Author: Krista Wolfe
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Office wardrobe essentials to look great (and professional) every season
When it comes to professional office attire, men typically have it easy: A few suits, some crisp shirts, a couple pairs of nice slacks and shoes, and a handful of ties pretty much covers it. But the sheer variety of clothing options available to women—combined with the unrelenting cultural fixation on women’s appearance and the […]
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Helpful technology, tools & apps for office admins
Offices filled to the brim with technology are now the norm, and every office admin these days is expected to have a pretty high level of computer literacy. Knowing your way around a desktop, understanding the roles of apps and other software in your day-to-day business, and using tech to streamline your workload are now […]
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4 ways companies can give back to the community
The act of volunteering your time to help others is a growing, enriching and educational experience that has many benefits to those who partake. While offering your time to help others has a variety of personal benefits, when done as a company it can also be good for constructing a workplace culture. It leads to […]
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Your go-to business trip packing tips
Business trips can be stressful. No matter what the traveler’s career or the location, circumstances, or length of the trip, leaving home and traveling with coworkers derails your typical routine. But if you pack smart—and don’t forget business trip essentials—you can have an easier time at the airport, hotel, and everywhere in between. The following […]
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How to tame your task list
The best laid plans can go awry when shifting deadlines, large workloads, and family schedules get in the way of even the best intentions. And while procrastinating may help us feel better right now—Netflix binges certainly beat spreadsheets as a form of entertainment—we pay for it with late nights or missed deadlines. One of the […]
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Introducing quill’s paper buying guide!
Not all paper is created equal. We know it. And if you’re here, then you know it, too. Whether you’re selecting paper for a personal project or corporate assignment, there’s a fine science when it comes to understanding the subtle nuances of paper. You may ask yourself questions you never thought existed, such as: What […]
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How to fix a printer paper jam in the office
There are a dozen different reasons why your print job might not go through, but none are as insidious as the infamous paper jam. If you don’t want to find yourself on your hands and knees desperately grasping at nearly invisible shreds of paper lodged up in your printer, you need to learn how to […]
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Costume ideas for your next halloween office party
Halloween is a fun and imaginative holiday, but like any office social event, it can be anxiety-inducing to figure out the boundary between fun and TOO MUCH FUN. While some Halloween parties might be the perfect place to try out your serial killer or sexy nurse fantasy look, the office Halloween party can be a […]
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How to set up office chairs to reduce back pain
Sitting for long periods of time at a desk job isn’t great for anyone’s back. Although smart ergonomics and taking breaks can help most of us fend off the occasional ache and stiffness, employees with chronic back pain are fighting a much tougher battle. So, what can you do to make life easier for team […]
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Five reasons why your office printer isn’t printing
If you thought “Why is my printer not printing?” and your mind instantly flashed to the hilarious corporate spoof Office Space, then you’re in good company. For all the good printers do, when a printer goes bad, it always evokes the most vivid, bitter memories. Whether your printer breaks down like clockwork on a weekly […]
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How to organize office supplies in the workplace
There seems to be an app for everything these days: ordering food, purchasing services, staying fit – computers can take care of it all now! The same holds true in the workplace. There are robots whirring about supplying office envelopes, staples and even printer toner. But you’re an office manager and a human one at […]
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Let’s make a mac n’ cheese that will turn you into a home chef!
You come home and everyone is impatiently waiting to dive into whatever you (yea you) can scrounge up. Meanwhile, they are snacking on anything and everything in sight. But it’s one of those days where you’re not in the mood to slave over a stove for several hours— don’t worry (don’t even think of looking […]