The Real Secret To Keeping Millennial Employees What’s the trick to keeping those millennial employees around? If it seems like every 1-3 years they leave a job, that’s because 42% of them do. They leave for a variety of reasons, but it’s probably not because you don’t have a game room or smoothie bar. The Root Of The Problem Millennials Read More
Habits Of Companies With A Happy Office Culture Developing a happy office culture can seem like an overwhelming task. After all, does anyone really like their job or place of work? It turns out, the answer is YES! Here are the ways some companies are keeping their employees happy and reaping the benefits. Identify What You’re Doing Right Gather your Read More
The True Cost Of Non-Ergonomic Office Chair Aside from being uncomfortable during your 8+ hour work day, a bad office chair can actually cost you time and money. “Ergonomic” isn’t just a trendy buzz word. It actually affects your bottom line. The True Cost According to a recent study, annual losses of over $81 billion dollars are being reported just due Read More
Annoying Office Habits You Need To Break If you haven’t participated in some of these office habits, you’ve surely witnessed them. Here’s why annoying habits are dragging down your office culture. Personal Phone Calls Not only can a personal phone call create a lot of unnecessary noise, it’s basically like wearing a sign saying you’re not working. Of course, every Read More
Office Habits That Kill Creativity Everyone wants to come up with the next greatest idea, app, or solution that puts them on the map at work. But these bad office habits could wreak havoc on that creative spark. Too Much Logic Are you the type of person that comes up with a concept and then immediately says, “That won’t work!” Try Read More
Using Neuroscience Can Increase Office Productivity There are many ways to increase office productivity by enhancing the work environment. Aside from an employee’s individual capacity to focus, brainstorm, and learn, studies show that outside factors really do affect the brain – sometimes positively and sometimes negatively. Sense of Smell The smell of stinky food in the nearby trashcan is a sure-fire way Read More
Ergonomic Benefits Of Using A Foot Rest At The Office I’ve spent a number of years in an office environment, and I’ve rarely see footrests in use. However, these have amazing ergonomic benefits most people aren’t aware of. It may not be the first accessory you think about when decking out your office, but here’s why you should consider one (and Read More
5 More Office Workouts To Do This Week We’ve talked about easy ways to get some exercise right at your desk before. Add these 5 office workouts to your regimen to boost your results even more! The Wait For It Calf Raise Next time you’re waiting by the printer or copy machine, work in a set of calf raises. Stand with Read More
Art Positively Impacts Office Productivity Believe it or not, artwork plays an important role in office productivity. It may not be the first thing that comes to mind when thinking about good office design, but it’s worth taking into consideration. In fact, according to a recent study, a staggering 74% of professionals say they like office art because it inspires them. Read More
Hack Your Office For More Energy Efficiency Energy efficiency is a hot topic these days, as companies do more to limit their impact on the environment and stretch their budgets farther. Here are simple some tips to make your office more energy efficient. Do An Inspection You can start with a visual inspection of windows and doors to check for Read More
Active Office Products You Need in 2017 We have talked and talked about the benefits of an active office. The research simply doesn’t lie – you have to get up and move during your workday! Taking a walk at lunch or using the stairs are great ways to be more active at work. But you may not always have time during Read More
Does Your Workplace Have A Morale Problem? Even the most mindful of managers can deal with the occasional morale problem at the office. Low morale can quickly affect workplace dynamics and negatively impact your bottom line. But, how do you know if you have a problem? What actions can you take to increase morale? Hint: It’s not just about money. Read More
Good Office Design Engages Your Employees Good office design isn’t just pleasing to the eye. It is essential to keeping employees happy and productive. Employees who feel engaged in their workplace perform better and stick around longer. But, how exactly does office design impact employee engagement? Communication Connection is the root of human relationships, and it also plays a critical Read More
Spring Cleaning At The Office Spring cleaning isn’t just for the home. Maybe your office or desk could use a little sprucing up! Tackle a few things in your own space, or grab a few of your coworkers and de-clutter a community area. De-Clutter Your Desk If your desk is covered in a mountain of papers, it’s time to get Read More
Helpful Hints for Meeting Productivity The dreaded office meeting – it always seems to cut into your day a little more than you’d like. Isn’t it supposed to increase office productivity? It seems like a great concept to collect minds and share ideas. So why do so many of us leave a company meeting feeling like it was a waste of time? Read More
Office Productivity Tips From The Pros Office productivity is one of those topics we could talk about for days. Everyone wants to be more efficient and waste less time at work. What’s the secret? While there’s no magic fix, there are some simple changes you can make to be more productive during the day. Tackle Your Voicemails For some people, Read More
Employee Wellness Programs More Important Than Ever Americans are working longer and longer hours, and our health is paying the price. Employee wellness has never been more important. Though people are becoming more health conscious, it’s hard to make time for exercise and eating right during a 60 hour+ work week. What Are Employee Wellness Programs? Simply put, this Read More
Are You Killing Your Office Productivity With Your Diet? Did you know that what you eat at work could affect your office productivity? Food is fuel for our bodies (including the brain), and eating well at work will lead to a more productive day. Start with Breakfast Eat properly in the morning to set yourself up for success. Most people choose Read More
Lounges At Work Are The New Office Trend More and more, companies are recognizing the need to provide some space at the office to “blow off steam.” The newest office trend is the swanky lounge/kitchen. These areas often include games or activities, comfortable furniture, and of course – snacks! Why The Lounge Is Trending Recent research is clear – you need Read More
The Office Dog – Pros and Cons Have you ever worked for a company with an office dog? As a dog owner myself, I can’t help but think of how fun it would be to have a dog around at work. But, it may not be a good idea for all office environments. Benefits of an Office Dog We know dogs Read More
