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We hope you enjoy reading through our articles. If there's something specific you would like us to write about, please do get in touch and let us know!

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4 min
Jun 6, 2022

How To Adapt Your Business for Hybrid Working

The recent pandemic has increased employee demand for flexible working practices, although hybrid working isn't feasible for all businesses, many management teams who can support the scheme remain sceptical about the arrangements of the hybrid option.
2 min
Apr 12, 2022

Twin Town Challenge 2022

Aston & James are delighted to be taking part in Twin Town Challenge 2020+2, raising funds for the fantastic charity SpecialEffect, which helps to transform the lives of physically disabled people right across the world through the innovative use of technology.
3 min
Apr 7, 2022

4 Day Working Week Pilot Scheme

It's likely you worked from home, the workplace and maybe even a coffee shop over the past year or so. With Covid restrictions now lifted, there will be many who are skipping back to the office looking forward to the social side of working life and there will be others who will miss the easier pace of life working from home.
2 min
Apr 5, 2022

Ergonomic Chair vs Normal Chair

Workstations are analysed to eradicate discomfort and risk of injury due to work. This goes way beyond just assessing your back and includes your neck, wrist, buttocks and legs too.
2 min
Mar 29, 2022

Furniture Recycling Service

Taking time to be more conscious of our environment is more prominent than ever nowadays. As you know, Aston & James are committed to sustainability. We offer an award-winning ink and toner collection service, and paper collections for recycling. One new way we are reducing waste is through our furniture recycling service.
2 min
Mar 7, 2022

What is the difference between FSC and PEFC?

What does it mean if a product is PEFC or FSC certified? These two key certification schemes are most widely used when explaining sustainable office paper. Find out the difference.
2 min
Mar 1, 2022

Envelope Size Guide

Confused about envelope sizes? Well, keep reading to understand your C’s from your D’s… Check out our Envelope Size Guide in order of popularity to help you out with which envelopes are used for correspondence, sensitive documents, and more.
2 min
Feb 25, 2022

First Aid in the Workplace

The quantities and sizes of first aid kits to be used in a workplace environment should be determined by the number of people on site and the category of hazard they are exposed to. The following table provides guidance to help employers ensure they have suitable first aid provision, depending on the number of employees and members of the public exposed to those risks in the workplace.
3 min
Jun 8, 2021

10 Reasons to Stick Local

Check out our top 10 great reasons to stick local when considering your next purchase.
3 min
Mar 4, 2021

Raise Money for SeeSaw with Compatibles

You may already be aware of our support of local charity SeeSaw. We’re now going a step further... For every compatible cartridge purchased within our specific range, we’ll donate additional money to SeeSaw.
4 min
Feb 1, 2021

Top Tips for Productivity while Working from Home

If you find yourself working at home after years in an office surrounded by colleagues, the change can be big. Many people see working from home as liberating, flexible and good for concentration. Others can find the experience a shock to the system, from having no-one to talk with too many family interruptions or finding work from home boundaries difficult to navigate. Read our tips.
3 min
Jan 14, 2021

Van Signage Service

What better way to advertise your logo, message and contact details than on a branded company vehicle or fleet of vehicles? Together with branded workwear, a company vehicle displaying the same logo and message helps promote your brand to the world, cementing brand trust and awareness of your company in your local area and beyond.
3 min
Nov 10, 2020

The Benefits of Air Purifiers

The rapid global spread Of Covid-19 has increased our urgency to protect ourselves and each other. Healthy and safe facilities matter now, more than ever. We all know the responsibilities around Hands, Face and Space; but what about the air we share?
3 min
Sep 16, 2020

We're Supporting SeeSaw

What do you do with your old cartridges? If you’re not currently involved in a collection or recycle scheme, why not consider Aston & James’s free ink and toner recycling service? You’ll not only be helping the environment but be raising funds for local charity SeeSaw to offer vital grief support for young people and their families in Oxfordshire.
3 min
Aug 14, 2020

A More Upstanding You

With increasing amounts of workers in the UK sitting for prolonged periods of time, we show you how you can incorporate more movement into your working day
3 min
Jun 3, 2020

Yoga at your Desk

It’s essential to move around in the day, but if you’re unable to leave your desk, don’t worry! Some simple stretches and desk exercises can give you a much-needed boost if you feel yourself starting to zone out. Our brains are only able to cope with so much information in one go, and a break at least every 50-90 minutes is essential to keep our working minds fresh.
4 min
Apr 28, 2020

Love Lunch

When was the last time you took the full hour you’re legally entitled to? Recent research suggests that the average worker in Britain takes just 34 minutes for their lunchbreak. If you’re one of those workers, or you regularly skip lunch, you could be missing out on up to 240 hours of your own time each year. STOP! You need a break.
3 min
Jan 9, 2020

Are you Sitting Comfortably

How comfortable do you find your desk and office space? For those of us that work at a desk it’s a legal requirement to carry out a DSE (Display Screen Equipment) Assessment for each employee. It’s a checklist that identifies risk at your workstation and working environment and is an essential Health & Safety requirement.
2 min
Oct 10, 2019

Acheive a Happier Workplace

We’ve heard in previous recent blogs how prolonged sitting can seriously affect the health and wellbeing of our bodies and minds. We’ve heard the scary statistics around sedentary behaviours, and detrimental health risks.
3 min
Jul 5, 2019

The Importance of Sitting Properly

For those of us working and sitting for most of the day at a desk, it’s essential that we move around every so often. Recent research conducted by Fellowes revealed that 48% of workers suffer from back problems, 42% neck problems, 39% fatigue and 38% headaches caused by sitting at a desk incorrectly or for too long.
1 min
Feb 20, 2019

Business Is Better With Trees!

As much as we love paper, we also love trees so this is our way of helping the environment and adding value to our paper products. Here you can find out about what it is, how it works and how you, our lovely customers can get involved too…. 
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Sep 11, 2025

The Sociable Workplace: Where Wellbeing Meets Productivity

 According to a *recent study, 1 in 3 workers never leave the workplace during the day, and 90% experience digital eye fatigue... What else did the study find?  
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Creating a Safer Workplace: Why Safety Should Be Everyone’s Business

Workplace safety is about creating an environment where people feel safe and supported, physically, mentally, and confidently.
Aug 26, 2025

Why Ergonomic Products are Important When Creating Workspaces

Discover more about the true meaning of ergonomics and the long-term benefits 
Jul 16, 2025

10 Top Reasons to Support Locally Owned Businesses

Discover how sticking local has numerous benefits for both individuals and the community as a whole, while providing better service, quality, and the feel-good factor.
Jul 14, 2025

Stepping into 25 Years on SeeSaw's Canal Walk

All in support of bereaved children and young people across Oxfordshire.
Jul 10, 2025

What is Plastic Free July All About?

A key initiative of the Plastic Free Foundation is working towards their vision of seeing a world free of plastic waste... 
Jun 30, 2025

Does a Good Office Chair Really Matter?

A good office chair isn’t just about looks or price tag...
Jun 23, 2025

Aston & James Named Runners-Up in Three National Family Business Awards

A memorable evening at The National Family Business Awards...
Jun 11, 2025

Celebrating 35 Years of Aston & James

35 years ago, our story began as a small family business with big ambitions.
Jun 9, 2025

The Impact of Office Design on Mental Health and Employee Retention

Why office design matters more than you think...
May 21, 2025

What Fuels Team Aston & James? Our Favourite Office Drinks Revealed

May 12, 2025

The Aston & James 35th Anniversary Showcase Event

After the success of last year's event, we’re raising the bar for 2025. You're invited...
May 8, 2025

Fairtrade: Empowering Communities and Ethical Consumerism

It's World Fairtrade Day on May the 10th... Discover why buying Fairtrade products is meaningful
Apr 28, 2025

World Day for Safety and Health at Work 2025: Making Workplaces Safer, Together

Creating a culture of health and safety isn’t just about ticking boxes — it’s about embedding health and well-being into the DNA of your workplace. Here’s how to make a difference...
Apr 21, 2025

What is National Tea Day in the UK?

In workplaces across the UK, the tea round is a ritual. It's the unspoken love language of the workplace: the quick chat in the kitchen, the "milk & sugar?" question, and the well-earned five-minute pause in a busy day. What's your favourite flavour?

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We hope you enjoy reading through our articles. If there's something specific you would like us to write about, please do get in touch and let us know!

93 posts found
List View Grid View
4 min
Jun 6, 2022

How To Adapt Your Business for Hybrid Working

The recent pandemic has increased employee demand for flexible working practices, although hybrid working isn't feasible for all businesses, many management teams who can support the scheme remain sceptical about the arrangements of the hybrid option.
2 min
Apr 12, 2022

Twin Town Challenge 2022

Aston & James are delighted to be taking part in Twin Town Challenge 2020+2, raising funds for the fantastic charity SpecialEffect, which helps to transform the lives of physically disabled people right across the world through the innovative use of technology.
3 min
Apr 7, 2022

4 Day Working Week Pilot Scheme

It's likely you worked from home, the workplace and maybe even a coffee shop over the past year or so. With Covid restrictions now lifted, there will be many who are skipping back to the office looking forward to the social side of working life and there will be others who will miss the easier pace of life working from home.
2 min
Apr 5, 2022

Ergonomic Chair vs Normal Chair

Workstations are analysed to eradicate discomfort and risk of injury due to work. This goes way beyond just assessing your back and includes your neck, wrist, buttocks and legs too.
2 min
Mar 29, 2022

Furniture Recycling Service

Taking time to be more conscious of our environment is more prominent than ever nowadays. As you know, Aston & James are committed to sustainability. We offer an award-winning ink and toner collection service, and paper collections for recycling. One new way we are reducing waste is through our furniture recycling service.
2 min
Mar 7, 2022

What is the difference between FSC and PEFC?

What does it mean if a product is PEFC or FSC certified? These two key certification schemes are most widely used when explaining sustainable office paper. Find out the difference.
2 min
Mar 1, 2022

Envelope Size Guide

Confused about envelope sizes? Well, keep reading to understand your C’s from your D’s… Check out our Envelope Size Guide in order of popularity to help you out with which envelopes are used for correspondence, sensitive documents, and more.
2 min
Feb 25, 2022

First Aid in the Workplace

The quantities and sizes of first aid kits to be used in a workplace environment should be determined by the number of people on site and the category of hazard they are exposed to. The following table provides guidance to help employers ensure they have suitable first aid provision, depending on the number of employees and members of the public exposed to those risks in the workplace.
3 min
Jun 8, 2021

10 Reasons to Stick Local

Check out our top 10 great reasons to stick local when considering your next purchase.
3 min
Mar 4, 2021

Raise Money for SeeSaw with Compatibles

You may already be aware of our support of local charity SeeSaw. We’re now going a step further... For every compatible cartridge purchased within our specific range, we’ll donate additional money to SeeSaw.
4 min
Feb 1, 2021

Top Tips for Productivity while Working from Home

If you find yourself working at home after years in an office surrounded by colleagues, the change can be big. Many people see working from home as liberating, flexible and good for concentration. Others can find the experience a shock to the system, from having no-one to talk with too many family interruptions or finding work from home boundaries difficult to navigate. Read our tips.
3 min
Jan 14, 2021

Van Signage Service

What better way to advertise your logo, message and contact details than on a branded company vehicle or fleet of vehicles? Together with branded workwear, a company vehicle displaying the same logo and message helps promote your brand to the world, cementing brand trust and awareness of your company in your local area and beyond.
3 min
Nov 10, 2020

The Benefits of Air Purifiers

The rapid global spread Of Covid-19 has increased our urgency to protect ourselves and each other. Healthy and safe facilities matter now, more than ever. We all know the responsibilities around Hands, Face and Space; but what about the air we share?
3 min
Sep 16, 2020

We're Supporting SeeSaw

What do you do with your old cartridges? If you’re not currently involved in a collection or recycle scheme, why not consider Aston & James’s free ink and toner recycling service? You’ll not only be helping the environment but be raising funds for local charity SeeSaw to offer vital grief support for young people and their families in Oxfordshire.
3 min
Aug 14, 2020

A More Upstanding You

With increasing amounts of workers in the UK sitting for prolonged periods of time, we show you how you can incorporate more movement into your working day
3 min
Jun 3, 2020

Yoga at your Desk

It’s essential to move around in the day, but if you’re unable to leave your desk, don’t worry! Some simple stretches and desk exercises can give you a much-needed boost if you feel yourself starting to zone out. Our brains are only able to cope with so much information in one go, and a break at least every 50-90 minutes is essential to keep our working minds fresh.
4 min
Apr 28, 2020

Love Lunch

When was the last time you took the full hour you’re legally entitled to? Recent research suggests that the average worker in Britain takes just 34 minutes for their lunchbreak. If you’re one of those workers, or you regularly skip lunch, you could be missing out on up to 240 hours of your own time each year. STOP! You need a break.
3 min
Jan 9, 2020

Are you Sitting Comfortably

How comfortable do you find your desk and office space? For those of us that work at a desk it’s a legal requirement to carry out a DSE (Display Screen Equipment) Assessment for each employee. It’s a checklist that identifies risk at your workstation and working environment and is an essential Health & Safety requirement.
2 min
Oct 10, 2019

Acheive a Happier Workplace

We’ve heard in previous recent blogs how prolonged sitting can seriously affect the health and wellbeing of our bodies and minds. We’ve heard the scary statistics around sedentary behaviours, and detrimental health risks.
3 min
Jul 5, 2019

The Importance of Sitting Properly

For those of us working and sitting for most of the day at a desk, it’s essential that we move around every so often. Recent research conducted by Fellowes revealed that 48% of workers suffer from back problems, 42% neck problems, 39% fatigue and 38% headaches caused by sitting at a desk incorrectly or for too long.
1 min
Feb 20, 2019

Business Is Better With Trees!

As much as we love paper, we also love trees so this is our way of helping the environment and adding value to our paper products. Here you can find out about what it is, how it works and how you, our lovely customers can get involved too…. 
Total 93 posts
show per page

Latest Posts

Sep 11, 2025

The Sociable Workplace: Where Wellbeing Meets Productivity

 According to a *recent study, 1 in 3 workers never leave the workplace during the day, and 90% experience digital eye fatigue... What else did the study find?  
Sep 4, 2025

Creating a Safer Workplace: Why Safety Should Be Everyone’s Business

Workplace safety is about creating an environment where people feel safe and supported, physically, mentally, and confidently.
Aug 26, 2025

Why Ergonomic Products are Important When Creating Workspaces

Discover more about the true meaning of ergonomics and the long-term benefits 
Jul 16, 2025

10 Top Reasons to Support Locally Owned Businesses

Discover how sticking local has numerous benefits for both individuals and the community as a whole, while providing better service, quality, and the feel-good factor.
Jul 14, 2025

Stepping into 25 Years on SeeSaw's Canal Walk

All in support of bereaved children and young people across Oxfordshire.
Jul 10, 2025

What is Plastic Free July All About?

A key initiative of the Plastic Free Foundation is working towards their vision of seeing a world free of plastic waste... 
Jun 30, 2025

Does a Good Office Chair Really Matter?

A good office chair isn’t just about looks or price tag...
Jun 23, 2025

Aston & James Named Runners-Up in Three National Family Business Awards

A memorable evening at The National Family Business Awards...
Jun 11, 2025

Celebrating 35 Years of Aston & James

35 years ago, our story began as a small family business with big ambitions.
Jun 9, 2025

The Impact of Office Design on Mental Health and Employee Retention

Why office design matters more than you think...
May 21, 2025

What Fuels Team Aston & James? Our Favourite Office Drinks Revealed

May 12, 2025

The Aston & James 35th Anniversary Showcase Event

After the success of last year's event, we’re raising the bar for 2025. You're invited...
May 8, 2025

Fairtrade: Empowering Communities and Ethical Consumerism

It's World Fairtrade Day on May the 10th... Discover why buying Fairtrade products is meaningful
Apr 28, 2025

World Day for Safety and Health at Work 2025: Making Workplaces Safer, Together

Creating a culture of health and safety isn’t just about ticking boxes — it’s about embedding health and well-being into the DNA of your workplace. Here’s how to make a difference...
Apr 21, 2025

What is National Tea Day in the UK?

In workplaces across the UK, the tea round is a ritual. It's the unspoken love language of the workplace: the quick chat in the kitchen, the "milk & sugar?" question, and the well-earned five-minute pause in a busy day. What's your favourite flavour?
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