If you run a workplace with a vigorously anti-smoking or health-promoting policy, you may want to consider this fun bit of history as encouragement to employees instead of duller modern variants of the anti-smoking poster. Yes, believe it or not, a few people in the 1960s were aware that smoking could have a downside. But […]
Paperstone has been shortlisted for the BOSS E-Tailer of the Year award for 2012. The 2012 BOSS Industry Awards will take place on Thursday 18 October at The Grange Tower Bridge Hotel, London. Directors Max Trotter Landry and Jim Brown have already confirmed their attendance. The BOSS (British Office Supplies and Services) Federation is the […]
Far from computers displacing pen and Paper, producing and reading hard copy text serves a function that a PC or Mac can’t replicate. This is the jist of a recent New York Times article, ‘In Defense of the Power of Paper’, which surveys the views of experts on the matter. For productivity expert David Allen, […]
Six in 10 office workers get ‘withdrawal symptoms’ if they lose mobile phone signal for more than an hour, according to a new poll. Some 60 percent of office drones said they become “annoyed or anxious” if deprived of their beloved signal and can’t make calls or receive emails during the working week. A mere […]
If you’ve been living under a rock, you may not have come across a Scottish Fold cat called Maru. Maru is a resident of Japan and a YouTube superstar who has a particular penchant for cardboard boxes. Videos of his box antics have received some 158 million hits. Maru recently starred in an advert for […]
As many as 5.7 million people could be suffering from allergic-type reactions in their office, according to a survey of 1,003 office workers by Allergy UK. Over a quarter said their allergic symptoms worsen at the office. Symptoms include nasal problems, breathing difficulties, headaches and skin irritations. Sixty-two percent of respondents reported suffering itchy or […]
The modern office girl: Out with low-cut tops and showing leg, in with ‘understated glamour’ Women think that dressing provocatively is a workplace faux pas, according to a poll commissioned by fashion site Very.co.uk. Accordingly, they prefer a more understated look with Holly Willoughby and Emma Watson serving as officewear role models. Showing too much […]
A recent poll has revealed some of our pet hates when it comes to email communication. According to the Staples UK/OnePoll survey, office workers are singularly unimpressed with spelling and grammatical errors, with 65 percent saying they would see such errors as ‘shoddy’ and ‘have no faith’ in the sender. Fifty-eight percent said they felt […]
How did the 1971 executive, displaced somewhat by computers, do to fill his work hours? He [Sic – “she” executives were rare at this point in history] played with his executive toys, of course. This gently satirical Tomorrow’s World piece showcases some of the executive toys on offer in the early ’70s, including the ‘Newton’s […]
The prices of original paintings by Shanti are expected to go up in value after it emerged the Czech artist has lost interest in art. Shanti, a female Asian elephant resident at Prague Zoo, had been an enthusiastic practitioner of painting after being introduced to it by her keeper Veronika Struplova Veronika taught her how […]
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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