Commuters are being warned about the dangers of serious injuries and even fatal accidents because of “distracted walking” – walking while texting or surfing the Internet. A young woman in Wenzhou, China, fell into a river and drowned earlier this year, and concern has been growing globally because of the trend. ‘Digital detox’ campaigners in […]
A good manager or team leader knows how to get the best from their employees and boost productivity. Here are 5 tips for building a strong team: Deal with problems or conflict pro-actively and positively to avoid a downward spiral of distrust, resentment or complacency. Perfect the art of listening to others – it’s one […]
How much pedal power is there in your office? You can put your stamina to the test during Bike Week 2016 which takes place from June 11-16th. Bike Week is an annual event to encourage everyone to get their bikes out of the garage or shed and enjoy the social and physical aspects of cycling. […]
Would you like to boost your productivity in the office? Here are six low-tech tips for staying on task: De-clutter your workspace. A nice clear desk helps you think more clearly. So look for storage solutions to help you get organised. Avoid the deadly sin of procrastination – get the tasks you dread out of the […]
One in every three parents is worried about losing pay – or even their jobs – when they miss work to look after sick children. That’s the result of an American survey which highlighted the problem as a major challenge for mums and dads. Almost half of the parents who responded said they’d missed work […]
Do you work for the same company or organisation as your husband or wife? Or maybe the two of you are thinking of setting up a business together? Here are five top tips for working with your spouse and staying happily married: Resolve to keep work and home life as separate compartments- always take off […]
When you’re next having a cup of tea or coffee in the office, check the label and see if it’s a Fairtrade product. Fairtrade Fortnight is coming up – and businesses are being asked to think about how they can support workers in developing countries by using, selling or promoting Fairtrade products. Millions of farmers […]
If there’s one day in the year that can trigger a whole gamut of emotions in the office, it has to be Valentine’s Day – so don’t wear your heart on your sleeve! We’ve put together some DOs and DON’Ts to help you navigate around the emotional minefield and come out at the end of […]
While many of us were eating, drinking and making merry over Christmas and New Year, thousands of people went online and completed their end-of-year tax returns! You may think it an unusual way to spend the festive season, but for some uber-efficient or just plain worried souls, it was the pathway to inner contentment. HM […]
After the fun of the festive season going back to work in the post-Christmas gloom can be a bit depressing. The third Monday in January has become known as “Blue Monday” and is said to be the most depressing day of the year, according to some media reports. The phrase was first used in a […]
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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