Office workers are most likely to show premature signs of ageing, according to a prominent cosmetic surgeon. Dr. Michael Prager, a Botox specialist, has warned women that they risk faster ageing if they sit in front of a computer for long periods. People tend to squint and frown at computer screens, accelerating the wrinkling process. […]
For the past few years, a conference called ‘Interesting’ has been held in London and other cities covering such esoteric subjects as cheating in video games, Stan Laurel’s dad, psychological violence in girls’ comics of the 1970s and ‘80s, winning at Monopoly, and ponies. When DVD distribution manager James Ward discovered that this year’s ‘Interesting’ […]
Menswear retailer Moss Bros hope that office workers wanting to appear smart at work to avoid redundancy will fuel a demand for suits. The retailer itself is hoping to minimise losses this year. Said Chief Executive Brian Brick, “If it’s tough people will look after themselves for work. They do not want to stand […]
Three hundred and eleven companies in the UK office supplies industry are worth a third less than they were a year ago. But the recession has not hit everyone equally: 411 companies in the industry actually saw their value increased. David Pattison has authored a special report on the top 1,000 companies in the […]
Dead mice stuffed with tablets of concentrated acetaminophen have been airdropped into Guam’s jungle to curb the population of an invasive species of snake. The drug acetaminophen is the active ingredient in Tylenol which in humans relieves pains and fevers. It sends snakes into a coma and kills them. The brown tree snake was inadvertently […]
Time is affected by acceleration and gravity. Einstein’s theories of relativity predict that acceleration and gravity slow time and experiments that compare clocks on the Earth’s surface with those on spacecraft and satellites bear these predictions out in practice. Now physicists have shown that the effects of these time-bending forces can be demonstrated in a […]
Trust in the chief executives of organisations which have made estate or headcount cuts have plummeted on last year, according the Institute of Leadership & Management’s ‘Index of Leadership Trust’. Conversely, CEOs of organisations that tried alternative methods such as flexible working and budget cuts enjoyed a rise in trust. The Index measures trust […]
Tea-making is a major source of workplace friction and is the biggest cause of office arguments, according to a OnePoll survey of 3,000 office workers. The poll also revealed that there are an average of two spats a day per office and that women are more likely to get into arguments at work than […]
A new survey commissioned to mark the release of the DVD version of of Terry Pratchett’s novel Going Postal has revealed that one in 20 workers have been reprimanded or worse for sending an inappropriate email at work. Thirteen percent of workers have sent an ill-judged email to their colleagues by mistake, while 31 […]
A poll of 1,000 UK office workers commissioned by Kyocera has found evidence of huge Paper waste. The average office worker uses some 10,000 sheets of Paper per year and many as 6,800 of those are wasted. Sixty-eight percent of respondents said they were personally concerned about the environment, compared to 77 percent in 2008. […]
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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