--- title: Blog - North East Web & Design Agency | Thrive | Office Life (5) description: Office Life | Darlington based website design and development agency with marketing and branding specialists serving small to medium businesses across the North East and UK. (5) --- [![Thrive Logo](https://www.thriveability.co.uk/hubfs/thrive-logo-pink-1.svg)](https://www.thriveability.co.uk/) - [What We Do](https://www.thriveability.co.uk/what-we-do) - [About](https://www.thriveability.co.uk/about-us) - [Approach](https://www.thriveability.co.uk/approach) - [Work](https://www.thriveability.co.uk/work) - [Blog](https://www.thriveability.co.uk/blog) - [Contact](https://www.thriveability.co.uk/contact) ## Blog We design websites, create brands and run marketing that delivers results. Here’s some of our recent projects. Browse by topic... - [Digital Marketing (508)](https://www.thriveability.co.uk/blog/topic/digital-marketing) - [Office Life (122)](https://www.thriveability.co.uk/blog/topic/office-life) - [Design (49)](https://www.thriveability.co.uk/blog/topic/design) - [Web (48)](https://www.thriveability.co.uk/blog/topic/web) - [News (47)](https://www.thriveability.co.uk/blog/topic/news) March 18, 2019 ### [The 10 Golden Rules of Productivity to Help You Get Things Done](https://www.thriveability.co.uk/blog/the-10-golden-rules-of-productivity-to-help-you-get-things-done) Is your mind cluttered, your desk looking like anarchy or are you just generally feeling a bit ‘meh’? 19 minute read [Continue Reading](https://www.thriveability.co.uk/blog/the-10-golden-rules-of-productivity-to-help-you-get-things-done) March 6, 2019 ### [4 Buzzwords We Don’t Need or Want in 2019](https://www.thriveability.co.uk/blog/4-buzzwords-we-dont-need-or-want-in-2019) Buzzwords. We love to use them and loathe to hear them, am I right? 12 minute read [Continue Reading](https://www.thriveability.co.uk/blog/4-buzzwords-we-dont-need-or-want-in-2019) February 20, 2019 ### [How to Spark Joy in Your Workspace with Marie Kondo’s Advice](https://www.thriveability.co.uk/blog/how-to-spark-joy-in-your-workspace-with-marie-kondos-advice) The office is often the place you spend the most time, so whether it’s your desk or your whole department, it’s important to keep it working for you. 13 minute read [Continue Reading](https://www.thriveability.co.uk/blog/how-to-spark-joy-in-your-workspace-with-marie-kondos-advice) February 15, 2019 ### [The Enneagram Personality Test and Its Impact on Company Culture](https://www.thriveability.co.uk/blog/the-enneagram-personality-test-and-its-impact-on-company-culture) Personality trait testing and behavioural profiling are key parts of understanding what makes you, or your colleagues, tick. 12 minute read [Continue Reading](https://www.thriveability.co.uk/blog/the-enneagram-personality-test-and-its-impact-on-company-culture) December 31, 2018 ### [10 Inspirational Literary Quotes to Start 2019](https://www.thriveability.co.uk/blog/10-inspirational-literary-quotes-to-start-2019) We’re saying hello to a brand new working year the only way we know how... with some motivational quotes! 10 minute read [Continue Reading](https://www.thriveability.co.uk/blog/10-inspirational-literary-quotes-to-start-2019) December 24, 2018 ### [Thrive's Top 7 Time-Wasting Websites for Your Next Work Break](https://www.thriveability.co.uk/blog/thrives-top-7-time-wasting-websites-for-your-next-work-break) We've all experienced those days when deadlines are looming, meetings are booked in and you're eating a meal deal sandwich at your desk while you type an email one-handed. 20 minute read [Continue Reading](https://www.thriveability.co.uk/blog/thrives-top-7-time-wasting-websites-for-your-next-work-break) November 30, 2018 ### [How Facebook, Instagram and Apple Are Reducing Your Phone Dependency](https://www.thriveability.co.uk/blog/how-facebook-instagram-and-apple-are-reducing-your-phone-dependency) Yes, we've all been monitoring our screen time, and whether you're ashamed or impressed, it's definitely got you thinking about your relationship with your phone. 19 minute read [Continue Reading](https://www.thriveability.co.uk/blog/how-facebook-instagram-and-apple-are-reducing-your-phone-dependency) November 28, 2018 ### [The 3 Biggest Leadership Styles and How to Identify Them](https://www.thriveability.co.uk/blog/3-main-leadership-styles-and-their-benefits) Whether you’re a CEO or a middle manager, your leadership style determines how you run your team of employees, and can differ from person to person. 13 minute read [Continue Reading](https://www.thriveability.co.uk/blog/3-main-leadership-styles-and-their-benefits) November 21, 2018 ### [4 Google Products to Help You to Work Smarter](https://www.thriveability.co.uk/blog/4-google-products-to-work-smarter) With the rise of cloud storage, Google has devised a series of online tools to help businesses create, store and present their files and documents. 11 minute read [Continue Reading](https://www.thriveability.co.uk/blog/4-google-products-to-work-smarter) October 22, 2018 ### [3 Tips for Getting the Most Out of Your New Client Meeting](https://www.thriveability.co.uk/blog/3-tips-for-getting-the-most-out-of-your-next-client-meeting) If you're checking out this blog you're potentially a middle manager looking for advice, or you could be a seasoned pro when it comes to handling client meetings. 8 minute read [Continue Reading](https://www.thriveability.co.uk/blog/3-tips-for-getting-the-most-out-of-your-next-client-meeting) There was an error loading new blogs, please try again later.. **Loading, please wait...** ![hubspot-logo-white](https://www.thriveability.co.uk/hubfs/2021%20Assets/Partner%20Logos/hubspot-logo-white.svg "hubspot-logo-white") ![google-partner-logo-white](https://www.thriveability.co.uk/hubfs/2021%20Assets/Partner%20Logos/google-partner-logo-white.svg "google-partner-logo-white") Copyright © Thrive Marketing Limited 2026 [Linkedin](https://www.linkedin.com/company/thrivehq?trk=top_nav_home/) [hello@thriveability.co.uk](mailto:hello@thriveability.co.uk) [01325 778 786](tel:01325%20778%20786)