Problem Solving

  10 Unique Ways to Use Common Office Supplies Office supplies are abundant at work, and sometimes they don’t get much use. But paper clips, rubber bands, and notebooks can often do more than their intended use? Try out some…

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…

Diabetes affects nearly 10% of the global population and impacts those around them too, from family members to coworkers. Diabetes is a serious disease and many who are not directly diagnosed have little understanding about it. So, how can we…

Coworkers sharing their personal views about politics, religion, culture and more are polarizing many workplaces. Whether the topic is about fake or real news, the role of government, or flat earth theories (really?!), opinions on these topics are often inflexible.…

We've all known at least one: that tiresome virtue-signaler who makes a point of telling the world that they come in early, work through lunch and stay late, all on their own dime. They may even favor their listeners with…

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,…

Defensive behavior at work is something we all have to deal with, and it doesn't only come from bosses or those in positions of power. The morning janitor, your project partner, an assistant, anyone can be defensive. Despite being common…

Perhaps you have a special talent in expanding and embellishing your skills and past experience in a job interview. Whatever the manager asks about, you say “Of course, I can do that!” thinking you’re smart and will figure it out…

Have you ever been overwhelmed with information? Do your projects stall because you can’t find the right data? Are you constantly playing “catch up” on all your business relationships? If you answered "yes," you might be suffering from communication issues.…

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…

Most of the time, a day in the office is pretty similar: We show up in the morning, work for a while, chat with our coworkers, and then head home. But on rare occasions, office life doesn’t go as planned.…

We've all known a disastrous boss's favorite. This is the person you're least happy to see on Monday morning. You stride in to work, refreshed from your weekend, ready to tackle that project -- then you see the disastrous boss's…

Many small businesses need help in setting up new equipment or have problems with other purchases, prompting them to contact customer service. This could be issues with computers, software, or assembling furniture. The idea is for customer service to provide…

We've all heard of entrepreneurs, those who roll the dice and go out and start their own company. But in fact, 70% of successful entrepreneurs got their business idea while working for a previous employer. Why not bring that same…

Businesses of all sizes need to pay their bills on a regular basis to maintain a good reputation in the marketplace and stay afloat. A small business needs to be savvy in paying bills, even with a computerized system. You…

How did this happen? You had a great interview with your future boss. Everything clicked: same values, same interests, same working style. By the second week, you realize you made a BIG mistake. There’s either too much work or not…

PDFs are one of the most useful and reliable file types for communications, invoices, and so much more. In fact, you probably deal with at least a few every week. However, they can also be one of the most frustrating…

More and more, people want to mitigate their impact on the environment, and the commute is a big part of that. 28% of America's greenhouse gas emissions come from transportation, and 60% of that is light vehicle traffic. You don't…

With colder weather approaching, flu and colds follow closely. This is especially true in the workplace. Luckily, there are easy solutions for stopping viruses and bacteria in their tracks. From cleaning with the right products to encouraging healthy employee practices,…

You have an idea that would bring in more business or improve production and the company's bottom line. How do you go about getting your boss to take on your project idea or request? Here are six steps to give…