Employers are increasingly recognising the benefits of enabling employees to work from home. They cut down on the costs of running a large office and the employees are able to juggle home and work commitments. At the same time, large numbers of people are starting up businesses online and are operating these from their homes. … Read the full post …

Slow broadband, poor quality calls and a lack of mobile network coverage are hampering millions of UK home workers, according to a survey carried out by uSwitch. A quarter of respondents said their mobile or broadband service had caused them problems when working from home. Half of all people surveyed said that their experiences with … Read the full post …

No amount of nagging is going to get your teen off the computer games. If you have an Xbox in your house then your teens are going to want to play on it. You could try turning off the broadband or cutting the electricity supply but this is only going to result in a huge … Read the full post …

Multitasking is the buzz word of this decade but did you know that it applies to desks as well as people? If you work from home you may not have the room for a desk that is reserved purely for office work. It will have to perform other functions if it is going to earn … Read the full post …

Increasing numbers of people are opting to work remotely or to start their own freelance or small business. For most of us, that means working from home – at least in the beginning. While it’s tempting to just pull up a chair and work on your laptop at the kitchen table, you’re not going to … Read the full post …

You might remember the interview recently where a guest, Professor Robert Kelly, was interrupted by his children entering his home office while he was live on BBC News. Much hilarity ensued as his wife attempted to retrieve the children while the Professor failed to hide his discomfort. While most parents who work from home aren’t … Read the full post …

More people than ever are choosing to work from home, either in a flexible working arrangement with their employer or by freelancing or running a small business of their own. Home working offers many benefits, including flexible hours, a sense of freedom and improved work/life balance. However, there are downsides – especially when you’re first … Read the full post …

Increasing numbers of employers are looking at flexible working as an alternative to the traditional office-based model of workforce. In fact, over a third of companies in the UK now offer flexible working of some kind. However, a lot of employers remain unconvinced, fearing that allowing remote working from home will impact on productivity. That … Read the full post …

So, you’re starting your new course, and you want a workstation that’s going to see you through in comfort and style. Like most students, you’re no doubt strapped for cash, so you want to get your purchase right the first time. Here’s what you need to look for in your computer desk for University. Look … Read the full post …

Working from home is an increasingly popular business trend, and many employees report it makes them more productive, less stressed and happier in their job. They also tend to save both time and money, with no more commuting to be done or parking fees to pay, and enjoy the autonomy that working from home gives … Read the full post …

  Need a cheap computer desk? If you are looking for a cheap computer desk we’re fairly certain that you are looking for something that is inexpensive rather than cheap. This is quite an important differentiation to make as there are hundreds of ‘cheap computer desks’ on the market today but do you really want … Read the full post …

“Expert Tip – FYI: This is a multi featured desk, you can sit and stand at it.” Standing Office Desk with a built in AI that learns from you and adjusts itself The new standing office desk from Stir is a marvel in its own right. Stir’s forward thinking has taken this designer looking office … Read the full post …