As more offices transition to remote working, the shift to working on screens full time can cause a strain – especially on the eyes. Gone are in-person coworker check-ins and meetings with colleagues around a conference table. Instead, interaction is shifting to online platforms such as Zoom, Microsoft Teams, and Hangouts Meet by Google. According […]
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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 (too easy, some may say) to connect with people from all areas of our lives,
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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, colors, and sizes, these humble adhesive papers can be used at home, at parties, and
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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 star! While non-paper ninja stars, also called shuriken, were traditionally used as weapons in Japan,
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We spend a third of our lives at work, and most people visit the bathroom at least six or seven times per day. That means it’s impossible to avoid the office bathroom. Unfortunately, a lot can go wrong in office restrooms, from empty toilet paper rolls to unpleasant odors. Keep reading to dig into some
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In general, parental leave has a long way to go in the United States. Congressional research into employer-provided paid family leave suggests that as of March 2017, a measly 13 percent of all American workers had access to such policies. That number varied a bit by occupation; for instance, 24 percent of management and professional
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If you work in an office, then you probably find yourself needing to solicit feedback from coworkers on a regular basis. Whether you use them to decide which restaurant to order from for lunch, determine a date for an upcoming staff meeting, or get final approval on a project, digital surveys are a simple way
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If you love podcasts, you know how riveting they can be. A good audio story can immerse you in a different world, transform you into a detective, or help you relate to news or information in a more meaningful way. Since podcasts are usually free and generally educational, many people listen as often as possible.
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Is your job encroaching into your nights and weekends? Do you feel like you’re constantly on call? The traditional 9-to-5 lifestyle has given way to a 24/7 work culture for many Americans. Seventy percent of employees check their work email at home in the evenings, 54 percent check their work email when they’re home sick,
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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 calendar system is essential for effective time management and organization.Luckily, a new calendar is right
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