This month is National Walking Month – so for the rest of the May, why not put your best foot forward? Walking boosts productivity, enhances mood and reduces feelings of stress – so walking to work or taking a lunchtime stroll is a no-brainer! One fun idea to get your colleagues on their feet is […]
Want to work more efficiently? Here’s five hacks to help you reach your goal. Efficiency hack 1. Make your workstation ergonomic. No-one can work well if they are sitting uncomfortably and have aches and pains! Sit up straight, with lower back supported and knees bent at a comfortable 90 degree angle. Elbows and wrists should […]
You don’t have to splash out when you’re in the office – wise up and try our five frugal tricks. Money-saving office hack 1. If your wooden desk is scratched, don’t buy a new one. Revamp the wood by polishing the offending area with walnuts. It sounds nutty but apparently it works (thanks to Emily […]
Run off your feet? Work smart with our five office hacks to save time and be productive. Time-saving office hack 1. Write each major task on an index card. Break the task down into easy steps and then put the card on your desk where you can see it. If you get distracted close down all […]
Pic: Chris Samuel You may be an office worker but you can still look after your health! We searched the Internet to find the top five office hacks for staying healthy at work. Healthy office hack 1. If you’ve got an irresistible craving for something sweet, use damage limitation. Bake yourself a small treat using a […]
Poverty and injustice are no laughing matters – but you can make your chuckles worthwhile on Red Nose Day, Friday March 24. There’s still time to join the national fund-raising extravaganza and raise a few quid for Comic Relief by having fun with your colleagues. Why not put your inhibitions to one side and join […]
Are you the write person for the job? Does your hand writing show that you have initiative, creativity, and get along with people, making you a good person to hire? You may be surprised to know that some businesses employ graphologists to carry out handwriting analysis on job candidates and assess their personalities. A chief […]
Businesses are being urged to back this year’s No Smoking Day on March 11, 2017. Smoking is a major problem for British workers. Currently it is estimated that smoking costs UK business £8.7 billion a year due to sick leave and smoking breaks. The annual No Smoking Day campaign is now in its 33rd […]
Dementia UK are on the lookout for businesses of all sizes to support their work – and the next big event is Time For a Cuppa week from March 1-8. Whether you want to jog, run, trek, cycle or just drink tea with your colleagues, there are many opportunities to get involved in fund-raising for […]
Feeling bored in the office today? Cheer yourself up with this selection of quotes on the subject of work: “If a train station is where the train stops, what’s a workstation?” – Anonymous “I like work; it fascinates me. I can sit and look at it for hours” – Jerome K Jerome, English humourist. “Work […]
How to plan the office Christmas party Whether you count down the days, or desperately scrabble around for an excuse not to go, the office Christmas party is an event on almost every company’s calendar. So, how do you plan a party that everyone will enjoy? It’s a tricky balance to get Bob from Accounts […]
Top tips to improve your time management skills Despite what people say, time is not a commodity. It cannot be traded, expanded or reduced. It is fixed. Our perception of time, however, is another concept. How often do you think at 4pm “Where has the day gone?” and go into panic mode to try to […]
Planning in business is essential Everything from the monthly sales drive to a new product launch or project needs planning. It promotes joined-up thinking and good decision-making throughout the whole organisation. “A goal without a plan is just a wish”, observed the famous writer Antoine de Saint-Exupery, summing up a key business principle. Each business […]
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