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Workplace Do's and Don’ts: Ways to Stay Energised

Posted on September 01, 2015

If you’ve been following our blog, you know that we’re always seeking to help you enjoy your time at the office. After all, for most employees having a career is like having a second home away from home, given that the average worker spends an estimated 40 to 60 hours per week on the job. Maybe you are one of those stellar employees who regularly works a lot of overtime during the week or around holiday seasons. Or, if you’re just joining the practice of working longer days (e.g., arriving at work early, skipping lunch break, and staying late), you’re probably looking for ways to keep yourself feeling fresh with energy during the day. So, here are a few suggestions for workplace do's and don’ts: 1. Do's: Stay hydrated. Keeping your system lubricated keeps you from feeling drained. Make it a habit to drink plenty of water throughout out the day. Not a huge fan of H2O? Try...

Others Compete on Price. We Compete on Value

Posted on August 13, 2015

The Workplace Depot is your one-stop-shop destination for all of your business needs. We compete on value with every item we carry plus we strive to offer unparalleled customer service. The Workplace Depot’s Innovations in Customer Service We want your shopping experience to be as pleasant, friendly, and easy as possible, so we are continually upgrading our website and our services. With an eye toward making our website more customer friendly, we implemented some changes to our online site. First, we began using a program on our site (Capture+ from Postcode Anywhere) that allows auto-fill and validation rather than having our customers fill in address text fields on every visit. Next, we simplified the checkout process on our web site by cutting back on the information we request and by putting everything on one page so o...

A Short History of Computers - Infographic

Posted on July 01, 2015

Computers are indispensable in our daily lives. They have been around for a long time, since the 1940s, to be exact. Our first article regarding the short history of computers was a big hit, so we've decided to turn it into an infographic. But first, a quick recap of computer history. "Who invented the computer?" "When?" "How?" "What is a computer made of?" The first generation of computers were, to be honest, quite massive. First created in 1940s, the computers had to be equipped with magnetic drums in order to store data. They relied on vacuum tubes to control the current of electricity and they were insanely expensive and slow. However, they could run thousands of calculations in one second; for being the first generation, it wasn't all bad news. The next stop on the short history of computers takes us to the second generation. These were created...

Top Workplace Songs- See our First Infographic!

Posted on June 29, 2015

Top Workplace Songs about Jobs, Money and Can-do attitude Our initial blog post on Workplace Songs that has been published in early 2013 turns out to be still one of the most popular. From songs about job descriptions such as Please Mr Postman of The Marvelettes and the incredibly well known Elton John's Teacher I need you to anti-work songs such as Beck's Soul Sucking Jerk and Lou Reed's Don't Talk to me about Work, our top workplace songs cover it all. So we thought, why not turn it into an infographic? But before we start, some Infographic History First! The first infographic in the form of s...

National BBQ Week, Fire up the Grill!

Posted on May 20, 2015

It might just be a pleasing coincidence, but this upcoming bank holiday (25th May) falls on the same day that National BBQ Week in the UK begins. In my opinion, the second bank holiday that we are fortunate enough to have in May officially signals the start of summer; we are heading towards the middle of the year and finally some warm, sunny weather is paying a more frequent visit! With this in mind, it might be time to start considering, particularly if you are a business owner of a pub/restaurant or outdoor area, whether you need to whip your beer gardens in to shape and dust off the BBQ for some bank holiday fun in the sun. This year marks the UK’s 19th National BBQ Week (yes this has been a thing for the past 19 years!) commencing between 25th May and 31st May and with around 5 million BBQ’s being held across the week in the previous year, if the rain makes a swift exit and the sun starts shining we will probably see...

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...

National Walk to Work Week!

Posted on May 11, 2015

Around this time of year, it’s probably likely that half of us are well in to a new routine in terms of fitness and healthy eating, but the other half of us are either still set in our old ways, or had tried to alter them slightly for the New Year but unfortunately gave in to temptation somewhere along the line! Having said this, if you are looking for a good opportunity to take on a new challenge in a bid to become fitter, National Walk to Work Week is perfect for those of us who still need a bit of encouragement when it comes to exercising. Starting today and continuing all week until 15th May, National Walk to Work Week is inspiring those of us in particular who might sit at a desk all day to enjoy a walk to work for the week, with the hope that this will become a more permanent method of transportation – during summer at least! Get to Walk If you’re a daily commuter, or perhaps you would have to set off at 5am to make it to...

Buying for Bars and Restaurants – Are You Prepared?

Posted on February 09, 2015

Whether it’s a birthday, engagement, anniversary or just a general special occasion, certain industries can constantly feel the effects of being extremely busy all year round. Restaurants, bars, clubs and pubs in particular will probably be packed (even more than usual) this upcoming weekend as dozens of couples walk through the doors hoping for a special evening filled with delicious food and drinks on Valentine’s Day! Having said this, it is surely beneficial to prepare yourselves and your staff in the best way possible, certifying that your areas used for preparation are fully stocked and organised and your customers are aware of all the available facilities around them. Practical Products Certain ways you can make sure you are on top of things during busy times within your workplace includes having useful storage space. Storing products that are frequently used in easy to reach places, for example at the front of a shelf, can make life a lot...

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...

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 nee...

Is it a Blue Monday for You?

Posted on January 19, 2015

We’re just over midway through January now, New Year greetings are officially over and normal life appears to have been fully resumed. However, today, Monday 19th January has officially been dubbed ‘Blue Monday’. Apparently, today is the day when the entire population feel a bit miserable, the weather’s dreary, New Year’s Resolutions become undone, and the infamous January blues have officially set in after all the hype of the festivities. It is also probably the week before most people’s paydays since Christmas and it has been a long month after paying for all those Christmas presents. Blue Monday was supposedly first discovered by Dr Cliff Arnall – who reinforces that all of these factors contribute simultaneously to people around the world. The day has become recognised globally, with #bluemonday trending worldwide on Twitter this morning, along with websites such as ...

Google Certified Shop

Posted on January 12, 2015

Here at The Workplace Depot we are proud to announce that we have become a Google Certified Shop! Being a Google Certified Shop means that our customers can shop with us confidently and are safe with the knowledge that we as a business will provide the best customer service and reliable dispatch as we possibly can. Once you arrive on our website, you’ll see the added certified shop badge, if you click this you can see our overall rating as a business; unique, historic buyers have rated us on their own experiences. You can also see that you are protected on your purchases and even verify us, to make sure we are who we say we are and do what we say we do - you no longer just have to take my word for it! To become a Google Certified Shop, as a company you need to meet the following metrics to show that you can offer an ongoing, high quality shopping experience: Have a high percentage of orders with quick response and delivery times. Have a low average f...