re not just…
New carpets in Carnival House
Have you noticed the new carpets fitted around Carnival House? Not only do these carpets look great, they are also one of the most environmentally…
Our myHR Portal has evolved!
Today’s the day! Our myHR Portal has evolved with a new look and feel to help make it quicker and easier to use. So, what’s…
Halloween at Carnival House
On 31 October we’re encouraging everyone to take time out of their day to enjoy 15 minutes of fun with some Halloween activities. Working in…
Grab your Cinderella final rehearsal tickets
The English National Ballet (ENB) is coming to Southampton to present Cinderella at The Mayflower from 23 October and to celebrate Cunard’s partnership with ENB…
We’re moving to Vodafone – grab a new SIM card!
Good news! We’re going to be making a significant cost saving by moving our phone provider from EE to Vodafone! This means we need everyone…
It’s time for your Year-End Conversation!
Our Year-End Conversation window is open from today until 29 November in myHR. The Year-End Conversation is a wonderful opportunity for you to take the…
Welcome to this week’s new starters
Here are the latest, new faces to join us here at Carnival House… Emma Stevenson Sourcing Manager Martin Cooper Business Architect Abigail Argles Destination Innovation…
Goodbye to single use cups in Carnival House
You may have notices from the signs around Carnival House and various emails that as of the 30th September we are removing all single use cups from…
We’re truly better together
Following the news of Thomas Cook becoming insolvent, people across Carnival UK have put in a momementus amount of effort in supporting and reassuring any…
Have your say in our Pulse Survey!
In June we ran our Quarterly Pulse Survey asking you to tell us all about working at Carnival UK – we achieved this year’s highest…
Say hello to our new starters
Here are the latest, new faces to join us here at Carnival House… Mark McQuire Engineer, Safety Joanne Sutherland Manager, Technology Fleet Emma Stevenson Manager,…
Welcoming our new starters
Here are the latest, new faces to join us here at Carnival House… Nelson Santos Graduate, Technology Hayden Lefley Graduate, Finance Christopher Syder Graduate, Strategy…
Say hello to our new starters
Here are the latest, new faces to join us here at Carnival House… Jean-Charles Audouin VP, Techinical Hazel Whiteland Personal Assistant Susan Bell Planning Executive,…
Welcoming our new starters
Here are the latest, new faces to join us here at Carnival House… Matt Dahl Architect, Enterprise John Waters Senior Manager, Project Management Laura Kovacs…
CUK exclusive Seaside in the Square – SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
On 6 August we’re expecting over 750 of you to join us for the day at Seaside in the Square – we can’t wait to…
CUK Exclusive Seaside in the Square Event – BOOK NOW
We’ve got some exciting news, tickets for our exclusive Carnival UK Seaside in the Square event are available from today! On 6 August we’ve got…
10 Years at Carnival House : It’s official
Happy birthday Carnival House! Today marks 10 years to the day that Carnival House officially opened and our brands started to come together under one…
Celebrating Long Term Service
This year’s Summer of Happiness is all about encouraging each and every one of us to be the best versions of ourselves through creating memorable…
Meet the Kennedy’s
In 2009 Susan Kennedy officially opened Carnival House accompanied by her husband (and Carnival UK Corporate Services Director), Andrew Kennedy and CEO at the time…
Carnival UK helps bring the beach to Southampton
As part of our ‘Summer of Happiness – my best me’ campaign this year we’re proud to confirm that Carnival UK are headline sponsors of…
Improving your world inside and out
As our business continues to grow we know that it’s important that we continue to make improvement not only to Carnival House, making sure the…
We’re improving Carnival House
To mark the occasion of 10 Years at Carnival House we are proud to confirm that we’ve negotiated an extra 10 years on our existing…
Say hi to our new starters
Here are the latest, new faces to join us here at Carnival House… Louise Mackinlay VP, Technology Infrastructure & Operations Adrian Scott Senior Manager, Technology…
Carnival House planned power outage
Between 17:00 on Sunday 14 July and 05:00 on Monday 15 July BST there will be a planned power outage in Carnival House to upgrade…
Say hello to our new joiners
Here are the latest, new faces to join us here at Carnival House… John Allen – Professional Maritime Development Senior Director Steve Willis – Projects…
A latte lovely changes coming to the Atrium Café
Following a review of our Atrium Café services we’re making some exciting changes we hope you’ll love! Launching on Valentine’s Day (Thursday 14 February –…