How to make a calendar in excel
It’s a new year, and that means it’s time to invest in a new planner or calendar. Whether you’ve resolved to be more organized or you’re simply looking to stay on top of things in your usual way, the right…
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Welcome to Quill Blog, where you’ll get your fill of tips and tricks on balancing your busy work day with a fulfilling home life. Get expert advice on everything from how to manage workplace conflict and time-saving tips for everyday administrative tasks to quick and easy meal plans and budget hacks.
How to deal with “yes people” colleagues
We’ve probably all worked with a “yes person” at some point in our careers. If someone has a bad idea, the yes person says it’s terrific. They tell you what they think you want to hear and have a strong…
Mail birthday cards to extend the customer service experience
Dare to revive the tradition of mailing birthday cards to your customers, patients or clients. It might increase their loyalty to your business. Benefits of mailing birthday cards to customers Whether your customers are shoppers of your products and services…
What is the best desk setup for productivity?
If you work in an office, you probably spend the vast majority of your time at a desk. And the way your desk is set up will play a big role in determining how you feel while you’re at work…
How to network to transition to a new career field
Are you preparing to transition to a new career field? It’s challenging to convince potential employers that although you don’t have direct work experience in the new field, you do have transferrable skills. One way to achieve the credibility you…
What to do when there’s a medical emergency on the job
Most of the time, a day in the office is pretty similar: We show up in the morning, work for a while, chat with our coworkers, and then head home. But on rare occasions, office life doesn’t go as planned.…
How to talk to a depressed coworker
If you work outside the home, chances are you spend more time with your coworkers than you do with your own family. You’d definitely notice if one of your coworkers was depressed, right? Don’t be so sure. The stigma surrounding…
How to cope when the boss’s favorite is a disaster
We've all known a disastrous boss's favorite. This is the person you're least happy to see on Monday morning. You stride in to work, refreshed from your weekend, ready to tackle that project -- then you see the disastrous boss's…
Handy tools to keep at your desk
Unless your workplace is a construction site, you can often find yourself without the tools you need to grasp a hard to reach object, loosen a hex nut, install some basic hardware, or other day-to-day tasks. Keeping these six tools…
10 natural remedies for when you have a cold
In the U.S., the common cold results in 20 million missed days of work. In fact, the average adult has two to four colds with symptoms that can last seven to 10 days. All that sneezing, coughing, congestion, and just…
How to stay focused at work when your personal life is falling apart
Life happens. Sometimes it’s a sudden blow. In a moment, everything in your world explodes, leaving you standing in the middle of the wreckage. Other times, it’s a slow crawl. You are the strong one, so you shoulder crisis after…
Baking swaps for healthier homemade treats
Whether you’re celebrating the holiday season, a birthday, or a random weeknight, there’s nothing that compares to homemade cakes, pies, cookies, cupcakes, and their other baked good brethren. But of course these things are called treats for a reason. If…
When is an intern NOT an intern?
Perhaps you’ve noticed that everyone in your department seems to be overworked, so you come up with the brilliant idea to hire an intern. You wouldn’t have to pay them a salary and they could pick up the slack wherever…
How to use social media to build your career
Social media may have started as a distraction, but it can now make careers. Social media is a great way to build a portfolio of your past work, show off your skills, and create a personal brand that can sell…
How to get satisfaction with customer service
Many small businesses need help in setting up new equipment or have problems with other purchases, prompting them to contact customer service. This could be issues with computers, software, or assembling furniture. The idea is for customer service to provide…
Benefits of having great posture at work and how to improve bad posture
Having good posture in the workplace plays a significant role in the overall improvement of workplace ergonomics. Poor posture in the workplace is incredibly common, and is often referred to as ‘tech neck’. This is the head-down, neck bent, shoulders…
How to be an intrapreneur
We've all heard of entrepreneurs, those who roll the dice and go out and start their own company. But in fact, 70% of successful entrepreneurs got their business idea while working for a previous employer. Why not bring that same…
Gift wrapping, packing, and shipping hacks to save money and make your life easier
Whether you’re gearing up to ship out a bunch of holiday gifts or you’re a small business working toward streamlining your packaging and shipping process, we’re here to help with our guide to gift wrapping and sending. Elevate the gift…
How to avoid problems when paying vendors
Businesses of all sizes need to pay their bills on a regular basis to maintain a good reputation in the marketplace and stay afloat. A small business needs to be savvy in paying bills, even with a computerized system. You…
5 office organization tips for a more productive you
When it comes to productivity, where you work is arguably just as important as how you work. You can be the most dedicated worker in the world, but your ability to get things done will be compromised if you feel…