Blog : posts filed under Workplace Efficiency

Tuesday, March 2013
Infographic : Causes of energy usage in the office

We have created an inforgraphic focusing on some of the main causes of energy usage in the office. Check it out and start making changes in your office. Check back soon for suggestions on ways to improve energy usage in the office.
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Monday, July 2012
Sitting: We Are Doing It All Wrong

Oh dear it looks like we’re doing this sitting business all wrong. According to a leading ergonomic expert we’re not bio-mechanically designed to sit for long periods, particularly on poorly designed office chairs. Bog standard office chairs are responsible for a range of ailments up and down the country. Nigel Corlett’s research has suggested 2 …
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Friday, May 2012
Work/Life balance Mr Cameron Style

I’m not sure that attendance in the office necessarily means you’re a hard worker, I know loads of people who get in early, leave late and accomplish little throughout the day in terms of work…but because they are present all day long they feel like they work hard! I personally feel it’s more about being …
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Friday, May 2012
Cats and Dogs

What are you… a dog person or a cat person? I think they tend to be two very different breeds of people! I like both and have two cats (but I’m not allowed a dog yet). I was surprised to read that pets in the workplace can help to relieve stress. A recent study published …
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Thursday, May 2012
Green Office Week

I’m all about motivation – I thrive with a proverbial carrot! It doesn’t always have to be the big things, I’d do almost anything for anyone for a hug and a genuine thank you! Really I’m motivated by appreciation and it looks like I’m not the only one who is! A quarter of office workers …
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Friday, April 2012
Following in our Footprint

Here at CMD we are so proud of Footprint. It’s a system we have developed in-house and demonstrates our continuing investment into new technologies, research and development and ensuring that our clients have the best possible tools to do their bit in looking after the environment. The CMD Footprint System shows how to identify measures …
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Wednesday, March 2012
The Advantages Of Working With Two Screens

It may seem like a gimmick, a flash accessory that designers use to make their workspace look more important, but the advantages of working with multiple screens are real. They don’t just look nice, they actually increase efficiency and productivity as well. According to studies done by the Jon Peddie Research, productivity increases by an …
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Friday, March 2012
It’s Electric Blog Bulletin

Phew! It’s been a busy few weeks. We’ll give you a short update and then tell you more in the coming months. There’s just too much to squeeze into one blog. Footprint – hold on to your hats and get ready to control your own desk power saving a bit of money along the way. …
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Wednesday, February 2012
Relaxing with a Hobby

The world in which we live is often very fast-paced and stressful with too many things to do and can often seem to get more and more complicated and stressful every day. Being overworked and stressed is not a happy position for anyone to be in which is why it is so important to occasionally …
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Friday, January 2012
Effective office products for the healthcare sector

In the healthcare sector there is an inherent need for technological equipment. As well as medical technology, basic office products are also a necessary part of the working environment. It is for this reason that an effective cable management system is an important aspect of the working area. Organising cables can be done with a …
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