The secret to job security

The secret to job security

After having lost five different jobs in four months, Peter was hired by a warehouse. But one day he lost control of the forklift truck and drovie it off the loading dock. Looking at the damage, the owner shook his head and said he’d have to deduct 10 percent of...
Keep fit

Keep fit

  We all know that fresh air is good for us. And that exercising and having little breaks help our brains to function better. ‘Kwik Learning’ has some great tips on how to stay fit and alert during your working day. However I’m not sure whether...
Strange translations

Strange translations

Translating can be very difficult at times. That’s why we need the experts. However, some people are not prepared to pay for good translators and do the jobs themselves! The Telegraph has collected a lot of strange signs – all to do with the toilet! Do...
Get your timer out

Get your timer out

The Pomodoro Technique is an easy-to-use time management method developed in the late 1980s. All you need to get started is a kitchen timer. Take a look at the video and see whether it could be something for you to try out. I started using this technique some months...
Is it a man or a woman?

Is it a man or a woman?

What do you do if you don’t know whether the person you are writing to is a man or a woman? Let’s say you know the name is Drew Barrymore. Of course, you could try and google the name. But in many cases you might find it difficult to find out. My...
Free compliments

Free compliments

Take a look at this simple yet very creative way to motivate your colleagues or your employees. 😉 You’ll even find a  pdf download of the poster on the site. So why not give it a try? We know that so many people are overworked and stressed out. This could really...