Forget remote-controlled model planes – the latest flying gadget is a robotic dragonfly! German robotics company Festo created the drone which can be controlled with a mobile phone app. The spectacular BionicOpter is capable of complex, acrobatic manouevres and its carbon fibre and foil wings beat up to 20 times per second. The drone is […]
If you’re job-hunting, don’t forget your Facebook page may be scrutinized by potential bosses. Your social media presence may help your job prospects if you convey a professional image and a pleasant personality. Employers look for evidence of a well-rounded person with a range of interests, and good communication skills. You may be surprised to […]
An exotic brand of China tea fertilized with panda poo is now the most expensive tea ever sold. The specialized green tea looks set to enter the Guinness World Records book – thanks to An Yanshi, an enterprising Chinese calligrapher. An left his job at Sichuan University to throw himself “heart and soul” into his […]
Bosses are being urged to say ‘thank you’ more often. Employment experts say a sincere thank you from the boss can boost productivity and have a huge impact on morale. For many workers, being valued at work is as important as pay. People are the most important resource in any organisation and they are vital […]
It could be time to give your desk a health check. Is it cluttered, dirty, or disorganized? If so, you could be suffering from Irritable Desk Syndrome, which can actually affect your health and wellbeing. While not a medical condition, Irritable Desk Syndrome was identified back in 2004 as a threat to employees’ health by […]
Do you feel sluggish and tired in the office? Maybe you haven’t been giving your brain the right kind of fuel. To boost your productivity, eat plenty of healthy food and avoid sugary snacks. Eating the right food can boost brain power by up to 20 per cent. “Food is like a pharmaceutical compound that […]
Thousands of office workers would admit to the occasional greasy spoon run, and tucking into a nice bacon sandwich every now and again at their desks. And now you can join in a sizzling celebration of all things bacon on Saturday, August 31, International Bacon Day. Visit the website of the Royal Bacon Society, and […]
Are you getting seven hours of free time a day? That’s roughly the amount of time we need for a perfect work-life balance. This new statistic has been released by Direct Line Insurance, but very few of us have the luxury of all this time to ourselves. The average person has around four hours and […]
Unless you’re a maths wizard, you probably rely on a calculator to do your number – crunching, but do you know the history of this essential modern day tool? You probably guessed that the first calculator of any sort was the abacus, used to keep track of the cost of goods in ancient Greece. It […]
The days of office life as we know it may be numbered, according to a group of international academics. By the year 2025 we may be working for people we have never met and communicating with 3D avatars in a virtual workspace. According to an expert panel, future technology will allow us to conjure workspaces […]
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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