Some people joke that they are allergic to work – but there may be more than a grain of truth in their claims, as the huge scale of Britain’s workplace allergy problems are revealed. It is thought that a staggering 5.7 million people could be allergic to their workplace, suffering symptoms such as nasal and […]
Ever since Marx, certain elements of society have been aware of the negative effects of becoming a cog in a machine. Various solutions have been proposed, including Marx’s very own. Others include everybody becoming self sufficient vegetable growers and, the other extreme, creating robots that will quite simply do everything in our place. Tired of […]
Fear of terrorist attacks or natural disasters has driven some city-based office workers to create their own ‘evacuation kits’. The backpacks are crammed full of essential items to help the owner get to safety and make it home if transport systems or power networks are down in an emergency. Items in the Urban Emergency Evacuation […]
When it comes to falling asleep at work, we’ve probably all done it at least once or twice, whether through boredom, being up with the baby all hours, or in the aftermath of a big night out. While some very enlightened businesses like Google and Nike actually provide rest rooms where workers can take a […]
Office workers who feel ‘under the weather’ should be aware they are prime candidates for Vitamin D deficiency – and it can have a whole host of health repercussions. Lack of ‘the sunshine vitamin’ has been linked to a number of problems in recent years, not just weak bones. Healthy levels of Vitamin D are […]
Heralded as the ‘Clever Compartmentalised Mug’, Ibrahim Guvendikler’s Teacup brings an end to all of your most grating Teabag disposal issues. You make yourself a cup of tea and, being a conscientious worker, you want to take it back to your desk. It does of course need enough time to brew so the teabag comes […]
American students from the University of New Hampshire in Durham have made a point about their crippling debts with a sculpture made from 32,320 pencils The sculpture, shaped like a giant graduation cap, was unveiled on April 15th (2013) in a bid to grab the attention of legislators, and each pencil represents a dollar’s worth […]
The phenomenon of ‘Blue Mondays’ is familiar to most people who work in an office – after the joy of being free to pursue our own personal interests over the weekend, many of us feel let down by the prospect of another week at our desks. So what can we do to make our lives […]
Many workers in the UK are stuck with the wages they earned a decade ago, according to the Office for National Statistics (ONS). UK salaries peaked in 2009, and since then, pay has fallen by 3% in real terms, if inflation is taken into account. Workers in London have done slightly better than the national […]
Every now and again a power nap does one the world of good and for some time now pioneering office managers have realized that a short break can do wonders for both morale and concentration. For this reason offices across the world have dedicated areas and even entire rooms to relaxation and restoration. Most of […]
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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