Bosses are being urged to say ‘thank you’ more often. Employment experts say a sincere thank you from the boss can boost productivity and have a huge impact on morale. For many workers, being valued at work is as important as pay. People are the most important resource in any organisation and they are vital […]
Do you feel sluggish and tired in the office? Maybe you haven’t been giving your brain the right kind of fuel. To boost your productivity, eat plenty of healthy food and avoid sugary snacks. Eating the right food can boost brain power by up to 20 per cent. “Food is like a pharmaceutical compound that […]
The days of office life as we know it may be numbered, according to a group of international academics. By the year 2025 we may be working for people we have never met and communicating with 3D avatars in a virtual workspace. According to an expert panel, future technology will allow us to conjure workspaces […]
Breast is best – that’s the long established advice for mums when they are choosing how to feed their babies. But many new mothers are worried about how they will continue breast feeding after they have returned to work – particularly about the reaction of male colleagues if they need to express milk while at […]
Forget biking to work to keep fit and save fuel – why not bounce to work? It’s not an option for most of us at the moment, but one firm of architects in Estonia is working on it. The architects studio, Salto, installed a 170 feet-long trampoline, which resembles a black, bouncy road, as part […]
It’s not unknown for people to fall asleep at work – but one very tired German bank employee accidentally transferred millions of euros while napping on his keyboard. What should have been a small transfer of €62.40 (£53.63) turned into a huge order for €222,222,222.22 (£190 million). The bank noticed the mistake quickly, and corrected […]
Left-handed workers all over the UK are poised to strike a blow for equality on August 13 – International Lefthanders Day. Hundreds of ‘lefty zones’ are being set up, where right-handed people will be asked to try out left-handed scissors and complete daily tasks with their left hand, to see what life is like for […]
A young American computer scientist is making a fortune in Wall Street – and giving half of it away. Jason Trigg, aged 25, earns an estimated $100,000 a year and donates 50 per cent of his wages to charity. Philanthropist Trigg works for a high-frequency trading firm, but he still lives with three flatmates and […]
The early bird really does catch the worm when it comes to interviews. That’s the conclusion of a study published in the journal Psychological Science. It found that applicants for a higher degree were more likely to be selected if they were interviewed during the morning, compared with later in the day. This was nothing […]
How far would you go to show your loyalty to your employer? A New York estate agency is offering staff a pay rise if they get themselves tattooed with the company logo. Dozens of agents at Rapid Realty have already accepted the offer from their boss Anthony Lolli, and got inked with the black and […]
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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