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New year, new you: Work edition

new year new you at work

We’ve all heard the cliché and made endless resolutions we’ll never stick to. We start out with the best intentions but often, our resolutions aren’t realistic. Therefore, we’ve compiled a list of 5 simple and productive resolutions you can do at work. Ultimately leading to a happier and healthier you. 1. Go to bed earlier It’s an obvious one. Its so easy to get wrapped up in social media and YouTube videos when you know you should be asleep. Try giving yourself a deadline to set your phone down for the night and really unwind. According to health.com good sleep… Read more

12th January 2018 0

Standing Desks: Popularity Rise

Standing Desks

Over 20% more people are searching for standing desks in the UK in the past 12 months. In addition, demand for sit stand and height adjustable desks is undeniably on the rise. As a result this indicates a new way in which businesses are approaching health at work. Research by a leading consultancy over the previous five years shows that searches for standing desks has increased more than six times in the UK. Furthermore, at the start of their comeback, people began dismissing standing desks as a throwback made famous by Dickens and Hemmingway. However, the health benefits are becoming… Read more

7th November 2017 0

New Range Alert: Valoir Desks

Valoir Office Desks and Storage

  The Valoir desks and furniture range are a stylish, low cost addition to the market. Any product in this range is next day delivery when we receive the order before 1pm. Yes, that’s right – next day delivery is standard. If you’re not already sold on this range, it also comes complete with 10 year manufacturer’s warranty. What else could we want? All products in the Valoir range are built and made in the UK at the suppliers 35,000 feet facility. Quality and style assured, these products are also simple to assemble on delivery site. Finishes feature the ever-popular… Read more

2nd October 2017 0

5 Ways Businesses Can Support Charity

Ways for Business to Support Charity

Charity & business partnerships are essential for ensuring organisations can continue their great work. In our last post, ‘5 Reasons to Support a Charity’ we highlighted all the benefits of doing so. In this post, we will look at how to support a charity through your business. Along with the most obvious ways such as monetary donations, there are other more creative ways. Carry on reading to find out more! Charity Donation Match A popular way to encourage customers to contribute to your cause is to match their donations. On the other hand, you could invite them to match yours…. Read more

13th April 2017 0