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How to make your home workplace a permanent fixture without breaking the bank

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Despite home working remaining firmly on the agenda for the near future, more than a third of people (37%) admit they still donโ€™t have a dedicatedย space to work from at home. Whatโ€™s more, just a quarter of home workers have invested in comfortable seating (26%)ย or aย desk (27%). The research, conducted by online retailer,ย Furniture And Choice, […]

Is home working too โ€˜homelyโ€™โ€ฆ?

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Only four out of ten people (42%) working from home do so from a home office, with the remainder working from the kitchen or dining room (21%), their lounge (19%) or their bedroom (17%). Only 32% of people say working from home is more productive, compared to 36% who say they are more productive in […]

Aviva reveals UK’s Best Shoffice winners

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Aviva has revealed the winners of its competition to find the UKโ€™s best โ€œshofficesโ€ โ€“ namely, sheds or outbuildings converted or built for use as workspaces. The winners โ€“ each winning ยฃ250-worth voucher to choose from for Amazon, John Lewis Partners, Ikea, B&Q or Currys PC World โ€“ were selected by property expert, podcast host […]

A love letter to my home office

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Can you glimpse it? That faint outline of normal office life peeking over the horizon? Weโ€™re sailing out of lockdown and returning to the office, and – for many of us – thatโ€™s a euphoric feeling. Hybrid workers may flirt between office days and homeworking, others may commit to the home office completely. But after […]

Reduce stress, declutter your home office

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With the pandemic causing such a tumultuous year, mental health has suffered as a result. Packaging retailer RAJA discovered thatย 35% of Brits found decluttering their home to be a therapeutic experience. Tips to declutter your digital devices With more time on our hands, our screen times will inevitably go up as we attempt to keep […]

The rise of the home office

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As many business professionals continue to work remotely, a new study reveals that only now are workers investing in their home offices as they plan for the future. A survey of 1,004 UK adults carriedย out by lighting supplierย Ultra LEDs,ย found that 72% of workers are currently working from home as a result of the pandemic. Although […]

Home Printing Statistics 2021

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What is the UK printing, how much are they printing and what is the most popular printer manufacturer? A new study by Cartridge People reveals the home printing habits of UK residents as the printer continues to support families and businesses through the coronavirus pandemic. The study also revealed what we’re now using our printers […]

The truth behind your poor office set-up

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In 2018, it was reported that the majority of UK office workers, around 81% in fact, spent between four and nine hours sitting at their desk each day. Thatโ€™s a lot of hours racked up in a sedentary position. And when health experts in recent times have attributed prolonged sitting to increased risk of cardiometabolic […]

Keeping your home office clean and germ-free

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By Cassie Elias Remote working in the United Kingdom hitย a high of 38 percentย in 2020 as more people have started to invest in creating a dedicated space for work to stay productive while they’re home. All over the country, individuals areย setting up home officesย to block out distractions and get more work done while abiding social […]

Stationery essentials for every desk – at home or in the office

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By James Morton Having the right stationery can make life much easier and save time. However, many people have been left adrift straddling office and home working. So, what stationery essentials do you need? Stapler and staple remover The type of stapler that works best for you will depend on the work youโ€™re doing โ€“ […]

Home workers ‘missing vital digital tools’

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The British public is struggling with ‘information overload’ as working from home becomes the norm, with one in three UK office workers saying they do not feel equipped with the digital tools to move to remote working. That’s according to research from OpenText, which reveals a lack of equipment is impacting UK employee productivity and […]

How to: Master remote working

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Even before the pandemic, more companies were offering flexible working options. Now itโ€™s a reality for most of us. Katie Mellor of KM Virtual Office offers some advice… These exceptional circumstances may have forced us to work from home, but I believe itโ€™s a positive way to work. And I have some advice on how […]

‘We’ll work from home for as long as it takes’

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New research has revealed that 52% of Brits are happy to continue working from home for as long as is required. However, some 37% admit that they are starting to feel the pressure and 6% admit to already finding this new way of life a struggle. Moneypenny, the outsourced communications provider, polled 2,000 UK workers, […]

How To: Make your home office perfect

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For most of us, working from home is now the new normal for the foreseeable future. Furniture Choiceโ€™s Rebecca Snowden reveals how to create a productive work space… 1. Keep it green  Research shows that greenery is key when it comes to concentration, boosting mood and creating a more calm working environment. In fact, The […]

THE ALL-NEW โ€˜COMPANY CARโ€™: AN OFFICE ON YOUR DRIVEWAY

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With a significant proportion of the country staying home under current lockdown rules, a survey from Venson Automotive Solutions is revealing the surprising ways people are using their cars. One in three people have openly headed to the car for some peace and quiet (35% of men and 20% of women), 16% have used in-car […]

Coronavirus: Working from home? There’s a podcast for that…

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A quarter of Brits choose to listen to podcasts whilst working from home, with comedy the No.1 category. That’s according to research conducted by ABC Finance, which revealed not only a rising number of Brits listening to podcasts whilst working at home, but also what they are choosing to listen to.ย  Key Findings: 12% of […]

The five things you need for the perfectly productive home office

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Working from home is a standard for many people nowadays. As technology develops we can telecommute from home to save the journey into work, or to allow us more flexibility to work around appointments and childcare commitments. So whether youโ€™ve set up shop at home permanently or you need a quiet haven to retreat to […]

Here’s how to create the perfect home office

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Forget perching on the edge of the kitchen table, or sitting cross-legged on the bed (youโ€™re not Carrie Bradshawโ€ฆ), here are some top tips to creating the ultimate working environment at home. The guide comes courtesy of Robert Dyas, which points out that the perfect office environment doesnโ€™t have to mean a corporate building in […]