Summer’s here – but unfortunately, you’re stuck in the office! Don’t let harsh realities stop you from enjoying your favourite season. Follow these tips to make the most of balmy summer days while you’re working: Get up early and walk or cycle to work on sunny days (or at least part of the way). And […]
Dig out your Lycra ladies and gentlemen! It will soon be Bike Week so why not take part in a cycling challenge this year? Bike Week takes place from June 10-18 and the main aim is to encourage ‘everyday cycling for everyone’, on the way to work, the shops, or to see friends. This year […]
Does your job require you to learn new things on a regular basis? Do you know what your individual learning style is? For Learning at Work Week (May 15-21) you can try out the newly updated Learning Style Questionnaire (LSQ) to find out what style of learning suits you – you might be an activist, […]
They’re pushpins – but not as you know them! American artist Eric Daigh astounded the art world when he created amazing mosaic portraits from different coloured pushpins – a feat which took many hours to pull off. Michigan-based Daigh is a process artist who starts his pushpin projects by taking a series of photographs. He […]
All over the UK, armies of ants are on patrol, looking for sugary treats – and the office kitchen is a common target at this time of year. It can be disconcerting to find hundreds or thousands of ants have colonized your tea-making facilities overnight, but it’s a common problem, especially in older buildings. Here […]
This month is National Walking Month – so for the rest of the May, why not put your best foot forward? Walking boosts productivity, enhances mood and reduces feelings of stress – so walking to work or taking a lunchtime stroll is a no-brainer! One fun idea to get your colleagues on their feet is […]
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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