Author: DAC
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5 last-minute gift ideas for your colleagues or boss
If you haven’t already noticed, Christmas is just around the corner. You’re likely panicking at this point if you haven’t finished shopping yet, especially if you have an office party to go to. While it’s tempting to opt for the easiest option and get your boss or colleague a gift card, it’s also very clear […]
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5 ways to cut down on noise in an open office space
There’s been a trend in recent decades toward open office spaces. This is great for collaborative work because you don’t have to go anywhere to have a quick conversation with your colleagues. However, when you need to focus and get some independent work done, it can be difficult to do so with all the noises of […]
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10 ways to remodel your break room on a budget
Is your break room looking boring and bare? Does it draw people in or make them want to run from the cobwebs? If the latter sounds familiar, it may be time for a remodel. The break room has huge potential to nurture your team and help them work at their optimal capacity throughout the workday. […]
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Top 5 unexpected ways to recharge during the daily hustle
Stress, exhaustion, and feeling overwhelmed are new side dishes that come along with our workday. One minute you’re on top of work, clients, and your team, and then the next you’re wishing you could run away and never work again. It happens to everyone at some point or another, so prevention is key. The trick […]
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15 ways to personalize your desk for ultimate efficiency
Whether you work in a cubicle or you have a corner office all to yourself, a personalized desk can up your motivation quotient and keep you on task throughout your workday. The key is to surround yourself with items that remind you of your “why”. Yes, the majority of us work for a paycheck to […]
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10 reasons why you need to take breaks during the day
Too much to do, with so little time? Do you feel like taking breaks during your work day will put you behind? After all, we live in a world that glorifies being “busy” like it’s a power player. If you’re not taking breaks, it’s likely you’re spacing out and being less productive. Breaks actually reboot your […]
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15 smart ways to manage your crazy work schedule
Today’s professionals are busier than ever, despite the many tech tools now available to automate activities. As technology has made things easier, it has also provided a wide variety of distractions that seem to pull people away from the tasks they need to complete. The more hectic your workday gets, the more stress piles up, […]
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3 ways to get everyone collaborating perfectly
The office environment has changed dramatically over the past few years, as businesses have discovered how much more productive everyone can be when they work together. Many aspects of today’s open-plan offices aim to encourage collaboration, even as teams are increasingly working remotely. When it is time to get together and work on a project, it’s […]
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5 Tips on how to boost your meeting productivity today!
Presentations and meetings can highlight a person’s professionalism and acumen, or make a person appear incompetent and even desperate. But there are ways to ensure environment and space will work to the advantage of the presenter. Consider using one or all of these five tips. Use the collaborative space A collaborative space is a place to […]
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7 surprising things millennials really want upgraded
As the tech generation, Millennials get a bad rap. But what we really love is purpose, from paying a little more for products that support our favorite charities to working in an environment where we feel creative and healthy. Like those in every generation before them, Millennials strive for a life well-lived. They want good […]
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5 quick ways to create a vibrant workspace
According to a Gallup, the typical “40-hour” workweek is actually longer than that: Adults employed full time in the U.S. report working an average of 47 hours per week, almost a full workday longer than what a standard 5-day, 9-to-5 schedule entails. In fact, half of all full-time workers indicate they typically work more than […]
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How to freshen up an outdated office space
A large portion of our lives is spent in our offices. When optimized, they create a space that fuels our energy and creativity. But when outdated, they can hold us back and leave us feeling uninspired and, quite frankly, bored and uninspired. Fortunately, if you are experiencing the latter, some easy updates can turn things […]