Office Atmosphere

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    What kind of vibe does your office have? Is it buttoned up and sterile, open and creative, polished and professional? Your office space has the power to define your brand and influence your employees’ mood. Choose wisely.

    Khaki shorts
    September 28, 2022

    Allowing Shorts at Work: Is It a Good Idea?

    by Jesse Relkin in Office Tips
    The COVID-19 pandemic reframed how we work, where we work, and now — potentially — what we wear to work. Professionals might be wondering which of the changes are here to stay and which will be, so to speak, shorts-lived.…
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    Iced coffee vs hot coffee: What is the best coffee for the office?
    August 9, 2022

    Iced coffee vs hot coffee: What is the best coffee for the office?

    in Office Tips
    Whether your company requires employees to work from the office full-time or operates on a hybrid model, right now it might be more important than ever to ensure that workplaces feel welcoming, comfortable, and supportive in order to both recruit…
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    How to design your hybrid office for seamless collaboration
    May 19, 2022

    5 Ways to Improve Collaboration in the Hybrid Workplace

    by Jesse Relkin in Office Tips
    In the final stages of the Great Return, as the last companies transition from 100% remote to a hybrid work schedule, many employees are looking forward to the opportunity to work with their colleagues after two years of isolation. However,…
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    The ultimate stand-up desk buying guide
    April 27, 2022

    A New Way to Work (and Live): Using Flexible Work Arrangements to Improve Work-Life Balance

    by Ian Frendreis in Workplace Culture
    During the pandemic, the “life” part of work-life balance has suddenly come under a bit focus. And it’s no wonder why: with all the rapid change and uncertainty, work simply needed to be more flexible to accommodate all the stuff…
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    How to brew professional tasting coffee at home
    April 14, 2022

    Show Your Staff Appreciation by Offering These Modern Break Room Essentials

    by Ian Frendreis in Office Tips
    The workforce is increasingly heading back into the office. However, it’s anything but a return to business as usual. Rather than go back to the way things were, many organizations are offering flexible hybrid models. In this new normal—and on…
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    How to reduce noise in your home office
    January 6, 2022

    How to reduce noise in your home office

    by Ali Wilkinson in Office Tips
    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…
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    How to help employees overcome return-to-work anxiety
    November 18, 2021

    How to help employees overcome return-to-work anxiety

    by Laura Newcomer in Office Tips
    Even as the COVID-19 pandemic rages on, many workplaces are transitioning from remote work back to an in-office setup. One New York-based study found employers in every industry reported an increase in office occupancy between May and August of this…
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    How to recognize your employees by doing the exact opposite of the Dundie awards
    August 12, 2021

    How to recognize your employees by doing the exact opposite of the Dundie awards

    by Kayla Caldwell in Workplace Culture
    On the show The Office, manager Michael Scott once said, “A lot of the people here don’t get trophies very often, like Meredith or Kevin. I mean, who’s going to give Kevin an award? Dunkin’ Donuts?” Michael’s observation wasn’t eloquent…
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    Company culture tips from the office
    August 6, 2021

    Company culture tips from the office

    by Kayla Caldwell in Workplace Culture
    Watching The Office makes viewers howl with laughter and cringe with secondhand embarrassment, but it’s probably never made you think, “I wish I worked at Dunder Mifflin!” There are plenty of reasons why working at the Scranton paper company was…
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    The pandemic altered work meetings, but will these changes stick?
    May 27, 2021

    The pandemic altered work meetings, but will these changes stick?

    by Laura Newcomer in Workplace Culture
    Thanks to lockdowns and the ensuing (and unprecedented) shift to remote work, the workplace meeting doesn’t look like it used to.  The COVID-19 pandemic has forced companies to rethink meetings: how they’re scheduled, how participants conduct presentations and engage in…
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    Making Work Fun
    May 11, 2021

    7 Tips to make your office more fun

    by Krista Wolfe in Workplace Culture
    No matter how much a person loves their job, if it’s the same thing every day, it may leave them looking for something more exciting. A bit of fun in the office helps keep employees satisfied and thriving in their…
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    6 steps for building a more inclusive culture at work
    October 29, 2020

    6 steps for building a more inclusive culture at work

    by Melissa Hart in Workplace Culture
    Imagine you’re sitting around a boardroom table or participating in an online workplace meeting. You and your colleagues are Black, Asian, Latinx, white, and mixed-race. Some identify as LGBTQIA. Some use a wheelchair or a cane. Some are visually impaired…
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    6 ways to spread kindness in the workplace
    September 10, 2020

    6 ways to spread kindness in the workplace

    by Kathryn Casna in Office Tips
    Workplace stress is a problem for many people. The majority (79 percent) of people report feeling stress during their workdays. And it doesn’t help that our days are often sandwiched between traffic jams and housework. Stress makes our days less…
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    How to navigate social media with coworkers
    January 20, 2020

    How to navigate social media with coworkers

    by Kristen Seymour in Workplace Culture
    Once upon a time, people saw their coworkers and bosses at the office. Generally unless they made plans to get together outside of work, that was pretty much the end of the story.  Today, social media makes it extremely easy…
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    The biggest office bathroom pet peeves (and how to avoid them)
    June 13, 2019

    The biggest office bathroom pet peeves (and how to avoid them)

    by Abby Quillen in Office Tips
    We spend a third of our lives at work, and most people visit the bathroom at least six or seven times per day. That means it’s impossible to avoid the office bathroom. Unfortunately, a lot can go wrong in office…
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    How to create a quiet room at work
    May 20, 2019

    Quiet rooms at work: How to create one

    by Wendi Pembridge in Workplace Culture
    In today's work culture, work-life balance can be a challenge. Employees will feel very appreciated if they know they have a place to just sit and think, meditate, read, or take a cat nap. A small amount of "me" time…
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    Consider downsizing workspace office
    May 1, 2019

    Things to consider when downsizing your workspace

    by Chrys Hoppe in Office Tips
    The regular old 9 to 5 may seem like a theme from the past. More and more businesses opt for shorter work weeks, give remote access to their employees, or simply do not require as many bodies in the office.…
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    difficult office situation should you get involved
    April 29, 2019

    Difficult office situation: Should you get involved?

    by Lindsay Kramer in Tutorials
    There’s no such thing as a perfect workplace. No matter what industry you’re in and what kind of team you’re on, you’re going to find yourself facing dilemmas and wondering whether you should step in to fix them. In fact,…
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    How to choose coffee grinder for office
    April 15, 2019

    How to choose a coffee grinder for the office

    by Nina Nixon in Workplace Culture
    Coffee made from just ground coffee beans is a great way to prepare for a productive day ahead. It fits your schedule because it only takes a few seconds to grind whole beans in a quality coffee grinder. For that…
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    ways to keep your company breakroom clean
    March 13, 2019

    Effective ways to keep your company’s kitchen area and breakroom clean

    by Nina Nixon in Workplace Culture
    A clean kitchen area and breakroom can help coworkers de-stress at certain times throughout the day. Cleanliness also conveys that your company cares about its employees and business environment. Without rules, though, the room designated for eating and relaxing may…
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