Office Life

Our latest articles on office life and ways to enhance the workplace.

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Going Green in the Office – 20 Office Sustainability Initiatives

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Going green in the office has never been more important. Global leaders are putting pressure on businesses to reduce their carbon footprint, and both clients and employees are increasingly likely to consider an environmentally conscious workplace a key factor in their satisfaction with the company. Company owners are therefore adopting sustainable practices that involve every …

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What is a Clean Desk Policy? Our Complete Guide & Checklist

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Today there’s a very different working landscape. Gone are the days of all employees coming into the office and working a 9-5 shift. Flexible hours and hybrid working has become the norm and as businesses downsize and reduce the number of physical desks in an office, hot desking has become more commonplace. This new style …

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2023 Office Spring Cleaning Checklist – Give your Workplace a Deep Clean

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There’s something about the arrival of spring after a long winter that fills you with energy and motivation. This makes spring a great time to get things done – and that includes the workplace deep clean. Office spring cleaning not only spruces up the appearance of the work environment but also makes the office a …

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The Complete Guide to Paper Shredders – Types & Usage Advice

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Whether you work from home or as part of a busy office, a paper shredder has become one of those must-have office accessories. The General Data Protection Act 2018 (GDPR) states that “ everyone responsible for using personal data has to follow strict rules called ‘data protection principles.” These principles include disposing of hard-copy documents …

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Managing Remote Teams Best Practice – 8 Practical Tips

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Before the outbreak of the Covid-19 pandemic, it was estimated that around one in 10 UK workers spent an average of one day a week working from home. A further 5% reported that they spent most of their week working remotely. However, as the virus spread worldwide, these figures changed drastically. In 2020, almost 50% …

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