If you’re thinking of cutting down on office plants as a way to cut costs in the current recession, think again. Not only do plants brighten up work environments and help keep the air clean; they also have positive psychological effects that translate into real business benefits. According to recent research conducted by academics at […]
A new website for PAs was recently launched to help them plan, organise and otherwise fill in knowledge gaps. www.personal-assistant-tips.com contains articles on a wide range of topics entailed in a personal assistant’s job, including minute-taking and travel tips. Other sections include ‘Virtual Assistants’, ‘Planning Meetings’, ‘Manage the Boss’, ‘Marketing’ and ‘Website Building’. It also […]
The expenses scandal continues to amuse. Here we concentrate on the office supplies side of things. Some of the excellent uses of public money to buy stationery, office machines and furniture include: Labour backbencher Sir Stuart Bell bought four Paper shredders in two years, including an office equipment promotion – a buy-one-get-one-free deal with free […]
New York’s National Stationery Show held in late May named seven exhibitors as Product Award winners. These included Canada’s Kookie Stationery for lifestyle/speciality gift, ThemeNaps of Atlanta for Party stationery product and Jacki Paper of Belmont, CA for the Think Green category. Kookie Stationery comprises jumbo iced cookies that come with a food safe pen […]
Next year’s Spring Fair International 2010 held at the Birmingham NEC will see a new dedicated stationery zone, complementing the existing showcase of greetings cards, calendars, partyware, gift packaging, fine art and framing products. It will feature major national and international brands of stationery products including desk accessories, notebooks and pads, diaries and year planners, […]
Despite the recession, over a quarter (27%) of office workers still buy branded office stationery over cheaper alternatives, according to a recent Comres survey which also found the Welsh (35%) more likely and Scots (21%) less likely to buy brands. The poll of 1,000 office workers nationwide was commissioned by National Office Week 2009 which […]
A large chunk of our elected representatives are, it seems, rotten to the core, devoid of any ethical nous. Even nice, moral Menzies Campbell paid a top interior designer ten grand to do up his London flat. Essential refurbishments included a flat screen plasma TV, scatter cushions and Roman blinds. In the context of morally […]
An multinational study by OfficeMetrics has revealed that UK office workers are coming into work earlier as the recession consolidates in grip. In fact, in most countries covered by the survey are seeing their workers becoming more punctual, though France and the US are exceptions. OfficeMetrics analysed the start times of 80,000 employees of organizations […]
Leeds-based software services company Coldbeancreations Ltd is providing businesses with a cost-cutting, environmentally friendly software package which saves workers having to come into the office. The electronic monitoring system called TechNature allows SMEs to apportion jobs to home workers while managing their work with auditing software. Having workers move into home offices means that companies […]
An poll conducted by InfoSecurity Europe has found that 37% of employees working in the City of London said they would steal sensitive data from their employer if they were offered enough money. Researchers from the security firm questioned 600 commuters in the London Underground on matters of company information and job security and discovered […]
Need some healthier lunch inspiration? Feeling the pinch on your bank account, and your time? Rising prices seem to be affecting everything, from groceries to energy. As a result, people are left looking for ways to cut back on expenses wherever possible. One expense that can quickly add up is lunch for work. To make […]
Setting up a small office, or already have one and need to make it more functional? Being a small team ourselves, we thought we’d share our list of the top 10 must-have items for your small office – some practical, some often overlooked, but all essential! Coat stand If you’ve ever walked into an office […]
4: Power on your mouse 5: Pair (if using Bluetooth) 6: Test 7: Adjust your settings (Optional) 8: Enjoy your wireless mouse Troubleshooting tips By following these steps, you should be able to set up your wireless computer mouse successfully. If you have any questions our team of experts is always on hand to help. […]
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