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Valentines Day Dos and Don’ts

By Paperstone on 10 February 2016 in Fun, Office Life, Office Workers with 0 Comments
Valentines Day Dos and Don’ts

If there’s one day in the year that can trigger a whole gamut of emotions in the office, it has to be Valentine’s Day – so don’t wear your heart on your sleeve! We’ve put together some DOs and DON’Ts to help you navigate around the emotional minefield and come out at the end of […]

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Wear it. Beat it. for Coronary Heart Disease

By Paperstone on 2 February 2016 in Fun, Office Life with 0 Comments
Wear it. Beat it. for Coronary Heart Disease

Around 2.6 million people in the UK live with Coronary Heart Disease (CHD).  We all have a heart so we can all show our concern about CHD by supporting National Heart Month During February. The aim is for lots of people to organise Wear It. Beat It events in workplaces, schools and community settings to […]

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Tea for Tinnitus Awareness Week

By Paperstone on 1 February 2016 in Catering, Fun with 0 Comments
Tea for Tinnitus Awareness Week

Do you fancy putting the kettle on and having a simple tea party in the office to help raise funds for people with tinnitus (ringing in the ears)? From February 8-14, 2016 the British Tinnitus Association (BTA) will be celebrating the 10th Anniversary of Tinnitus Awareness Week (TAW) by launching the ‘Tea for Tinnitus’ campaign. […]

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Laughter, the Mini Workout that’s Good for your Health

By Paperstone on 27 January 2016 in Fun, Office Life with 0 Comments
Laughter, the Mini Workout that’s Good for your Health

Having a laugh at work can be good for workers – it reduces blood pressure, increases alertness and boosts creativity, according to medical experts. Laughing gives us a “mini-workout” while enhancing the attributes we need on the job – a good memory, the ability to learn quickly, and the ability to cope with stress. Having […]

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Monday, January 25 is Bubble Wrap Appreciation Day!

By Paperstone on 21 January 2016 in Fun, Mailroom & Warehouse with 0 Comments
Monday, January 25 is Bubble Wrap Appreciation Day!

There’s something incredibly distracting about bubble wrap – it seems to shout out “Pop me!” when you’re trying to pack something in it! Did you know that Monday, January 25 is Bubble Wrap Appreciation Day, when you can openly admit your love of bubble wrap and pop your bubbles proudly? If you visit the Bubble […]

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Colour Me Good

By Paperstone on 3 January 2016 in Artists & Graphics Supplies, Fun with 0 Comments
Colour Me Good

Do you get stressed out after a day in the office? If so, buy some pencil crayons and a colouring book! Put down your grown-up writing implements like posh rollerballs and highlighter pens, and indulge in some mindful colouring exercises. Millions of people are hooked on the trend, which has seen a three-fold increase in […]

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The Perils of Online Shopping

By Paperstone on 19 December 2015 in Fun with 0 Comments
The Perils of Online Shopping

Now is the season of goodwill – and frantic online shopping to avoid the stress of crowded shops. But while you are surfing the Internet for bargains, be careful of scams and nasty tricks by rogue traders and cyber-criminals. Here are a few tips for staying safe: Watch out for amazing short-term offers that demand […]

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Long-term Prospects of the Office Party Snog

By Paperstone on 17 December 2015 in Fun, Uncategorized with 0 Comments
Long-term Prospects of the Office Party Snog

Office parties are known for leaving a trail of destruction, as red-faced colleagues arrive at work sheepishly the next morning, mortified by the memory of last night’s shenanigans! More than one office worker has pulled a sickie to die quietly in shame after snogging the boss- or worse- but according to a new study, there’s […]

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Video Clip Exposes Phone Generation Gap

By Paperstone on 7 December 2015 in Fun, Telephones & Accessories with 0 Comments
Video Clip Exposes Phone Generation Gap

The proverbial “generation gap” has just been highlighted in a video clip of a little girl trying to use a retro-style landline phone. The film showing young Layla’s confusion over an old-fashioned landline receiver has gone viral – and it’s enough to make many adults feel as ancient as the phone itself. The clip shows […]

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Secret Santa – Variations on the Theme

By Paperstone on 4 December 2015 in Fun with 0 Comments
Secret Santa – Variations on the Theme

Do you give secret Santa gifts in your office or workplace? Why not make the annual gift exchange a giggle this year, and follow one of these suggestions? White elephant Everyone taking part donates a quirky gift – something weird or funny, or maybe an unwanted birthday present (unused!) and wraps it up. Everyone gets […]

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