Organizing an Office Thanksgiving Potluck Lunch in 5 Easy Steps Every year, doesn’t it seem like the old holiday traditions at work are fading? Luckily, one tradition continues to exist – the office Thanksgiving potluck lunch (or pitch-in, if you are from Indiana). If you happen to be one of the more grouchy employees, you may have long Read More
A Guide To Working At Home With Cats I’m a work-at-home mom and although it offers many benefits, including the avoidance of the daily commute and interacting with annoying office colleagues, it CAN be lonely. And while you can keep in touch with those co-workers you do like via email, text and the occasional lunch out, Read More
How to Organize a Productive Meeting Every year, our neighborhood HOA has a meeting. Just ONE meeting – once a year. It’s always scheduled for the 2nd Tuesday in November, same time, and same location so everyone is aware well in advance. The problem is, attendance is always historically low. It’s so mind boggling to Read More
What to Wear on Casual Friday It’s Friday! You’ve survived yet another week of work and thanks to your company’s Casual Friday policy; it’s time to put away those ties and heels and trade them in for the uniform of the office cubicle dweller – a nice pair of jeans and trendy video game t-shirt. Read More
Social Media In The Workplace The widespread use of social media has struck fear into some employers about decreased workplace focus, unwanted publicity, and a general surge in various work-related claims. But, at the same time, employers also have been able to harness social media for all sorts of benefits, not only with the products they Read More
Organize Your Computer It may sound outlandish but organizing your office space gives you clarity. Working in a clutter-free environment allows you to focus and be more productive. And once you’ve tackled ways to make the exterior (desk, office files, cubicle, etc) of your office workspace look new and fresh, you need to turn to the Read More
4 Reasons to Love Height Adjustable Desks A recent survey found that many of us spend up to 12 hours a day sitting looking at computers or watching television. If you throw in the seven hours we spend sleeping then that adds up to a remarkable 19 hours a day being sedentary. And we all Read More
How Technology Changed Communication – Pros and Cons Technology has revolutionized how we communicate, reshaping our personal and professional lives. From video calls to instant messaging, advancements in communication tools have bridged gaps across continents. They have also made businesses more efficient and transformed how we share ideas. I remember when I was issued a Read More
Avoid Doing These 12 Activities in Your Office Cubicle In the modern business world, cubicles are designed as small spaces with semi-private boundaries. This space is indeed your privacy, but it’s also part of a shared workspace. But have you ever thought about how some seemingly insignificant behaviors in this small space can affect the Read More
Which Office Layout is Right for You and Your Staff? If you think back to all of the bosses you’ve had, which one was your favorite? Where did they sit in relation to you? Did you have a boss who wanted you to be right outside her office within shouting distance? Or the boss that Read More
8 Easy Halloween Office Cubicle Decorations Kids love Halloween! But who says adults can’t have a little bit of fun at Halloween, too? It’s the best time of the year! If you aren’t the kind of person who likes to dress up for Halloween, how about the next best thing – dressing up your office Read More
Boss Office Dogs and Office Cats of Instagram Okay, it’s Friday and Boss’ Day so let’s celebrate by admiring some fuzzy-faced four-legged office dogs and office cats that look like they could seriously run a multi-billion dollar empire, or at least scrounge up a few bones. A photo posted by Bouncer (@bouncerjames) on Oct 16, Read More
3 Office Halloween Tips It all starts a few weeks before Halloween. Your company or department begins planning the first of many holiday celebrations to come over the next 61-days (and counting). It’s all a bit overwhelming for some, but, before you run and hide, consider this advice to navigate through the Halloween office festivities. Your Read More
Can Boomers and Gen X’ers Embrace the Open Office? We hear so much about the Millenials, but what about the Boomers and Gen X’ers? Is it fair to ask an established employee at your company to embrace the open office after spending a decade or two behind three walls? Imagine the assault of sites and Read More
Office Desk Trends Happening Now The corporate office is evolving. More and more, emphasis is shifting from colorless, uncomfortable and downright unhealthy office desks to flexible office desks that allows for multiple positions throughout the day. At least this is the case for companies seeking ways to get more from their employees. Creating a place where the numbers-crunchers are investing Read More
7 Best Ways to Reduce Computer Eyestrain Many office workers spend the majority of the day in office cubicles staring at computer screens, tablets and phones. These electronics no doubt make us more productive, but the bad news is that too much screen time can also lead to something called computer vision syndrome (CVS). Recognizable as that Read More
In the Workplace Or On The Pitch – The Blame Game Is The Same I’m constantly drawing parallels between the workplace and adolescence. This is because I’ve found that being a member of a department is much like being a part of youth sports team. It takes every team member to work together to make Read More
3 Areas Every Office Needs In the design world, office space planning is increasingly the key to employee success. Many employers realize that the office layout can have a direct effect on their employees’ creativity and happiness. Whether your office is an open space or filled with desks and office cubicles, one thing remains constant – Read More
The Power of Persuasion Many office workers will say they lack the power of persuasion but most find they have to persuade someone at some point. Whether you’re selling office furniture, requesting more funding, asking for help with a project, or even brainstorming with your team – being persuasive is an excellent skill to posses. Read More
Fundraising At The Office Last month, my son came home in a tizzy of excitement about campfires and BB guns and rockets, which, admittedly, all sound awesome and at least mildly dangerous, considering he is 6. Where on Earth can you get all those awesome things? Cub Scouts. For $170 a year plus uniforms and Read More
