What are your First Aid requirements?
The first thing you need to know is that every workplace should have appropriate first aid equipment.The minimum standard for these first aid kits is HSE- compliant; the suggested standard is BS 8599-1:2019. Employers should ensure they buy kits that are labelled as complying with one of these two standards.The second consideration is personnel. Many […]
A workplace where people want to be
It has been over two years now since Covid forced employees out of the office and into their homes. Now the pandemic’s impact is steadily decreasing, businesses are actively trying to get employees to return to the office. But not everyone is equally eager to return. Getting workers to come into the office, even for […]
Creating the right learning environment
We are very proud to be able to supply schools, colleges and universities with a wide range of products to create the perfect learning environment for children and students of all ages.Although there are specialist education suppliers around, increasingly schools are buying into the concept of supporting local suppliers who have more of an impact […]
Grounds for Concern
When people ask us what exactly it is that we sell, our default answer is generally “everything for the workplace”. It used to be that we sold “office supplies”, but we very quickly realised that did not reflect the true message because a large percentage of what we supply is for warehouses, washrooms, education establishments […]
Plant a Tree
When you buy a BANKERS BOX® you are not just saving yourself a lot of hassle with filing and storage, you are making a contribution to saving our planet from the global threat being faced.BANKERS BOX has partnered with “Tree-Nation”, an established, global organisation with the mission to tackle climate change by planting trees. This […]
The Secret Diary of A Stationery Lover 49¾
I’m not a happy bunny at the moment. Sorry to start on a negative, but I would rather be upfront with you before you read too much further.Our company is “evolving”. Those are the words they used to explain the changes to me.Evolving? What are they on about? Businesses grow, businesses struggle, or businesses decline, […]
Effective executive office design
Creating an executive office requires careful considerations and meticulous planning. A new office concept has emerged in modern interior design with the aim of improving workspaces to meet the demands of today’s leaders. Private offices must offer the top management a space that prioritises appearance and productivity in equal measure. A premium look doesn’t serve […]
We are damaging the planet… PACK IT IN
Here in the UK we have done a tremendous job in reducing our usage of plastic bags and generally making a conscious effort to reduce our use of plastic, particularly when shopping. It was not that long ago that you might have come home from a weekly supermarket shop with 5-10 plastic bags full of […]
Top-to-Toe Ergonomics
Irrespective of the industry we operate in, and the size of organisation we work in, good ergonomics should be part of everyday office design. By taking a holistic approach to the equipment and furniture used, we can dramatically improve the quality of day-to-day working lives and the level of productivity. There are some common physical […]
Office Furniture is the secret to productivity
The office is often referred to as a second home to workers, spending more time there than with their own family, and furniture is essential for smooth and efficient functioning of a workplace. It makes the office environment comfortable, pleasant and attractive, and the role of furniture in the productivity of workers and the efficient […]