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YesterdayMarch 25, 2019

Manage your daily work priorities using a Kanban board

by Ron Glowen in Tutorials

Have you ever been in a situation where more work is coming in then going out and the number of tasks adding up starts to get overwhelming? So, you develop a plan. You know you need to work on your…

5 minutes

6 days agoMarch 20, 2019

What to do when you’re over your head in a new job

by Suzanne Driscoll in Career Advice

Perhaps you have a special talent in expanding and embellishing your skills and past experience in a job interview. Whatever the manager asks about, you say “Of course, I can do that!” thinking you’re smart and will figure it out…

4 minutes

Last weekMarch 18, 2019

How to standardize communication across your organization

by Jeff Sullivan in Tutorials

Have you ever been overwhelmed with information? Do your projects stall because you can’t find the right data? Are you constantly playing “catch up” on all your business relationships? If you answered "yes," you might be suffering from communication issues.…

5 minutes

March 14, 2019

Say no to slouch: Why your posture matters and how to fix it

by Abby Quillen in Lifestyle

Are you craning your head forward or slumped in your chair as you read this? If so, you may be doing your body harm. Sitting in a slumped position doesn’t just look sloppy. It reduces your lung capacity and can…

9 minutes

ways to keep your company breakroom clean

March 13, 2019

Effective ways to keep your company’s kitchen area and breakroom clean

by Nina Nixon in Workplace Culture

A clean kitchen area and breakroom can help coworkers de-stress at certain times throughout the day. Cleanliness also conveys that your company cares about its employees and business environment. Without rules, though, the room designated for eating and relaxing may…

5 minutes

March 11, 2019

How to network as your authentic self

by Jacklyn Janeksela in Tutorials

Networking demands revamping. The word itself conjures insecurities, anxiety, and dread. What if we give networking a new title, something that isn't just inviting, but better suits the concept. Link-building implies a collection of people working together to create meaning.…

5 minutes

March 8, 2019

How to have more fun at work

by Abby Quillen in Office Tips

Is your job stressful? If so, you’re not alone. Eighty percent of Americans report stress on the job because of heavy workloads, problems with colleagues, and difficulty juggling work with their personal lives. But what if work were more fun?…

5 minutes

March 7, 2019

How to create a survey in Outlook

by Laura Newcomer in Tutorials

If you work in an office, then you probably find yourself needing to solicit feedback from coworkers on a regular basis. Whether you use them to decide which restaurant to order from for lunch, determine a date for an upcoming…

5 minutes

March 6, 2019

How to rediscover the lost art of listening in the workplace

by Christopher Dace in Office Tips

There is a dearth of listening in the workplace. How did this happen? And does listening matter in this rushed and Tweeting world? Yes. People talk too much. They do not listen. They ask questions in order to answer them rather…

4 minutes

March 5, 2019

Is it time to up your reusable water bottle game?

by Tiffany Jersey in Lifestyle

Every minute, people all around the world buy roughly 1 million plastic bottles—a number that’s expected to jump past ½ trillion by 2021. Once we’re done with these single-use bottles, most end up in landfills or the ocean (Americans recycle…

3 minutes

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March 4, 2019

Workplace etiquette: How to interact with a person with a disability

by Abbie Volkmann in Workplace Culture

People with disabilities are one of the fastest growing customer and employee bases. According to the Centers for Disease Control one in four Americans have a disability, and it is consistently growing. People with disabilities are beneficial to the workplace…

5 minutes

March 1, 2019

Hanging hacks that won’t ruin your walls

by Tiffany Jersey in Lifestyle

Whether it’s at home or at the office, bare walls are a major bummer. If a sterile wall isn’t your thing, then you know the power of a little hanging décor. You may also know a thing or two about…

3 minutes

February 28, 2019

Is it bad to listen to podcasts all day?

by Abby Quillen in Office Tips

If you love podcasts, you know how riveting they can be. A good audio story can immerse you in a different world, transform you into a detective, or help you relate to news or information in a more meaningful way.…

6 minutes

February 27, 2019

How to address inclement weather as a company

by Caroline Wittenberg in Office Tips

Whether you work in the Midwest, on the East Coast, the West Coast or the South, severe weather is a constant across the country. Hurricanes, floods, tornadoes, winter storms, black ice, and plunging temperatures into the negatives, you name it…

5 minutes

February 26, 2019

How to really put work away when the work day is over

by Abby Quillen in Office Tips

Is your job encroaching into your nights and weekends? Do you feel like you’re constantly on call? The traditional 9-to-5 lifestyle has given way to a 24/7 work culture for many Americans. Seventy percent of employees check their work email…

10 minutes

improve job security through continuing education

February 25, 2019

Improve your job security through continuing education

by Steve Milano in Career Advice

Experts agree, the U.S. economy is overdue for a recession. Whether it's a small or short pullback, some type of slowdown is coming. The best way to improve your job security is by taking a continuing education course, seminar or…

5 minutes

February 22, 2019

What to do when a friend and coworker suddenly quits

by Wendi Pembridge in Workplace Culture

We've all been in the situation where one of our favorite workmates decides to leave their job in order to pursue a different job or career path, or to make more money, or for other personal reasons. When a beloved…

2 minutes

February 21, 2019

How to make working out in the morning less of a total drag

by Tiffany Jersey in Lifestyle

After a long, hard work day, pounding the pavement or pumping iron at the gym may be the last thing on your mind. But what if you slipped in a workout before you head to the office? Research shows regular…

3 minutes

February 20, 2019

How to break a project down into smaller steps

by Justin Goethe in Tutorials

So, you’ve been named “Project Manager” for your company’s upcoming charity event. If you’re like most, you’re probably asking yourself, “Where do I start?” Taking an event from “idea” to “Of course, I’d be happy to accept this check on…

4 minutes

February 19, 2019

How to make a calendar in excel

by Laura Newcomer in Tutorials

It’s a new year, and that means it’s time to invest in a new planner or calendar. Whether you’ve resolved to be more organized or you’re simply looking to stay on top of things in your usual way, the right…

6 minutes