Following on from last Thursday’s story in which we reported UK office workers consume on average 700 calories per day more than workers in other environments, a Canadian study has found that office work increases the risk of obesity. Researchers at the University of Montreal have been addressing the conundrum that, although since the 1970s […]
Paperstone has picked up a top Business Technology prize at the prestigious BOSS Industry Awards 2010. The BOSS (British Office Supplies and Services) Federation is the authoritative body for the UK office products industry and its annual awards recognise excellence in all areas of office product commerce. The Business Technology Award is given to companies […]
A poll of workers commissioned by Gloucestershire-based HR consultancy Reabur has found that office workers consume on average 700 calories more than other professions. Eighty-nine percent of office drones admit to snacking at their desks every day. Only four percent of the medical profession make a similar admission. Twenty-six percent say they have gained weight […]
Underwhelming: A Hitler Watercolour A collection of rather poor watercolours by notorious Third Reich helmsman Adolf Hitler have been auctioned off in Britain recently. The 16 efforts fetched a total of £104,800 and were snapped up exclusively by buyers from China, India and Russia. As a young man, Hitler had been an aspiring artist but […]
“We’re healthy. Are you?” A British Heart Foundation survey of 1,383 UK employees has found an unhealthy workforce. A whopping 81 percent of office workers don’t get the recommend amount of exercise a week. Fifty-five percent spend more than half their working day sitting or standing still; 48 percent eat their lunches at their desks. […]
A council has asked its smokers to clock off when they pop out for a fag break. This is to ensure they do the same amount of work as non-smokers. Norfolk’s Breckland Council wants to make workers clock out and back in when they leave their desks. This means they will have to work […]
Some people were on to cigarette-smoking’s antisocial qualities and adverse effects to health earlier than others. This sign is from 1915. On the other hand, the sign is the work of a slightly nutty evangelist called Wilbur Glenn Voliva of the Christian Catholic Church of Zion, Illinois (outside of which city this sign was placed). […]
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 […]
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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