Workplace Culture

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.…

Have you ever wanted to stand out at work - but were worried about standing out too much? You don't want to ostracize yourself from your peers, but sometimes this can happen when you're pushing for a promotion or trying…

When thinking of mentoring, what comes to mind is a seasoned executive giving advice to a younger person just starting their career. The older, more experienced person has probably faced just about any issue the younger worker might come up…

Isolation is becoming more common in work settings. The rise of office isolation is partially due to technology, long working hours, and office design. Furthermore, with high expectations to complete more tasks in less time, we have created our own…

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…

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…

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…

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…

People with disabilities are one of the fastest growing customer and employee bases. According to the Centers for Disease Control one in four Americans have a disability, and it is consistently growing. People with disabilities are beneficial to the workplace…

We've all been in the situation where one of our favorite workmates decides to leave their job in order to pursue a different job or career path, or to make more money, or for other personal reasons. When a beloved…

We’ve probably all worked with a “yes person” at some point in our careers. If someone has a bad idea, the yes person says it’s terrific. They tell you what they think you want to hear and have a strong…

If you work outside the home, chances are you spend more time with your coworkers than you do with your own family. You’d definitely notice if one of your coworkers was depressed, right? Don’t be so sure. The stigma surrounding…

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…

Since 2004, the number of Americans who read for pleasure has dropped more than 30 percent. In fact, 24 percent of American adults say they haven’t read a book in the past year. And—well—that’s kind of a huge bummer. So…

Many people use their personal car for work purposes, and they get reimbursed mileage and wear and tear. However, many employees do not realize that when they drive their car for work, (especially when they have other people in their…

One of the best perks of working in an office is forming friendships with coworkers. For many, your good friends will be people you met at work, but that doesn't mean that all of your coworkers will be your friends.…

Working with family members is commonplace, whether it's in a capacity of a partnership or a boss/employee situation. And it can be a rewarding experience to work with family members but there will likely be challenges and complications involved. With a…

Business casual wardrobes are meant to offer employees some respite from dressing up in fancy clothes at work every day. The demand for business casual dress codes is high enough that more than 60 percent of businesses now accept this…

On the surface, “office” and “party” may seem like polar opposite terms. Office parties of any type—but perhaps especially holiday parties—have earned a nasty reputation as obligations to be suffered through rather than pleasurable activities to be enjoyed. That can…

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,…