Jammed printers anger around one-quarter of office workers, according to new research from printer supplies provider Canon. Although a number of other office-rated activities were found to be more vexing – such as being "spoken down to" or having to deal with faulty PCs – 24 per cent of people said printer problems were a […]
A range of new services from MWA Intelligence (MWAi) and Print Control Software (PCS) could allow firms to identify abuse to printer supplies, control spending and produce greater print management controls. An integration partnership between the two firms, which aims to provide these and a number of other benefits through cost, print supplies and asset […]
Recent research from Canada has shown that many employees are now choosing where to work based on the company’s green credentials, reports the Globe and Mail. A survey from the jobs recruitment website Monster.ca showed that 78 per cent of workers would leave their current job to work for an employer who was more eco-friendly. […]
An office building that has been described as "the greenest in the UK" has been constructed in Leeds, reports the Western Mail. The Innovate Property office, which was built for £5.5 million, has been awarded the highest-ever Building Research Establishment Environmental Assessment Method (BREEAM) rating. Having taken five years to design, the building features rainwater […]
Californian’s Sustainable Energy Fair and Solar Tour 2007 is attracting customers to its cause by offering free entry to anyone who brings with them an empty printer cartridge. The enticement is intended to get the message out to local residents and businesses that energy conservation – and in particular recycling – is of crucial importance […]
Managers and office workers are being reminded of the need to carefully select tailored printing solutions for individual offices and workplaces, rather than just viewing a printer as a "box that churns out Paper". Writing in the South African technology news site ITWeb, Philip Perkins, COO of Itec South Africa, says that many organisations have […]
New standards for sustainable practices among manufacturers of office furniture have been drafted for peer review by the Sustainable Furniture Council (SFC), it has emerged. Included in guidelines is the stipulation that furniture manufacturers make a public statement of support for sustainable practices, as well as creating an action plan with targets related to energy […]
Customers of office supplies manufacturer Lexmark who buy printer cartridges from the firm and then return them can take part in a new rewards scheme. The Lexmark Rewards programme requires people to purchase five printer cartridges from the firm’s website within the same 12-month period, after which they will be rewarded one free cartridge. Additionally, […]
An increase in the number of women who are running small businesses has led to more office furniture companies tailoring products towards these entrepreneurs, it has been suggested. Many retailers and manufacturers have begun to offer office furniture which is suited to women’s smaller frames, the Associated Press reports. In addition, some office furniture is […]
Many UK workers allow office supplies and other items to pile up on their desks, new research reveals. A survey by office equipment vendor Toshiba indicates that 64 per cent of respondents admit to keeping large amounts of office supplies, unfiled Paper and non-work-related items on their desks. In order to address the problem, just […]
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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