You’re probably aware that getting up to move around throughout the workday is a healthy habit. But are you actually doing it? As it turns out, knowing is not the same as doing—especially now that so many of us are working from home and don’t have officemates nearby to remind us we’ve been sitting for […]
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When was the last time you properly cleaned your coffee maker? Not just a wipe or rinse of the pot itself, but a full-on cleaning of the actual machine? According to Consumer Reports, your coffee maker should be given a good cleaning every three to six months, but it’s not uncommon for people to let
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You probably know that small businesses abound, but you might be surprised to learn that, according to the Small Business Administration, small businesses account for 99.9 percent of all companies. This statistic becomes even more surprising when you learn that the five-year survival rate for small businesses is less than 50 percent. If you’ve been thinking about
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In the final stages of the Great Return, as the last companies transition from 100% remote to a hybrid work schedule, many employees are looking forward to the opportunity to work with their colleagues after two years of isolation. However, just because the team is back in the office does not mean real collaboration will
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Remote work is here to stay. In fact, LinkedIn reports that the number of paid job postings offering “remote work” increased 357 percent. Unfortunately, not everyone has a home office that inspires productivity. According to Owl Labs’ 2021 State of Remote Work Report, 21 percent of employees who worked from home worked in a closet
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After the COVID-19 pandemic forced many industries worldwide to shift to virtual work, many employees have happily embraced the work-from-home life (while others miss the routine and connection offered by working from a physical office with their colleagues). According to Microsoft’s 2021 Work Trend Index, more than 70 percent of workers want flexible remote work
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During the pandemic, the “life” part of work-life balance has suddenly come under a bit focus. And it’s no wonder why: with all the rapid change and uncertainty, work simply needed to be more flexible to accommodate all the stuff of life—whether it was helping family members, supporting kids during virtual schooling, or just trying
Smartphones have revolutionized the way we get things done everywhere, delivering wireless capabilities in the office, at home, and while on the move. Lucky for you, printing is no different. Whether you need a photo, presentation, or personal document, you can connect your home or office printer to your smartphone and print with ease. How
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The workforce is increasingly heading back into the office. However, it’s anything but a return to business as usual. Rather than go back to the way things were, many organizations are offering flexible hybrid models. In this new normal—and on the heels of the many stresses of work life in the pandemic—the onus is on
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Your company’s workspace can speak volumes. At just a glance, it can give clues about your productivity, your employees, your goals, and your company culture. And while you may not initially consider the rhetoric behind your office’s interior design (a chair is just a chair, right?), office furniture and décor can help create an inclusive,
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