Doors may be opening for people with autism to join the world of paid work in increasing numbers. Some employers who want attention to detail are actively looking for autistic employees, it has been revealed. The Wall Street Journal reports there is a new trend is to see autism as an asset in the workplace, […]
Post-it notes are useful, and most of us like to keep a few handy. But 14,000 of them stuck all over the house? That was the scene that greeted newlyweds Jamie and Emily Pharro when they returned to their Lincolnshire home from honeymoon in Italy. Friend and practical joker Paul Stanley had spent eight hours […]
Ever been stuck in a job you hated? If you’re unhappy at work here are a few tips to help you get through the day. Tip Number One: Get up early. It’s counter-intuitive I know, but getting up really early gives you some ‘me time’ before you have to leave for the office. You can […]
The Lego Movie has recently achieved box office domination, following on from the worldwide domination of Lego toys. And it’s not surprising the film is a hit – Lego hits a nostalgic note with adults too. If you grew up in the Western world then you role-played your way through childhood with Lego and Duplo. […]
Do you sit near a photocopier or printer in your office? Both these items of equipment have been known to give off fumes which could cause a reaction – especially if you have allergic airways. So if you have been diagnosed with asthma or rhinitis, try to keep away from office machines which use chemicals. […]
Have you heard about the vintage typewriter craze? All over the world people are going mad for these lovely old machines. The iPad generation is waking up to the whimsical charm of old-fashioned typing. There is a new subculture evolving with a fierce passion for romantic typing machines. Those who have joined the typosphere love […]
Are you a stationery spotter? Are you addicted to stylish pens or beautiful notebooks with artistic cover designs? There are probably millions of us out there, but few can beat Angelika Unverhau from Dinslaken in Germany who has more than 220,000 ballpoint pens. Angelika has been collecting unusual pens since she was a girl, but […]
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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