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Funky offices: Reflections on office design in the 'new economy' Explores how & whether there is a sufficiently quantitative impact of the new economy work culture and new economy organisation's perspective on fun work environments. Paid for though. £13.00

What is STAN? STAN is a membership network for second tier advisors in London. Who can join? - £35 per year though... Membership is open to all second tier advisors working in greater London. When we say 'second tier advisor' we mean anyone who spends the majority of their work time advising voluntary and community organisations: You might be a Small Groups Development Worker, a Capacity Builder or a specialist Funding Advisor - no matter what your job title you are welcome to join. We also accept membership from those who aren't advisors but who might be interested in second tier advice; for example Grants Officers, Managers and Training Officers. These individuals are classified as 'STAN Friends' and can access all the network's services apart from some advisors only Learning Sessions. Membership of STAN is on an individual basis and costs £35 per organisation per year.

Fab website to do with workplaces and productivity - links nicely to May's edition of mind magazine. Research pointed to design and workplaces, hospitals, etc - and impact on wellbeing. Enjoy ;o) nicking some of this for my presentation ;o)so check out his article on 12ways to pimp up your office.

Can we pimp our work environment to get more creative and fulfilled? take inspiration from google offices ;o) let's find and share a way of doing it on the cheap ;o) enjoy

Following commitments made by the Office of the Third Sector in response to recommendations of the 2008 Commission on the Future of Volunteering, Capacitybuilders is launching the Volunteer Management Programme.

Govt programme using sports to get youths off drugs, check it out - impact