Are you a stationeryphile, a passionate lover of notebooks and pens to the point of addiction? Here are some of the tell-tale signs that you may need to join Stationery Addicts Anonymous: When visiting a big stationery store, you find yourself physically caressing every type of notebook, especially the posh journals with embroidered or leather […]
Dementia UK are on the lookout for businesses of all sizes to support their work – and the next big event is Time For a Cuppa week from March 1-8. Whether you want to jog, run, trek, cycle or just drink tea with your colleagues, there are many opportunities to get involved in fund-raising for […]
Feeling bored in the office today? Cheer yourself up with this selection of quotes on the subject of work: “If a train station is where the train stops, what’s a workstation?” – Anonymous “I like work; it fascinates me. I can sit and look at it for hours” – Jerome K Jerome, English humourist. “Work […]
Do you have a multi-slacker in your office (a person who does lots of unproductive things all at the same time, such as chatting to a friend on the phone while instant messaging and watching YouTube)? If so, perhaps they should be uninstalled (fired)? Here’s some of the latest office lingo so that all of […]
Someone in Texas had a shock when their brand-new printer printed out a message, “I am your printer. I have become self-aware. Run!!” The anonymous individual was so spooked they apparently threw their new acquisition out with the garbage- yet of course, it was a practical joke. The prankster was 18 year-old Blake Messick from […]
Where do you keep your writing implements? In your desk drawer, maybe, or a pencil case? Perhaps you keep a pencil just above your ear for easy access. You may be surprised to know that some people keep their pens and pencils in their hair! Pictured here is an American nurse who calls herself Evil […]
The social minefield called the office party is upon us – so here are some dos and don’ts for enjoying corporate festivities. DO check out the dress code before you go and play it safe if in doubt. The office party is not the place to wear that “bit too slinky little dress” or dodgy […]
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 […]
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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