According to a poll of 1,036 people by Lumison, a business ISP, two-thirds of UK companies do no have a remote working policy in place, despite a majority of office workers believing they would be more productive and work longer hours working from home. The poll also revealed structural and cultural barriers to home working. […]
Monday was “National Sickie Day”, with the number of employees taking days off sick expected to have peaked at 350,000 on the Monday, 1 February. The first Monday of February is thought to be the worst for sickies as seasonal viruses and depression take their toll. According to research by Employment Law Advisory Services, bosses […]
A couple of weeks ago, Wingham Rowan wrote an article in The Times on sliver time, and it is worth reading. Sliver time is working in chunks of a few hours and offers new patterns of working for carers, the long-term ill and others who cannot commit to a 9-to-5 office job. It also offers […]
Providers of employee surveys, Personnel Surveys, have offered eight tips to improve the health of your office and the workers in it. Provide healthier alternatives in the staff canteen Reduce allergens in the workplace such as dust and perfumes Encourage staff exercise Educate your employees on nutrition Run a staff medical service Have schemes in […]
Office angels have published a list of ridiculous office jargon phrases in a bid to return workers to “plain English”. Some, like “Singing from the same hymn sheet,” “Let’s run it up the flagpole and see if it flies” and “Moving or going forward” are already old hat, even while retaining a unique sense of […]
According to a survey commissioned by sunshine.co.uk, more of us are booking our holidays online than ever. The number of office workers organising their holidays at work is on the rise, with 64 percent doing so from the office – an 11 percent rise on last year. Of the office bookers, a third said they […]
In a recent interview veteran surrealist/slapstick comedian, Vic Reeves, criticised the ubiquitous and poshly noisy comic success of the last few years, Michael McIntyre. “He fits into what office workers like. He points out and notices things that everyone’s noticed already. The appeal is he creates a feeling the audience are part of a big […]
As we recover from consumptive excess and embark on short-lived New Year resolutions in response, a poll of 4,000 office workers commissioned by drinks company Vodka Kick has revealed that British office workers consider women named Sarah, Becky and Emma to be the wildest Christmas party girls. Wild boys were named as Chris, John and […]
Bank of England figures have revealed the recession’s toll on UK consumers. Nearly a third of workers have seen their household income drop by at least £1,200 a year. According to the Bank’s Quarterly Bulletin, some 30 percent of manual workers and 27 percent of office workers said that their monthly disposable income — money […]
Post-office party hangovers and beer injuries could cost UK businesses as much as £216 million, according to insurance firm Aviva. Drinking at the Xmas work bash has caused 2.31 million UK workers to call in sick the morning after. Their Morning After report also found that 31 percent of accidents caused by boozing resulted in […]
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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