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Why You Should Take Extra Care Drinking at Work

By Paperstone on 15 December 2014 in Office Life with 0 Comments
Why You Should Take Extra Care Drinking at Work

Planning a Christmas tipple in the office this year? A glass or two is probably OK (with the boss’s permission) but remember, the workplace is not an ideal setting for festivities. Drinking in an environment where you are normally sober and focused can make you more vulnerable to the effects of alcohol, say scientists. Our […]

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Snogging The Boss – The Ultimate Work Faux Pas?

By Paperstone on 11 December 2014 in Fun, Office Life, Office Workers with 0 Comments
Snogging The Boss – The Ultimate Work Faux Pas?

We’ve all seen people cast caution to the wind at an office Christmas party, only to regret it later. It’s far better to be a spectator than a participant in work-related shenanigans! But what is the worst festive faux pas? Is it snogging the boss under the mistletoe, or performing like a drunk Bridget Jones […]

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NEWS: Paperstone Is Now Mobile-Friendly

By Paperstone on 9 December 2014 in Office Supplies Industry News, Paperstone Company News with 0 Comments
NEWS: Paperstone Is Now Mobile-Friendly

Whether you use your smartphone on your daily commute or when rushing between meetings, we’ve made a change to our website that will save you time and energy when ordering from us. We’ve been very busy redeveloping www.paperstone.co.uk over the past few months to make shopping for stationery and office supplies even easier. Now if […]

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Race Against The Tube

By Paperstone on 8 December 2014 in Fun, Office Workers with 0 Comments
Race Against The Tube

Running with a camera strapped to his head, athletic James Heptonstall made a mad dash from Mansion House to Cannon Street tube stations. James left his friend Noel Carroll on the Circle line train and sprinted 380 metres between the two stations, to the amazement of fellow passengers. They thought it was Mission Impossible, but […]

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Don’t Take Our Calendar for Granted

By Paperstone on 4 December 2014 in Office & Personal Planning with 0 Comments
Don’t Take Our Calendar for Granted

Does the working week sometimes seem a drag while you wait to have fun at the weekend? Well count your lucky stars you didn’t live in Roman times, when a week was eight days long! The calendar you use on your phone today (like the one on your wall) is a Gregorian calendar, dating back […]

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10 Tips For Surviving The Office Christmas Party

By Paperstone on 1 December 2014 in Office Christmas, Office Life with 0 Comments
10 Tips For Surviving The Office Christmas Party

You’ve worked hard all year and the time has come to let your hair down at the office Christmas party. Stories of the drunk guy from finance who kept falling over are still circulating the office and you’re a little worried that’ll be you this year. Follow our 10 tips for survival and you’ll be […]

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National Tree Dressing Day 2014

By Paperstone on 29 November 2014 in Fun with 0 Comments
National Tree Dressing Day 2014

Do you have a tree in the garden, street or park outside your office? If so, why not go out on a limb and decorate this tree for National Tree Dressing Day on December 6 and 7 (yes, that’s actually two days, strangely enough!). All over the UK local councils, the National Trust, and many […]

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5 Secret Santa Gifts For Under £10

By Paperstone on 28 November 2014 in Office Christmas, Office Life with 0 Comments
5 Secret Santa Gifts For Under £10

It’s official, the office Christmas season is upon us. Christmas trees are springing up in reception areas, the Christmas party is all anyone’s talking about and now you have to put your hand into an old lunchbox and pull out a name for Secret Santa. Will anyone believe you if you put your first pick […]

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The Perks of Being A Receptionist

By Paperstone on 25 November 2014 in Office Workers with 0 Comments
The Perks of Being A Receptionist

As a receptionist you’re often the first point of contact when someone calls or visits the office, which means it’s down to you to give a great first impression. No pressure! We know that you’re at the heart of your company and without you everything would fall apart. It may not be all glitz and […]

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Food For Thought: Will The Desktop Microwave Catch On?

By Paperstone on 21 November 2014 in Catering, Food, Office Desks, Office Life with 0 Comments
Food For Thought: Will The Desktop Microwave Catch On?

You know it’s naughty, but tell the truth. Do you ever succumb to eating fast food in the office? Pizza lovers rejoice. A London designer has invented a desktop microwave which looks a bit like a printer and plugs into your computer – allowing you to access data on how long your food has left […]

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