Office parties give colleagues time to relax, eat, drink, socialize, and celebrate together. What could go wrong? Unfortunately, plenty. Chances are, you’ve been to an awkward or uncomfortable office party. More than 50 percent of employees in one survey don’t look forward to their employer’s annual office party. But your next company shindig doesn’t need […]
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When it comes to pay, compensation for employees has benefits and drawbacks beyond just the numbers on a paycheck. While hourly employees make a set amount of money for every hour they work, salaried employees make the same amount each month no matter how many hours they work. Salaried jobs usually come with more security,
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Workplace ergonomics refers to the practice of designing a workspace to reduce team members’ fatigue and limit the potential for workplace injury. In many modern workplaces, workers spend hours completing forceful and/or repetitive tasks that can lead to musculoskeletal strain or injury, especially if those tasks aren’t supported by proper ergonomic design. These injuries can
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Instagram isn’t just a place for pretty pictures. If you have a burgeoning small business, this social media platform can be an excellent tool to connect with influencers in your industry, share a behind-the-scenes glimpse at your company, and show off your products and services. With more than 1 billion active Instagram accounts—500 million of
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Whether you just made the decision to work from a home office or you’ve been working from home for decades, one of the most important fixtures in your home workspace is your desk. The right desk creates an aesthetic that helps you feel calm and comfortable as you work, and provides the functionality you need
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From birthdays and baby showers to office potlucks, big promotions, and retirements custom napkin designs are all the rage. They add a unique, personal feel and a touch of whimsy—whether they’re specific to a holiday or if you use them to personalize office parties with your company logo. While it’s simple enough to pay for
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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 your desk and office space. That’s because your work environment can majorly impact your productivity.
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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 and may involve hours of face-to-face meetings, testing, paperwork, contacting references, and performing background checks.
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As far as the IRS is concerned, office supplies are the tangible items you use and regularly replenish to conduct business in your office, including pens, paper, and printer toner. Office expenses, on the other hand, are items and services you use for your business that don’t fall into more specific deduction categories. They include
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Team members are fed up with meetings.That’s the conclusion of countless studies, including a report by Harvard Business Review, which found 70 percent of survey participants believed meetings are both inefficient and unproductive. Those surveyed felt meetings can be a letdown in several ways; for example, they may prevent team members from completing work, inhibit
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