The humble pencil has a proud history. Before the days of word-processing it had a vital role to play for authors of many genres. Back in the day it was a straight choice between pen and ink and the more sympathetic pencil which could be erased when the writer had second thoughts. Nobel Prize winner […]
The viral mobile game Pokémon Go has invaded the office. The recently launched app has created a huge obsession with hunting the cartoon characters in the real world. Employees all over the globe have been sneakily looking at their smartphones and slipping away from their desks, hoping to catch the virtual Pokémon. One man, Syed […]
Professionals who work from home are branching out and working in “tree-house offices”, in a bid to go back to nature. The luxurious treehouses are on sale for around £20,000 and are proving popular alternatives to working in the spare room. They provide people with an escape from domestic distractions and can provide a relaxing […]
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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