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Staring at a screen all day? Avoid Computer Vision Syndrome

By Paperstone on 1 March 2018 in Health & Wellbeing with 0 Comments
Staring at a screen all day? Avoid Computer Vision Syndrome

Working in an office inevitably means working on a computer screen. And working on a screen creates an annoying health problem for many people – Computer Vision Syndrome. Also known as CVS, Computer Vision Syndrome affects more than half of people regularly using a screen. CVS is an umbrella term for a wide array of […]

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It’s Fairtrade fortnight – switch to Fairtrade and change lives

By Paperstone on 21 February 2018 in Uncategorized with 0 Comments
It’s Fairtrade fortnight – switch to Fairtrade and change lives

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 […]

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How your office environment can help meet your objectives

By Paperstone on 19 February 2018 in Uncategorized with 0 Comments
How your office environment can help meet your objectives

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 […]

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Cupid draw back your bow…Useful tips for handling office romance.

By Paperstone on 14 February 2018 in Office Life, Office Workers with 0 Comments
Cupid draw back your bow…Useful tips for handling office romance.

We spend long hours in the office, in close proximity to colleagues – it’s no wonder that Cupid can sneak in and fire his little arrows! Sharing a close physical space with someone can encourage inter-personal attraction, as social psychologists discovered years ago. A survey of office workers last year found that more than half […]

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The story of the stress ball

By Paperstone on 7 February 2018 in Health & Wellbeing, History of Office Supplies, Office Life with 0 Comments
The story of the stress ball

  We’ve all had occasional moments in the office when things haven’t been going well – and around 30 years ago a man named Alex Carswell had one of those episodes. In frustration he threw his pen at the wall and ended up smashing the glass in a framed photograph of his mother. This gave […]

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Be prepared for GDPR – get your business ready

By Paperstone on 17 January 2018 in Legal with 0 Comments
Be prepared for GDPR – get your business ready

  Spring 2018 will bring a new challenge to UK businesses, as tougher data protection laws come into force. The bar is being raised for standards in data control and processing – and now is the time to prepare. The new General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is an EU law giving extra rights to individuals […]

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Monday blues? How to beat them.

By Paperstone on 8 January 2018 in Health & Wellbeing, Office Life, Office Workers with 0 Comments
Monday blues? How to beat them.

The ‘Monday Blues’ is a well-known phenomenon in office culture. We’ve probably all experienced that sinking feeling at one time or another. However, if you always feel terrible on Mondays, you really need to ask yourself why. Perhaps you simply hate your job and need to find another. However, it’s possible you just have a […]

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New Year. Fresh Start. Create your 2018 vision board.

By Paperstone on 5 January 2018 in Notice / Pin Boards with 0 Comments
New Year. Fresh Start. Create your 2018 vision board.

  Did you make any resolutions for 2018 and are you feeling inspired? It’s easy to set goals but sometimes it’s hard to keep them in mind as the year progresses. You can boost your chances of success if you create a vision board- a powerful visual tool to help you focus on your personal […]

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How to be happy at work

By Paperstone on 3 January 2018 in Health & Wellbeing with 0 Comments
How to be happy at work

Brexit and the global recession may be affecting your work opportunities, as it’s not as easy as it used to be to find a new job. But don’t give in to gloom – try these tips for staying happy at work until you find the job of your dreams: Be realistic – few people have […]

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5 reasons why stationery is the solution to your shopping dilemmas

By Paperstone on 18 December 2017 in Books & Pads, Craft, Paper, Uncategorized with 0 Comments
5 reasons why stationery is the solution to your shopping dilemmas

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 […]

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