The paper shredder is your friend. Whether tasked with a records retention schedule or going digital in the office, having a standard paper shredder available is vital. There are several different types, and this tutorial will cover basic maintenance and cleaning for most models, as well as how to solve paper shredder jams. Know your […]
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Imagine you are in the breakroom chatting to your colleague nonchalantly over a cup of coffee when you overhear someone on the phone describing a situation in which they received a parking ticket. No biggie. Except their response to the unseen recipient of the conversation is, “I know, it was so retarded.” You are offended
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“Have you seen the new travel policy?” your colleague asks, clearly agitated. “Talk about condescending. It’s like they don’t even trust us to ride the elevator without permission!” You have seen the new policy, in fact, and have been concerned about getting vouchers done on time. You are about to vent your own frustration when
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There is no time like the present to lock down your Star Wars Day plans. This is going to be the best Star Wars Day yet as May 4th is on a Friday this year. Here are a list of ideas to help celebrate Star Wars in the office and to help bring everyone together
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Since we were kids in grade school, the message of the 3 R’s: Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle has been a part of the conversation whenever Earth Day, April 22, approaches. Now as adults, we are used to tossing an empty soda can into the blue bin. Caring for the environment at the office is easier
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Every year, many of us are bombarded with fundraising pitches or donation campaigns from coworkers, friends and social media. While we all want to be a part of the greater good, the requests for support can be overwhelming. Here are some easy tips you can start using today to keep giving manageable, instead of stressful,
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It is a familiar line that lurks at the bottom of almost all job postings: “And other duties as assigned.” In most cases, the vague phrase encompasses tasks that arise infrequently and out of necessity. Such as, when a team member is on vacation, and you are asked to take on some of their responsibilities
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Financial stress can follow us everywhere. As much as we try to avoid it, that stress can seep into our work-life and disrupt our productivity. In order to reduce financial stress, we must proactively fight it with efficient money management. Your immediate thought may be to create a budget. Budgets can be very useful. They
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Starting a new job is like being the new kid on the block. There are new faces to recognize, new names to learn, and new routines to become familiar with. It can be challenging learning the ropes but equally exciting and fun. However, as with most new things, your new job can lose its novelty
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So it happened. You said something insensitive and now your foot is lodged so deep in your mouth that you’re tasting toenail. Making an inappropriate comment at work can make you feel like you want to disappear and never see your coworkers again. Sometimes, you realize what you’re saying as it’s leaving your mouth and
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