Author: Kristen Ghergich
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Have a great idea? Here’s how to turn it into a business
You probably know that small businesses abound, but you might be surprised to learn that, according to the Small Business Administration, small businesses account for 99.9 percent of all companies. This statistic becomes even more surprising when you learn that the five-year survival rate for small businesses is less than 50 percent. If you’ve been thinking about […]
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5 Ways to Improve Collaboration in the Hybrid Workplace
In the final stages of the Great Return, as the last companies transition from 100% remote to a hybrid work schedule, many employees are looking forward to the opportunity to work with their colleagues after two years of isolation. However, just because the team is back in the office does not mean real collaboration will […]
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How to set up your dream home office
Remote work is here to stay. In fact, LinkedIn reports that the number of paid job postings offering “remote work” increased 357 percent. Unfortunately, not everyone has a home office that inspires productivity. According to Owl Labs’ 2021 State of Remote Work Report, 21 percent of employees who worked from home worked in a closet […]
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The 4 most annoying wfh challenges (and how to solve them)
After the COVID-19 pandemic forced many industries worldwide to shift to virtual work, many employees have happily embraced the work-from-home life (while others miss the routine and connection offered by working from a physical office with their colleagues). According to Microsoft’s 2021 Work Trend Index, more than 70 percent of workers want flexible remote work […]
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A New Way to Work (and Live): Using Flexible Work Arrangements to Improve Work-Life Balance
During the pandemic, the “life” part of work-life balance has suddenly come under a bit focus. And it’s no wonder why: with all the rapid change and uncertainty, work simply needed to be more flexible to accommodate all the stuff of life—whether it was helping family members, supporting kids during virtual schooling, or just trying […]
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How to Print from Your Phone: A Complete Guide
Smartphones have revolutionized the way we get things done everywhere, delivering wireless capabilities in the office, at home, and while on the move. Lucky for you, printing is no different. Whether you need a photo, presentation, or personal document, you can connect your home or office printer to your smartphone and print with ease. How […]
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Show Your Staff Appreciation by Offering These Modern Break Room Essentials
The workforce is increasingly heading back into the office. However, it’s anything but a return to business as usual. Rather than go back to the way things were, many organizations are offering flexible hybrid models. In this new normal—and on the heels of the many stresses of work life in the pandemic—the onus is on […]
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How to express your company culture with your office furniture
Your company’s workspace can speak volumes. At just a glance, it can give clues about your productivity, your employees, your goals, and your company culture. And while you may not initially consider the rhetoric behind your office’s interior design (a chair is just a chair, right?), office furniture and décor can help create an inclusive, […]
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Sustainable fonts: A simple choice that can pay dividends
When you think about fonts, you may not think about sustainability and usability. But if you use printed materials, your company’s font choices can make a big difference in the amount of supplies you use. It can also make a big difference in how accessible your printed materials are. For example, we have all probably […]
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How to design your hybrid office for seamless collaboration
Not long ago, companies expected most employees to be in the office in person from nine to five every day. When COVID-19 hit, businesses took a sudden and dramatic turn to remote work. In the United States, nearly 70 percent of full-time employees transitioned to remote work during the pandemic. As the pandemic recedes, employees […]
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How to replicate the desk setup from 5 famous movie and tv characters
According to Stanford University, 42 percent of the American workforce now works from home. With so many people working remotely, it’s time to ditch uninspiring workstations and adopt a more personalized office setup. The sheer number of office-decorating options can make it difficult to know where to begin. Fortunately, you don’t need to look further […]
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Your quick buyer’s guide for office supplies for left-handed users
There’s no doubt about it: Left-handers live in a right-handed world. “Lefties,” as they’re affectionately known, make up just over 10 percent of the world’s population and approximately 12 percent of the American workforce. Left-handed people may have difficulties at work due to challenges right-handers never have to think about. Commonly known leftie struggles include […]