The proverbial “generation gap” has just been highlighted in a video clip of a little girl trying to use a retro-style landline phone. The film showing young Layla’s confusion over an old-fashioned landline receiver has gone viral – and it’s enough to make many adults feel as ancient as the phone itself. The clip shows […]
Do you give secret Santa gifts in your office or workplace? Why not make the annual gift exchange a giggle this year, and follow one of these suggestions? White elephant Everyone taking part donates a quirky gift – something weird or funny, or maybe an unwanted birthday present (unused!) and wraps it up. Everyone gets […]
It’s time to put on your pinny and whip out your whisk for a good cause: yes, it’s Wallace and Gromit’s Big Bake from December 7-13. Supported by Homepride Flour, the Big Bake aims to get people of all ages baking to raise money for sick children in UK hospitals and hospices. Now is the […]
November can be a bit dreary – so why not spread a little sunshine in your office on World Kindness Day, November 13th. Bake some cakes and give them out, raise money for charity, or do something to make others happy – the aim is to rise above your own concerns for the day and […]
Did you know that writing in shorthand was the 19th century version of tweeting, used as a method of writing down your own thoughts on hot topics of the day? Shorthand is an abbreviated system of writing based on the alphabet, and it allows someone who is well trained in it to write as quickly […]
“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 […]
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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