Recycling officials in Hampshire have been lambasted for telling a resident that he had dumped illegal waste by putting shredded office supplies in his collection box. Electrical engineer Neil Prowse was dismayed to discover a yellow sticker on his recycling box telling him of his misdeed and claims to be dismayed that disposal facilities have […]
Workers spend 46 minutes everyday dealing with office equipment problems and wasting office supplies by printing out needless documents, a new study has revealed. Computer and hi-tech office equipment manufacturer Microsoft undertook the study ahead of the launch of Vista, the company’s latest operating system. As well as spending nearly an hour printing out documents […]
A UK think-tank has called on the government to levy a “waste tax” on disposable items such as printer cartridges and other products to help alleviate Britain’s waste pile. The Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR) has claimed that the UK is being left behind in the race to become a zero waste society and […]
Many firms are continuing to use office equipment and technology which is more than ten years old, according to a recent survey. Research by technology firm Software AG has found that 70 per cent of companies are relying on computers and technology which was built in 1996, something which the firm claims could be impacting […]
Office equipment has helped the German economy grow at its fastest rate in six years, according to reports. The German Federal Statistics Office has revealed that the gross domestic product (GDP) for the country rose by 2.5 per cent in 2006, up 1.6 per cent on the increase scene in 2005. According to experts, this […]
Filling the spare room with office equipment is no longer the preferred choice for those working from home, according to reports. Even loft conversions, outbuildings and extensions are starting to disappear from the mind of the homeworker. Instead, office furniture and office supplies are finding their way into the nation’s gardens as flexible working gives […]
The growing demand for environmentally friendly goods and services has given office equipment manufacturers the opportunity to go green, experts have claimed. Other sectors have already made it clear that they have grand intentions to do their bit to aid the environment, with HSBC announcing it plans to become the first carbon neutral bank and […]
From this week, manufacturers and retailers of office equipment and office machines such as computers and printers will have to pay to have them recovered and recycled. The EU Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) directive, which finally came into force in the UK on January 2nd, requires office equipment manufacturers to reduce the amount […]
As concerns grow over the negative effect business is having on the environment, Peterborough City Council is looking to cut it carbon footprint through a comprehensive review of the way in which it procures its office supplies. According to the Peterborough Evening Telegraph, the council says its old system, whereby items of office equipment such […]
How to plan the office Christmas party Whether you count down the days, or desperately scrabble around for an excuse not to go, the office Christmas party is an event on almost every company’s calendar. So, how do you plan a party that everyone will enjoy? It’s a tricky balance to get Bob from Accounts […]
Top tips to improve your time management skills Despite what people say, time is not a commodity. It cannot be traded, expanded or reduced. It is fixed. Our perception of time, however, is another concept. How often do you think at 4pm “Where has the day gone?” and go into panic mode to try to […]
Planning in business is essential Everything from the monthly sales drive to a new product launch or project needs planning. It promotes joined-up thinking and good decision-making throughout the whole organisation. “A goal without a plan is just a wish”, observed the famous writer Antoine de Saint-Exupery, summing up a key business principle. Each business […]
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