Recent research from Canada has shown that many employees are now choosing where to work based on the company’s green credentials, reports the Globe and Mail. A survey from the jobs recruitment website Monster.ca showed that 78 per cent of workers would leave their current job to work for an employer who was more eco-friendly. […]
An office building that has been described as "the greenest in the UK" has been constructed in Leeds, reports the Western Mail. The Innovate Property office, which was built for £5.5 million, has been awarded the highest-ever Building Research Establishment Environmental Assessment Method (BREEAM) rating. Having taken five years to design, the building features rainwater […]
Californian’s Sustainable Energy Fair and Solar Tour 2007 is attracting customers to its cause by offering free entry to anyone who brings with them an empty printer cartridge. The enticement is intended to get the message out to local residents and businesses that energy conservation – and in particular recycling – is of crucial importance […]
Managers and office workers are being reminded of the need to carefully select tailored printing solutions for individual offices and workplaces, rather than just viewing a printer as a "box that churns out Paper". Writing in the South African technology news site ITWeb, Philip Perkins, COO of Itec South Africa, says that many organisations have […]
New standards for sustainable practices among manufacturers of office furniture have been drafted for peer review by the Sustainable Furniture Council (SFC), it has emerged. Included in guidelines is the stipulation that furniture manufacturers make a public statement of support for sustainable practices, as well as creating an action plan with targets related to energy […]
Customers of office supplies manufacturer Lexmark who buy printer cartridges from the firm and then return them can take part in a new rewards scheme. The Lexmark Rewards programme requires people to purchase five printer cartridges from the firm’s website within the same 12-month period, after which they will be rewarded one free cartridge. Additionally, […]
An increase in the number of women who are running small businesses has led to more office furniture companies tailoring products towards these entrepreneurs, it has been suggested. Many retailers and manufacturers have begun to offer office furniture which is suited to women’s smaller frames, the Associated Press reports. In addition, some office furniture is […]
Many UK workers allow office supplies and other items to pile up on their desks, new research reveals. A survey by office equipment vendor Toshiba indicates that 64 per cent of respondents admit to keeping large amounts of office supplies, unfiled Paper and non-work-related items on their desks. In order to address the problem, just […]
Many IT departments at UK businesses are not focusing on energy-efficient office equipment, it has been claimed. An Economist Intelligence Unit and IBM survey reveals that 42 per cent of UK IT executives do not measure the energy use of office machines, Current Business Review reports. The report also indicates that fewer than half (45 […]
People who work from home could benefit from setting aside time at least once a week to organise their office supplies, it has been suggested. Doc Murphy, owner of Plug in Profit, writes on articlebase.com that although small business owners or home workers may feel busy all the time, organisation of office supplies could help […]
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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