Debenhams have released news that their sales of home office furniture have increased by an incredible 340%. The reason for this staggering climb, they believe, is the boost in people working from
home in order to avoid
the looming cloud of the recession. This growth in sales is supported by news from the UK Government which suggests that in the current unstable working world people are opting to work from home and be their own boss. more…
Sometimes an invention comes up and you can’t help but wonder, “Why didn’t I think of that?”
Have you ever been sitting at your desk and munching your way through your lunch, only to find yourself later in the afternoon manically shaking your keyboard upside down to dislodge the crumbs? Or maybe you’ve even taken the Hoover to it, only to then have to take the Hoover apart minutes later to retrieve keys that have been accidentally sucked up? more…
BT Office Furniture offers a modern, clean and crisp range of brilliant white office desks, chairs and office furniture. Architects and designers have consistently told us that our working environment makes a huge difference, not only to the way clients perceive our business, but also to the way our employees feel. As well as providing a modern, minimalistic and professional look to your clients, it also allows your team the space to think and nurture inspiration. more…
Postural, joint and muscular problems pinpointed to necks, backs, hips and knees are on the increase amongst the British workforce. These problems could be attributed to poor seating posture, lack of movement in the office and inappropriate office furniture.
A survey recently published by Chartered Society of Physiotherapists (CSP) revealed that as many as one in four employees work non-stop throughout the day and many of us work through most of our lunch break. Furthermore, a Deskbound survey uncovered that 60% of the British workforce work more than their contracted hours, 36% suffer from bad posture and 57% suffer from backache. more…
Office furniture retailer BT Office could not help but notice that the debate about whether it should be allowed to watch World Cup matches in the office or not is hotting up this week.
According to internet service provider Eclipse, 54% of the British population plan to watch the World Cup games online at work. As BT Office understands some companies will make room in their boardrooms for staff to follow the games together on big screens, whilst others will allow employees to watch online from their office desks. more…
Winkworth professional property services were established in 1835, and now have over 80 independently owned and operated offices in the UK as well as an international presence.
Winkworth has been a long-term loyal BT Office customer for a number of years - purchasing ad-hoc pieces of office furniture as well as complete office furnishing solutions for a number of their new and existing offices.
This time Winkworth approached BT Office for suggestions for their newly acquired office in Highcliffe, Dorset. more…
In times of recession businesses are cutting costs in all areas and this includes office furniture. Customers who come to BT Office can be reassured knowing that office chairs can be purchased for under £50.
A good, comfortable office chair is a must for employee productivity, comfort and to reduce the likelihood of injury like back aches and strains.
The good news is that customers who purchase their office furniture from BT Office need not compromise quality for cost when selecting office chairs. BT Office has a diverse range of office chairs to suit all budgets and tastes - and what is even better is that three of the most popular ranges come in at under £50. more…
Selecting office furniture that is flexible has the potential to save an organisation money, maximise use of space and make the work environment more efficient.
The dynamic work environment of today often requires work spaces to be adaptable. Allowing work stations to be easily rearranged for meetings, to accommodate new staff members and to make space for new pieces of technology are just some of the reasons why this is important.
According to CNN the most famous piece of office equipment has turned 50 this year. This is of course referring to the office copier.
The office copier is still a prime feature in many offices, whether it is for printing purposes or for a five minute gossip session amongst boisterous employees.
However, although the basic uses of the copier have remained, dimensions of the copier have changed. According to a recent article by CNN “offices have replaced traditional copiers with network connected multi-purpose printers”.
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The sustainability movement is upon us, with new government initiatives and campaigns such as ‘10:10′* popping up every week many of us are making a conscious effort to be more environmentally friendly and help meet the new government recycle targets.
