Life without various forms of sticky tape would be unthinkable. How would we get through the Mount Everest of Christmas pressies we all have to wrap every year without using a roll of Scotch tape? And how would we keep our carpets clean and smart without the help of masking tape when we paint the […]
Did you have a 6 inch (15 cm) ruler in your pencil case when you were at school? Perhaps you still keep one in a desk drawer? But have you thought about the history of the ruler? Instruments to help us draw straight lines and measure things have been around for thousands of years – […]
Sweltering hot days are great when you’re on the beach – but high temperatures can bring office workers out in a sweat! Here are a few tips to survive summer in the office: Be ready for the Office Cold War, a.k.a. the Battle of the Thermostat! On one side of the battle line are […]
Commuters are being warned about the dangers of serious injuries and even fatal accidents because of “distracted walking” – walking while texting or surfing the Internet. A young woman in Wenzhou, China, fell into a river and drowned earlier this year, and concern has been growing globally because of the trend. ‘Digital detox’ campaigners in […]
Did you know that a young woman applying her lipstick was the inspiration behind the invention of the Pritt Stick? Back in 1967, Dr Wolfgang Dierichs was on a business trip for his employer, the German glue manufacturer Henkel, and was on board an aeroplane. He looked across the aisle and as he watched a […]
An awareness campaign aims to help men to combat stress in the workplace with “toolbox talks” during Men’s Health Week (June 13-19). Men can be shy about seeking medical help and often feel they have to act tough. Toolbox Talks are an initiative from the Men’s Health Forum aimed at changing this perception. The 15 […]
Do you have a pet in your office? Although most offices don’t allow them, dogs apparently help to reduce work stress. It’s reported that in the US, 15 to 20 per cent of companies allow dogs in the workplace. In a high performance environment, a well-behaved dog can spread smiles and ease the pressure for […]
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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