Software security company Clearswift has published has published a research report on the impact of social media and Web 2.0 on today’s workplace. The work identifies a new group of workers – dubbed “Generation Standby” – who never fully switch off from home or work, both taking their work home with them and bringing home […]
If you’re bored of the taste of regular envelopes, you may be interested in Mmmvelopes from J&D’s Bacon Salt®, a brand conceived by “Bacontrepreneurs”, Justin and Dave.The company’s motto is “Everything should taste of bacon” and having developed bacon-flavoured salts and Baconnaise™, the company has made a Baconesque flurry into the world of stationery. Mmmvelopes […]
When cigarette butts were left strewn on the floor below an outdoor ashtray at a university campus, students were the first to get the blame. Local office manager, Maria Plumb, went so far as to complain. But when the littering of fag ends continued, Plumb – of Norfolk Carers – further investigated to discover […]
Office Word of the Day: Anopisthograph “Anopisthograph” From the OED: Anopisthograph, a. Having no writing (or printing) on the back; inscribed only on one side. Also anopisthographic, -ical adjs.; hence anopisthographically adv.” Examples: The reporter was writing in his notebook anopisthographically because he didn’t have time to write on both sides of the Paper. […]
Almost half of office workers whose travel was disrupted by travel restrictions due to the ash cloud had their pay docked or annual leave entitlement cut in April, sscotding to research by Badenoch & Clark. The recruitment company also found that a quarter of employers allowed their staff to work remotely and a third […]
U2 have had to cancel their headlining slot at Glastonbury as Bono needs two months to recover from back surgery. The 50-year-old lead singer and rock-and-roll philanthropist suffered temporary paralysis after an accident in a rehearsal and required surgery to avoid further paralysis. The surgery was a success and his prognosis is “excellent” – […]
Scandalous: Bag They’re over the media like red, splotchy chickenpox – images of Sarah Ferguson selling her ex-husband Prince Andrew’s personal attendance for half a million quid (without, it has turned out, the knowledge of the prince). In the secretly filmed News of the World video, the talented Duchess is seen accepting a $40,000 down-payment […]
It’s called the Dunning-Kruger effect. Charles Darwin once observed, “Ignorance more frequently begets confidence than knowledge,” and Justin Kruger and David Dunning of Cornell University confirmed more or less in a 1999 scientific Paper a cognitive bias that leads many incompetent people to display incredible confidence. The stupidity/ignorance that engenders poor decision-making at the same […]
As mouse mats become increasingly redundant as optical technologies develop, here’s an idea to keep them useful. Scratch-n-Scroll – “The Notable Mousepad” – is a mouse mat that doubles up as a memo pad to take down telephone numbers or messages. No need for a pen, you can jot notes using your finger or […]
Wang Xianjun, of Linshui County in Sichuan province, is happy to skip rice or steam buns and head straight for some light bulbs for a tasty treat and the 54-year-old has been snacking on light bulbs since the age of 12 when he swallowed a fish bone. The fish bone caused Wang no discomfort at […]
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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