A new device is to be launched that will revolutionise mobile working, according to its inventors. Pinkerton Consulting has unveiled a new device that turns any USB storage device into a portable office environment, containing all of the software and programs installed on work-based PCs. The portable computing environment (PCE) works by shrinking all important […]
Cheeky chappies from the British armed forces have used office supplies to cover their modesty for a charity calendar. Like thousands of people in the UK, troops in Iraq joined in the fun and games for Comic Relief. This saw them posing for saucy snaps at their Basra base, with one taken in front of […]
An organisation established to deliver aid and support to people stricken by the Chernobyl disaster is to deliver tonnes of office equipment to the area during its annual trip, it has been revealed. Chernobyl 2000 carries out an annual visit to the areas affected by the disaster, taking lorry loads of supplies and equipment with […]
Printer supplies manufacturer Lexmark has confirmed it will be working alongside Mentalix to provide law enforcement agencies with new printing solutions. Lexmark’s C524 and C534 printing platforms are to be designed to complement Mentalix’s CardPrint Application Program Interface, according to the firm. This will allow agencies such as the FBI to print mug shots and […]
WEEE to push PC re-use An international charity has called for computer re-use to become a priority when waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) regulations come into force. Computer Aid International has said that office equipment manufacturers and producers have the perfect opportunity to cut the amount of electronic goods being disposed by encouraging re-use. […]
A recycling group in Swindon has helped send 3,000 tonnes of unwanted furniture and office equipment to charities around the UK since its launch last summer, it has been revealed. The Waste to Wonder project is unique to Swindon and has been set up by the Green Standards organisation. Its mission is to help businesses […]
Conservative MPs have moved into new headquarters that are set to make the party even greener. The new building is made from as much reclaimed materials as possible, while much of the interior has been reclaimed from the party’s previous offices. Computers, office furniture and office supplies have all been brought over from its previous […]
With flexible working hours becoming increasingly popular, the Home Safety Council (HSC) has issued guidance to help workers stay safe in their own home. The HSC has claimed that office equipment and even humble office supplies can prove to be dangerous, especially if people working from home have young children with them. As such, the […]
Choosing the right office environment can make or break a business, according to an industry expert. Jim Venables, who is co-founder of the website officebroker.com, claims that firms need to take a slow and measured approach to choosing their office space and not just jump into the first location they find. Moreover, Mr Venables claims […]
Office-based flirting is a thing of the past, according to a survey of workers by Euroffice. According to the poll, 70 per cent of workers said that they would not flirt in the workplace with a further ten per cent claiming that they find office flirting annoying. Euroffice has claimed that this decline is due […]
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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