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Top 10 Workplace Films

Posted on July 20, 2014

No matter what, films will always be watched, whether you take a trip to the cinema or stay at home, you can’t beat a movie marathon (particularly on a Sunday) and a big bowl of popcorn. With this in mind, being The Workplace Depot, we find it fitting to list some great films relating to, you guessed it, the workplace! There surely can’t be a more reliable source than LinkedIn, the online home for all things workplace and career-related, to back up a collated top 10 list of films relating to the workplace. Although we are a fan of this list, of course we have produced one of our own! The Workplace Depot’s Top 10 Workplace Films The Wolf of Wall Street (2013) – Academy Award nominee Leonardo DiCaprio portrays Jordan Belfort, a Long Island penny s...

Top 5 Seriously Cool Places to Work

Posted on July 18, 2014

So after seeing some really good looking images of offices and workplaces and hearing about what particular workplaces do to keep their staff motivated, I thought I’d share my particular favourites (obviously not including The Workplace Depot, that blows all of these out the water). So some of the really cool places to work, in my opinion: Google Probably with no surprise to you reading this, Google has got to be on this list. All of Google’s offices are seriously cool, with features within the London office such as: snugs, a roof terrace, an allotment and many different great looking rooms. Photo: Google Inventionland So from the name, we can see that Inventionland brings new products to wo...

The Workplace Depot visit Nottinghamshire Charities!

Posted on July 16, 2014

Over the past week, we at The Workplace Depot have visited a number of charities in and around Nottingham, donating some stock to their organisations in order to build up our commitment to these worthwhile causes helping and supporting their communities. The charities we have visited include: Age Concern, Rainbows, Groundwork, CP Sport, Nottinghamshire Hospice Each of these charities were given a list of stock to choose items from, which we would personally deliver and take the opportunity to have our picture taken with the contacts that...

Are You Sitting Comfortably? – The Importance of Office Chairs

Posted on July 10, 2014

The importance of office chairs may sometimes go unnoticed, however not only can a comfortable chair increase concentration, it is also good for your health... There are not many worse things I can think of than going to work, sitting down on the most uncomfortable chair and knowing you will be there for the next 8 hours! Although it may seem trivial, sitting comfortably at work would surely put you in a better mood and even make you feel more productive. A report from the Continuing Education Unit has found that slouching and similar seated postures can cause backaches, headaches, fatigue and poor concentration, however a healthy posture promotes greater overall comfort and improved awareness. If, like many of us, you are faced with the everyday mundane office chair, why not try one of the following ways to spice...

National Twins, Triplets and More Awareness Week!

Posted on June 30, 2014

When you browse the Internet a lot, it occasionally happens that you do find something worth reading about… Honestly! This morning I happened to come across National Awareness Days and today marks the start of twins, triplets and more week, recognising multiple births across the UK. I think it’s important to acknowledge the rarer among us, although multiple births have been on the rise; the births of twins has risen almost 50% from 1984-2004. With this in mind, I have discovered a few further facts on twins, triplets and more. General and Fun Facts on Multiple Births in the UK 1. Around 98.5% of all multiple births in the UK are twins and more than 9,000 sets of twins are born in the UK each year 2. Worldwide, there are at least 125 million living multiples 3. Up to 22% of twins are left-handed, whereas in the no...

Top 20 Motivational Workplace Songs

Posted on June 27, 2014

Last year, we published a Top 50 Workplace Songs blog with the majority of the songs potentially relating to our mood at work, potential job titles and the main reason why most of us go to work – for money! With this in mind, I have decided to create a new list that focuses more on motivational songs that can be considered work related, in order to help get you through the week. (I know its Friday, but I’m just giving you time to go and make yourself this playlist over the weekend!) Top 20 Motivational Workplace Songs Work – Britney Spears Run the World (Girls) – Beyonce ...

An A-Z of Office Supplies

Posted on June 04, 2014

Here at The Workplace Depot we have supplied numerous office workstations with the necessary equipment that you would need daily. We supply everything that you would need for an office environment. Here is an A-Z of essentials that you can get from us for your office: A – Aid (first aid) B – Bins C – Conference Chairs D – Disability Equipment E – Energy Saving Labels F – Filing Cabinets G – ...

Workplace First Aid Kit - What Should It Contain?

Posted on May 29, 2014

As an employer it is your responsibility to maintain the safety of all employees within the workplace. Ensuing you provide a first aid box which meets British Standards is essential, however the decision on what your first aid box contains depends entirely on what you assess your needs to be. As a guide where the working environment is ranked as low risk (e.g. an office), HSE recommend a minimum stock should be: - a general guidance leaflet - 20 sterile plasters (of assorted sizes) - two sterile eye pads - four sterile triangular bandages - six safety pins - two large sterile wound dressings - six medium-sized sterile wound dressings - three pairs of disposable gloves It is highly recommended that you DO NOT keep medicines and tablets within a workplace first aid kit. The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) only provide this as a minimum recommendation, employers may wish to refer to British Standard 8599...

The Need for Cable Protectors at Events

Posted on May 27, 2014

No matter what the event; indoors or outdoors, big or small, village fete or music festival, regardless of the nature and purpose of the event all loose leads and cables pose their own risk to property and life. Carrying out advanced planning and risk assessing, ensuring cable protection is thoroughly thought threw is vital. If you are thinking about setting up your own event, you need to make sure that you understand that you as the organiser are legally accountable for any accidents that may occur during the event, so having cable protectors in place is essential. Events can be so hazardous that the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has dedicated a section of their website to cover the topic, click here to read more. Cable protectors are mostly rubber or plastic material cases, enabling you to keep your cables safe and secure, preventing trip hazards to users and damage t...

Plastic Posts and Chains for Workplaces - Little Things, Great Value!

Posted on May 23, 2014

Plastic chains and posts are one of those inconspicuous products that none of us feel a glaring need for, unless dealing with crowd management. Workplaces like banks, theatres, cinemas, airports and public offices know the utility of these practical products can restore order to a bustling workplace without much effort. Just mark the line that you don’t want the people to cross, and watch them obey the rules. Posts and chains deliver a stern warning without actually saying anything to offend the customers, who would stay in queues and avoid the areas where you don’t want them to tread, for whatever reasons. People generally respect the limits marked with these plastic poles and chains. Plastic posts and chains present an instant and economical solution to crowd management. Just put up the posts, attach these heavy duty plastic chains, and you are done. Using these chains, you can easily control the flow of the pedestrian traffic in the office or even regulate vehicular traffic in...

Office First Aid - What First-Aiders and Employers Ought to Know

Posted on May 22, 2014

Lisa Driver, the 47-year-old mother of two has no recollections of the fall that made her an epileptic. Her friend Elaine Bristow remembers they were not drunk, although Mrs. Driver had consumed five Vodka and Cokes. When they were waiting for a taxi, Lisa went into the private car park of the Roman Painted House in Dover, looking for "somewhere to wee". She tripped and fell over a 2-feet high wall and fractured her skull. She later sued the Roman Painted House for £1 million, claiming that the site was dangerous. It was only last week, after almost 6 years of the accident that her claim was rejected and the Roman Painted House was absolved of the liability. The incident underlines the importance of maintaining safety in and around the workplace, regardless of how benign your line of work may be. Making first-aid arrangements is an essential part of health and safety around the workplace. First Aid at Work - Everyone's Responsibility, but the Axe Usually Falls on the Employer...

Hosepipe Protectors and Ramps – Your Problems Solved

Posted on May 21, 2014

I passed by a construction site the other day and they had a hosepipe running across the road. In an effort to make the hose secure, somebody (probably by the orders of the site manager or safety officer) had passed it through a steel pipe. The improvisation would have been inspiring, but the pipe was creating a rude bump for the vehicles driving on the road, apart from being a tripping hazard for pedestrians, especially during the dark hours. Whoever put it there probably didn’t know that hosepipe protector ramps had long been invented. What Are Hosepipe Protector Ramps? Hosepipe protectors and ramps are simple and inexpensive pieces of equipment that make it possible for you to get a hosepipe from point A to point B without risking damage to the pipe, causing bumps on the road, or creating a tripping hazard on the walkway that lies between points A and B. The double sided ramp makes vehicular and wheeled movement smooth and protects against accidental trips and falls. T...