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On average full time UK workers put in just over 37 hours a week. Of those we surveyed, 37% have half an hour or less to take for their lunch, with 42% having an hour allowance or more. Despite the…
On average full time UK workers put in just over 37 hours a week. Of those we surveyed, 37% have half an hour or less to take for their lunch, with 42% having an hour allowance or more. Despite the…
Lunchtime is your opportunity to take a break from work, socialise with colleagues, and stay refreshed throughout the day. However, not everyone is excited about what they eat once it’s time for their break. Earlier this year, the Telegraph reported…
“Books are the quietest and most constant of friends; they are the most accessible and wisest of counsellors, and the most patient of teachers.” ― Charles William Eliot As we eagerly anticipate the arrival of International Literacy Day this…
Managing your workload and consistently hitting your deadlines are essential skills in any industry. They prove that you’re dependable, can assess and prioritise different projects, and will help you become the go-to option when ad-hoc work comes in. It’s also…
If you’re reading this and you’re sitting down in an office at a desk, ask yourself: how long have you been sat down today? What about this week? And have you ever thought about the potential health issues sitting…
The Danish have pastries, and the French macarons, but if there’s one thing the British public loves, it’s a good biscuit. According to past studies, 93% of us can’t go a day without snacking on a delicious biscuit, with the…
With plenty of international staff and customers, we love celebrating the differences in cultures we experience every day. We already looked at some of the idioms our international colleagues use, though we’re also no stranger to the unique punctuation and…
Here at Viking, we take pride in knowing how cultures can differ with international colleagues, such as how they approach business and even the phrases they use every day. These differences aren’t limited to just the adults, as school holidays…
As World Poetry Day arrives, we’re working with some fantastic bloggers to celebrate this joyous art form. We’re giving them all the writing supplies, stamps and envelopes they need to create their very own poem including a calligraphy set, canvas paper,…
Meetings are a part of every workplace and can come in a variety of styles, from formal reviews to casual brainstorms. No matter the situation, it is important that every meeting stays productive and nobody’s time is wasted. Meetings can…
Job interviews can be nerve wracking for even the most seasoned job hunter, but assessment centres are a whole different ball game. They’re not as common as traditional, face-to-face job interviews, and sometimes spread over several days. Usually, however, they’re…
At Viking, we strive to make everyone’s workday easier and more efficient with the best office desks available. However, there is only so much you can do with the current products available on the market. That’s why we’ve teamed up…
Employees in every business will approach their work differently, and it’s important to allow them to do so, in order to keep your workplace running smoothly. Some have the drive to spend hours completely focused, whereas others need to take…
Promotion is something every employee works towards, though it can be a difficult talking point with a manager or team leader. You may think you’re ready to accept more responsibility or a different role, whereas management has to consider not…
How well do children understand the jobs that their mums and dads do? We surveyed our international community of customers, speaking to both parents and children to find out the answer. The majority (73%) of parents we spoke to thought…
Different situations at work call for a range of attire. Perhaps you have a conference in the afternoon, but feel more creative in a t-shirt and jeans for your morning brainstorm. What should you wear to a meeting with…
As Jim Rohn once said: “you either run the day or the day runs you”. Creating a positive work environment is instrumental in fostering yours and your team’s success, but it can often be overlooked. Take on board our…
This week we decided to surprise our staff with their very own Game of Thrones inspired games room, as a way of saying thank you for all of their hard work. We took an unused meeting room and secretly…
Working abroad can be an enriching and formative experience. Not only is it a great way to develop language skills, but a move overseas can often help further your career too. To make the most of your experience, it’s important…
Returning to work after Christmas and New Year can be a bit of a struggle. To help beat the January blues in the Viking office, we decided to ask our team to decorate their desks with fun and creative things.…
Recently we let a small team loose in the office with a big stack of post-it notes and an imagination brimming with anticipation for the upcoming Star Wars film. We have quite a lot of free wall space…
It’s that time of year again: results are out and graduates are looking to the future. It may be that you’ve already got an idea of where you’d like to apply to work, but you may also be actively…
“Happiness is not something ready-made. It comes from your own actions.” – Dalai Lama Over the next two months, Viking will be spreading the ultimate happiness by sending out S.O.S joy boosters. The mission is #EmergencyHappiness, and has one…
James Bond: From HR with Love James Bond has a license to kill. He’s on Her Majesty’s Secret Service. He’ll live and let die. But does he fill in all of his expense claim forms on time? Does he pay attention to…
It’s Official: The Most Annoying Office Habits In the close confines of an office, finding fault with your colleagues can be unavoidable. There you are, collating the figures for Jane, when something keeps breaking your concentration. That’s right –…
3 office activities that will earn you over £11,000 a year Imagine an office where you’re encouraged to sip a coffee, surf the net and stroll around for a chat. What you probably don’t realise, is that you…
Letterheads Although your business is unlikely to send many letters in this digital age, it’s still important that those you do post make a good impression. No matter how small your company, letterheads are a must for generating a positive…
The cost of free tea and coffee Many people argue that providing free hot drinks is a small gesture – even HM Revenue & Customs classifies free tea and coffee at work as a ‘trivial benefit’. Those companies that don’t…
How to dress for a job interview People make assumptions about others based on how they look – and not always fair or positive ones. Unfortunately, this means that we might have to put personal preferences aside when dressing for…
Tipp-Ex Tipp-Ex is one of the best-known cases of genericide in the UK. Its US counterpart Wite-Out has suffered a similar fate, suggesting that people simply aren’t keen on referring to this type of product as correction fluid. The brand…
1. Sticky note art Sticky notes are the ideal material for making large-scale pixel pictures. Use them to create artwork on the wall above your desk – they won’t leave any marks, are easily removed or replaced, and are extremely…