Author: Kristen Ghergich
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How to reduce noise in your home office
Working from home has its advantages. You can’t beat that commute time! But when your dog is barking, your kids are fighting, and you’re distracted by the towering pile of laundry that still needs to be folded, it can be tough to stay focused on work. In fact, in a recent survey, 53 percent of […]
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The best desk organizers to banish clutter
When you’re slammed at work, you don’t have time to organize your desk. But have you noticed that staring at your messy desk causes even more stress during an already stressful day? You’re not alone. According to a recent study, a heavy workload leads to stress and emotional exhaustion. When workers are stressed, they tend […]
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How a desk hutch can help you master your office organization
Chances are, you spend a lot of time at your desk. In fact, a 2012 study from researchers at Loughborough University shares that in a typical working week, many office workers spend, on average, five hours and 41 minutes per day sitting behind their desks! With so many hours logged behind one piece of furniture, […]
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The top printer ink cartridge issues (and how to resolve them)
Most printers work smoothly — until they don’t. Printer frustrations don’t stop at paper jams. Blurry text, smudged or streaky images, and other ink issues can make a quick print job frustrating or downright impossible. In many cases, perhaps surprisingly, the issue is under-usage. When printers aren’t used regularly, the ink dries and the ink […]
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A complete guide to cleaning your dirty laptop
You tap away at your keyboard all day long and hey, you keep your hands clean, so — by default — your laptop should be clean too, right? Think again! Wash your hands all you want. Your laptop will still collect dirt, dust, and food crumbs, not to mention natural oils from your skin. And […]
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How to help employees overcome return-to-work anxiety
Even as the COVID-19 pandemic rages on, many workplaces are transitioning from remote work back to an in-office setup. One New York-based study found employers in every industry reported an increase in office occupancy between May and August of this year. While some companies are now pushing back their return-to-work plans because of the case […]
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18 expert tips to level up your business writing
Every business finds its own path to success. But virtually all effective business teams have one thing in common: They’ve harnessed the power of persuasion. Even if you don’t work in direct sales, you probably engage in the art of persuasion on a weekly if not daily basis. Have you written a message to motivate […]
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Different styles of lamps (and where to use them)
Looking for a new lamp? Before you start shopping, you should be aware that there’s a lot more to the trusty old lamp than may meet the eye. Once you shine a little light on this subject, you realize you can choose from lots of different types of lamps. Depending on where you want to […]
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How to reduce email overload at your company
If the ping of an incoming email disrupts your workflow and ultimately your workday, or if you’ve laid awake worrying about your teeming inbox, you’re not alone. According to one analysis from a market research firm, we send and receive more than 347 billion business and consumer emails per day by 2023. Email is a […]
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Help your remote workers be more productive with these perks and benefits
Remote work may still feel like a relatively new trend, but it appears to be here to stay. Buffer’s 2021 State of Remote Work study showed that 96 percent of employees who started working remotely during the pandemic wanted to continue. Moreover, 46 percent of employees in the same study felt confident their employers would […]
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How to find the perfect chair for your standing desk
Standing desks get a lot of press. Many workers who perform office tasks while standing report less fatigue, and research suggests people are as able to engage in tasks while standing as when sitting. However, eight or nine hours on your feet each day, combined with starting at a computer screen, can be rough on […]
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Helpful ways to combat zoom fatigue
Virtual meetings using Zoom or other video conferencing platforms made it possible for countless workers to move to remote work during the pandemic — and have allowed many of us to continue working remotely today. From company-wide conferences to intimate social gatherings, these virtual platforms have been a game changer, and meeting via screen instead […]