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As the modern workforce continues to evolve, U.S. workers have made something very clear: They want more flex time. Research shows workers want to cut ties with their cubicle for 8 hours a day in favor of flexible hours, flexible…

Over the past two decades, pet ownership has been on a consistent upward trend. In fact more than two thirds of all U.S. households have pets, which equates to a whopping 84.6 million households. But at the same time, a…

Has your reception area disappeared into the land of lost opportunity? Are visitors to your office feeling welcomed or uncomfortable and awkward? While creating wonderful spaces to work in and be more productive, the reception area often gets neglected. This,…

Every office is full of different personalities—some you click with, some not so much. For every workaholic, you’ll find a delegator. And hopefully for every downer, you’re office has a resident upper. Perhaps most importantly, you’ve got the office feeder—you…

Presentations and meetings can highlight a person’s professionalism and acumen, or make a person appear incompetent and even desperate.  But there are ways to ensure environment and space will work to the advantage of the presenter. Consider using one or…

Google Docs (for word processing), Sheets (for spreadsheets), and Slides (for presentations), and have changed the way we do and share our work. Each Google Drive extension has become increasingly important for flexibility with remote workers, part time work from…

As the tech generation, Millennials get a bad rap. But what we really love is purpose, from paying a little more for products that support our favorite charities to working in an environment where we feel creative and healthy. Like…

Gone are the days when secretaries took dictation on Steno pads and transcribed correspondence on manual typewriters. Today’s administrative professionals rely on state-of-the-art technology to perform their day-to-day duties. In addition to organizing meetings, planning events, and creating and giving…

When the workspace becomes chaotic, color may offer a solution. Adapting a color-coded system will organize your office and make it easier to track and access information. Read about the psychological properties of colors, plus strategies to organize by color.…

Considering the convenience of single pod and drip coffee makers, manual coffee preparation may sound like a foreign—or maybe even unnecessary—concept. But French press coffee may change your mind. With a little patience, some know how, and 5 minutes, you…

Almost everyone wants to grow, develop, and most importantly earn more, but how do we get to where we want to go? Motivational business speakers will tell you that the most important thing you can do to advance your career…

If your appointment schedule is full most days and you're booked out for routine visits weeks or even months in advance, you probably don't spend much time thinking about the need to attract new patients. But for a successful practice…

If you’re hesitant to use a voice assistant—and think this technology is just for Millennials—think again. One survey found that people used voice assistants for three primary reasons: Because they’re fast, because they read answers back to people, and because…

According to a Gallup, the typical “40-hour” workweek is actually longer than that: Adults employed full time in the U.S. report working an average of 47 hours per week, almost a full workday longer than what a standard 5-day, 9-to-5…

Saying that “sitting is the new smoking” may be a little extreme, but sitting all day does have its health risks. Too much sitting can be bad for both our physical and mental health. After all, insufficient physical activity is 1…

Whether breakfast is the most important meal of the day or not (research says it’s still up for debate), smoothies are your one stop shop for a quick, tasty, healthy meal you can take with you when you’re rushing out…

Is the financial downturn affecting your practice? Does it seem like you're seeing fewer patients? Though you can't change the economy, there are things you can do to strengthen patient relationships and increase loyalty, referrals and revenue! Make the most…

Let's start by assuming that your practice provides high-quality clinical care to each and every patient who comes through the door. Let's further assume that your staff is well trained to offer excellent service on a consistent basis. And let's…

Humans are inherently curious. It’s why businesses hire people to stand on the corner and wave signs. It’s considered a successful advertising move not just because there’s a sign there, but because any motion attracts the human eye, and human motion…

Before coming to Medical Arts Press, I managed a team of seven people in a high-paced environment. We were face to face with customers ten hours a day, and were dependent on each other to keep the branch running smoothly.…