Beating the ‘back to work’ January blues
January 2012: The Metro Newspaper reported last week that there was a huge increase in employee absences after the Christmas break, most likely due to the infamous ‘January Blues’ and the very stormy, rather miserable weather. Virtually…
A Diamond Jubilee Pageant at Windsor Castle
January 2012: The Diamond Jubilee Pageant is one of the main events which will mark the Diamond Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II. This event looks set to be quite spectacular; it will be held on the grounds…
The Diamond Jubilee; what’s it all about?
January 2012: This June in 2012, people all over the world will be celebrating the Diamond Jubilee. This international celebratory event will mark the anniversary of Queen Elizabeth II’s accession to the throne of seven different countries…
Social Media in the workplace – yay or nay?
January 2012: Social Media sites such as Facebook, Twitter and Google+ have become wildly popular over the past decade. People all over the world have adapted to this new form of communication and embraced what it has…
Staying energised when the afternoon slump arrives
January 2012: On the website http://www.1310news.com it wa,s reported that 93% of those surveyed for a study lacked energy due to poor sleeping habits. A lack of energy is probably one of the most…
Wave goodbye to 2011 and prepare for 2012…
January 2012: Happy New Year to you all. Yes, 2011 has ended as quickly as it came and we can now look forward to the ‘new year’. Recession, economic struggle, near collapse of Western Capitalism, the death of…
Strictly waltzes all over the Xfactor!
December 2011: Over the past couple of months our Saturday nights have once again been dominated by the ongoing ratings battle between ITV’s the Xfactor and BBC’s Strictly Come Dancing. For the past couple of…
A technological war with an ironic twist…
December 2011: Samsung and Apple have never quite seen eye-to-eye in recent years. Each are fighting to be the market leaders in electronic tablets and smart phones and both Apple and Samsung are currently fighting a legal…
A Christmas Surprise Through The Post…
December 2011: Yesterday, I walked to my front door to find an unexpected parcel on the mat. As it was addressed to me, I opened it. The oblong cardboard box contained a personalised oblong shaped calendar from…
Turn up the music and productivity will follow
December 2011: In a recent study by Music-Works, it was found that 77% of employees that were surveyed felt that they were more productive when allowed to listen to music at work. 66% of staff also said that music…