Have you heard of the ‘summer slump’? No? Well ... the 'summer slump' isn't a new phenomenon - with over a quarter of office workers across the country saying they feel unproductive during the summer months! We all know the common side effects of working in the heat - sweating leads to dehydration, making you more [...]
Let me ask you a question. When did you last clean your keyboard? I mean really clean it, beyond a quick flick of a duster. We are all guilty of not giving our desktops a deep clean on a regular basis. It’s difficult to be vigilant of the germs around us when we can’t see them, [...]
Do you ever look around and see a co-worker doing something in the office that really irritates you? You may not realise it, but you could have some habits that annoy them too! In fact, some of these might sound familiar ... leaving the lids off pens, leaving your dirty pots in the kitchen or talking [...]
When you roll into work, the least you expect is to turn up to a safe environment. You spend a good chunk of your life in the office and need to feel comfortable being there five days a week. The law states that employers are responsible for health and safety within the business and for the [...]
Compatible toners are brand new cartridges that have never been used before and are made by third-party manufacturers. They have no association with the manufacturers of the printer in question. The Facts... The biggest advantages of using compatible toners are that they give good quality printing at a reduced cost, over branded cartridges. As they have [...]
As the digital presence grows stronger, it poses the question, are physical business cards still the way forward? We look into why business cards are still important today and why they will not be going anywhere, anytime soon. Digital is impersonal Networking is vital to growing business, especially face to face. Sending contact information across email [...]
Nearly 60% of adults use a computer at work, and 80% of us use the Internet on a daily basis. These figures have grown year on year and will continue to do so. It is clear that technology has changed the way we act. With the increase of technology like laptops, smart phones and tablets, the [...]
In the last fortnight, changes have been announced to the penalties and fines incurred from using your mobile phone whilst driving. Despite increasing safety to road users, this also presents challenges to those who use their phone as their principal work tool whilst on the move. Over the last 14 years, the punishment for being caught [...]
Last month, Chancellor Philip Hammond promised to deploy over £1billion to boost broadband speeds across the country which will affect 2 million homes and businesses. The Autumn Statement promised clear investment in the digital economy and the backing of infrastructure to improve the connectivity up and down the United Kingdom. The government’s plans also mentioned funds [...]
Since mobile phones burst onto the scene in the late 80s and early 90s they have increasingly become part of our daily lives. Today, in the age of the smartphone, over 90% of us have a mobile phone, and nearly a third admit to never turning it off. For many of us, mobiles phones have become [...]
