Here are the places you might want to go — or to steer clear of, if your business needs to economise. In the rarified air of premier business locations, these are the places where the money goes, according to a newly-published report from property consultants Cushman & Wakefield. 1. Hong Kong Always a kingpin in [...]

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Possibly the most famous office in the world resides in Washington DC, and it is inside the White House. The Oval Office. Over the decades it has been the workspace for many Presidents, all of whom have had their particular way of dealing with the demands of leading the most powerful nation on Earth. It [...]

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 One day about thirty years ago a janitor employed by the Stuttgart City Council secreted some office supplies out of the building he cleaned. He carried them into his home — fresh paper, pens and markers — and stacked them all with meticulous care in a corner, so that the labels on the boxes, visible [...]

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A lot of everyday objects have surprising and complex histories, and one of the best examples is the humble paper clip. Here are ten facts about this familiar object that you might not have known, with links to other sources if you find yourself drawn to the subject: 10. They are a triumph of modern [...]

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“A sense of humor is part of the art of leadership, of getting along with people, of getting things done,” said President Dwight D. Eisenhower. While a leader must play the stiff authority figure to promote hierarchy, a good leader will also convey softer, playful, and authentic character traits in an effort to promote genuine [...]

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