A new study has revealed that PCs remain one of the top pieces of office equipment in the modern-day workplace. A study by research group YouGov has found that PCs have increased their popularity with office workers by five per cent since the 1990s, with more and more offices relying on them to carry out […]
Researchers are developing a new type of inkjet printer that can produce around 1,000 pages per minute, it has been revealed. Israeli boffins claim to have created a new printer head that works using drop-on-demand technology, essentially spraying ink onto Paper quicker than traditional methods of printing which require the Paper to feed through rollers […]
Office cubicles could be a thing of the past if design trends continue, according to business analyst Victoria Erhart. Businesses are now looking to cut their expenses, with office space being cut down in order to decrease rental coasts. However, Ms Erhart has said that this means office space is at a premium and designing […]
Historians have voiced their concerns that valuable documents could fall foul of Paper shredders. Historical societies in Evesham and Campden have urged businesses and the public to ensure that all their valuable documents are safely stored and that they are not muddled up with waste bound for the Paper shredder. It is understood that the […]
Newport is hoping to become the home of office equipment recycling by opening a Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) processing plant. New regulations relating to WEEE have been at the forefront of manufacturers’ minds since they were first announced by the EU and the Port of Newport is hoping that its plant will make […]
Potted plants are the key to creating truly green office environments, if experts in America are to be believed. A scheme entitled Plants at Work is aiming to promote the benefits of having the odd rhododendron dotted around the office furniture by claiming that, not only do they look pretty, they remove toxic chemicals from […]
Printer manufacturer Canon has revealed that it is continuing to back an initiative to get school children thinking about careers in the printing industry. PrintIT! aims to promote the graphic arts world as a legitimate profession, with Canon stating that the scheme has helped transform the image of printing and printers. Rather than an old […]
Law is the latest industry to make moves to turn its operations green, it has been revealed. According to the Lawyer website, professional solicitors are taking a keener interest in the environmental impact their offices have on the wider world. This has seen many introduce environmentally-friendly practices in an effort to reduce their carbon footprint […]
Office supplies manufacturer Avery Dennison has released a new range of double-sided printable business cards. The firm claims that business cards are the most important marketing tool too many companies and as such need to be kept up-to-date and informative. And with its range of printable office supplies, it is hoping to squash the myth […]
A housing association in the north east has come under fire for "needlessly" spending money on moving offices and investing in new office furniture. East Durham Homes (EDH) has been lambasted by local politicians following revelations in the Hartlepool Mail that it spent £155,000 moving staff from one floor to another. This compounded earlier news […]
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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