Office Life

Kick the caffeine, keep the energy levels up

Office Life 21 Sep 2016 Alina Fisher

Would you like to kick the coffee but still need an energy boost from somewhere? Well, then it's time to consider the healthier alternatives to coffee. Main superfoods and energy…

Great British Bake Off Bingo

Office Life 19 Sep 2016 Alina Fisher

This series of the Great British Bake Off amassed over 10 million viewers in the first episode alone. Proving that this show is a modern institution for chilly autumnal nights.…

Giving Your Child the Perfect Homework Station

Office Life / Office Supplies 8 Sep 2016 Alina Fisher

Having kids and being very organised may not usually go together, but sometimes a good system is all you need to keep things running smoothly. Handling the homework situation can…

How Bridget Jones are you? Take the quiz to find out.

Office Life 8 Sep 2016 Alina Fisher

Bridget Jones's Baby, the third instalment in the diary trilogy is out on 16 September 2016. In the latest film, Bridget breaks up with Mark Darcy and decides to focus…

Google’s Hidden Games

Office Life 5 Sep 2016 Alina Fisher

If we’re honest, we have to admit that occasionally we kill a little time in the office. Some of us sneak a peek at the news, some of us plan…

Easy listening for your daily commute

Office Life / Tips/Tricks 2 Sep 2016 Alina Fisher

You may not think of it, but you have time to spare on your commute. Instead of staring blankly out of the window or worrying about the day ahead, why…

How Cool is Your Office? – Quiz

Office Life 25 Aug 2016 Alina Fisher

Some offices can be so boring they send you to sleep. A working day can feel like a month when there’s nothing to look at but blank walls and your…

How To Have A Music Festival In The Office

Diary of an Office Girl / Diary of an Office Guy / Office Life / Team Bonding 22 Aug 2016 Alina Fisher

The sun is out and you're daydreaming at your desk about seeing your favourite artists at a music festival but that comes with the hassle of setting up a tent…

Business Women Who Broke the Mould

Office Life 22 Aug 2016 Alina Fisher

August 26th marks 94 years since women were legally allowed to vote in the US. Women’s Equality Day is a significant turning point in the history of the struggle for…

Parchment: The Future Of Paper Records

Office Life 19 Aug 2016 Alina Fisher

It was touch and go when the House of Lords voted to stop using parchment to record laws passed in Parliament this year. The plan being that the government would…

Recreating Rio

Office Life 15 Aug 2016 Alina Fisher

You turn on the TV lately and there’s nothing but people jumping and running and throwing things. That’s right. The Rio Olympics have taken over. If you’re looking to get…

David Brent – a Life in a CV

Office Life 10 Aug 2016 Alina Fisher

David Brent is back with a new film released on the 19th August. The mockumentary follows life on the road for the star of The Office, who now fancies himself…

Eat like an Ancient Rome for a healthier lunch

Keeping Fit / Office Life 9 Aug 2016 Alina Fisher

Most of us office workers munch down on a soggy sandwich meal deal at our desks, but it's time to quit that bad habit and leave the meal deal on…

Euroffice “Olympics”

Office Life 1 Aug 2016 Alina Fisher

The social committee here at Euroffice were tasked with getting everyone into the Olympic spirit in time for this year’s games in Rio. It’s fair to say that they went…

Go Meat free at Work

Office Life 20 Jul 2016 Alina Fisher

How reducing the amount of meat you eat can be better for your health and the environment. While many people eat meat every day in the office, there are definitely…

How To Write Your First CV

Human Resources / SME / Team Bonding / Tips/Tricks / Work Life Balance 15 Jul 2016 Alina Fisher

Writing your first CV and going for your first job is a rite of passage in all our lives. It gives us a chance to express who we are and…

Where in the World (of Movies) should you work?

Office Life 5 Jul 2016 Alina Fisher

A guide to some of the best, and worst, fictional companies you could work for. No matter how much you love your job you will, at some point, have daydreamed…

How To Handle Your Nerves Before A Presentation

Business News / Human Resources / Office Life / SME / Tips/Tricks / Work Life Balance 29 Jun 2016 Alina Fisher

Public speaking is number one on many people’s list of fears. Here are some tips on dealing with your nerves before giving that important presentation. Reframe Your Nerves If…

Famous Villains And Their Infamous Desks

Essentials / Facilities / History / Office Furniture / Office Life / Office Product Expert 22 Jun 2016 Alina Fisher

Have you ever wondered what the stories were behind famous office furniture in films and TV? Let’s have a look at some venomous desks for evil villains. Don Corleone …

Making your Office Dog-Friendly

Office Life 16 Jun 2016 Alina Fisher

We know every dog lover has thought about, or wishes they could, bring their dog into the office. So we’ve decided to put this piece together to let everyone can…

Summer Wear For The Office

Office Life 15 Jun 2016 Alina Fisher

With sunnier days ahead you probably think it's time to dress more informally for work. How casual can you be about clothes for the office? Of course you'd like to…

England Vs Wales Bingo

Office Life 8 Jun 2016 Alina Fisher

The social committee here at Euroffice felt that the England Vs Wales games should be fun for all the office, not just those who love football. So they’ve decided to…

10 Management Tips From David Brent

Human Resources / Office Life / Office Politics / Team Bonding / Work Life Balance 8 Jun 2016 Alina Fisher

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…

An Introvert’s Guide To Thriving In The Workplace

Human Resources / Office Life / Office Politics / Team Bonding / Work Life Balance 1 Jun 2016 Alina Fisher

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…

10 Essential Skills for Working in an Office

Human Resources / Office Life / Office Politics / SME / Team Bonding / Tips/Tricks / Work Life Balance 24 May 2016 Alina Fisher

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.…

The Benefits of Flexible Working At The Office

Human Resources / Office Life / Office Politics / Team Bonding / Work Life Balance / Working Parents 20 May 2016 Alina Fisher

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…

Ready to Write For Fountain Pen Friday?

Office Art / Office Life / Office Product Expert / Pens / Work Life Balance 4 May 2016 Alina Fisher

It's Fountain Pen Friday, which got me thinking about what life would be like in a world without the handwritten word. We've got used to digital communications, but imagine if…

10 Things You Didn’t Know About Stationery

Future of Office / History / Office Art / Office Life / Office Product Expert / Office Supplies / Paper Products / Tips/Tricks / Work Life Balance 3 May 2016 Alina Fisher

It's World Stationery Day today, so we've found some intriguing facts about pens, paper, pencils and the written word 1. Why are so many pencils yellow? Because in 1847 a high-grade…

Top 10 Stationery Items To Get Organised

Future of Office / Ink & Toners / National Stationery Week / Office Life / Office Machines / Office Product Expert / Office Supplies / Pens / Sale / Stationery / Tips/Tricks 27 Apr 2016 Alina Fisher

Spring is in the air, so take a fresh look at your office. Do you need some stationery kit to sort out your working day? As it's National Stationery Week and…

Now and Zen – Calligraphy in 2016

National Stationery Week / Office Art / Office Life / Office Supplies / Paper Products / Stationery 26 Apr 2016 Alina Fisher

Put down that tablet and pick up that pen – calligraphy is making a comeback. In our hurly burly, stressed-out world, people are looking to disconnect from the digital and…