Kind-hearted IT and office workers from all over the UK are giving up their warm and cosy beds for a night to raise funds for homeless youngsters. Byte Night 2016, a national fund-raising sleep-out event, will take place on Friday, October 7th. Organisers Action for Children hope to raise in excess of £1.4 million through […]
How often do you work late in the office? Long working hours can create stress and burnout and affect family life. In a bid to improve work-life balance for British families, National Work-Life Week will take place from October 3rd -7th. The organisers, Working Families, are promoting ‘Go Home On Time Day’ on Wednesday 5th. […]
It’s Jeans for Genes day on Friday, September 23rd and you can take part even if jeans are banned in your office (or even if you wear them every day)! The annual event is organised to finance a range of projects to help children with genetic disorders, and depends on your support. Wearing jeans is a […]
It’s surprising how creative designers can be in thinking of quirky gadgets for the office. Click on the links below to find five “must haves” for your desk drawer. The Baby Nessie Tea Infuser is a fun way to make your cuppa with real tea leaves. Shaped like a baby Loch Ness monster, she stands […]
Do you fancy taking your surf board to work and catching a wave or two at lunchtime? That’s part of a normal working day for employees at Patagonia, an outdoor clothing and equipment company based in California. The company positively encourages its workers to go surfing and even makes official announcements when the surf is […]
Did you know that the rubber we use for pencil erasers was first used by the Olmecs, an ancient Mexican civilisation, 3500 years ago? The Olmecs made rubber from a the ‘milk’ of various trees and plants, including the Castilla elastic tree and the Ipomoea alba plant, and produced broad, flexible strips which they wound […]
You might be an accountant or you might not – but do you know your numbers? Forget spreadsheets for a moment and think about the most important numbers for your health – your blood pressure reading! Do you know what it is? Everyone should know their blood pressure status – that’s the message of Know […]
Have you noticed that people often buy novelty stationery items as holiday memorabilia? In a blur of sunshine and cocktails, pens shaped like the Eiffel Tower or Statue of Liberty seem to have a certain appeal. But when it comes to holiday-themed stationery, the humble postcard is undisputed King. So this summer will you be […]
How many hours a day do you sit at your desk? If you work in an office, the answer is probably “too many”. As soon as you sit down, electrical activity in your body virtually stops and your rate of burning calories slows to just one a minute. The enzymes in your body that burn […]
The humble pencil has a proud history. Before the days of word-processing it had a vital role to play for authors of many genres. Back in the day it was a straight choice between pen and ink and the more sympathetic pencil which could be erased when the writer had second thoughts. Nobel Prize winner […]
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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