At some point in every career, a professional will see someone escorted from the building with a box full of belongings. It may be a coworker or a stranger from another department, but whoever it is, it can be difficult…

All of us want to get ahead at work, but hard work alone doesn’t seem to make it happen for many of us. Some might even say you can’t get ahead without kissing up to the boss or someone at…

LinkedIn is a powerful and versatile tool. Many people use it to create a strong personal brand, but it also provides a great opportunity for you to generate new connections and, ultimately, new leads. In this article I will take you…

While your office may not be your sanctuary, a few simple changes can positively affect the way you feel and work. For starters, you can add a little life to your workspace with plants. Office plants not only make a…

Could it be possible that places exist on the globe where people enjoy active lives well into their 90s and even to 100 without encountering the chronic illnesses commonly found in most other countries around the world?  Yes, there are…

If you are reading this you have likely experienced a time when business is slower than usual. It happens to the best of us. How do you feel when it happens? Do you feel anxious? Rather than allowing your heart…

Ergonomics is the science of matching the work to the worker. Office ergonomics covers finding the right match for a worker and their work environment. Occupational therapists use ergonomics to ensure that individuals' occupations do not impede their health and…

Today you are you. That is truer than true. There is no one alive who is youer than you! --Dr. Suess, Author LinkedIn gives you the ability not only to be seen by the business world - but also to…

In the United States vacation has become a blessing and a curse: Most of us want to take time off, but sometimes the stress involved in prepping for a break from work can make beach time seem a little less…

I’m a morning person and, when I can get my workouts done before the beginning of the work day, I find that it makes a big difference in my energy level once I do head to the office. It also prevents…

Businesses work hard to recruit and vet applicants for a job opening, often spending hours and significant money finding the right employee. After you’ve put all that work in, you’re usually well aware of the importance of keeping good employees…

Every design trend boasts the benefits of rich media: flat design emphasizes line icons and infographics, and the hero unit is one of the latest examples of integrated imagery. All the articles that discuss website enhancements or facelifts will mention…

It’s not abnormal for children to fear visits to the doctor’s office. Despite many pediatricians’ best efforts to make their offices fun and inviting, kids know that scary things happen there. They go to the doctor when they don’t feel…

There is so much advice about productivity floating around out there. Work this way, get up at this time, set your day up this way and you’ll reach peak productivity! How do you decide which technique will work for you?…

For 15 years, I worked in a fairly traditional office setting. Five of those were spent in newsrooms, where I only remember taking three lunch breaks and existing on meals I could eat one-handed (so I could keep typing with…

Here are a few things I’ve learned along the way from the excellent mentors in my life, and some I just picked up on my own. I now try to pay it forward. I discuss these points with my mentees…

Microwaves are pretty ubiquitous in office breakrooms. They heat up breakfast, lunch, and snacks quickly so you don’t have to slave over a hot stove while on the job. But with so many people using one appliance day in and…

How are you doing with your goals this year? As we head into the last quarter of the year, it is a great time to pause and evaluate your goals. While celebrating your wins, you will likely discover some goals…

Although extroverts tend to take center stage in the workplace, there’s little information about how to work effectively with introverts. Let’s start by reiterating that the labels extrovert and introvert are not about levels of shyness, but instead, they refer to…

Whether your nurse’s office is located in a school, the local community, or a large corporation, the medical care you provide is only good as the proper tools. When patients rely on you to keep them healthy and safe, having…