Abby Quillen

5 days agoJanuary 18, 2019

5 office organization tips for a more productive you

When it comes to productivity, where you work is arguably just as important as how you work. You can be the most dedicated worker in the world, but your ability to get things done will be compromised if you feel…

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Last weekJanuary 16, 2019

Unhealthy office habits you can and should reframe

in Career Advice

When you think of dangerous jobs, you probably think of commercial fishing or logging, not composing emails in a cubicle. But office jobs can take a toll on your health, especially if you’ve adopted unhealthy habits at work. Want to…

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January 9, 2019

How to use your printer to print on t-shirts

in Lifestyle

Do you have a message, image, logo, or photo you want to share with the world? Print it on a T-shirt! You don’t need to pay a screen printer or invest in fancy equipment to make your own T-shirts. It’s…

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December 21, 2018

Your office party planning troubleshooting guide

in Office Tips

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…

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December 19, 2018

Hourly vs. salary: Pros and cons

in Career Advice

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…

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December 11, 2018

5 beautiful DIY vellum crafts you can create with your printer

in Lifestyle

Attention crafters: If you’re not familiar with vellum, it’s time to get to know this translucent paper. Vellum is thin, slightly white, and cloudy like frosted glass. Sometimes it’s called see-through paper or tracing paper. It was originally made from…

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October 17, 2018

How to create beautiful stationery you’ll be proud to send

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In the age of text messaging and social media updates, many people have given up on the ancient art of letter writing. But there are many good reasons to write letters by hand. It’s not only meaningful to receive a…

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October 8, 2018

Drive to work? Here are the best ways to own your commute

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If you’re like most Americans, you spend a lot of alone time in your car. Seventy-six percent of American commuters drive to work by themselves every day, and the average American spends 54 minutes per day commuting.Unfortunately, many people don’t…

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September 21, 2018

Earn some extra dough and find a new sense of purpose with a side hustle

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Want to earn some extra cash to pay bills or build savings? There’s never been a better time to start a side hustle. With the rise of the internet, social media, and the sharing economy, it’s easier than ever to…

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September 17, 2018

10 red flags to watch out for when hiring your next employee

in Office Tips

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…

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September 7, 2018

Office expenses vs. supplies: What’s the difference?

in Office Tips

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…

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May 22, 2018

How to set boundaries at work

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We hear a lot about establishing work-life balance. But in our always-on culture, striving for work-life balance can feel like teeter-tottering with a hippopotamus. However, if you want to be happier and more productive on the job then you need…

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May 1, 2018

Don’t ditch your desk calendar: The benefits of handwriting events and tasks

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Even with hundreds of available apps to help organize your life, a paper desk calendar may be just what you need to stay on top of your work schedule. Despite dire predictions, desk calendars are thriving in the digital age.…

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December 15, 2017

Want to give brush lettering calligraphy a shot? Beginner tips before you put pen to paper

in Lifestyle

Handwriting is back in fashion. Typography dominated the design world for many years, but recently, hand-drawn lettering, also known as brush lettering or calligraphy, has made a huge comeback. You’ve probably seen hand-drawn letters on movie titles, magazine covers, book…

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August 25, 2017

5 tips for returning to work after maternity leave

in Lifestyle

Your maternity leave may be the longest length of time you take away from the office. But before you know it, you’ll be tucking away your yoga pants and reacquainting yourself with your work wardrobe. If you’re planning a pregnancy…

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June 30, 2017

From secretary to administrative assistant: How the admin role has evolved over time

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Gone are the days when secretaries took dictation on Steno pads and transcribed correspondence on manual typewriters. Today’s administrative professionals rely on state-of-the-art technology to perform their day-to-day duties. In addition to organizing meetings, planning events, and creating and giving…

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April 28, 2017

Create a family command center that won’t let anything slip through the cracks

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Do you want to reduce your family’s stress load and improve your health? Get control of your clutter. Clutter takes a big toll on mental and physical health. In one study, women who described their houses as disorganized or haphazard…

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February 21, 2017

Don’t give your employees enough credit? Why you should capitalize on recognition

in Workplace Culture

Bad news: Your employees may not be that into you (or your company). According to a 2015 Gallup poll, only 32 percent of employees are engaged at work, meaning they feel passionate about their jobs, are committed to the organization,…

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February 20, 2017

Plagiarism is no joke: Protect your integrity in the workplace

in Career Advice

Melania Trump’s speech at the Republican National Convention sparked a national conversation about plagiarism. Plagiarism is the practice of taking someone’s work or ideas and passing it off as your own; while there’s no criminal law against it, a creator…

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February 17, 2017

Is maternity and paternity leave up for debate? How to negotiate more time with baby

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Tech companies, including Google, Amazon, Netflix, and Microsoft, have made headlines in the past few years for expanding paid maternity, paternity, and adoption leave. However, American companies still lag behind the rest of the world when it comes to parental…

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