Pretty much every office and every home has some in the kitchen drawer. First of all used to waterproof military aircraft, Cling Film (polyvinylidene chloride) has been a world-wide hit. It was actually invented way back in 1933 by Ralph Wiley, a science student attached to Dow Chemicals. He discovered a compound which was very […]
Chocolate City here I come! Forget a boring little square of chocolate with your afternoon cuppa in the office. This velvety smooth, gorgeously stimulating substance has been used creatively to put a smile on people’s faces on many occasions. Australian Naomi Newton hosted a barbecue for her friends and family last summer – but her […]
A man in New Zealand is creating his own iconic car with a 3D printer in his garage. Enterprising Ivan Sentch decided to build a 1961 Aston Martin -the forerunner to James Bond’s DB5 – after getting a 3D printer for last Christmas. Mr Sentch is using a Solidoodle 3D printer to print out the […]
40 Motivational quotes to get you through your working week Summer has gone and taken our motivation with it. Feeling tired? Unmotivated? Melancholic? We have selected our favourite words of encouragement in the form of 40 inspirational quotes to help you stay focused and positive at your desk. From Walt Disney to Sir Winston Churchill, […]
Wee power could charge our mobile phone batteries It may sound a wee bit strange, but scientists have made a phone call using energy from human urine. Researchers at the Bristol Robotics Laboratory captured an electrical charge by passing urine through a stack of microbial cells. The cells reacted to compounds in the urine, including […]
Eggstraordinary! You will soon be able to eat the perfect runny egg at your desk – thanks to the UK company, Pork Farms. From September, the innovative Dippy Egg will be on supermarket shelves, allowing hard-pressed office workers a little taste of home. The egg comes in a cheerful plastic tub and is partially cooked […]
Jeans for Genes Day is Coming! ‘Wear the Ugliest Item of Denim Clothing Possible Day’ There’s only one week to go until Jeans for Genes Day! Paperstone are celebrating in a different way this year. As we all wear our jeans to work at least once a week already, we decided to […]
The conflict between work and the rest of our lives bugs many of us. But soon a UK-wide campaign will put our working practices in the spotlight. Go Home on Time Day will take place on Wednesday, September 25, as part of National Work Life Week (September 23-27). The week is being promoted by Working […]
So you think it’s time for a pay rise? Before you ask your boss for a salary increase, know what you’re worth. This depends on your experience, specialized knowledge, geographical location, and what others in your field are earning. Think twice before asking – you could do more harm than good if you ask for […]
Off to work? Don’t forget to pack your earplugs- you’ll probably need them! You might think your office is pretty quiet, but what about when you make a cuppa? A new report by Which? claims some electric kettles are as loud as power tools! Independent tests were carried out on kettles available on the High […]
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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