Emergency preparedness in the workplace allows us to take control of a situation. Some steps to take before a natural disaster or emergency occurs while you are at work are: Have an evacuation plan Know various ways out of your office building. Evacuation routes – Know where emergency evacuation routes and marked emergency exits are located […]
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Have you ever stopped to think about how much time you actually spend indoors? Or, what the number of hours you spend at work are in a lifetime? Getting up, going to work and coming home are just part of the daily routine, but the data regarding how much time we spend inside buildings and
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The break room refrigerator can be the most inconvenient convenience in the office. Not only can it get smelly and sticky, but it can also be a source of contention when coworkers don’t always remember the golden rules of sharing in a communal space. Whether you’re the person who packs in leftovers and conveniently forgets
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In the past, privacy could be mostly ensured through paper shredding, but now data is almost universally digitized. It resides on hard drives, servers, disks, and, increasingly, in the cloud. The proper disposal of digital data can be a challenge for businesses. How can a business know when to destroy unnecessary digital data, and how
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It’s no secret that more people are working remotely today than ever before. Employees appreciate the freedom and better work-life balance that comes with remote work. Businesses appreciate the savings on office rent and access to a wider talent pool. If you’re a small business owner, hiring remote also gives you the option to vet
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It’s no secret that sleep deprivation affects performance in the workplace. Do you ever wish you could fit a snooze in at work? What if you could not only take a nap, but boost your productivity and improve your health while doing so? The benefits of a power nap at work With employees working harder
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Your employees are essential to keeping your business running, but when you’re busy it’s easy to neglect letting them know they’re appreciated. Many employees only hear how they’re doing with their evaluation…or sometimes not at all. Showing appreciation can do more than make your employees happy. 80 percent of employees say it can inspire them
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Did you share a bedroom as a child or a dorm room in college? Think back. How many arguments resulted from sharing that one small, common space? Sharing an office can be equally as difficult. Read on for tips you can use to improve your relationship with your office mate, or make a good relationship
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Your workplace could be a hostile work environment without you even realizing it. It’s not always easy to see harassment as it occurs. To determine if harassment is part of your company’s culture, pay close attention to how your colleagues and supervisors interact with each other and present themselves in group settings. Workplace harassment comes
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Are you looking to increase your marketing visibility? Try incorporating video content into your marketing mix. For small businesses, video marketing can set your business apart from the competition, and boost your business profile across channels. Let’s learn how to maximize results from marketing videos. Video consumption is sky rocketing Video content is irresistible. Nearly
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