Author: Kristen Ghergich
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The ultimate file cabinet buying guide
From the very highest levels to the most junior roles, every facet of every business must be organized in order to run efficiently. Poor organization isn’t just a nuisance that can hurt your chances of retaining top talent — it can also cost companies a great deal, both in terms of time and money. One […]
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How to Set Work-Life Balance Boundaries in the Hybrid Workplace
When the pandemic shut down offices across the countries, employers sent countless employees home to work remotely. Many newly remote workers realized they needed strong work-life boundaries to find a coveted balance between their lives at work and home. Now, as the world opens, some workers will head back to the office, others will continue […]
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Do you need a network extender for your home office?
Plenty of distractions pop up when you work from home — a cat walking on your keyboard, dishes piling up in the sink, children needing a snack after school, and more. But a spotty Internet connection shouldn’t be a distraction for remote employees, nor does it need to affect productivity. If you experience an unreliable […]
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What’s the difference between antimicrobial and antibacterial cleaning supplies?
If your approach to cleaning has become considerably more aggressive since the novel coronavirus started making headlines, you’re not alone. From businesses to apartment buildings, schools to single family homes, keeping surfaces — and hands — free of germs has become more important than ever. Unfortunately, all the elbow grease in the world won’t do […]
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How to recognize your employees by doing the exact opposite of the Dundie awards
On the show The Office, manager Michael Scott once said, “A lot of the people here don’t get trophies very often, like Meredith or Kevin. I mean, who’s going to give Kevin an award? Dunkin’ Donuts?” Michael’s observation wasn’t eloquent — or kind — but he was onto something. In a study by Great Place […]
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Company culture tips from the office
Watching The Office makes viewers howl with laughter and cringe with secondhand embarrassment, but it’s probably never made you think, “I wish I worked at Dunder Mifflin!” There are plenty of reasons why working at the Scranton paper company was less than ideal. However, amid all the loose bats, staplers in Jell-O, and ridiculous costumes, […]
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How to lead your team to greatness, just like Michael Scott
Think of the last time you caught up with friends. Maybe you talked about dating or married life and your latest TV binge, but more likely than not, you devoted a good portion of that time to venting about your job. If that’s the case, you’re not alone. In fact, 60 percent of employees report […]
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The pandemic altered work meetings, but will these changes stick?
Thanks to lockdowns and the ensuing (and unprecedented) shift to remote work, the workplace meeting doesn’t look like it used to. The COVID-19 pandemic has forced companies to rethink meetings: how they’re scheduled, how participants conduct presentations and engage in discussion, how long meetings last, and whether or not certain meetings should be cut. Even though […]
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The ultimate stand-up desk buying guide
Whether your morning commute takes you downtown to an office building or just down the hallway, the way you set up your workstation can significantly impact your health. You may have heard the phrase, “Sitting is the new smoking.” Research suggests that sitting — even in an ergonomic office chair — in one place for […]
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COVID-19 workplace food and breakroom safety
The breakroom is often the focal point of the office. It’s a place where coworkers can chat, bounce ideas off each other, or get an all-important caffeine boost (or two). However, the COVID-19 pandemic means office managers need to get creative to make sure employees get a well-deserved break or caffeine hit without exposure to […]
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Organize your home and office top to bottom with our label maker buying guide
Organizing your home and office has never been hotter. We’re spending more time in our houses and working from home offices. Meanwhile, we’re binging on organizing shows such as Get Organized with The Home Edit and Tidying Up with Marie Kondo. More people than ever see the value in creating a place for everything! But […]
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The best printer to round out your home office
If you’ve shifted from a traditional office to a home office, you’ve got plenty of company. According to a Gallup poll from September 2020, one-third of U.S. workers always work remotely, with another 25 percent working remotely some of the time. Although this shift to remote work may have stemmed from safety concerns regarding COVID-19, […]