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3 days agoApril 7, 2021

The best printer to round out your home office

by Danny Wong in Office Tips

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…

10 minutes

March 30, 2021

Marie Kondo inspired office organization

by Krista Wolfe in Lifestyle

Marie Kondo coined the KonMari Method™ of cleaning, sparking joy in everyone who embraced the clutter-clearing freedom of tidying up. Her book The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up and Netflix show, Tidying Up with Marie Kondo has flooded the homes and offices…

3 minutes

March 23, 2021

How to Keep a Meeting on Track

by Krista Wolfe in Office Tips

It takes meticulous planning to ensure meetings run smoothly and yield excellent results. Especially ones that involve large groups of people. Use this checklist for key meeting planning tips to help keep every meeting on track and to help make…

3 minutes

March 22, 2021

Updated Face Mask Guidelines from the CDC

by Tom Shipley in COVID-19 Workplace Guide

(Yes, masks are still recommended!) With the increasing availability of the COVID-19 vaccine, the CDC has updated its recommendations. While the COVID-19 vaccine does protect you from getting sick, precautions are still prudent. And bear in mind that an individual…

2 minutes

March 18, 2021

Here’s exactly how to clean a toilet

by Kristen Seymour in Lifestyle

For something we commonly refer to as a throne, the toilet doesn’t get much respect when it comes to cleaning. In fact, a 2018 study of 2000 Americans found that cleaning the toilet was the number one most hated chore,…

6 minutes

Office Politics: 7 Personality Types Explained

March 16, 2021

Office Politics: 7 Types of people to understand (and how to deal with them)

by Krista Wolfe in Career Advice

“How can I stay out of office politics?” uttered with a small tone of panic, may be one of the most voiced questions in business. According to Accountemps, a Robert Half International, Inc. division, gossiping, playing up to the boss…

4 minutes

March 9, 2021

How to Handle Coworker Complaints Effectively

by Krista Wolfe in Workplace Culture

Take fellow employee complaints seriously, no matter how small the issue seems to be. It isn’t easy hearing you’ve done something wrong, but it’s still important to behave professionally when dealing with the grievance. Learning the best complaint handling techniques…

3 minutes

March 4, 2021

How to properly clean and dry your face masks

by Laura Newcomer in Lifestyle

If someone told you a year ago that you’d soon wear a face mask every time you went out in public, you probably would have scoffed — but here we are. In the U.S. (and many places across the globe)…

11 minutes

March 2, 2021

Three Grounding Techniques for Well-Being

by Krista Wolfe in Lifestyle

With the advancement of technology, it’s all too easy to take work everywhere. This atmosphere increases pressure and stress, and can deplete people’s energy levels. Stepping away from computers, tablets, and cell phones is often necessary to enhance personal wellness.…

3 minutes

February 23, 2021

How to Create a Clutter-Free Classroom

by Krista Wolfe in Tutorials

Setting up a clutter-free classroom provides a wealth of benefits for the students and teacher. A well-organized room keeps students on task and ensures supplies are available for each lesson plan. Organization reduces stress and creates a positive learning environment…

2 minutes

February 16, 2021

How to Deal with Odd Office Behavior

by Krista Wolfe in Workplace Culture

Workplace behavior involves more than just company rules and regulations. It includes those unwritten expectations that create a culture that leads to both high productivity and a pleasant work environment. It often seems, though, that even the best spot has…

4 minutes1 comment

February 9, 2021

Clever Uses for Binder Clips

by Krista Wolfe in Office Tips

Binder clip hacks take advantage of the universal design of these metal office supplies to make them useful for a variety of tasks. Aside from managing stacks of paper in the office, these clips have a useful place with technology devices,…

3 minutes

February 2, 2021

How to Turn Down a Promotion

by Krista Wolfe in Career Advice

Most of the time when a person gets an offer for a promotion, they worked hard to advance in their company or department. Sometimes, however, a promotion comes as an unwelcome surprise and turning it down feels impossible due to…

2 minutes

January 26, 2021

How to Dispose of an Old Computer

by Krista Wolfe in Tutorials

Computers don't last forever, so most people need to know how to dispose of old computers at some point. Thanks to their heavy metal content, it's illegal to dump them at landfill sites; instead, they must be recycled. Added to…

3 minutes

January 19, 2021

How to Promote an Event Using Social Media

by Krista Wolfe in Tutorials

Knowing how to promote an event often determines the successful outcome of the campaign. A social media promotion reaches a greater number of interested people and makes correspondence between the host and the prospective visitors easier. Turn any idea into…

2 minutes

January 14, 2021

How to use UV light to kill germs, bacteria, and viruses

by Jordan Rosenfeld in Lifestyle

We live in an era where many of us know a thing or two about hand sanitizers, antimicrobial sprays, and disinfectant wipes. But when it comes to killing germs, bacteria, and viruses, we have options beyond just spraying and wiping…

5 minutes

January 12, 2021

Tips for Filing Taxes Before Doing a Return

by Krista Wolfe in Lifestyle

With a basic understanding of terms and some tips for filing taxes, you can join those who find filing a return a simple matter. Or, you may decide that hiring a professional is the best option for you. Either way, these…

4 minutes

January 7, 2021

How long does printer ink last?

by Kristen Seymour in Office Tips

When it comes to the number of ways the COVID-19 pandemic has changed our lives, the list is long. Our shopping habits are one area where we’ve seen significant change. Toilet paper, hand sanitizer, and paper towels became scarce early…

8 minutes1 comment

January 5, 2021

How To Get Your Boss To Agree To Your Ideas

by Krista Wolfe in Office Tips

Asking your boss to change a work process or add a new one can be hard, and you never know what the answer will be. This article will look at how you can convince your boss to let you do…

4 minutes

December 29, 2020

Master the Art of Writing SMART Goals

by Krista Wolfe in Career Advice

Trying to grow personally or professionally as an individual or a company without goals is like trying to win a race without knowing where the finish line is. There’s no indication of the correct direction, no sign of when success…

4 minutes