Think of holidays and images of happy days, chilling out on a beach, or sipping mojitos by the pool spring to mind. Back to reality, the business of planning holidays in a small organisation can be anything but relaxing. When you work in a small team everyone plays a vital role, every single day. So […]
It’s a question we often ponder at Paperstone HQ. As a small business, with tight margins and tighter budgets, can you keep everyone happy and still make a profit? Here are a few strategies that work for us. Free gifts We like to give customers a little extra when they order. This week we’re giving […]
Par-tea hard with your mug of tea on 21 April 2019 It’s National Tea Day on 21 April 2019. This quintessentially English drink is honoured annually at a Festeaval, which this year is being held in Tobacco Docks, London. According to the UK’s Tea and Infusers association, us Brits sip 165 million cups of tea […]
Applying the KonMari method to your work space The 21st March is officially the first day of spring! It’s a time of refreshing and revitalising; throwing open the windows and letting in the fresh air – literally and metaphorically. We’ve recently talked about different ways to tackle cleaning your workspace . But as thoughts in […]
The politics of the office kitchen Ever innocently used a mug from the cupboard to find you’re inundated with notes and emails about taking people’s personal possessions? You’re not the only one. We’ve all seen the passive aggressive notes pinned on the kitchen wall. They usually begin with the words “Your mother doesn’t work here” […]
Tips to tackle the office spring clean As the days lengthen and we feel the benefits of more sunlight, our thoughts almost instinctively turn to cleaning and freshening up our surroundings. And this includes our work-spaces. A clean office is a healthy office. According to the CIPD 2015 Absence Management survey, absenteeism costs businesses in […]
Are you prepared for the next cold snap? February is statistically the coldest month of the year. It has already started with blankets of snow across most of the UK. This blast of cold is a good reminder that we need to be ready for freezing conditions. We want to help you get winter-ready with advice […]
Mental health used to be a taboo subject. But times have changed. We are now encouraged to talk more openly about our mental health and our feelings. The stigma that surrounded mental health issues is slowly reducing. One in four people will experience a mental health problem this year. That means that one of your […]
Seasonally sustainable ideas for work This month we’re sharing our tips on how to have all the joy AND a greener Christmas. 1) Reduce Send electronic Christmas cards There are some startling statistics about our consumption at Christmas. For example, according to Imperial College researchers, 1.5 billion Christmas cards are thrown away by UK households […]
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 […]
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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