We do it pretty much every day, but take it for granted: WRITING. Writing is one of the most powerful tools we have as human beings. It enables us to permanently record thoughts, ideas and feelings without someone else being present. We can use writing as an aid if we have a poor memory. And […]
The owner of a Los Angeles art gallery has taken her commitment to an art to a new level- she now has six tiny oil paintings inside her ear! Tig Sigfrid has allowed American artist Joe Sola to install the six micro paintings on tiny white ‘gallery walls’ inside her ear canal. The paintings measure […]
Calling all budding writers! Can you write a novel in a month? It might sound impossible, but the first draft of historical novel Water for Elephants – now a film on general release- was written by Sara Gruen in just 30 days. Gruen wrote the book as part of National Novel Writing Month- and this […]
Getting stressed is now the biggest cause of absence from work- and National Stress Awareness Day will highlight this growing problem on November 6th. A survey by Aviva shows six in ten UK employees regularly work beyond their contracted hours, putting in an average of 1.5 hours overtime a day. Nearly one in four claim […]
Women are being urged not to be ‘uptight’ and worried about wearing pantyhose for work. American etiquette guru, Emily Post, says tights and stockings can be left at home. “Bare legs with a knee-length skirt is 21st century work appropriate”, says the legendary Emily. Emily Post has been revered for her advice on modern manners […]
We are all familiar with the current Halloween celebration which is a scary extravaganza of haunted houses, gruseome fancy dress, trick or treating and pumpking carving. It is a common misconception that Halloween hails from the States but actually its roots are much closer to home… Halloween originated from an ancient Celtic festival known as […]
Maternity leave is no longer exclusively for mother and baby bonding- a lot of new mums are using their time off work to start a business. The “mummy network” is helping women to make new contacts, plan career moves, and move into self-employment. Women meet at ante-natal and post-natal classes, and also chat through social […]
British working culture rewards psychopaths, narciccists, and devious personality types, according to a top author. Psychologist and broadcaster Oliver James says that in modern workplace, ruthless, dysfunctional personalities easily rise to the top. In his book, Office Politics, James says that nice, normal people need to learn how to handle people with these dark traits, […]
Are you the first one to arrive at the office every day? Or maybe you’re the person who is always five or 10 minutes late, and sits down at your desk to sideways glances and raised eyebrows? We all know people who struggle to get to work on time, whether it’s ourselves or someone else. […]
Girls- have you got work suits or dresses you no longer wear? You could help a woman from a disadvantaged background get back into work. The economic recession has left many women out of work and strapped for cash. Even when they get a job interview, some ladies have nothing decent to wear- and they […]
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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