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 […]
Chocolate City here I come! Forget a boring little square of chocolate with your afternoon cuppa in the office. This velvety smooth, gorgeously stimulating substance has been used creatively to put a smile on people’s faces on many occasions. Australian Naomi Newton hosted a barbecue for her friends and family last summer – but her […]
A man in New Zealand is creating his own iconic car with a 3D printer in his garage. Enterprising Ivan Sentch decided to build a 1961 Aston Martin -the forerunner to James Bond’s DB5 – after getting a 3D printer for last Christmas. Mr Sentch is using a Solidoodle 3D printer to print out the […]
40 Motivational quotes to get you through your working week Summer has gone and taken our motivation with it. Feeling tired? Unmotivated? Melancholic? We have selected our favourite words of encouragement in the form of 40 inspirational quotes to help you stay focused and positive at your desk. From Walt Disney to Sir Winston Churchill, […]
Wee power could charge our mobile phone batteries It may sound a wee bit strange, but scientists have made a phone call using energy from human urine. Researchers at the Bristol Robotics Laboratory captured an electrical charge by passing urine through a stack of microbial cells. The cells reacted to compounds in the urine, including […]
Eggstraordinary! You will soon be able to eat the perfect runny egg at your desk – thanks to the UK company, Pork Farms. From September, the innovative Dippy Egg will be on supermarket shelves, allowing hard-pressed office workers a little taste of home. The egg comes in a cheerful plastic tub and is partially cooked […]
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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