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March 9, 2020

How to get through work during times when sleep is lacking

by Kristen Seymour in Lifestyle

It’s not unusual to experience the 3 o’clock slump now and again; in fact, it’s human nature to experience a strong sleep drive between 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. due to dips in our circadian rhythm. But if you regularly…

9 minutes

January 20, 2020

How to navigate social media with coworkers

by Kristen Seymour in Workplace Culture

Once upon a time, people saw their coworkers and bosses at the office. Generally unless they made plans to get together outside of work, that was pretty much the end of the story. Today, social media makes it extremely easy…

7 minutes

December 14, 2019

8 Ways to pack your kids more eco-friendly lunches

by Laura Newcomer in Lifestyle

Is your family trying to go green? One of the most effective ways to cut waste and lighten your eco-footprint is to change your eating habits. For instance, if your family switches to eating a meat-free meal just one day…

5 minutes

October 7, 2019

How to avoid illness from a food truck

by Yolanda Porter in Lifestyle

The convenience of curbside service makes food trucks a popular lunchtime option. But how safe are they to eat from? No one wants a side order of food poisoning with their lobster roll. The good news is current government data…

5 minutes

September 23, 2019

How to support a coworker dealing with diabetes

by Callie Sharkey in Office Tips

Diabetes affects nearly 10% of the global population and impacts those around them too, from family members to coworkers. Diabetes is a serious disease and many who are not directly diagnosed have little understanding about it. So, how can we…

4 minutes

September 18, 2019

Is it time for a mental health day?

by Laura Newcomer in Lifestyle

Sick days are a normal part of most workplaces. If a team member doesn’t feel well or comes down with something contagious, then most coworkers support them taking a day off to rest and recover. But when it comes to…

5 minutes

September 9, 2019

How to start an exercise club at work

by Chrys Hoppe in Lifestyle

Have you broken your New Year's resolution to stay active? OK, who hasn't? Exercising isn't always fun, but it promotes a healthy lifestyle which is beneficial for anyone. Showing up is the first step, but it can be hard to…

5 minutes

September 6, 2019

8 creative ways you haven’t used Post-it notes before

by Tiffany Jersey in Office Tips

Post-it Notes are ubiquitous in the office. The canary yellow sticky squares adhere to just about any surface and help offices brainstorm, take notes, stay organized, and run smoothly. But Post-its capabilities aren’t limited to work tasks. With a wide assortment of shapes,…

3 minutes

September 4, 2019

How to be a label sleuth and choose cleaner beauty & personal care products

by Danielle Emig in Lifestyle

The beauty products in your daily routine may seem harmless enough, but there may be some scary ingredients lurking in their formulas. Many labels read like science experiments chock full of chemicals we can’t pronounce—and ignoring them could be dangerous. …

4 minutes

August 28, 2019

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by Tiffany Jersey in Office Tips

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1 minute

how to handle coworker discussing polarizing topics at work

August 26, 2019

How to handle coworkers who discuss polarizing topics at work

by Yolanda Porter in Workplace Culture

Coworkers sharing their personal views about politics, religion, culture and more are polarizing many workplaces. Whether the topic is about fake or real news, the role of government, or flat earth theories (really?!), opinions on these topics are often inflexible.…

4 minutes

how to stop workers from working "off the clock"

August 12, 2019

How to stop working “off the clock”

by Christopher Dace in Office Tips

We've all known at least one: that tiresome virtue-signaler who makes a point of telling the world that they come in early, work through lunch and stay late, all on their own dime. They may even favor their listeners with…

5 minutes

stand out from coworkers without making them envious

July 29, 2019

How to stand out from your coworkers…without making them envious

by Carter Kilmann in Workplace Culture

Have you ever wanted to stand out at work - but were worried about standing out too much? You don't want to ostracize yourself from your peers, but sometimes this can happen when you're pushing for a promotion or trying…

5 minutes

Employee engagement with reciprocal mentoring program

July 22, 2019

How to set up a reciprocal mentoring program for employee engagement

by Suzanne Driscoll in Workplace Culture

When thinking of mentoring, what comes to mind is a seasoned executive giving advice to a younger person just starting their career. The older, more experienced person has probably faced just about any issue the younger worker might come up…

5 minutes

July 15, 2019

How to survive a company software conversion

by Tracey Besemer in Office Tips

The powers that be have decided they’re going to update that ancient software program that everyone in the office hates. You know, the one that causes regular colorful outbursts and forced early retirement? It’s finally going to be gone! But…

5 minutes

July 8, 2019

Making the perfect cup of tea in the office

by Tracey Besemer in Lifestyle

You know how it is among caffeine imbibers, the coffee drinkers get all the love. They get the fancy coffee maker, they get the single-serve cups, and they get flavored roasts like French Mocha Donut Sumatra Supremo. When someone brings…

5 minutes

July 1, 2019

How to take better photos of office staff

by Wendy Conrad in Tutorials

No matter what kind of business you’re in, having a visual element is essential. Virtually every business has an online presence and with that comes an “About Us” page. People do business with people, so having images of the team…

6 minutes

ADD/ADHD office workers can improve their performance 9 Ways

June 24, 2019

9 Ways office workers with ADD/ADHD can improve their performance

by Beth Braccio Hering in Lifestyle

While images of a fidgety second-grader may initially come to mind when people think of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADD/ADHD), plenty of adults deal with the condition too. A survey sponsored by the National Institute of Mental Health estimated that 4.4% percent of…

4 minutes

June 19, 2019

How to make a post-it note ninja star

by Tiffany Jersey in Tutorials

Most people think of Post-it Notes simply as an office staple. While their biggest uses include note taking and organizing, the traditional 3-inch by 3-inch sticky squares can be used to make some nifty little crafts. Enter: the paper ninja…

2 minutes

June 17, 2019

How to handle digital ghosting in the office

by Erin Pennings in Office Tips

Ghosting isn't limited to the dating world. In a world that's increasingly digital, ghosting can happen even within office culture, particularly when it comes to emails. So if you’re getting very little response to your emails, there are some communications…

5 minutes