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Last weekDecember 2, 2021

A complete guide to cleaning your dirty laptop

by Kristen Seymour in Office Tips

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…

7 minutes

November 18, 2021

How to help employees overcome return-to-work anxiety

by Laura Newcomer in Office Tips

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…

8 minutes

November 11, 2021

18 expert tips to level up your business writing

by Laura Newcomer in Office Tips

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…

9 minutes

November 4, 2021

Different styles of lamps (and where to use them)

by Kristen Seymour in Office Tips

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…

14 minutes

October 28, 2021

How to reduce email overload at your company

by Shirley Perez West in Office Tips

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…

7 minutes

October 21, 2021

Help your remote workers be more productive with these perks and benefits

by Kristen Seymour in Office Tips

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…

9 minutes

October 14, 2021

How to find the perfect chair for your standing desk

by Melissa Hart in Office Tips

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…

5 minutes

October 7, 2021

Helpful ways to combat zoom fatigue

by Kristen Seymour in Workplace Culture

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…

9 minutes

September 30, 2021

The ultimate file cabinet buying guide

by Kristen Seymour in Office Tips

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…

10 minutes

September 10, 2021

How to Set Work-Life Balance Boundaries in the Hybrid Workplace

by Kristen Seymour in Workplace Culture

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,…

8 minutes

September 2, 2021

Do you need a network extender for your home office?

by Kristen Seymour in Office Tips

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…

8 minutes

August 26, 2021

What’s the difference between antimicrobial and antibacterial cleaning supplies?

by Kristen Seymour in Office Tips

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…

9 minutes

August 12, 2021

How to recognize your employees by doing the exact opposite of the Dundie awards

by Kayla Caldwell in Workplace Culture

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…

10 minutes

August 6, 2021

Company culture tips from the office

by Kayla Caldwell in Workplace Culture

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…

6 minutes

June 16, 2021

How to lead your team to greatness, just like Michael Scott

by Kayla Caldwell in Office Tips

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…

12 minutes

May 27, 2021

The pandemic altered work meetings, but will these changes stick?

by Laura Newcomer in Workplace Culture

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…

6 minutes

May 19, 2021

The ultimate stand-up desk buying guide

by Kristen Seymour in Office Tips

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…

11 minutes2 comments

May 11, 2021

7 Tips to make your office more fun

by Krista Wolfe in Workplace Culture

No matter how much a person loves their job, if it’s the same thing every day, it may leave them looking for something more exciting. A bit of fun in the office helps keep employees satisfied and thriving in their…

4 minutes

April 29, 2021

COVID-19 workplace food and breakroom safety

by Ali Wilkinson in Office Tips

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…

9 minutes

April 26, 2021

Organize your home and office top to bottom with our label maker buying guide

by Kristen Seymour in Office Tips

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…

11 minutes