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 […]
Do you take a briefcase to work? And if you do, is it just a posh lunchbox, or do you carry really important stuff in it? You may not realize, but briefcases have quite a history to them. They have evolved from the satchel, which was used in the 14th century for carrying money and valuables. […]
Sense is creating a new centre for deafblind children. Sense, the national deafblind charity, is creating one of only four dedicated centres for deafblind children in the UK, which will enable them to reach out to so many more deafblind people and their families. The centre will be a wonderful home-from-home and will be a […]
Pretty much every office and every home has some in the kitchen drawer. First of all used to waterproof military aircraft, Cling Film (polyvinylidene chloride) has been a world-wide hit. It was actually invented way back in 1933 by Ralph Wiley, a science student attached to Dow Chemicals. He discovered a compound which was very […]
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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