A third of UK office workers are “regularly” forced to eat their evening meals at their desks, according to a Just-Eat.co.uk web survey of 1,231 of its visitors. A quarter of employees said they only ever managed to have dinner with their families at weekends. Of those polled, three-quarters said they eat at work because […]
best practice, n. From OED: “chiefly Business (as a mass noun) the practice which is accepted by consensus or prescribed by regulation as correct; the preferred or most appropriate style.” First attested in OED from 1984. Basically it means identifying what works in other organisations, departments or projects and emulating it. Example: “Best practice is […]
Pre-Mein Kampf Hitler At least 20 British babies have been named “Adolf” since the war, according to official birth records. Parents in England and Wales weren’t wild about “Adolf” before the war (320 registrations from 1837 to 1939) but enthusiasm for the name waned even further following Nazi occupation and systematic genocide in Europe. […]
Snoop: Whippet style Cricketer Freddie Flintoff has revealed a desire to play a role in ITV’s long-running soap Coronation Street. “I could be in The Kabin, marking up the Papers with Norris and Rita,” the all-rounder reflected. Corrie is 50 years old in December. Flintoff joins Rio Ferdinand who said of this telly institution, “I […]
decruitment, n. the dismissal by a company of employees “who are no longer needed.” Formerly known as redundancy. Delightful neologistic synonyms include “uninstalling” and the now veteran “downsizing”. People don’t “get the sack” any more. This is because that expression has a negative ring which detracts from the wholly positive phenomenon of people losing […]
going forward, adv. henceforth, from this point in time, from now on, in the future. Sometimes, “on a go-forward basis,” a mutation of an already pointless phrase. In speech, no meaning is usually lost by replacing “going forward” with “erm” or pausing to scratch your nose. Example: “Going forward, there are reasons to be […]
At least we’re good at some things. British workers, it seems, top the European league of skivers. Our 35 million sickies each year account for over a quarter of Europe’s total of 122 million, according to new research by Aon Consulting. The study covered 7,500 workers in ten European countries and differentiated between genuine work […]
By some quirk of postmodernity, deputy Labour party leader Tessa Jowell is featured as a landmark on Google Maps. By searching for the postcode “SW1A 0PW” on the web mapping service, you’ll find Tessa some 100 metres south of Big Ben. Ms Jowell is known to frequent this part of Westminster, though she is thought […]
Today’s theme is bacon. About a month ago we ran a story about MMMvelopes, envelopes whose gum is flavoured with an artificial bacon flavour. (They’re even Kof-K Kosher certified). Today we add a few more bacon-flavoured goodies vaguely related to the office. We cannot vouch for their kosher / halal status. On these hot and […]
Yesterday we spoke highly of Meatcards, a company that etches business cards onto beef jerky. In other meat-related office supplies news, Seattle-based novelty store Archie MacPhee sells an assortment of beef bandages – a noble, practical idea. Each tin contains three large and ten small T-bone steak sterile bandages with absorbent, non-stick pad and long-lasting […]
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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