Author: Krista Wolfe
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The influence and importance of administrative professionals
Administrative assistants do more than just assist. They possess superhuman organization, planning, and people skills. They know how to multi task and direct large groups of people. They juggle short-term and long-term plans and projects. And perhaps most importantly, they help businesses achieve one or a set of goals. With more than 4 million of […]
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How to overcome workplace shyness
Shyness can be an isolating trait. It can cause people to feel like there’s something uniquely wrong with them while everybody else has it all together. But in reality, shyness is incredibly common: nearly half of all adults identify as being shy. If you’re among them, knowing you’re not alone in feeling shy may provide […]
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How to celebrate National Walk to Work Day
It’s safe to assume that the majority of America’s workforce spends more time sitting on their butts than standing on their feet. And with obesity continually on the rise, it’s time for employees to make a change, even if it’s just a small step forward. National Walk to Work Day on April 1 can be […]
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Top 10 workplace “pains in the neck”
Pain in the neck at work? Work can be a pain in the neck – literally and metaphorically speaking. There are parts of the job that ail us physically, whether you’re slugging heavy objects around in manual labor or idling leisurely behind your desk, the first place most of us feel it is right in […]
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13 must-know tips for a successful Facebook business page
There are more than 1.55 billion—that’s billion with a “b”—monthly active Facebook users. Millions of businesses have flocked to the social media platform to promote their brand, services, and products. Facebook company pages not only improve branding but can also build your follower base, increase visibility, and aid communication and engagement with customers. But with […]
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Fun ideas to celebrate Employee Appreciation Day
They help your product or service reach new heights, keep customers happy, make everything go smoothly in the office, and a whole lot more. Who are we talking about? Your office employees – the driving force behind the growth and efficient operation of the workplace. However, they are faced with various obstacles on the regular […]
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4 fun contest ideas to try at your workplace
Picture a typical Monday morning: you’re dragged out of barely 7 hours of sleep by an abrasive alarm, you didn’t get as much done as you planned to during the weekend, and you have to deal with all the work you put off from last week. However, there is a light at the end of […]
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Promoting wellness in the workplace for American Heart Month
Learn some simple ways you can promote wellness in your workplace, improve the office’s health, and ultimately create a better working environment.
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Open office design vs. cubicles: pros & cons
There’s much debate in the blogosphere about the trend for open office space. The corporate sea of grey low cubicles is fading into an open, sit-where-you-want environment that brands are hoping will encourage collaboration and positive morale. Traditional offices provide plenty of room to stash personal belongings, office supplies and paper files, but what happens […]
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3 mistakes startups make when designing an office
To state the obvious, entrepreneurs are busy people. Because of this, startup offices tend to lack the stage-one planning that is employed by larger organizations. An entrepreneur might start with a basic desk and a computer, get a phone system installed, pick up an office lamp and then just sort of grab new equipment as […]
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10 ideas to help set up your home office
Whether you run your own home business or just work remotely now and then in the interest of work-life balance, a dedicated workspace can make all the difference. Sitting down to work at your desk signals your brain that it’s time to focus (even if you’re wearing PJs). It also helps you keep everything organized […]
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Think outside the box: 9 ways to unleash workplace creativity
In the endless quest for maximum productivity, where every minute and process is tracked and measured, too many companies have turned their backs on an essential aspect of progress that’s a bit harder to quantify. But while it may not fit on a spreadsheet, this quality is critical for any company that wants its business […]