The disruption to commuting caused by the London 2012 Olympics could serve as a catalyst for more flexible work patterns in the longer term, reports officingtoday.com. Transport for London (TfL) is expecting up to an extra three million journeys per day at the Games’ busiest times, on top of the usual nine million daily trips. […]
Office workers are imperilling their health through excessive use of smartphones, tablets and laptops. The Chartered Society of Physiotherapy warns that people have become “screen slaves”, often working while commuting or when they get home. According to a survey of 2,010 office workers commissioned by the society, nearly two-thirds continued to work outside office hours. […]
Workshy dozers or pragmatic energy conservers? Almost half of British office workers would relinquish their lunch break for a nap, according to a poll commissioned by DealJungle.Com. Of the 1,000 respondents, 46 percent believed a lunchtime siesta would improve their productivity in the afternoon. Conversely, a quarter (26%) thought a nap would have a negative […]
Are you trying to impress your boss too much? More than a third of workers are spending unnecessary longer hours in the office in order to impress their bosses, a poll by Office Broker suggests. Thirty-nine percent of respondents said they had regularly stayed late at their desks or came in early in the […]
Saint Jerome Writing by Caravaggio, 1605-1606 Over a fifth of British office workers (22%) never go out for a lunch break during a normal working week, according to a new poll by environmental consultants Ambius. And just 21 percent get out every day. The survey’s other findings indicate a workforce chained to their desks and […]
Recent research has found that jeans are now more common in the workplace than suits and that one in three workers never wear a suit to work. The study of more than 1,000 workers, commissioned by the Chimes Shopping Centre, reveals that scruffiness of ‘Casual Friday’ has seaped into the rest of the workweek, with […]
Hell is other people: Team-building in the modern world Office workers are skeptical of team-building activities such as paintballing and extreme sports, while going out for a drink or meal is seen as more beneficial to a dysfunctional work environment. That’s according to a recent YouGov poll of 1,000 workers commissioned by Vodafone. While the […]
What annoys us about our office colleagues the most? Nose-picking, according to a recent poll. Evacuating a nostril with the help of a finger was chosen as the most antisocial office practice by 28 percent of the workers questioned. Nail-biting (21%) and bad body odour (17%) were in irritating and smelly pursuit. Irksome also-rans included […]
A majority of office workers think the necktie, ubiquitous accessory of the white collar worker, will not survive more than another 50 years within British firms. Its demise is attributed to a fanning out from “casual Friday” of liberal dress codes and a relaxation of formal mores in online businesses where there is less emphasis […]
One in thirteen UK workers goes for a run during their lunchbreak, according to recent research commissioned by sportswear brand Helly Hansen. The poll found that in total about a fifth of employees do some form of exercise during their lunch breaks. A Helly Hansen spokesman said, “There is a definite trend of the nation’s […]
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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