As part of our 25th birthday celebrations, we’re delighted to announce our charity partner for 2021 is Reuben’s Retreat. Reuben’s Retreat is a charity that was born in memory of Reuben Michael Graham who tragically passed away in August 2012, aged just 23 months. Reuben’s Retreat is a home-from-home for families bereaved of a child and for...
Have you ever thought about what is in your air? We breathe in air every day, yet most people don’t stop to consider exactly what is in the air we breathe. On average, 93% of life is spent indoors and indoor air may be substantially worse than the outside air you are...
The biggest social event this year #TheBigCatchUp #StaplesUK…Are you ready for the #TheBigCatchUp? Since the global pandemic of COVID-19 the world has adjusted to working from home but now fingers crossed #TheBigCatchUp is on its way and we are slowly easing out of...
Running a company is connected with a multitude of responsibilities and tasks to fulfill, such as employing staff, developing marketing strategies or arranging financing, yet one may not forget about one of the aspects which may even be of crucial importance to the...
Sanitary requirements related to the prevention of coronavirus infections are not only about rigorous hygiene, wearing masks or washing hands. Sanitising workplaces and necessary office equipment that other employees use after us is also a must. What...
The pandemic has forced us to change our lifestyle and habits. One of the most important is the transfer of work to home – it forces us to rearrange our home and established rhythm of the day. Learn some tips for working from home effectively that will help you find...
Returning to the office is a great opportunity to clean your workplace and ensure it is organised better. This year, however, ‘back to the office’ is exceptional – it involves getting back to work after COVID-19 and quarantine. What should one remember about?...
Are you a student who does a lot of work at home? If so, you are certainly aware of the important role of a proper arrangement of a study space. What should this area look like to make your learning more effective? Where Should You Start When Creating an Effective...
Are you tired of a constant mess in your papers? Are you always looking for important documents or find them in the least expected place? Learn how to organise a home or office filing system so that everything stays in place. Where to Start Do you feel that you are...
The space in which you work has a significant impact not only on your well-being and health, but also on the efficiency and effectiveness of work. Take care of it and feel comfortable! How should you arrange an office so that we work more conveniently and more...
Wellbeing at work is an important aspect of the modern workplace. Promoting collaboration, openness and a healthy working lifestyle can help your employees feel supported and comfortable. Happier employees are more likely to remain with your business and contribute to...
Having breakrooms at work offers a space where you and your employees can take time to relax and decompress. Taking regular breaks is not only good for our health, but it can help increase productivity too. Regular breathers can give us time to reduce stress, calm...
Promoting good health and exercise in the office environment is an important step in ensuring you’re still able to keep fit while working at a desk. For office workers, much of our working lifestyle may be spent sitting, whether in meetings, or at a computer. Workers...
Working from home has become the new normal for the majority of employees. At Staples, we understand the importance of making sure you are comfortably setup so that your productivity level stays as high as possible! It’s also just as important to make sure your...
As more and more organisations are bound to let their employees work from home, new unpredicted challenges arise. It’s important that employees have a comfortable work space at home, just like they would in the office. Having the right equipment is key, whether that...
Draw clear boundaries Home working is becoming more and more popular. Even permanent employees no longer want to work without regular days at home. But the workplace in your own four walls offers more than just advantages. In order not to make the home office a...
Tips to help you stay squeaky clean and stress-free in the age of the coronavirus pandemic Most employees don’t consider taking a toilet break as a complicated activity, yet today, in the age of the coronavirus pandemic, the simple task of popping to the washroom has...
The Meeting Space: A new way of company collaboration As companies everywhere prepare to bring back their workforce to the workplace, the way we collaborate and engage with each other demands a new approach. A definitive shift in the way we utilise and manage the...
How to take breaks and reenergize in the new office environment Minimise social contact, avoid peak hours and try to touch as little as possible – suddenly the office lunch break has taken a stale turn. Yet, your breakroom, the area in your business where...
How Coronavirus will stimulate a new way of working As lockdowns show signs of relaxing worldwide, business leaders need to carefully consider the return to the workplace of their employees. Most workplaces are not currently conducive to social distancing or contain...
Today’s work environment is unprecedented. We’re all trying to work in the midst of a crisis and it’s anything but, business as usual. Change will be a constant theme in the workplace for the foreseeable future. And those changes will be different from person to...
If you’ve tried every notebook and organiser out there, but still can’t seem to get yourself in order with your work life and home life, then you might want to try bullet journaling. Filled with to do lists, calendars, doodles and anything else you want to log, a...
Originally created as a form of martial arts, Tai Chi is now used across the world to stretch, relieve physical tension and combat stress levels. Ideal for the office, this gentle form of exercise can be done at a workstation or in a quiet corner to re-energise your...
Even though the concept of the paperless office has been bandied about for almost as long as computers have been part of the working environment, it seems that we’re still nowhere near achieving it. With the great volume of printing we undertake, a huge number...
There are few things in the world that are more versatile than a piece of paper. Everything from great novels to simple shopping lists have been written on the material, making it easy to take for granted. Paper really can do everything – including stimulating the...
Tips and tricks for everyday tasks 2 minutes When everyday tasks start piling up, it can be handy to know some tips and trick to save you time and help you stay focused. From organising your cables to create space, to tips on staying hydrated, we’ve collated...
As the summer holidays draw to a close, you’ll have one thing firmly on your mind – going back to school. And so you should as you’ll want to swat up on few things if you are going to be fully prepared for your first day. With the help of your friends and family...
Going back to school after the summer holidays might be the last thing on your mind right now, but being fully prepared for the big return is the best way to avoid any stress. Sure when it comes to your school bag and pencil case you might think you’ve got the new...