As you have probably heard, tomorrow is Office Supplies Day 2011 – a day, experts believe, optimal for the purchase of office supplies and one, we all acknowledge, apt for a celebration of all things stationery. We at Paperstone refuse to miss out on the festivities and serious stationery noodling and to celebrate we will […]
Most office workers are uncomfortable at their desks, according to a new poll by Staples Advantage. Eighty-six percent of employees said they experienced some discomfort when sitting at their workstations. Over one in three said access to ergonomic furniture would make their work environment more pleasant. Almost half said they would be more productive and […]
Economic anxiety and job insecurity are causing British office workers to take shorter breaks. That’s according to a new survey of 3,000 UK office workers about working conditions and attitudes by Business Environment. Almost a fifth of office staff regularly worked through their lunch hour, the poll found. But the amount of time people took […]
Well Alan, firstly, may I congratulate you for turning such an otherwise banal subject into a quite enthralling monologue. Secondly, I believe you are right. We British didn’t like drinking water, mostly, I seem to recall reading, because it was filthy and contained all manner of diseases. So we boiled it and added tea for […]
Our stress levels peak mid-morning on Tuesdays. That’s according to a survey of British office workers aged 18 to 45 commissioned by recruitment agency Michael Page. The survey of 3,000 asked office workers about their stress levels during a typical week. A quarter of respondents regularly feel stressed at work. One in five find it […]
It will soon be legal in the US state of Maine for people with one arm to own and carry a switchblade (or “flick knife”) – because you need two hands to use a regular clasp knife. A Maine legislator, Sheryl Briggs, has introduced LD 126, “An Act to Allow a Person With One Arm […]
If 50 Cent wasn’t your thing, you may still enjoy this bit of rap by Mc Frontalot (I can think of far more appropriate names). Using Sesame Street’s tried and trusted formula to liven up otherwise an otherwise dreary subject matter, this cheeky wordsmith manages to squeeze quite a lot out of the production of […]
A specially coated Paper has been developed that could improve food safety. The “killer Paper” contains a coating of silver nanoparticles that kill food-spoiling bacteria such as E. coli and S. aureus in under three hours. The Paper could be used as part of packaging that extends the shelf life of certain foods. Aharon […]
Paul, the cephalopod mollusc tipster who “correctly” “predicted” the results of Germany’s seven World Cup games and the Spain-Netherlands final, has been honoured with a monument. Paul’s predictions were ascertained by observing him opening mussel-containing boxes bearing a team flag. His predictions sparked curiosity and even anger. An Argentinian TV presenter even branded Paul a […]
Standing up is good for you. Taking a break from sitting on that office chair is good for your heart and your figure – at least according to research published in European Heart Journal. It is widely recognised that physical inactivity can cause health problems. However, previous health messages have tended to stress the need […]
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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