Staff at the Paperstone office got into the swing of things today by bringing in an array of homemade cakes, muffins, patties and other delightful edibles. This was in support of Dementia UK’s Time For A Cuppa fundraising initiative to raise awareness of Dementia and have some fun at work this week (3-8th March 2014). Together the staff raised £71 […]
If you travel to work by Tube, you’ve probably seen a few strange sights over the years. But have you clocked a woman eating her designer handbag? Commuters on a New York train were stunned when a blonde model started tucking into her quilted Chanel purse. The man sitting next to her moved away, a […]
Finding it hard to get out of bed after weeks of dark, depressing, stormy weather? The lack of sunshine in the UK has brought an air of gloom to many offices and workplaces. “I can’t wait for winter to end” is a common complaint as an estimated one in four of us responds to glum […]
Elderly Brits are saving the day for hard-pressed working couples with kids. Almost 10 million grandparents mind their grandchildren for nothing to help their adult children make ends meet. A new survey by insurance group RIAS reveals the pivotal role played by British grandmas and grandpas. The number of grandparents providing free childcare has rocketed […]
Next time you moan about your cosy office job, spare a thought for this poor employee of the Cup Noodles Museum in Yokohama, Tokyo. His picture went viral as he shoveled snow, dressed as Mr Cup Noodles in a giant foam cup. The Japanese capital recently had its worst blizzards for 45 years and there […]
Stuck on the end of a phone and feeling bored? Most of us like to grab a pen and have a doodle – but why? Doodling helps to relieve our boredom and stop us from getting too stressed – it’s a playful way to deal with pressure. But is a doodle something more than an emotional […]
You probably look forward to a quick tea break in the office. After all, there’s nothing like the good old British cuppa to revive flagging spirits. Why not make your tea break count during the first week of March, and support Dementia UK’s Time For a Cuppa fundraising campaign. Get some colleagues to make a […]
Chaps – do you use a ‘man bag’ to carry your stuff to the office? David Beckham has been using one for years, and Mark Carney, Governor of the Bank of England, also favours a luxury, high fashion bag rather than a traditional brief case. It’s taken a decade for them to catch on, but […]
Think your morning commute is a pain? Spare a thought for Gary Egan from South Wales, who travels 370 miles a day to work.The 46-year-old father of two sets his alarm for 3.30 am every morning. Then he travels from his home in picturesque Porthcawl to work as Head of Production for Rocket Graphics in […]
Has anyone given you a diary or journal for Christmas? If so, write in it every day – you could give your immune system a boost! Expressive writing is cathartic and releases stress and pressure. And just like having regular psychotherapy, writing things down has a positive impact on mental and physical health. Write your […]
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 […]
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