Ali Wilkinson

When you think about fonts, you may not think about sustainability and usability. But if you use printed materials, your company’s font choices can make a big difference in the amount of supplies you use. It can also make a…

Not long ago, companies expected most employees to be in the office in person from nine to five every day. When COVID-19 hit, businesses took a sudden and dramatic turn to remote work. In the United States, nearly 70 percent…

Working from home has its advantages. You can’t beat that commute time! But when your dog is barking, your kids are fighting, and you’re distracted by the towering pile of laundry that still needs to be folded, it can be…

When you’re slammed at work, you don’t have time to organize your desk. But have you noticed that staring at your messy desk causes even more stress during an already stressful day? You’re not alone. According to a recent study,…

Chances are, you spend a lot of time at your desk. In fact, a 2012 study from researchers at Loughborough University shares that in a typical working week, many office workers spend, on average, five hours and 41 minutes per…

Sitting behind a desk all day is hard for grownups. Can you imagine how hard it is for kids, who are significantly more active than adults? Teachers understand that movement is natural and healthy for kids, which is why many…

The breakroom is often the focal point of the office. It’s a place where coworkers can chat, bounce ideas off each other, or get an all-important caffeine boost (or two). However, the COVID-19 pandemic means office managers need to get…

The average person spends more than 90,000 hours at work during a lifetime. Since we spend so much time in the office, it’s important to have it look — and smell — its best. Studies suggest working in a smelly…

Many workers aspire toward a paperless office. Going paper-free means you save trees and cut down on clutter, which is a win-win.  But when it comes to taking meeting notes, paper may still be the way to go. Hand-written notes…

As anyone who’s been in the elevator next to a compulsive cougher knows, offices are full of germs. But the good news is that you can do your part to reduce the spread of germs and keep yourself and others…

Remember those pre-COVID-19 office days when you would greet your coworker with a handshake, mindlessly hit a button on the printer, or even grab a handful of jelly beans from the communal candy jar?  Sadly, those days are over—at least…

As more offices transition to remote working, the shift to working on screens full time can cause a strain – especially on the eyes. Gone are in-person coworker check-ins and meetings with colleagues around a conference table. Instead, interaction is…