At the current time in what can hopefully be described as the tail-end of the recession; many businesses will look into cost saving to discover which areas of the business can implement money saving in order to help the business survive.

Office supplies are items we need daily, with purchases such as stationery, data storage, ink cartridges being examples of the smaller purchases and larger and longer lasting purchases including desks, chairs, file storage etc Larger items are usually easier to negotiate discounts on, however buying from a supplier you have not used before can make it difficult. Office furniture and interiors can be bought at the same supplier as the smaller items like stationery, so it makes it very worthwhile to seek out a supplier that is able to offer a wider variety of products and consolidate purchases from just that supplier where possible.

Many companies tend to buy smaller stationery products every few days; however they may just be missing out on the extra discounts available to them as well as increasing the amount of administration needed just to cover those small purchases.

Consolidating purchases of office suppliers and buying from just one main supplier can save both money and time. Simple time saving on admin (constructing purchase orders and paying bills) and money saving can be instantaneous by negotiating costs with just one supplier. It takes little effort or time to make changes to buying processes and the well being of the business may just depend on these small changes.

Saving a business money on necessary equipment and office supplies, where using many suppliers for alternative products, often means paying higher prices. A business with a number of branches may each have their own preferred stationery supplier therefore each branch is buying its office supplies from a variety of sources. It makes good business sense to avoid this and arrange for head office to oversee a new ordering process where the same supplier is used, consolidating purchases is made easier and simpler this way.

Times are hard and increasing the buying power that a business has can save a considerable sum – a supplier will see more orders and negotiating discounts is made much easier and more worthwhile, a little like a homeowner having their utilities such as gas, electricity and telephone services provided by just one main supplier, it makes sense to cut costs and make just one payment, and its much easier to track purchase of office supplies when we follow this advice.
Little time is needed to implement such a change, though the returns are positive and sizeable. Small changes at this stage may make a big difference to a company, even when we’re talking office supplies.

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We’ve all checked our emails, charged our electricals and maybe even made the odd cheeky phone call at the companies expense. I’m sure there are a few that would admit to popping a personal letter into the post room and sliding the odd pen into their pocket. These naughty little acts represent just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to office theft.

When it comes to the odd pen, ruler or notebook, many workers think that office supplies are there for the taking. Often scoring office supplies is seen as one of the perks of having to work in an office. We all spend so much time encased in those four office walls it seems only fair that we can get a few freebies right? WRONG.

Office theft – yes that’s what it is, theft – gets much bigger than this with some crafty tea leafs getting away with lifting chairs computers and even desks. Plants and other decorative fittings are other things that a very naughty 2% have admitting to stealing from the office.

The strange thing is that whilst most of us would never dream of taking a pen from a shop or a friend’s house, the thought of taking something from ones office doesn’t even register as a crime for most.

There have been many theories on why this is. Some people regard the office and all its people as a second family. This mentality leads to a kind of 'what's yours is mine' attitude to office supplies. Another theory is that big businesses such as banks and large corporate organisers are often regarded as faceless organisations. Stealing a few small items from a name or a brand doesn't seem to evoke a concious in the way that stealing from an individual would.

Dealing with office theft can be tricky but it’s surely best nipped in the bud before it has the chance to escalate. What may have started with an odd pen can easily lead to a whole pack of pens. Then a pen holder to put the pens in, some paper clips staples and drawing pins (got to fill out the pen holder). Next thing you know they'll have taken a desk to put the pen holder on and a chair to match the desk!

On the other hand, chances are you'll never be able to stop workers stealing pens. All you can do is keep your office supplies in order and make sure you've always got enough!

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As the days get warmer and beautifully longer, there is always an increase in the amount of alcohol that office workers consume. The allure of a beer garden is just too hard to resist when the sun is beaming down. After all, you never know when it will be this sunny again so of course you must make the most of it.

Problem being that a stark increase in drinking inevitably leads to a stark increase in hangovers, carryovers and many other gaslty things from the night before. Whilst prevention is better than the cure there's not much you can to do to curb your workers drinking habits. In this situation it seems that pre-empting is the only cure.

Whilst a few naughty workers will pull a sick day, plenty more will still come into work despite the fact that their productivity and general usefulness is at an all time low. Dig through your office supplies to see what things can help snap your workers out of their alcohol daze.

Hydration is paramount to beating a hangover. Water coolers or water filters are ideal ways to make sure workers have as much access to the liquid gold as they need. Do not over look another key refreshment – coffee, the caffeine will surely give them a much needed kick start in the morning. A few emergency packets of biscuits should also be on hand for a sugar boost.

Offices can be unbearably hot in the summer, especially when trying to recover from the night before. Invest in some good quality fans and instruct whoever arrives first to turn them all on, thus creating a cooling environment for when the stragglers arrive.

The day after a heavy night drinking is probably not the best time for your workers to be on the phone. So use this opportunity to encourage them to catch up with filing and any other tasks that are usually ignored. By the end of summer you could have yourself the most impressive and organised files in the country. The glare from a computer screen can also be unbearable when you've got a headache. Treat your office to some anti-glare screens to help employers work to the best of their ability.
This may seem like a lot of extra effort to attend to the hangovers of our workers. However when you consider that hangovers cost the economy around £2.8bn each year due to productivity loss, it seems a small price to pay.

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I’ve heard some frightening stories of office cleanliness - or the lack of it in my time. I’ve also seen a fair few first hand that could certainly do with the Kim and Aggie treatment.

Eating at the desk has become a recent habit in the workplace. With so many people eager to please they are denying themselves proper lunch breaks so they are not in the firing line when the redundancy train rolls by. Grabbing the nearest sandwich or even worse, chocolate, crisps and a cup-a-soup (not necessarily in that order) has become an everyday occurrence for some worried workers. They should, however, be slightly more worried about the state of their desks. It is thought that the average desk harbours 400 times more bacteria than a toilet seat. I bet that’s made you want to get you anti-bacterial wipes out

We’re constantly touching our keyboards with our grubby ‘I’ve been eating my lunch at my desk’ fingers so it’s no surprise that they too are probably housing their own eco systems. With all the little nooks and crannies that a keyboard has, the possibilities are disgustingly endless. Keyboards need delicate care and attention when cleaning, but the results are definitely worth it.

We’ve all had that moment at home when we finally get round to dusting the television screen and then suddenly realise that the colour settings on the TV didn’t need adjusting after all. No? Just me? Well if you can for a moment imagine the state of all the computer screens in your office right now…..dusty indeed.

Another way that people have been trying to avoid the redundancy train is by never taking a day off work. The amount of germs that are floating around offices due to this has surely risen. With air conditioning providing a hop-on-hop-off system for the germy air, no where is safe. If you spy someone who is clearly far too ill to be at work, do them and the rest of the workers a favour by getting them sent home.

Kitchen facilities are a lovely addition to every office. As well as providing endless supplies of tea and coffee, they offer a place to escape from the desk to for a bid of mid morning natter. Commonplace in the any office kitchen is a fridge, and this is where the nasties play. A regimented weekly clear out is the best way to prevent it from come becoming a health hazard.

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I believe the whole nation can be divided into two categories. Those who love stationary and those who just need it. The later of the two was the child at school who always had the chewed pencils, broken rubbers and pencil cases with things scribbled all over them. The kind that you would never want to borrow from and you certainly would want them touching anything of yours.

The other category is one which I am ever so proud to say that I belong to – stationary lovers. I needed to have something new at the beginning of each school term, whether it be as small as a new pencil or as large as a full pack of colour changing felts tips I had to have something. On school trips, some children would spend their pennies on sweets, bouncy balls and model dinosaurs. I, on the other hand would spend my time fingering the over sized pencils, retractable pens and coloured crayons. With every new year of school came a new stationary craze. From crisp packet pencil cases to fountain pen erasers I had it all!

This is a habit which I, and many of my stationary loving friends have brought into the office. The joy of a brand new notebook or the feeling of the first scribe from a new pen is indescribable. Each notebook brings with it a promise of change, a promise to be much tidier, and more organised than last time. A promise to start each page with the date and write neatly on the lines at all times. With the pens we promise never ever to scribble, and to never allow any other pen to grace the pages of the new notebook so long as we shall live. All of these silent vows are rarely kept longer than a week, but the ritualistic aspect of them is what matters.

When it comes to the appearance of my office supplies, anything that looks academic is a sure fire winner. With my colour coded exercise books and pencils with erasers at their tips, my desks looks like an advert for boarding school and I love it!

And the gadgets! Whilst we’ve moved on from pencil cases that look like cans of pop, us stationary lovers still get all a flutter when a new type of mistake corrector or heavy duty stapler is released. So next time your ordering your office supplies, take a thought for all the stationary lovers in you office and order them something that will fill them with child like excitement.

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Last year, while working in a certain place in the UK, the lady on the reception desk where I worked was a real country girl. One of her lovely ways of letting a colleague know a repairman was here was something like (made up name to protect the innocent) “Jane, there’s a little man here to see you”. Absolutely brilliant and she just couldn’t see the irony, when the guy was maybe six foot and two hundred pounds in weight.

Anyway, I remember this because the repairman who came to service this and the printers was a truly big man. But the point of this article isn’t about a man and his dog, it is about photocopiers and printers.

Totally innocuous machines, sitting forlornly on a desk or filing cabinet in the corner of the office or stationery cupboard humming away and contributing to global warming, never given a second thought until Oh no paper jam, toner leak or non communication on the network… or worse.

It is at this point in time that due deference is given to how much work these machines actually churn out, while making a frantic call to the photocopier man, promising coffee and biscuits if he can get here in the next half hour.

What did we do before photocopiers and printers? Well, “photocopying” and “printing” was by means of a duplicating machine, smaller versions powered by a hand crank, (I recall my head teacher churning out page after page of scripts for the school plays we all had to endure and act in) and the larger versions powered by a small electric motor.

Originating from what is known as the second phase of the industrial revolution; these machines kick started the major changes in clerical and administration work practices, paving the way for a recognizable early version of what was to eventually become the modern office environment.

Typewriters, duplicating machines and the telephone changed the way office work was carried out, and the ability to mass produce cheaply in the office what once cost a lot of money by printers using a press, could now literally be created for the cost of a “dime a dozen”.

So although the photocopier and printer is a reasonably modern invention, the ability to mass produce from duplicating and typewriting has been around for over a century.
Whichever way you look at it, the photocopier man has been, and will be, around a long time.

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Post it notes are the bane of my life. Ever since their invention and subsequent take off in about 1978, I seem to have been drowning under a veritable ocean of them. Prior to this, I recall having to jot most things down in a diary, whether it was a meeting, reminder, or a specific event.

I did this because I have always had a memory like a sieve, anything that can fall through, will fall through.

Not so now, look at the average desk in an office environment, and you will see all of life spread out before you. Post it notes with “Tommy’s birthday” or “wedding anniversary, book table”. If you have to write the latter down, it really is a sad day for your long suffering spouse or partner.

For goodness sake, get a diary and write it in there or insert a timely reminder in the calendar of you email client software. It is not beyond the realms of reason to put a reminder on ones’ own mobile phone.

Fortunately working from home, the plethora of post it notes no longer exists in my life, but I guess I can sympathize. These handy little notes are so popular because they are quick, easy and convenient, and in a modern office environment can nudge or cajole ones’ memory into action.

With but a couple of words or a date and time, whatever the message is about, they are valuable reminders of something important to the writer or the receiver. When sometimes the boundary of work and home life become blurred, and everything seems to be carried out in a rush, it is easy to forget a detail here, an appointment or meeting there.

However, if it is your habit of covering your office wall or pin board with pastel coloured post it notes of all sizes, fine, but please remember, “one mans’ meat is another’s poison”. A colleague of mine a couple of years ago would just take any notes left on this desk or monitor, or whichever surface, and throw them in the bin.
Love them or loathe them, post it notes, even in today’s office environment of computers, printers and fax machines are here to stay fro many years. They are an essential part of the office environment.

But remember, if you ever work with me; please don’t stick a post it note on my monitor.

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So you’ve just moved to a new apartment and while in the process of setting your home office, you realized that the chair that you have used for goodness knows how long, was almost as old as your grandmother, had almost as many creases and worn patches, and was generally in tatters.

It is amazing how sentimental and attached to a chair one can become. “Get rid of it and buy a new one” your spouse would say, “it looks like it will fall apart any day soon”.

Well, when these things happen, all you have to do is dutifully go shopping for a new chair to go with your desk. Would it be a chair built for comfort, not speed, or would it be a chair with slick castors, that you could use to have races with your children when they come to visit, or would it be a staid, conservative offering?
Whatever the choice, remember to measure the height of your desk and to take into account the décor in your office when browsing for office chairs. You may now rightfully ask: why is it so complicated? It’s just a chair! – Well, not really. A chair, just like any other office furniture, may contribute to creating a pleasant working environment and, for your comfort, should be soft, but not too much, considering that you will spend long hours on it.

As soon as you enter an office furniture shop, you will be amazed at the many styles, sizes or colors chairs are available in. But where can you buy office chairs? I suggest you pay attention to the ads in the paper, or the ones on the local TV, because they are very likely to offer great products and promote amazing discounts.
And, if you want your chair to be the right one, you might have to sit in over a hundred chairs in the space of about three or four days. You will slouch, sit, and swivel, check out the slick castor action, and also lean back (comfort rating test) with feet up on the desk for those essential introspective coffee and writers block moments that one has from time to time.

I too had to change my office chair and settled for a nice light blue upholstered chair, swivel base and the sales lady assured me it would outlast me. Not sure what to make of that one. Oh, and by the way, it has got really smooth rolling castors.
I am confidently expecting to win the next race and choose the ice cream.

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There comes a point in all offices when you need to get rid of the old and bring in the new. But what to do with the old? There are a few schemes that allow you to rid your office of your unwanted things in the best possible way. No more filling landfills or meaningless destruction, let your items go to a new home where someone will truly appreciate them.

Pens
Once you've fitted out your office with your own branded or colour co-ordinated stationary, the last thing you want is for the scene to be ruined with other companies branded pens. Everyone seems to send pens nowadays, from advertising companies wanting your business to pharmaceuticals selling drugs and everything in between. Whilst these companies mean well, these items often get stashed in a draw and are very rarely used. If this is the case in your office, why not send them to people who really need them. A scheme has been set up to send pens to children in third world countries across the world where a shortage of stationary supplies has a massive impact on childrens’ education. Visit www.pensforkids.co.uk for information on how to donate.

Furniture
If your office furniture is looking a bit tired, you may want to think about updating. Comfy new sets and sturdy cabinets will surely make your workers much happier. Once you’ve decided what you need to get rid of, contact www.green-works.com. They will come round, collect your unwanted items and either send them to specialist recycling plants or sell them on to community centres. So whilst you’re reclining in your new plush executive chair, you can rest assured that its predecessor is on its way to a well deserving home.

Electricals
In order to be as efficient as possible, it stands to reason that you should have the best computing equipment available. After the upgrade is complete, you need to start thinking about disposing of the redundant products. Electricals can be tricky to get rid of, so to make it easier for you and to help the planet and the people in it along the way, there are various programmes set up to collect your unwanted electricals. A good one is www.m-d-recycle.co.uk – their policy is to never reuse electricals, only recycle. This policy gives you confidence that any confidential company information will never slip into the wrong hands.

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Accidents in the office are serious business. Whilst it's fair to say that accidents do and will always happen, it is in the interest on an employer to ensure that their office is as safe as possible.

We all know that fires can be extremely destructive. Therefore there are many things to consider when addressing fire safety. With so many different fire prevention and fire stopping aids it's hard to know exactly what you need. Fire blankets, powders and extinguishers are all necessary in an office. Working fire alarms are another necessity that must not be overlooked. Your local fire brigade can provide information on what kind of equipment you need, how much you need and where are the best places to put them. You’ll be able to order an abundance of firs safety equipment from your office supplies operator.

Being aware of how to detect and act upon a fire is very important. However, just as important is knowing who is in your office at all times. The easiest way to do this is with a sign in book placed at the front desk. In the event of a fire it is imperative that you know of any visitors that may be in your office and unaware of your fire safety protocol. Providing visitors with temporary ID badges is also a great way of letting employers know that there are people who may need assistance in the event of an emergency. It is common for any visitor list to be handled by a designated fire marshal. Therefore it is important for the fire marshal to be clearly visible with the use of high visibility wear.

Along with your designated fire marshal, you need to have a designated first aid administrator. This person will need to be certified as a first aid administrator through one of various means. A qualified first aid administrator must also have a fully stocked first aid box to enable them to do there job effectively.

Signs are an important safety staple in any office. The correct signage can go a long way in preventing accidents and providing assistance in emergencies. Emergency exits need to be clearly sign posted at all times

Along with the personal safety of employers, the safety of the company should not be overlooked. Appropriate lockable security devices for things like petty cash and confidential files are an easy way to heighten levels of security.

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As shocking as it may seem, it is has been reported that competition over resources is one of the top 5 causes of office feuds. Dealing with feuds in the office can be very time consuming yet can spread like wildfire amongst colleagues if not dealt with effectively. Competition over resources can range from the most basic ‘you stole my pen’ argument to the more destructive ‘why does s/he have everything they need to do their job properly whilst I’m struggling.’

The best way to deal with such issues is to never allow them to arise in the first place. Here are some tips for keeping resources feuds at bay.

Put Someone Neutral in Charge
Putting someone in charge of all stationary requests and budgets may seem like a simple solution. The tricky part is finding some neutral; someone who is liked and trusted by all but doesn’t have an obvious working connection with any other individual or team in the office. Common suggestions for this are receptionists as they tend to be known and loved by all but are not part of any particular team.

Order Online
Ordering online makes the whole process of getting office supplies so much easier. To start with, anyone in the office can visit the supplier’s website in order to find what they need. No more chasing a dog eared catalogue around the office. They can then email their requests to the person in charge, this gives ever lasting written proof of the request which will eliminate any ‘I asked for blue not red!’ arguments. Finally an online shopping basket can be checked, re checked and checked once more. Trying to do this over the phone – or even worse, in store – can be a challenge.

Bulk Buy
Buying in bulk just makes sense, office staples such as paper, stamps, and pens should always be maintained at a certain level. This is another benefit of shopping online – you can order as much as you want and really take advantage of any special offers your supplier may have.

Be Firm
Each department will inevitably have different needs; the marketing department do not need their own kettle any more than the catering department need a top of the range projector. Each department should be fully ware of, and therefore only order what they need in order to do their jobs efficiently.

With the resources issue sorted, you just need to tackle the other four main causes of office feuds! Good luck.

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With the effects of the recession still rearing its ugly head, the days of the wining and dinning potential clients with big lunches are but a distant memory. People are opting for more low-key lunches with a large sum deciding to entertain in the office instead. With first impressions being everything and appearances so paramount in today’s world, office space had better be dressed to impress.

Co-ordination
I’m not talking shoes with bags, and ties with shirts here – however that’s always a good start. Simple things like ensuring all pens, notebooks and general stationary supplies are matching around the office go a long way to showing attention to detail and brand building. Buying these things in bulk will ensure your office always looks smart for whoever may stop by on short notice.

Colour
There’s no need to be bland to display professionalism. Colour can be injected into your office through your accessories. Bins, post-its, pens, mouse pads etc. are great ways to add a little life to your office. Giving different teams or areas an individual colour will look interesting yet ordered at the same time.

Display
When inviting new clients into the office, chances are you want to broadcast your successes so they know just how great you are. Support your pitch with delicate reminders strategically placed around the office that will radiate the success of your firm. Certificates here, wall charts there, trophies, medals, photos. What ever you’ve got need to be displayed well and in prime position to impress.

Meeting Room
Where ever your having your meeting, be it meeting room, or personal office, make sure the are is prepped long before your guest are due to arrive. Small touches such as pens, notebooks, mugs and water glasses set up at each seat will have a positive impact as they enter the room.

Cleanliness
Encouraging workers to take pride in their work stations is helpful on two levels. The old adage ‘clear desk clear mind’ really does ring true for some people. Also, any unexpected guests that arrive the day before the cleaner is due won’t be met by crumbs, spillages and general office desk grime. Giving each department or groups of desks there own basic cleaning equipment should encourage this. Sponges, wipes and anti-bacterial spray should do it. If not, I’m sure a few incentive bribes for the cleanest banks of desks wouldn’t go amiss!

With your office looking as modern and as stylish as possible, making a good impression should be a breeze.

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The average person spends 8 hours a day in the office, with the average commute taking 1 ½ hours, that equates to 9 ½ hours devoted to work. When you consider that we spend and average of 7 hours sleeping; that leaves an average of just 7 ½ hours that most people have at home. If they’re lucky.
With this in mind it seems only fair that employers make life at work as comfortable as possible without disrupting productivity. Through a series of small measures, offices can be turned into a much more relaxing and comfortable place. A place which workers do not dread going into, but instead see as a home from home.

The first thing that springs to mind when thinking of home is a good old fashioned cup of tea. After the long commute that many workers make, it stands to reason that they may want a refreshing cup of tea or a coffee as a pick me up. Ensuring that these things are always available is a great way to give workers a good start to their day. I’m sure they’ll also appreciate the savings they’ll make by no longer having to stop at the local coffee shop before work. Throw in a good pack of biscuits and you’ll have a thriving team in no time.

Comfort is also essential if workers are expected to spend more of their awake hours at work than at home. Now, no-one is suggesting that workers should be allowed to work from armchairs and bean bags – that would just be silly. However a small respite area with a cushion or two where workers can relax, eat their lunch or read over some paperwork will surely be invaluable for productivity.

Whilst there’s not much you can do with the appearance of a standard office, you can still take some steps to make it not look so office-like. A perfect example of this is the introduction of a few, easy to maintain plants. This will add colour and little vibrancy to the office, and will no doubt make workers feel a little more homely and relaxed.

In offices or departments that rarely deal with customers face for face or over the phone, the general background hum can be very off putting. The sound of fax machines, scanners photocopiers and typing do nothing but remind people that they are at work. Drown out these depressing drones with a simple but effective radio. Music playing at a low volume has been known to boost the moods of office workers and allows time to fly by much quicker.

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Environmental awareness is no longer the preserve of the ardent activist: it is something which is gaining momentum in terms of popularity and importance. With widespread concerns with regard to the extent to which we abuse the planet and increased endeavours to endorse sustainable products and reduce carbon emissions; an environmental corporate conscience is now nothing short of imperative. There a great deal of ways in which a company can make steps to neutralise their carbon emissions and generally improve their energy efficiency and eco-sustainability. One of the simplest and least disruptive or costly means of bringing an organisation up to date in terms of environmental awareness is a simple switch to sustainable office supplies.

Recycled paper has been around for a number of years and is even more important than ever. The rainforests have suffered greatly over the decades in order to provide the vast quantity of timber we utilise for all manner of applications: paper need not increase this burden. Recycled paper is of exactly the same quality as non-recycled paper and due to its increased importance and the level of competition and interest in the market: is no more expensive. Given these factors, there is literally no excuse for not using recycled paper for all applications in your office. However dogmatic that may sound: it is an entirely valid statement.

Sustainable office supplies is now a field which extends far beyond just paper: not only are there now an array of recycled paper and card products such as envelopes, folders and notepads but also a selection of recycled office products which are relatively new developments. From calculators made from recycled plastic and components which run off solar polar, through to pens and pencils manufactured from recycled materials: there is virtually no stationery or office equipment item which isn’t available in an environmentally friendly form.

One of the most important breakthroughs in the field of recycled consumables is in the field of printer ink cartridges. There are a huge number of manufacturers who have launched extensive lines of remanufactured cartridges or re-used cartridges. As well as reducing the environmental impact of replacing ink cartridges with brand new alternatives: these ink cartridges are also for the most part considerably cheaper than the standard cartridge alternatives: yet offer an equal level of performance.

In order to try and halt the rapid deterioration of our planet and reduce our drain on the earth’s resources, a huge range of different materials are now recycled. In fact, it is highly likely that there are recycled office products available that you’d never even thought possible: for the sake of the environment; I urge you to take a look.

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Motivation is the inspirational force which drives individuals to surpass expectations and achieve goals. It is an intangible and to some extent merely ideological force which cannot be quantified, bought or manufactured. Despite the absence of a universal method of generating widespread motivation or a precise definition of its properties or proponents: it is without doubt, absolutely essential to success in business. As such all employers or self-employed individuals have a responsibility to themselves to take steps to motivate with the aim of distilling a solid, upbeat ethos which pervades their organisation and will make the difference between success and failure in the working realm.

It is often demanded in job descriptions on recruitment websites or in job supplements of newspapers that any prospective candidate for a given role must be ‘highly motivated’ or words to that effect. Indeed it is true that no employer would like to employ an individual who entirely lacked self motivation or was incapable of being motivated by at least vaguely conventional means. But the nature of the phrase ‘highly motivated’ is a little misleading and misses the very crux of motivation in itself. To elaborate: it is very much the role of the employer to motivate the staff to make them want to achieve the goals which most benefit the company.

Motivation can be derived from any number of things, in order to gain the highest chance of cultivating a dynamic, motivated workforce it is best practice to try and ensure that any potentially motivating factors are addressed and promoted. Obviously the major motivational factors for most people are financial gain or career development. In the majority of sales departments for instance, money is the primary motivator: commission earned on sales and bonuses for hitting targets for instance are a widely used system of financial motivation. Equally, staff are likely to be motivated to succeed and achieve if they believe that in doing so they are improving their chance of climbing the corporate ladder. Internal rather than external promotion can be a massive motivational factor for staff as well as often resulting in the best candidate.

Such simple things as ensuring that your office furniture is appropriate or creating a vibrant working environment can be equally as motivating to some as money is to others. It is often the small things which induce comfort and happiness; the same applies to employee motivation. Such minor gestures as offering employee benefits are likely to strike a chord with staff and help garner a will to aid the company to success.

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