Keeping Lean

Keeping Lean

During lockdown there are many stories of people exercising and keeping lean and others of putting on weight.

I seem to be straddling both camps, doing a bit of cycling but also indulging a bit too much on the calorie intake side of things.

It’s a bit like a spring and summer Christmas, watching more telly than normal and eating beyond what my body needs.

As we slowly return to our office spaces, keeping lean is going to be more than an option, it will be a priority if we are going to survive and hopefully thrive.

One of EasyJet’s Core Values is “Simplicity – We cut out the things that don’t matter to keep us lean and make it easy”

This applies to their offices as well as their flights. They examine everything in their business operations down to the last detail, it’s a lean and mean operation.

What can we learn, here’s a few tips to cut down on our bills:

Office supplies - Buy recycled paper, use rechargeable batteries instead of throwaways

Turn off Electric – Leaving the lights on in a room when it is not being used can cost over £800 per year. The larger the office space, the greater the cost. Motion sensors or smart lighting bulbs that can be turned off remotely are two options and turning off all devices at the end of the day adds to the saving

Electric bills – just like your home insurance and energy bills, you need to find a great deal for your office. Mycos can help here.

Bulk Buying – Schedule your office supplies purchasing so you don’t panic buy. The larger the order, the more you can save

Marketing – Going online for 100% of your marketing, much cheaper and more efficient than outdated flyers and booklets

Go Green – Avoid the endless supply of plastic cups at the water dispenser and use glasses, it takes seconds to wash. Only print documents if necessary. Have at least one large plant in the office. Do meeting agendas need paper handouts.

These are just a few tips to saving money and you are going green at the same time

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