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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 […]

With the Women’s Euros 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 effortlessly, […]

Ah, the work summer party – the social event of the season. Spreadsheets and sales stats get swapped for sunshine (hopefully!) and spritzers. We’ve planned many summer parties and have learned some tricks along the way to share with you. So, if you’re responsible for planning this year’s bash and want it to be the […]

If you’ve ever seen that little Fairtrade label on your chocolate bar or coffee bag and thought, “Cool, but what exactly does that mean?” – don’t worry. You’re certainly not alone. What is Fairtrade? Basically, it’s all about better prices, decent working conditions, local sustainability, and fair terms of trade for farmers and workers in […]

Let’s be honest – when you hear “health and safety in the workplace,” your first instinct might be to yawn. But trust us, it’s actually a big deal (and kind of cool when you think about it). At Paperstone, we don’t just follow the rules – we make safety part of our everyday culture. We […]

As of 31 March 2025, the rules around how businesses handle waste have changed. But don’t worry – we’ve broken it down into easy steps to keep you compliant and feeling good about doing your bit for the planet. Step 1: Count your crew Got 10 or more employees? Time to separate your business waste […]

Back in March 2015, we packed up our London office and made the move to Tunbridge Wells. And let’s just say, we’ve never looked back! From cosy cafés to buzzing bars and fun-filled activities, there’s plenty to love about this beautiful town. We asked our team to share their go-to spots for food, drinks, and […]

Sustainable business, it’s not going anywhere as a topic of conversation. And at Paperstone, we’re no different. We’re working to become a more sustainable business. As part of this, we’re working towards our Weaver certification. Weaver is an accredited sustainability program which helps businesses like ours to implement sustainable practices relating to carbon footprint, waste […]

We’ve called Tunbridge Wells home for the last 10 years, after moving down from London in 2015; and it got us to thinking about how office life has changed in that time! If you travelled back to 2015, you’d probably find yourself surrounded by people in suits, bland, grey cubicles, and soul-sucking daily commutes. Fast […]