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 […]
Feel that your office could do with a stylish makeover? Are you a fan of science fiction? If your answers to these questions are in the affirmative then this may be the range of chairs for you. Designed by Edward Kim for Yanko Design, the UB1K Chair certainly looks like something an alien may have […]
It’s 45 years since American scientist Dr Spencer Silver invented a unique, repositional glue, and ever since the now world-famous Post-it note has been going from strength to strength. There are now entire websites devoted to this essential office stationery item, which has been used to send everything from romantic messages and wedding proposals to […]
Gone are the days when our mothers prepared our pack lunches for us (for most of us anyway, you know who you are). In these troubled times of adulthood we are forced into piling considerable portions of our salaries into venues such as Prêt a Manger, or taking the time to prepare (often the night […]
Office workers with tattoos and body piercings should be on their guard when the warmer weather kicks in – they may find their job is at risk if they show off their body art. UK employment experts warn that employees have few rights in this area, even if they feel they should be allowed to […]
A recent poll of 500 office workers has found that the average UK worker will spend about a year of their life in pointless meetings. According to the survey, an office worker on average spends 16 hours in meetings each week and around a quarter of this time is wasted. That’s almost nine full 24-hour […]
Paperstone’s John Phillips enjoys some Mini Eggs For today and today only, we are giving away a free 100g bag of Cadbury’s Mini Eggs on every single order, just in time for Easter. You don’t have to do anything other than place your order. Your Mini Eggs will be sent to you automatically. In addition, […]
A gigantic sweater has claimed the title of world’s largest sweater in the Guiness Book of World Records. The sweater is 151 feet long and 52.5 feet wide. The huge pullover was unveiled at Istanbul’s Bayrampasa Municipality by the Turkish Minister for the EU Affairs and Chief Negotiator Egemen Bagis and Istanbul Mayor Bayrampasa Atilla […]
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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