A recent US survey has found that 44 percent of workers have gained weight in their current jobs. According to the CareerBuilder survey, 32 percent of these weight-gaining workers say that work stress contributed to the extra pounds. As causes for weight gain, workers also cited sitting at a desk most of the day (49%), […]
There’s just two days before the 2010 FIFA World Cup kicks off in South Africa. Between 11 June and 11 July, it will be almost impossible to avoid this global event, even in the workplace. An estimated 38 percent of full-time workers are prepared to miss work to watch England during the competition, according to […]
The UK workforce believes the days of the traditional office block are numbered, according to a PricewaterhouseCoopers (PWC) survey. More than 1,150 workers were questioned about their personal ambitions and their predictions for the workplace in 2020 and a majority believe remote working will spell the end of the office block and that working […]
With time on his hands, former President George W. Bush has joined Facebook. There’s not much info on the man himself, but you can enjoy wall posts like, “Oh man, do I miss Dubya” and “go George.” You’d think that negative comments would get quickly deleted. But, “Hi, thanks for causing pain throughout the world, […]
Scientists from Heidelberg University in Germany have found that having a stressful job can increase the risk of developing asthma by 40 percent. Most asthma sufferers develop the condition in childhood, but increasing numbers are being diagnosed as adults. The research team tracked 5,000 men and women aged between 40 and 65 over eight years […]
During the World Cup, invite football-loving and pretending-to-like-football-because-they-don’t want-to-feel-left-out friends round for drinks and impress them with an expensive gadget that makes ice in the shape of a football – that is, a truncated icosahedron. (WikiAnswers will inform you, “An icosahedron is made of twenty congruent triangles. A soccer ball is just an icosahedron with […]
The Great Place to Work Institute has published its 10th annual UK’s Best Workplaces survey which reveals the best companies to work for in the UK. The survey assesses the relationships between staff and management as well as job satisfaction and employees’ feelings towards their companies. The list is topped by Baringa Partners, a […]
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 […]
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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