It’s the time of year when students are buckling down to their studies as summer break peaks over the horizon. For some, the end of this year marks the end of sixth-form education and the beginning of university life. There…
Across Europe, football fans are eagerly awaiting June 11th. On that day, UEFA Euro 2020 will finally kick off. The four-week road to the final is bursting with exciting games as Europe’s finest seek to challenge the current defending champion,…
After more than a year of working from home, offices are slowly but steadily moving towards reopening for employees. Nonetheless, remote work will likely remain a part of our working culture for some time to come, if not permantently in…
When nights become longer than days and less and less sunlight shines through the window or onto the desk, one thing is unmistakably clear: the dark and cold season has arrived. For many of us, that means a…
Whether it’s to kickstart the day, take a second to unwind or socialise in a café, it’s no secret that we love our coffee. In fact, 81% of Irish people call themselves coffee drinkers. Since International Coffee Day is this…
The careful treatment of our finite resources is not just a trend but a necessity. National Recycle Week, which begins in Ireland on 1 October, is a chance for everyone to play their role. The theme, „Together, We…
We’re back into the months with an “r” in them, which means flu season is officially open. Flu can be such an unremarked danger that there was an article on NOS, a Dutch news site, this past March asking…
Working from home has become the norm for office workers around the globe, with the majority of us setting up our own home offices over the past few months. This has brought with it a unique set of challenges and difficulties, but it hasn’t all been negative.…
Years ago, questions about employee rights were reserved for the offices of company HR departments, while advice about how to handle an office romance was dished out by co-workers around the water cooler, or whilst huddled around a filing cabinet.…
Business networking can reap major rewards for employees and organisations alike. It’s an easy, cost-effective way for employers to spread the word about their business, and employees to spread the word about their skillset. Over six in ten UK employees…
As human beings, we’re generally a curious species. The thirst for exploration and knowledge has driven the history of human technology and society and there’s always something new to be discovered. This filters right down to our everyday lives, with…
Here at Viking, we always try to get creative with our office décor. Whether we’re building office forts, or paying homage to our favourite films, there’s always something going on. Our latest project to inspire staff was our biggest yet…
At times, our working day can be hectic and stressful. Sitting at a desk for hours on end or struggling through long, drawn-out meetings can feel relentless, and it’s not always easy to get through the day without losing your…
Walking through the office doors for your first day at a new job can be daunting. It’s unfamiliar territory and you have to find time for both mastering a new role, making friends, and aligning yourself with a fresh company…
Over the last three years we’ve been investigating what makes the British workforce tick. With nine surveys gathering data on topics from mental health support to inspirational office artwork, we’ve developed a strong understanding of what your employees need to…
One of the most daunting parts of pursuing a new opportunity in the world of work is handing in your notice to your current employer. Although it’s natural to feel nervous about resigning, with the right approach you can leave…
Starting a new job is a nerve-wracking experience. With new people to befriend, processes to learn and expectations to meet, you can quickly find yourself overwhelmed. Make sure you stick to these seven essential tips to ensure you have the…
If you’re looking for a new role, it can often feel like your main obstacle is your current one, as you try to balance your responsibilities with hours spent searching the internet for new opportunities. However, there are ways you…
Whether it’s as part of an interview, or you’re simply delivering information to your colleagues, presentations are an almost unavoidable part of modern working life. If you’re a student, delivering presentations may also form part of your course. Either…
Just as different countries often possess quirky workplace habits – a subject we explored in our international office etiquette post – many countries use phrases that are completely unique to their language and culture. We delved deeper into the subject of workplace…
After lots of typically British complaining about how cold of a winter and spring we’ve had: we now switch to whinging about how uncomfortably hot it is and how we wish it could be that little bit cooler. For those…
