Matthew Burns

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June 13, 2025

Confessions of a (Reluctantly) Tidy Desk Owner

Struggling to keep a tidy desk? You’re not alone. We’ve all looked at our desks at some point and thought, How did it get this bad?...

Race to the Rising Sun

June 12, 2025

Evolve Document Solutions Staff Begin Virtual ‘Race to the Rising Sun’ Challenge

Evolve Document Solutions staff in Bamber Bridge near Preston, Lancashire, have accepted a virtual walking challenge charting a cultural...

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May 29, 2025

Who Moved My Chair? The Hidden Toll of Hot Desking on UK Workers

Hot desking has become something of a buzzword in post-pandemic UK office life. With hybrid working firmly established in many...

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May 25, 2025

The Secret War at the Office Copier (You Know the One)

If you’ve worked in a UK office, you’ve probably had a brush with “photocopier politics.” Maybe you’ve waited in line behind...

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May 21, 2025

The 2025 Admin Skillset: What’s In, What’s Out, and What’s Next

The role of the administrative professional is changing fast. Once seen mainly as behind-the-scenes support, today’s admin roles are...

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May 17, 2025

The Document Dilemma: Are You Risking Privacy for Convenience in Your Office?

In any UK workplace, managing sensitive documents is a delicate balancing act. On one hand, people need access to do their jobs. On the...

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May 13, 2025

What Your Admin Assistant’s Thinking (But Would Never Tell You to Your Face)

Behind every successful executive is usually an incredible assistant keeping the wheels turning. But even the best working relationships...

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May 9, 2025

Inbox Zero: The Admin Fantasy We’re Still Pretending Is Real?

Let’s be honest: for most admin professionals, the idea of hitting Inbox Zero feels about as likely as spotting a unicorn in the office....

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May 5, 2025

Conquer Your Messy Office Chaos: The Surprisingly Simple First Steps

Let’s be honest – tackling a truly chaotic messy office can feel like trying to untangle a giant ball of string while blindfolded. But...

Photocopier Lease Too Expensive

May 2, 2025

Is Your Photocopier Lease Too Expensive? Here’s How to Tell

Got a niggling feeling your office photocopier lease is costing more than it should? You’re not alone. Loads of UK businesses sign...