It’s that time of the year again; the season of joy, laughter, and the annual office Christmas Party. Why not spread a bit of extra joy to your colleagues by planning an office Secret Santa? Get everyone on board Before planning the Secret Santa event, make sure your team mates are up for it. Chat […]
The chill in the air, the sound of sniffles, and the echoing coughs all signal the arrival of cold and flu season in the UK. As temperatures drop and we spend more time indoors, the risk of catching a contagious illness in the workplace increases. Fortunately, with the right precautions and the use of effective […]
The GDPR affects businesses of all sizes and every employee including remote workers. If you’re working from home or anywhere outside your office here’s how you can stay compliant. The GDPR, or General Data Protection Regulation, which came into effect in May 2018, has drastically transformed the digital landscape. Chances are, it has also affected […]
Coronavirus has hit the news in a big way. This new strain of virus has similar symptoms to other seasonal illnesses, including a fever, a cough and shortness of breath. Its status has been raised from low to moderate public risk. While the government explains that the risk to individuals remains low, we can all […]
There’s a new focus in workplaces; on wellness and wellbeing. More employers are catching on to the fact that happy people are more productive. A recent study by Vitality, The Healthiest Workplace study found that around £57 billion is lost due to poor health and wellbeing in the UK. This study also found that by […]
Do you have a charity you support in your workplace? One of the yummiest days of the year is looming on the horizon – Cupcake Day on June 14th! Why not get together with colleagues who enjoy baking to raise funds for the Alzheimer’s Society? You could give Mary Berry and Nigella some competition and […]
It can be hard keeping fit if you’re in a desk job – but if you live within a few miles of the office there’s a perfect solution. Instead of driving or using public transport, why not try running to work? Running is a great way to start the working day – it will wake […]
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 […]
The festive season is great fun – but it brings peculiar hazards for the office worker There’s the age-old challenge of negotiating the office party without any major faux-pas, not to mention the pressure of confining your frantic Christmas shopping to a one-hour lunch break. And sometimes just getting to work is difficult at this […]
The dark days of winter have long been a trial for the UK’s office workers – after all, who really enjoys travelling to work and back home in the dark? But now fears are growing that Britain’s office workers are seriously short of vitamin D because of their limited opportunities to spend time outside. A […]
How to plan the office Christmas party Whether you count down the days, or desperately scrabble around for an excuse not to go, the office Christmas party is an event on almost every company’s calendar. So, how do you plan a party that everyone will enjoy? It’s a tricky balance to get Bob from Accounts […]
Top tips to improve your time management skills Despite what people say, time is not a commodity. It cannot be traded, expanded or reduced. It is fixed. Our perception of time, however, is another concept. How often do you think at 4pm “Where has the day gone?” and go into panic mode to try to […]
Planning in business is essential Everything from the monthly sales drive to a new product launch or project needs planning. It promotes joined-up thinking and good decision-making throughout the whole organisation. “A goal without a plan is just a wish”, observed the famous writer Antoine de Saint-Exupery, summing up a key business principle. Each business […]
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