“The whole is greater than the sum of its parts.” This statement from Gestalt psychology can be applied to many teams in the workplace – as long as they are put together and managed intelligently. Success is when your team can achieve synergy, creating something together that’s bigger or better than they would accomplish as […]
An unfair boss, an angry employee, and a working broadband connection can add up to a few hasty tweets flying through cyberspace – and sometimes coming back to roost. According to one survey compiled in the UK by a leading recruitment agency, a staggering 40% of employees have criticised their employers on social networking sites. […]
Despite the popularity of e-mail and social media, snail mail still has its place for those personal communications like birthday and Valentine cards. We take it for granted that we can pop a stamp on an envelope and post it, paying the same price wherever it goes in the UK. So let’s spare a thought […]
Quirky German artist Martin Kippenberger made good use of the notepaper provided by hotels in the many countries he visited – he used it as a raw material for hundreds of sketches and drawings. The collection of artwork, known as “the Hotel Drawings” was created over a period of approximately 10 years, from 1997 until […]
You probably thought the purpose of a piece of bread was for eating – but years ago stale bread was used as an eraser for black lead pencil marks. Art students and architects were advised to make light outlines with a soft pencil, and rub out errors with an Indian rubber or crumb of […]
Did you know it’s good to occasionally stop all the serious stuff in the office, and let your inner child run free? Raid the stationery cupboard and see what you can make just for a bit of fun, or tell us about your ideas, magic tricks and inventions. We had a quick look online to […]
It’s every parent’s nightmare – the long school holidays! You know you’ve got to come up with some creative ideas for your little darlings – they can’t spend too much time watching TV or playing on phones and tablets. There’s lots of arty-crafty stuff you can do with everyday items, found in your home office, […]
Open plan offices, particularly very minimalist ones, are bad for workers’ health, studies have shown. Several studies have found people are happier and healthier, and find it easier to concentrate in more private spaces. It’s also been revealed that flu and sickness bugs spread faster among the workforce in open plan offices, so it makes […]
The world-famous STABILO BOSS highlighter pen has a distinctive shape – but did you know it its design was a complete accident? The pen was being developed in the Schwanhäusser factory in Germany in the 1960s, and a whole team of designers had been trying to find a shape that would appeal to business customers. […]
We all love summer! But what do you do in a heat wave if your office lacks air conditioning? Here are a few cool tips to help you stay alert on those hot, sticky days: Try flexible working (if your company allows it). Adjust your bedtime during the week so that you can start work […]
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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