A tekkie business in India has come up with a novel way to connect to the Internet – you throw some garbage in a bin and the ‘smart bin’ gives you a code to access 15 minutes of free Wi-Fi. The plastic bin is four and a half feet high and has an LED screen. […]
With Christmas just around the corner, you’ll want to have some festive fun with your colleagues (unless they are particularly horrible people, in which case, drink plenty of cocktails instead). Perhaps your employers organise a big bash every year, but if not, here are a few ideas for bringing festive fun into the office: Make […]
It’s so easy to click and buy these days, but if you add alcohol to the equation some strange purchases are made! A recent survey indicates an estimated two million people have shopped online after having a tipple – and some have purchased new cars and expensive holidays. The strangest drunken purchases include a didgeridoo, […]
If you’re like me, you probably put Smiley faces in your emails to convey warmth and friendship to friends and colleagues. ☺ The Smiley face has become an instantly recognisable symbol of goodwill and good cheer, transcending language and culture – just seeing Smiley makes us grin from ear to ear. The inventor of Smiley was […]
When American Robert Switzer had a nasty accident back in the 1930s, he fell into a coma for several months. When he woke up, his eyesight was impaired and his doctor told him to stay in a dark room while his eyes gradually recovered. But the tragic episode had a bright side! While he was […]
Having a quiet day in the office? If you’re lucky enough to get a free hour, you could always exercise your inner artist! Creative people are making cool stuff with everyday office essentials like post-it notes, drawing pins, rubber bands, pencils and more. Check out these arty inspirations and you’ll never have a boring lunch […]
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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