Why Businesses Should Support the “Keep It Local” Campaign This Festive Season
As the festive season approaches, businesses have a unique opportunity to make a significant impact by supporting the Keep It Local campaign. The initiative encourages businesses and consumers to prioritise local suppliers, helping to strengthen local economies, foster community spirit, and promote sustainability. Boosting the Local Economy One of the most compelling reasons to support […]
Hybrid Working in Winter: Keeping Warm and Productive
As the colder months roll in, hybrid working presents some unique challenges, especially when you’re toggling between the office and your home setup. We’ve all been there—trying to type while wrapped in a blanket, sipping endless cups of tea, and watching the frost gather outside. Working from home in winter seems idyllic, but the reality […]
Wellbeing and Healthy Living in the Workplace: The Need for Comprehensive Medical Training
In today’s fast-paced work environment, the importance of promoting wellbeing and healthy living in the workplace cannot be overstated. Employees are the backbone of any business, and fostering a supportive environment where both physical and mental health are prioritised not only boosts morale but also enhances productivity and reduces absenteeism. Ensuring that employees have access […]
A reliable solution to hidden hazards
In our tech-driven lives, lithium batteries are everywhere. They power our smartphones, keep our electric vehicles humming, and energise countless gadgets that make modern living so convenient. But with great power comes great responsibility—and a fair share of risks. Lithium batteries, despite their efficiency and power, can be ticking time bombs if not handled with […]
About the Fellowes Four Zone Approach
Ergonomics puts human anatomy and behaviour at the heart of design. The field of ergonomics typically involves designing devices around the physical capabilities and comfort of the user. Ergonomic products are designed to minimise physical effort and discomfort and maximise efficiency.In a 2021 survey carried out by Censuswide*, commissioned by Fellowes, 83% of respondents thought […]
EV Charging Installation sourced from Keep It Local campaign
The Wooda Holiday Park recently installed EV Charging points for visitors having first heard about the offering from a Keep It Local campaign instigated by local stationery workplace supplier and retail shop, Axminster Printing. The Wooda Holiday Park has been owned and operated by the Colwill family for nearly a century. Once a working farm, […]
Unleashing creativity: The many uses of tinted paper
Coloured paper is not only pretty to look at, inspiring creativity, it’s also very versatile with many great uses across a whole host of different environments and applications. In this article, we highlight some of the uses of this multi-functional paper option. Firstly, we spoke to Hannah Savill, Teaching Assistant at a SEN class, about […]
10 Reasons to Keep It Local
1. LOCAL ECONOMYLocal spend boosts the local economy, creates local jobs and generates local wealth. Fact. 2. LOCAL ENVIRONMENTQuite simply, less packaging, less travelling, less fuel = Less carbon emissions and a healthier environment. Who doesn’t want that? 3. LOCAL COMMUNITYLocal businesses support local events, charities, sports clubs, school events, libraries, amenities…If our local businesses thrive, so […]
Is Working from Home Really ‘Working’ if the Sun is Shining?
As the sun starts to shine and the days grow longer, the debate about working from home versus working in the office heats up. With new flexible working rights and hotter summers, the odds seem stacked against employers. From extended breaks to potter in the garden, to “recharging the batteries” with some summer rays, or […]
Embracing Ai in the Office: Transforming Work for the Better
In today’s fast-paced world, office environments are constantly evolving. One of the biggest drivers of this change is Artificial Intelligence (AI). For many, AI might sound like a sci-fi concept or something that only tech experts understand. However, it’s becoming increasingly accessible and beneficial for everyday office workers. Let’s demystify AI and explore how it […]