The dark days of winter have long been a trial for the UK’s office workers – after all, who really enjoys travelling to work and back home in the dark? But now fears are growing that Britain’s office workers are seriously short of vitamin D because of their limited opportunities to spend time outside. A […]
If you’re in charge of the office party this Christmas, take a tip from Santa and his elves… work quietly in the background to create some festive magic. Here are a few handy hints for planning an event which will be memorable for all the right reasons: First of all, select the venue. If possible, […]
It’s amazing the lengths some people will go to, to outwit their employer. Some workers will even take a nap in the company’s time and then blog about how to do it. Google ‘how to have a nap at work’ and you’ll find the following crazy suggestions: Wear an inflatable clip-on necktie which doubles up […]
I once heard of someone who opened the bottom drawer of their metal filing cabinet, only to discover it had been lined with a heavy-duty plastic bag, filled with water, and converted into a home for two goldfish. That’s enough to leave you open-mouthed, if you’ll excuse the pun. Practical jokes at work are not […]
A global celebration is taking place on Friday, October 27 to recognise the benefits of mentoring for individuals and businesses. National Mentoring Day aims to raise awareness of the invaluable contribution mentoring brings to society and the economy. The event aims to encourage discussions and showcase the benefits of being a mentor and being mentored. […]
How do you get to the office in the morning? I doubt if you have chosen the same mode of transport as Benjamin David from Munich, Germany – he swims 2km along the Isar River! Fed up with the congestion and stress of Munich’s roads in the rush hour, Mr David decided to don swimming […]
Following on from our last post we bring you some tips… It’s possible to adopt family-friendly working practices without sacrificing productivity or financial efficiency. Happier employees are better motivated, and less likely to experience health problems or burnout. So here are some top tips for bosses who would like encourage a better work-life balance for […]
How many dysfunctional personalities do you have in your office? Here are a few common neurotic types frequently found in the workplace: The office whiner is often unhappy and is always complaining and making generally negative statements. Try to find out what the specific, genuine problems are and help them solve their work-related issues. The […]
Working from home sounds like an ideal solution to the rat race – you can combine a few hours of well-paid work every day with a semi-Bohemian lifestyle, reading classical literature and sipping Americano in your secret hideaway café. It’s true that home-working has many advantages- not least that you can slip outside for a […]
It’s time for changes in the workplace to accommodate working parents in the UK. That’s the message behind National Work Life Week, an awareness event taking place from October 2-6. The aim is to focus attention on the needs of parents and children, and to encourage organisations to become family-friendly. Work Life Week is organised […]
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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