Author: Lara Mulawka
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What type of insurance should I have if I have to use my car for work?
Many people use their personal car for work purposes, and they get reimbursed mileage and wear and tear. However, many employees do not realize that when they drive their car for work, (especially when they have other people in their vehicle), they need to have special car insurance. This type of car insurance protects them […]
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Signs your coworker might be trying to steal your job and what you can do about it
One of the best perks of working in an office is forming friendships with coworkers. For many, your good friends will be people you met at work, but that doesn’t mean that all of your coworkers will be your friends. Although some of them might be your true friends, others might only be pretending to […]
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Challenges of working with family members and how to solve them
Working with family members is commonplace, whether it’s in a capacity of a partnership or a boss/employee situation. And it can be a rewarding experience to work with family members but there will likely be challenges and complications involved. With a few strategies implemented and actions taken, however, solving these challenges will not only be doable […]
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What type of garbage bags and cans to use to prevent bad smells in the office
Though it may seem obvious, one of the easiest ways for companies to improve employee happiness and morale is to maintain a clean, well-kept office environment. Research has even linked a clean office with increased productivity – as such, businesses have every incentive to keep workspaces tidy. One of the most important aspects of maintaining […]
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How to edit PDF files
PDFs are one of the most useful and reliable file types for communications, invoices, and so much more. In fact, you probably deal with at least a few every week. However, they can also be one of the most frustrating files when it comes to editing. How many times have you worked with a PDF […]
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Six ways executive assistants can stand out from the pack
Being an executive assistant is an arduous, and often thankless job. It’s easy to overlook how important executive assistants are in nearly every major industry. They’re the cogs that turn the gears, and make sure everything is running smoothly. Being a good executive assistant requires patience, flexibility, tremendous communication skills, and an old fashioned, hard […]
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Are you overqualified? 3 Signs you are and what to do about it
It happens. Perhaps you downplayed your accomplishments during the interview enough to slip through the screening process. Now you’re paying the price—growing cynical in a position you thought you graduated from years ago. Or it could be you started out on the right foot, once upon a time. But now you’ve outgrown your position and […]
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How to choose the right hand soap for your office
When you’re choosing a hand soap for your office restroom in the winter time, the first thing you should look for is something with moisturizing ingredients. This is because in the winter, our skin becomes extra dry. The cold, dry air in the winter months strips our skin of its natural protective oils and moisture. […]
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Choosing a hand sanitizer for the office during the winter months
One of the most effective ways to prevent the spread of germs in the office is to make sure that there are more than enough hand sanitizers available for use. Hand sanitizers are quick draw solutions for being “too busy to thoroughly wash hands” and come in handy when soap and water aren’t readily available. […]
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Relating to your autism spectrum (AS) coworker
Working with an autism spectrum coworker is a complex topic. This short article offers some possible approaches to interacting with an autistic coworker. No two people on the autism spectrum are identical. What applies to one may not apply to another. This post is not meant to be comprehensive. Rather, these remarks are offered in […]
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How to use disinfecting wipes to prevent the spread of colds and flu in the office
With colder weather approaching, flu and colds follow closely. This is especially true in the workplace. Luckily, there are easy solutions for stopping viruses and bacteria in their tracks. From cleaning with the right products to encouraging healthy employee practices, your office can create an effective barrier to illness. Here are some office products and […]
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How to keep your job during a recession
If you follow financial news you probably know that we are currently in one of the longest periods of economic expansion in United States history. Expansion is the opposite of a recession. Business activity grows, jobs are plentiful and consumer spending rises. These periods are cyclical, and unfortunately, history shows that eventually the tides turn […]