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Why mesh back office chairs are the perfect choice for summer

By Paperstone on 9 July 2026 in Uncategorized with 0 Comments
Why mesh back office chairs are the perfect choice for summer

The recent heatwaves mean staying comfortable at your desk can become a bit of a challenge. Whether you’re working from home or in the office, sitting in the same chair all day can feel a lot less pleasant when the temperature starts to climb. That’s why mesh office chairs are always a popular choice during […]

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Period care at work: What’s the deal with sanitary waste?

By Kelly Roets on 7 July 2026 in Uncategorized with 0 Comments
Period care at work: What’s the deal with sanitary waste?

Let’s face it – sanitary waste disposal isn’t exactly the hottest topic around the office. It’s one of those things that’s quietly expected to work in the background, until someone starts asking questions and everyone looks at each other awkwardly. Can sanitary waste go in general waste? Do you need a specialist collection service? And […]

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Surviving the school holidays: How working parents make it work

By Kelly Roets on 30 June 2026 in Uncategorized with 0 Comments
Surviving the school holidays: How working parents make it work

For many working parents, the school holidays – especially the long six-week summer break – can feel less like a time to relax and more like a logistical mountain to climb. Half-terms and holidays bring both joy and dread: joy in spending time with children, dread in figuring out how to balance work demands with […]

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How to run an office sweepstake (that everyone will love)

By Kelly Roets on 2 June 2026 in Uncategorized with 0 Comments
How to run an office sweepstake (that everyone will love)

With the Football World Cup around the corner, there’s no better time to bring the office together for a bit of fun and friendly competition. A sweepstake is a brilliant, low-effort way to get everyone involved – whether they’re football fanatics or just in it for the prize and banter. Here’s how to organise one […]

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National Stationery Week: meet the Paperstone team’s alter-egos

By Kelly Roets on 11 May 2026 in Uncategorized with 0 Comments
National Stationery Week: meet the Paperstone team’s alter-egos

National Stationery Week kicks off on 11th May, and here at Paperstone we couldn’t resist celebrating in our own (slightly quirky) way. We asked the team one very important question: “If you were a stationery product, what would you be?” The answers didn’t disappoint (and neither did the AI generated images!) Darren, Head of Merchandising […]

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GDPR: Are your remote workers compliant?

By Kelly Roets on 4 May 2026 in Uncategorized with 0 Comments
GDPR: Are your remote workers compliant?

It’s been years since GDPR came into force, way back in May 2018! Since then, it’s completely reshaped how businesses handle data – everything from cybersecurity to how that stack of printed invoices is stored (or… not stored!). But here’s the thing: while offices have mostly got their systems in place, remote work has changed […]

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Struggling with noisy, echoey open plan offices? Try an acoustic ceiling baffle.

By Kelly Roets on 27 April 2026 in Uncategorized with 0 Comments
Struggling with noisy, echoey open plan offices? Try an acoustic ceiling baffle.

See how a quick acoustic ceiling baffle installation reduced echo, improved Microsoft Teams call quality, and was completed in just 30 minutes. The challenge Our meeting room looked great – but acoustically, it wasn’t performing as well as it should. Sound echoed around the space, conversations carried into the surrounding open-plan office, and colleagues dialling […]

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April is Stress Awareness Month

By Kelly Roets on 1 April 2026 in Uncategorized with 0 Comments
April is Stress Awareness Month

It’s the perfect excuse to pause, talk honestly about something we all deal with and reset. We asked the Paperstone team how they deal with stress and this list of simple-to-do, stress relievers is the result. We’d love to hear how you manage stress – please share your tips to hello@paperstone.co.uk 1. When everything feels […]

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World Book Day: 8 business books we loved reading

By Kelly Roets on 5 March 2026 in Uncategorized with 0 Comments
World Book Day: 8 business books we loved reading

World Book Day isn’t just for childhood classics & the chance for children to dress up. Sometimes the most page-turning stories involve start-ups, surfboards, and solving real-world problems. This year, we thought we’d share a list of business books that genuinely inspired us, challenged us, and most importantly, didn’t put us to sleep halfway through. […]

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10 essential products to survive (and conquer) Financial Year End

By Kelly Roets on 23 February 2026 in Uncategorized with 0 Comments
10 essential products to survive (and conquer) Financial Year End

Year end – that time when receipts appear from nowhere, invoices demand attention, and everyone suddenly cares about paperwork from eleven months ago. Whether you’re a small business owner, a finance manager, or the brave soul tasked with “sorting the files,” having the right supplies can turn chaos into calm. Here’s our list of essential […]

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