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Anthony The Apprentice

Posted on April 23, 2018

Our most recent apprentice, Anthony, has impressed our warehouse team and been offered a full time position. Here's what he had to say about his time at The Workplace Depot so far. Anthony joined our team in April 2017 when he began his Warehouse and Logistics Apprenticeship. He recently began his full time role that he was offered shortly after completing the apprenticeship.

The Workplace Depot Wins Yet Another Award

Posted on July 10, 2017

At the recent IoD East Midlands 2017 awards, Steve Miller, our Managing Director, was awarded East Midlands Family Business Director of the Year. Comments from our MD, Steve Miller - ‘I’m extremely humbled to win this award 2 years in a row. It’s fantastic to be recognised individually, however this award would not be possible without the dedication and hard work of all my team back at The Workplace Depot.

Workplace Depot Shortlisted for Online Business Awards!

Posted on June 16, 2016

This might be the year when The Workplace Depot has been shortlisted for the most awards ever. So we must be doing something right, right? :) This morning an email from the Online Business Awards arrived in my inbox. Hurray! I couldn't even remember we've applied for these Awards this year, so double joy!

Winners of the ECMOD Awards 2016

Posted on June 09, 2016

Last week we were invited to attend the ECMOD Awards at the Hurlingham Club, London. The ECMOD Direct Commerce Awards "were created to celebrate excellence across a meaningful range of categories and are entered by direct commerce and multichannel businesses across a wide range of both B2B and B2C merchandise categories & specialities.

ECMOD Awards 2016 Finalists

Posted on June 01, 2016

Great news this week... we've been shortlisted for the 2016 ECMOD Awards. The ECMOD Direct Commerce Awards have been established in 1998. Year after year they have increased their reputation and now represent a "must attend" for anyone in the retail industry. This is the first year we have been involved with the ECMOD Awards and are honoured to be amongst some of the big brand names taking part this year.

The Best Workplace Pranks for April Fools’ Day

Posted on March 31, 2016

April Fools’ Day is a favoured holiday if you’re a person who works alongside other people throughout the year. This is the one day that you get to play pranks on your colleagues and get away with it. However, you might not be sure of which pranks are going to be acceptable and which ones are going to go too far. The best workplace pranks don’t have to involve a lot of time or effort, and they will still get the right amount of laughs and fun.

Workplace Depot Gets a Visit from Elf on the Shelf!

Posted on December 15, 2015

Around the office, we’ve started to notice some… instances. Some of the staff have noticed a peculiar new visitor in our shelving warehouse, and they seem to be enjoying him greatly. Sitting impishly on our retail shelving, metal shelving, and even on our container shelving, Elf on the Shelf has made itself at home on the many, many, many shelves Workplace Depot has to offer. The Incidents Begin At first, we didn’t notice our new little visitor. He looked right at home nestled on top of our selection of storage shelving. After all our shelving is designed to handle 545 kg per shelf, and the elf’s lithe frame is clearly less than that. Maybe we can convince him to eat more Christmas cookies and experiment with the shelf’s overall weight resistance? However, with our next day delivery, Elf on the Shelf’s position had to change quite frequently, sometimes in mid-day (granted, we’ve never seen the guy move, you know). One day, we had a kitchen rush-order some new Stainless Steel Kitchen Solid...

Reasons Why Designing a Solid Office Business Culture Is Vital for Your Company

Posted on September 29, 2015

In order to lift your startup off the ground, you need to create a healthy business environment that could support your ascension. This is one of the most important unspoken rules that entrepreneurs should consider before embarking on a journey towards their unique dreams and goals. The people who support your growth are the key components that reshape your business from within. This is precisely why one should always strive to develop and preserve a solid office business culture. Understanding the Concept of Open Office Business Culture and Its Benefits Corporate culture is usually implied; it is developed in time, from the essence (cumulative traits) of the people who are hired by a particular company. Despite the fact that it employs individuals speaking different languages and sharing a plethora of diverse interests and passions, Google knows how to keep its workers engaged, focused and inspired. Google is well aware that frequent interactions between staff members can contribute to...

The Nottingham Post Business Awards 2015 – Winners!

Posted on May 15, 2015

Last night we were invited to attend the Nottingham Post Business Awards at the East Midlands Conference Centre. “The Nottingham Post Business Awards aim to celebrate success, recognise achievement and highlight the innovative people and companies in Nottinghamshire who are putting our region on the map.” To find out more about these awards, visit their website. The final nominees listed within thirteen different categories were selected from hundreds of entrants, so it was a huge compliment to find out we were amongst those chosen to attend the awards. As nominees in the Retail Business of the Year category, we were very excited to be a part of the night, which was thoroughly entertaining from start to finish. Our category was sponsored by Baker Tilly, a leading national provider of accounting and business services. They stated they were delighted to be sponsoring the award as they work with a number of retailers and recognise the importance of the sector to the strength of the local...

Labelling Hazardous Storage – GHS

Posted on February 04, 2015

The Globally Harmonised System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals, also known as GHS, is an internationally recognised system that conforms to consistent criteria regarding the classification and labelling of chemicals. Chemical classification is extremely important; it helps you to be aware of how the chemicals you are supplying could potentially harm you, others around you and the environment. If you are unsure about the legislation regarding the labelling requirements of chemicals you may be handling and supplying, visit the HSE website for more information. Understanding GHS The GHS was created by the United Nations, after development began at the United Nations Rio Conference in 1992. Considering the fact that there used to be a variety of regulations concerning hazard classification being carried out in numerous countries, although these were similar in content, they resulted in multiple meanings for the same hazard in different countries. With this in mind, it was decided...

Advantages of Lockers for Students

Posted on January 28, 2015

Surprisingly lockers have great advantages for students that you wouldn't even consider without reading into it. Currently Christmas seems like a distant memory to all those children back at school, sat in class counting down the days until the next half term, but as teachers you may want to consider these benefits for your pupils before you write-off the new lockers suggestion. Some of the great benefits for having lockers include: Security The obvious advantage and the main reason for putting lockers into place, is for the security they offer to pupils. Having a lockable area for your valuables is a brilliant way to keep your belongings safe and secure. Making sure you put metal lockers in place is an added bonus, allowing them to be heavy duty and “child proof”. Reduce Distractions Depending on the rules within your school, children may not be allowed to carry mobile phones around once they arrive in school. However they may need them before and after school to arrange transport, so...

National Home Security Month

Posted on October 01, 2014

As the darker nights come in, the burglars come out. According to the National Home Security Month (NHSM) website there is a 20% increase in home burglaries when it’s darker outside. After taking this in to consideration, NHSM was born to create awareness around home security and the importance of this, especially within these darker months. October is the month to become more aware of your personal security; not only does securing your home give you peace of mind, it can reduce your insurance premiums. NHSM breaks down different elements of your home security week-by-week to allow you to focus on certain features separately and easily. Week 1 NHSM advise you to check the fundamental information on the current burglary statistics within your area. This can be carried out by downloading the Yale Crime Watcher app on to your phone. The app also offers you simple advice for your home security. Week 2 The second week focuses on securing your doors and windows. It is advised that you upgrade...