An office move can be great for a business if it’s handled well and carefully considered. Here at Paperstone we’re part way through our own move into a larger space, so the following is based on our own very recent experience! If you’re planning to expand or relocate your office, read our top tips for […]
How many cups of tea or coffee are brewed in your office or workplace every week? Depending on the size of your organisation it could be anything from 10 to 1,000 or more – and each cuppa can help to change people’s lives! It’s Fairtrade Fortnight from February 26 to March 11 – and the […]
The winter blues can strike hard at this time of the year – but a quick revamp of the office can work wonders for office morale. A splash of colour here and there might be the answer to seasonal doldrums. Have a word with the office manager and see if there’s money in the budget […]
Looking for last-minute present ideas for Christmas? If you’re flying by the seat of your pants and trying to beat Santa and Rudolph to the post, why not look for some special stationery for friends and family? Here are 5 reasons why stationery is the solution to your shopping dilemmas: There are a lot of […]
Hundreds of kind-hearted techies will be taking part in a national sleep-outevent to raise funds for homeless youngsters this Friday, October 6th. Professionals from the technology and business sectors will be giving up their cosy beds for a night to help change the lives of vulnerable youngsters. Byte Night is taking place in 10 […]
Scotch Tape is a very useful invention: how else would we tackle the job of wrapping up our Christmas presents every year, and clean the dust off our keyboards without using a Hoover? But this ingenious invention has a chequered history. It was once an essential piece of kit for con men, who used it […]
Despite the many warnings we’ve had on making our passwords secure, some people never learn. A shocking survey reveals how casual some Internet users are, with almost a fifth opting for “123456”. The security firm Keeper carried out an analysis of 10 million passwords from hacked accounts. The company revealed the most insecure passwords include […]
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 […]
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 […]
An office move can be great for a business if it’s handled well and carefully considered. Here at Paperstone we’re part way through our own move into a larger space, so the following is based on our own very recent experience! If you’re planning to expand or relocate your office, read our top tips for […]
Do you have a charity you support in your workplace? One of the yummiest days of the year is looming on the horizon – Cupcake Day on June 14th! Why not get together with colleagues who enjoy baking to raise funds for the Alzheimer’s Society? You could give Mary Berry and Nigella some competition and […]
GDPR the final countdown – tips to keep your data secure Just a few days from now, your office security is going to be more important than it’s ever been – thanks to the new GDPR. Under these tougher rules, organisations must protect their customer, supplier and employee data or fall foul of potentially crippling […]
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