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YesterdayOctober 15, 2018

How to initiate change when you are a newbie

by Elise Miller in Career Advice

You have just started a job you are excited about. Congratulations! As you spend the first week in the office, it becomes clear that there are ways the company could be doing things to improve productivity, save money, work smarter…

3 minutes

4 days agoOctober 12, 2018

How to make a good impression at company meetings

by Yolanda Porter in Career Advice

Company meetings are ideal for making a good impression at work. Unlike department meetings, company meetings are an opportunity to impress your immediate supervisor, other managers, coworkers, upper management and the company’s owner. The consistent use of these techniques can…

4 minutes

6 days agoOctober 10, 2018

When your coworkers drink – but you don’t

by Susan Scheck in Lifestyle

We all know the holiday office party cliché about that one coworker getting so snockered it costs them their next raise or promotion. If you can’t ever see yourself as that one coworker, if you rarely drink alcohol and don't…

3 minutes

Last weekOctober 8, 2018

Drive to work? Here are the best ways to own your commute

by Abby Quillen in Lifestyle

If you’re like most Americans, you spend a lot of alone time in your car. Seventy-six percent of American commuters drive to work by themselves every day, and the average American spends 54 minutes per day commuting.Unfortunately, many people don’t…

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Last weekOctober 8, 2018

How to handle an inexperienced manager on a power trip

by Layla Velasquez in Career Advice

It’s the worst. He’s cocky, just got promoted over your department, and doesn’t know the first thing about the software that runs it. She plays “girl games,” with her subordinates, and complains she’s overworked because she is too controlling to…

5 minutes

October 5, 2018

Recycled cardboard box crafts for kids of all ages

by Tiffany Jersey in Lifestyle

We can all agree that many of us have a few empty boxes laying around. While you can recycle your boxes at your nearest recycling facility, or use them to organize your home or workspace, you can also use leftover…

3 minutes

October 5, 2018

Why you need to understand Robert’s Rules of Order

by Steve Milano in Office Tips

Throughout your business career and personal life, you might serve on boards and committees of professional and community organizations. It's not a stretch to think that you might serve on multiple boards of directors at the local, state or national…

5 minutes

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October 3, 2018

How to create an initial screening interview form using Google Forms

by Laura Krassner in Office Tips

The hiring process at a small company often falls into the hands of team members that have a multitude of other responsibilities vs. the HR department at a large firm. For this reason, having a streamlined process, using tools that…

6 minutes

October 1, 2018

How to celebrate Halloween without freaking out visitors

by Rayne Wolfe in Workplace Culture

If you are lucky enough to have a fun work environment where dressing up for Halloween is encouraged - and you have clients, customers and visitors all day long - there are three things you should consider as the holiday…

5 minutes

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September 28, 2018

How to structure and collect sales data for a small business

by Steve Milano in Office Tips

Small businesses can better compete with their larger competitors by using sales data to learn how to increase sales among different audiences. Analyzing information about successful sales can help a marketing team understand why a sale took place, while analyzing…

10 minutes

September 26, 2018

6 office organization ideas to boost productivity

by Laura Newcomer in Office Tips

If you’re looking to increase your productivity, you might think about investing in a time management course or to delegate more tasks. But while these are sound strategies, you may be better off starting right under your nose by reorganizing…

6 minutes

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September 26, 2018

Celebrating the return of college football in the office

by Chrys Hoppe in Workplace Culture

Fall is in the air, and that means college football is back! Bring your coworkers together and get to know everyone better by celebrating the return of college football in your office. You don't have to take time away from…

2 minutes

September 24, 2018

DIY no-bake bars for breakfast, snack, and dessert

by Tiffany Jersey in Lifestyle

If you’ve ever skipped breakfast in favor of a few extra minutes of sleep, you know how it feels to be hungry at work. And if you’ve ever been hungry at work, you likely know how it can affect your…

4 minutes

September 24, 2018

How to get a potential client’s attention to earn their business

by Wendi Pembridge in Tutorials

There are so many road blocks when it comes to selling goods and services. It's no secret that companies hire several candidates for sales positions with high turn around. Sales jobs aren't for everyone. Not everyone can effectively communicate with…

5 minutes

September 21, 2018

Earn some extra dough and find a new sense of purpose with a side hustle

by Abby Quillen in Lifestyle

Want to earn some extra cash to pay bills or build savings? There’s never been a better time to start a side hustle. With the rise of the internet, social media, and the sharing economy, it’s easier than ever to…

7 minutes

September 21, 2018

How to deal with a “one-upper” coworker

by Chrys Hoppe in Workplace Culture

We all know the type. If you did something, chances are they did it better. The dreaded “one-upper" coworker. You went out for a burger at lunch. It was delicious. Well, the "one-upper" had a burger you couldn't dream of…

5 minutes

September 20, 2018

How creative hobbies can boost productivity and make you a happier, healthier employee

by Tiffany Jersey in Lifestyle

“Get a hobby” may sound like a dis, but it doesn’t have to be. Some hobbies may initially feel like a waste of time when there are so many other responsibilities in our day-to-day lives, but there are several noteworthy…

4 minutes

September 19, 2018

How to assist Spanish speaking clients when you don’t speak Spanish

by Wendi Pembridge in Office Tips

In the southern states, especially Texas, New Mexico, California and Florida, it seems impossible to run a business without a Spanish speaking person or translator. This is also the case in many places throughout the United States. There are several…

4 minutes

September 17, 2018

10 red flags to watch out for when hiring your next employee

by Abby Quillen in Office Tips

Nearly three fourths (74 percent) of employers say they’ve hired the wrong person for a position. That’s bad news: Employers have a lot to lose when an employee doesn’t work out. The hiring process takes an average of 42 days…

7 minutes

September 17, 2018

What running a marathon taught me about goal setting in the workplace

by Tricia Timney in Office Tips

Three years ago, something happened that changed my life: I enjoyed a run. While this may sound simple, I was not by any means, a runner. In fact, I could not even run 2 miles. Just a few months ago,…

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