Do you have a multi-slacker in your office (a person who does lots of unproductive things all at the same time, such as chatting to a friend on the phone while instant messaging and watching YouTube)? If so, perhaps they should be uninstalled (fired)? Here’s some of the latest office lingo so that all of […]
Would you like 2017 to be your most productive year ever? Here are some tips for sharpening your creative mind and keeping focused on your top goals. Spend a few hours brainstorming every area of your life and identifying your priorities for work, leisure, relationships, finance and so on. To do this effectively, shut yourself […]
The social minefield called the office party is upon us – so here are some dos and don’ts for enjoying corporate festivities. DO check out the dress code before you go and play it safe if in doubt. The office party is not the place to wear that “bit too slinky little dress” or dodgy […]
With Christmas just around the corner, you’ll want to have some festive fun with your colleagues (unless they are particularly horrible people, in which case, drink plenty of cocktails instead). Perhaps your employers organise a big bash every year, but if not, here are a few ideas for bringing festive fun into the office: Make […]
It’s time to paint the office pink – October is the month to have lots of fun raising vital cash for breast cancer research. So grab your colleagues and make a plan to grab, bake, eat or buy something pink on October 21st! Breast cancer affects the lives of millions of people in the UK. […]
How often do you work late in the office? Long working hours can create stress and burnout and affect family life. In a bid to improve work-life balance for British families, National Work-Life Week will take place from October 3rd -7th. The organisers, Working Families, are promoting ‘Go Home On Time Day’ on Wednesday 5th. […]
It’s Jeans for Genes day on Friday, September 23rd and you can take part even if jeans are banned in your office (or even if you wear them every day)! The annual event is organised to finance a range of projects to help children with genetic disorders, and depends on your support. Wearing jeans is a […]
Do you fancy taking your surf board to work and catching a wave or two at lunchtime? That’s part of a normal working day for employees at Patagonia, an outdoor clothing and equipment company based in California. The company positively encourages its workers to go surfing and even makes official announcements when the surf is […]
The viral mobile game Pokémon Go has invaded the office. The recently launched app has created a huge obsession with hunting the cartoon characters in the real world. Employees all over the globe have been sneakily looking at their smartphones and slipping away from their desks, hoping to catch the virtual Pokémon. One man, Syed […]
Professionals who work from home are branching out and working in “tree-house offices”, in a bid to go back to nature. The luxurious treehouses are on sale for around £20,000 and are proving popular alternatives to working in the spare room. They provide people with an escape from domestic distractions and can provide a relaxing […]
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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