The Secret Diary of A Stationery Lover
Recently I have taken on an unofficial new role in the office. I am now, in my mind, the Stationery Master, overlooking all stationery orders made from all departments. Some of my colleagues call me a “Jobsworth” – I don’t think they realise that I take that as a compliment! One person even told me […]
Protect Your Mobile Devices
Our laptops and tablets are valuable not just because they represent significant investments, but also because of the sensitive business data and crucial personal information that lives on our devices. In today’s world of mobile workforces and BYOD (Buy Your Own Device) trends, guarding against device theft is the first line of defence to save […]
Party Like It’s 2021!
It’s late October and the monthly management meeting is just coming to an end. Ninety minutes on a Monday morning in the boardroom, the one day that everyone is in the office; apart from Sue and Thomas who are on the big screen dialling in from home via Zoom.“Thank you everyone, now, any other business?” […]
Data protection for the home office with Dahle Shredders
How to make your home office GDPR-compliantSince the arrival of covid-19, companies have begun to embrace the home office concept. More and more businesses are choosing to allow their staff to work from home even after the crisis. This goes hand in hand with an increased awareness regarding GDPR-compliant working: as soon as the work […]
What’s your workplace satisfaction?
Leading office solution supplier, Fellowes Brands, recently announced the results of its survey of over 6,000 employees across Europe, 1,000 of which are from the UK, revealing 9 in 10 (91%) of all European employees and 89% of UK employees say satisfaction is important to them in their workspace, regardless of whether working location is […]
REWILD CARBON: PUTTING NATURE AT THE HEART OF CARBON OFFSETTING
We have all assumed that nature would always be here for us and our children. However, our unsustainable use of nature is threatening our future. The crisis faced by the natural world is now at a tipping point. Healing the harmCarbon offsetting is one means of repairing the damage we have caused to nature.At Durrell […]
Hot desking in the post-pandemic workplace
From open workspaces to closed offices and everything in between, there are dozens of office designs in vogue in today’s workspaces. But as companies explore new workplace strategies as they weigh up how best to bring employees back to the office after Covid-19, many are exploring reconfiguring their workspaces to meet changing employee demands. As […]
Meeting Tips
Meetings… everyone’s favourite office pastime! Whilst meetings can sometimes get bad press; being seen as an insufficient use of time; dragging on for too long and being somewhat repetitive – these bad experiences don’t have to become habit! Many businesses struggle with inadequate internal communications and meetings can play a major role in improving this.So […]
Replacing The Water Cooler Conversations
“Have you heard the rumour that Janet in HR is applying for the new payroll manager role?”“No way? She would never cope. I’m still waiting to get my holiday for next month signed off, I wouldn’t want to have to wait that long for my wages!” Laughter“I know, and Paul in marketing reckons we are […]
Simple starting points for the Mindful Maverick
Just getting started can be tough – use these tips to help launch your list-making lifestyle. Visual cuesAdapt your organisational style to your personality type and make your system work for you.Are you visually oriented? Or more about seeing things than reading words? Rather than trying to use someone else’s system, lean into your outlook […]