This Christmas will be the first in 100 years without a single Woolworths on the high street and retailers are fighting it out for the £1.7 billion market left in the wake. The empty shop fronts vacated by Woolies are now being occupied by new tenants. Some 600 of the 807 sites are under offer […]
Paperstone have made a policy decision that has profound implications for the environment: from now on, the company will only use recycled Paper in communications with customers and clients. Specifically, Paperstone are using Evolve Multifunctional Office Paper, an inexpensive but 100% recycled all-purpose Paper. “There’s more to business than the bottom line,” said Paperstone co-founder […]
Esselte last week announced it had reached an agreement to buy Isaberg Rapid, the stapling company. Isaberg Rapid, based in Sweden, develops, manufactures and markets staplers, pliers, stapling tools, glue guns and electric insert staplers for leading manufacturers of copying machines and printers. The acquisition is expected to be completed in the first quarter of […]
The US Government hopes to raise $500,000 as it auctions the personal effects of Bernard Madoff, the man whose Ponzi scheme cost investors tens of billions of dollars. About 200 items will go on the block in the auction held tomorrow in New York. Punters can bid for, among other delights, a New York Mets […]
Elected idiot for Spelthorne in Surrey, David Wilshire (Conservative), has raised eyebrows by comparing the treatment of MPs embroiled in the expenses scandal with that of Jews in Hitler’s Third Reich. “The witchhunt against MPs will undermine democracy. It will weaken Parliament,” he wrote in a letter to constituents, reportedly written on Commons note paper […]
Royal Mail deliveries will be “free of disruption” over the Christmas period as the two sides in the postal dispute call a truce, at least until New Year. Strikes have been called off to allow for fresh talks between Royal Mail and the Communication Workers Union. The decision had been made to provide "a period […]
The average office worker wastes 52 minutes a day in “pointless” meetings where they don’t speak, aren’t listened to or are just making up the numbers, according to research by You Brand, a communication coaching programme. “Many people feel isolated and cut out of meetings, with the biggest complaint being shouted down by louder members […]
Is the standard of English in your office declining / weakening / waning / flagging? Do your reports need improving / sprucing up / smartening up / beautifying? The recently published Historical Thesaurus of the Oxford English Dictionary might help. This two-tome reference book, published by Oxford University Press, is the result of over 40 […]
As the clocks went back last week, October 26th was predicted to be the most ‘unproductive day’ as employees adjust to the clock change, according to a poll of 2,000 British workers commissioned by Promotur, The Canary Island tourism board. Productivity was predicted to fall last week by as much as 50 per cent due […]
In a bid to establish "ethical offices", the London headquarters of Land Securities, Britain’s largest property company, has imposed stringent new rules relating to energy consumption on its staff. All computer monitors are checked every evening to see if any have been left on standby. A yellow card is placed on any which have. Second […]
Need some healthier lunch inspiration? Feeling the pinch on your bank account, and your time? Rising prices seem to be affecting everything, from groceries to energy. As a result, people are left looking for ways to cut back on expenses wherever possible. One expense that can quickly add up is lunch for work. To make […]
Setting up a small office, or already have one and need to make it more functional? Being a small team ourselves, we thought we’d share our list of the top 10 must-have items for your small office – some practical, some often overlooked, but all essential! Coat stand If you’ve ever walked into an office […]
4: Power on your mouse 5: Pair (if using Bluetooth) 6: Test 7: Adjust your settings (Optional) 8: Enjoy your wireless mouse Troubleshooting tips By following these steps, you should be able to set up your wireless computer mouse successfully. If you have any questions our team of experts is always on hand to help. […]
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