Recent research suggests messy offices are not just unsightly – they can stifle productivity. The research commissioned by the National Association of Professional Organisers (NAPO) shows that untidy offices demotivate staff, as well introduce inefficiencies to the workplace, with workers struggling to locate documents. It was found that company execs can spend up to six […]
If, in your office, it’s got to the stage where the only thing that will put a smile on your face is the sight of a colleague wincing in pain as they pull out a drawing pin from their arm, then look no further than Instructables’ Office Weapons. Here you’ll find a slew of dangerous […]
Marketing professionals are the happiest office workers in the UK, according to recent research commissioned by Mars Drinks UK. The poll of 2,001 office workers from different sectors including marketing, creative, legal, finance and IT found that 60 percent of marketers were happy in their current job while only two percent said they hated it. […]
Four in 10 UK office workers have done something at the Christmas party they would later regret, according to a new poll commissioned by Monster, the career specialists. A quarter of those polled said they had done something “mildly regrettable” and a further 16 percent admitted to behaviour so reprehensible that it damaged their reputation […]
A survey for TGI Fridays has revealed how various office workers let loose their inhibitions at the Christmas party. According to the poll of 2,000, 23 percent will end up snogging a colleague at the Xmas bash and one in ten will tell a workmate exactly what they think of them. The poll revealed an […]
One in three white-collar office professionals in the fields of IT, Finance, Law, Marketing/Advertising and Management have had an intimate workplace relationship in the workplace, according to a new survey commissioned by Sony. According to the poll of 2,000 such workers, older professionals are more prone to misbehave than their younger counterparts. Those in the […]
Does altruism live in the workplace? In a recent poll commissioned by officebroker.com, nearly two-fifths of office workers would rather see a workmate made redundant than take a pay cut. But 62 percent said they would sacrifice some pay in order to keep their colleagues in a job. If office workers had to make one […]
Taiwanese legislators finally lose patience with one another’s annoying habits A couple of weeks ago we drew your attention the UK’s top ten ‘office bugbears’ highlighted by a Samsung poll in which slow IT systems occupied the number one spot. Now a LinkedIn poll claims to reveal a more international picture of office annoyances. LinkedIn’s […]
Slow IT systems top office bugbears in a recent poll of 1,500 office workers commissioned by Samsung Electronics. When asked what irks people the most about office life, over two-thirds (68%) of respondents cited slow IT systems. Print delays caused by jams and unnecessary email traffic came second and third with 42 and 39 percent […]
So-called ‘horrible bosses’ can impact negatively not only on staff turnover but also companies’ profitability, according to research by recruitment specialist OfficeTeam. Grievances with a line manager, or ‘Horrible Boss Syndrome’, is regularly cited as the main reason for resignation, ahead of salary and promotion demands. Tell-tale signs of a ‘horrible boss’ include yelling at […]
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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