You spend around 24% of your time at work and if you’re office based you’ll end up sat at your desk for the majority of this. Adding a few personal touches to your work space can really lift your mood and add positivity into your day. Plus, despite concerns that managers won’t approve of a […]
Are you a stationery fanatic? If so, here’s an idea for your Amazon wish list: a new hardcover version of a rather quirky read by author James Ward. The Perfection of the Paper Clip: Curious Tales of Invention, Accidental Genius, and Stationery Obsession explores how the items in our stationery cupboards were invented, and the […]
New job? It’s normal to dread the first day in a new office. But you can beat first day anxiety by following our top tips: Tip 1: Visualise success! Don’t allow your nerves to get the better of you: overcome anxiety with positive thinking. Strengthen your professional self-image by making a list of all your […]
It’s nearly the end of the current tax year – so it’s time to have a financial check-in. Make sure you’ve taken full advantage of your 2014-15 Isa tax-free allowance – that way you won’t be giving your hard-earned savings to the taxman. And if you’re over 55 years, new laws come into effect on […]
Do you have a demanding job? It can be hard to keep on top at work, but here are six tips from Britain’s top bosses to achieve high productivity. Be crystal clear about your role and your goals, and don’t get distracted. Politely decline to take on work outside of your remit. Do your work in […]
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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