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What Does Your Office Desk Say About You?
We all like to feel at home, even when we're at work, that's why we try to make the office desk a part of our everyday life. Each of us…
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10 Management Tips From David Brent
David Brent from paper company Wernham Hogg has found a new incarnation. He's a singer in A Life On The Road, a forthcoming mockumentary about his musical career. We thought…
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An Introvert’s Guide To Thriving In The Workplace
Life as an introvert can be tough. We live in a world where being bright and buzzy and social is seen as admirable. From chat shows to social media, sharing…
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10 Essential Skills for Working in an Office
You spend a large part of your waking life at work. Instead of thinking of it simply as the daily grind, make the most of your day in the office.…
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The Benefits of Flexible Working At The Office
Changing working patterns to suit employees can make work more engaging for employees, and cost less than paying above and beyond to get them to stay in their jobs. I…
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How To Ask For A Pay Rise
It's never easy to demand a pay rise, but there are ways of persuading your boss to give you the salary you want. Check out these clever tips to get…
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Office Superheroes and Supervillains. Which Are You?
Deadpool. Batman. Superman. Captain America. Iron Bloke. Yes, we’ve all heard of these superhero heavyweights, but how do they relate to our real lives? As comic-book movies are reaching the cinema…
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Top 5 Romantic – and Moneywise – Valentine’s Day Dates
Valentine's Day is all about making your loved one feel special. You could say money's no object, but it's also possible to have a romantic day without splashing the cash. …
How To Succeed with your New Year’s Resolutions
Oh, January. A month of promises to oneself and to others that you’ll be better, do better and fulfill your potential as a human bean. But what’s the secret…
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Happy New Year From Euroffice
As 2016's banner begins to unfurl, ushering in new opportunities, challenges and 366* new dawns, we'd like to wish you all a Happy New Year. But you can't say goodbye…
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Beware: Germs On Your Desk
Now that we're heading into winter, it's time to be a bit more careful about germs in the office and invisible creatures crawling round your desk. We've found a number…
How To Make Small Talk In the Office
Small talk makes for a friendlier office and a more pleasant atmosphere. With these simple tips, you'll be talking tiny in no time. As someone that doesn't like small talk,…
How To Get Your Voice Heard In Meetings
Public speaking is one of many people's worst fears. Perhaps that's why speaking out in a meeting can seem so scary. But with these simple ideas, you'll be piping up…
How To Avoid Food Temptation at Work
Being hungry in the office is a terrible thing. With a rumbling tum and temptation all around in the shape of vending machines and easy-to-reach snacks and nearby cafes,…
How To Deal With Conflict At Work
Conflict is a part of work, just as it is a part of life. But with some simple tips and clear thinking, you might be able to turn that argument…
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20th Century Vs. 21st Century Office Life
We’ve found a wonderful little archive of information about life in a 1950s office. It’s all about a young woman called Jean who started her working life in a smart…
Helpful Tips For New Mums Getting Back To Work
When you have a family, setting off for work every day is like a military operation. Mothers try to make the system - breakfast, schoolbag, train ticket, afterschool, what to…
Do You Have These Annoying Characters In Your Office?
Working life means rubbing shoulders with all sorts of people, from the thoughtful to the downright peculiar. Have you come across any of these odd bods in your office? The…
How To Deal With Colleagues Coming Back From Holiday
While you've been chained to your desk, other people are now breezing back into the office, full of their exploits. With a little bit of invention you could make turn…
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Don’t Be ‘Stationery’ – Get A Move On With Your Career
Yes, it's a pun, but it's making a good point. You have to keep an eye on your career even when you're well established in your job. Think of yourself…
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How To Make The Most Of The Tube Strike
#LondonUnderground will grind to a halt at 6.30pm on Wednesday, 5 August. The #tubestrike means that there will be no Tube all through Thursday, with services back to normal on…
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Ten Things You Need To Survive A Conference
So it’s conference season. Which means... I’m a seasoned conference goer. Not because of work, but because of family. Without going into too much detail, I was dragged around…
Weird Workplace Accidents
Ever thought about safety in the office? We've found a few examples of the unusual dangers that lurk round the corner. Put it down to acts of God, inventiveness or…
The Dos And Don’ts Of Starting a New Job
So you’ve passed the interview and been given an offer. Now you’ve secured the job, it’s time to relax, right? No. It's time to think about how you can…
How To Switch Off On Holiday
You might have booked your break, but do you really know how to make the most of your summer holiday? Holidays are wonderful, stressful things. We spend months looking forward…
Say Cheers To Clock-Off Cocktails
Are you melting? I’m melting. You know what we both need? A cold drink. With an umbrella in it. We’re big fans of Friday Beer O’Clock (Beers O’Clocks?) here at…
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EUROPLANES Competition
Welcome aboard EuroPlanes The Captain has turned on the Fasten Seat Belt sign, so please make sure you are seated and belted for a journey around the world. We are…
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A Day In The Life Of An Office Printer
Morning Someone switches the lights on and the day blinks into life. There's bustle around me, as people settle down to their desks, takeaway coffees in hand. Not long now…
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The Best Places To Picnic In London
Wondering where you can go for lunch in London on International Picnic Day? There's only one word you need to know to make your choice: Royalparks. (OK, that's two words…
Start Smiling And Make The Office A Happier Place
Flash your co-workers to make them happier. (Flash them a smile, that is.) Today is Smile Power Day (SPD). Until someone told me about it, I didn’t even know it…