It’s snow joke getting up on a mid-winter morning and finding the roads are treacherous to drive on. But what’s the legal situation for employees and bosses in extreme weather conditions? The Citizens Advice Bureau, in conjunction with the Labour Relations Agency, offers the following advice: Employee’s rights and responsibilities As an employee: you are […]
“The whole is greater than the sum of its parts.” This statement from Gestalt psychology can be applied to many teams in the workplace – as long as they are put together and managed intelligently. Success is when your team can achieve synergy, creating something together that’s bigger or better than they would accomplish as […]
An unfair boss, an angry employee, and a working broadband connection can add up to a few hasty tweets flying through cyberspace – and sometimes coming back to roost. According to one survey compiled in the UK by a leading recruitment agency, a staggering 40% of employees have criticised their employers on social networking sites. […]
Open plan offices, particularly very minimalist ones, are bad for workers’ health, studies have shown. Several studies have found people are happier and healthier, and find it easier to concentrate in more private spaces. It’s also been revealed that flu and sickness bugs spread faster among the workforce in open plan offices, so it makes […]
Have you ever been on a team-building day that went horribly wrong, or made you feel uncomfortable? Here are three tales of team-building terrors which have been posted online by traumatized participants. We won’t reveal who was behind them! One team took part in a horse-whispering session, where people were asked to talk to horses […]
Ever been stuck in a business suit on a boiling hot summer day? It’s not easy to project a cool and collected image if you’re wilting like an English rose in the middle of the Sahara! On the other hand, you can’t go to a boardroom meeting in shorts, so your attire for the office […]
Summer is the time of year when people want to let their hair down. The winter months have dragged dolefully by and spring’s rainy season has kept the mood somewhat bleak. With summer comes the promise of sunshine and a bit of fresh air, making it the perfect time to host an office party to […]
It’s been estimated that over 144 billion emails are sent every day, 89 billion of those being from businesses. The world census shows that there are 7 billion people in the world. This means that there are more than 20 times the amount of emails sent every day, than there are people on the planet. […]
Share this Image On Your Site Infographic by Paperstone Mental Health Awareness Week 2015 11-17th May is Mental Health Awareness week organised by the Mental Health Foundation. We’ve produced an infographic highlighting the direct impact of mental health on workers in the UK. Research from Acas, NHS, Bupa and mental health charities shows the vast number of working […]
It makes good business sense to ensure your workforce is as healthy as possible, as the last thing any company needs is to have half their team off sick. Your employees are the lifeblood of your business. If you’re a good boss, you’ll not only care about your employees’ health and wellbeing, but you’ll realise […]
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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