Kristen Seymour

December 13, 2022

Make your filing system more efficient with these filing accessories

When you find yourself staring at a tall (and growing) stack of paperwork on your desk, it can be tempting to shove the entire lot into a filing cabinet and slam the drawer shut, just to get it out of…

7 minutes

June 21, 2022

5 tools to help you time your much-needed breaks

in Office Tips

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…

4 minutes

May 31, 2022

The secret ingredient to a better pot of coffee: a clean coffee maker!

in Tutorials

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…

7 minutes

May 24, 2022

Have a great idea? Here’s how to turn it into a business

in Career Advice

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…

12 minutes

December 2, 2021

A complete guide to cleaning your dirty laptop

in Office Tips

You tap away at your keyboard all day long and hey, you keep your hands clean, so — by default — your laptop should be clean too, right? Think again! Wash your hands all you want. Your laptop will still…

7 minutes

November 4, 2021

Different styles of lamps (and where to use them)

in Office Tips

Looking for a new lamp? Before you start shopping, you should be aware that there’s a lot more to the trusty old lamp than may meet the eye. Once you shine a little light on this subject, you realize you…

14 minutes

October 21, 2021

Help your remote workers be more productive with these perks and benefits

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Remote work may still feel like a relatively new trend, but it appears to be here to stay. Buffer’s 2021 State of Remote Work study showed that 96 percent of employees who started working remotely during the pandemic wanted to…

9 minutes

October 7, 2021

Helpful ways to combat zoom fatigue

in Workplace Culture

Virtual meetings using Zoom or other video conferencing platforms made it possible for countless workers to move to remote work during the pandemic — and have allowed many of us to continue working remotely today. From company-wide conferences to intimate…

9 minutes

September 30, 2021

The ultimate file cabinet buying guide

in Office Tips

From the very highest levels to the most junior roles, every facet of every business must be organized in order to run efficiently. Poor organization isn’t just a nuisance that can hurt your chances of retaining top talent — it…

10 minutes

September 10, 2021

How to Set Work-Life Balance Boundaries in the Hybrid Workplace

in Workplace Culture

When the pandemic shut down offices across the countries, employers sent countless employees home to work remotely. Many newly remote workers realized they needed strong work-life boundaries to find a coveted balance between their lives at work and home. Now,…

8 minutes

September 2, 2021

Do you need a network extender for your home office?

in Office Tips

Plenty of distractions pop up when you work from home — a cat walking on your keyboard, dishes piling up in the sink, children needing a snack after school, and more. But a spotty Internet connection shouldn’t be a distraction…

8 minutes

August 26, 2021

What’s the difference between antimicrobial and antibacterial cleaning supplies?

in Office Tips

If your approach to cleaning has become considerably more aggressive since the novel coronavirus started making headlines, you’re not alone. From businesses to apartment buildings, schools to single family homes, keeping surfaces — and hands — free of germs has…

9 minutes

May 19, 2021

The ultimate stand-up desk buying guide

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Whether your morning commute takes you downtown to an office building or just down the hallway, the way you set up your workstation can significantly impact your health. You may have heard the phrase, “Sitting is the new smoking.” Research…

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April 26, 2021

Organize your home and office top to bottom with our label maker buying guide

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Organizing your home and office has never been hotter. We’re spending more time in our houses and working from home offices. Meanwhile, we’re binging on organizing shows such as Get Organized with The Home Edit and Tidying Up with Marie…

11 minutes

April 7, 2021

The best printer to round out your home office

in Office Tips

If you’ve shifted from a traditional office to a home office, you’ve got plenty of company. According to a Gallup poll from September 2020, one-third of U.S. workers always work remotely, with another 25 percent working remotely some of the…

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March 18, 2021

Here’s exactly how to clean a toilet

in Lifestyle

For something we commonly refer to as a throne, the toilet doesn’t get much respect when it comes to cleaning. In fact, a 2018 study of 2000 Americans found that cleaning the toilet was the number one most hated chore,…

6 minutes

January 7, 2021

How long does printer ink last?

in Office Tips

When it comes to the number of ways the COVID-19 pandemic has changed our lives, the list is long. Our shopping habits are one area where we’ve seen significant change. Toilet paper, hand sanitizer, and paper towels became scarce early…

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November 19, 2020

Everything you need to know about paper towels for your home or office

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You may not have given too much thought to the differences between kinds of paper towels. But if you’ve ever tried to clean up a big spill with a low-quality paper towel, you know they’re not all created equal. A…

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October 22, 2020

Mood-boosting foods to improve your workday

in Lifestyle

We’re living in unusual times, and many people are experiencing unprecedented demands on their time, as they juggle working from home with childcare and virtual classrooms for school-age children. More than eight in 10 Americans noted that they’ve experienced changes…

9 minutes1 comment

October 1, 2020

How to choose the best espresso machine for your small or home office

in Lifestyle

If you’ve recently gone from clocking in at an office to working from home like so many Americans have, there are probably a few things you miss, like catching up with your colleagues over a freshly brewed cup from the…

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