Workplace Culture

Humans are inherently curious. It’s why businesses hire people to stand on the corner and wave signs. It’s considered a successful advertising move not just because there’s a sign there, but because any motion attracts the human eye, and human motion…

Look around you. What office desks do you see? If you look closely, you will likely notice some themes. A variety of desk personalities in the office adds interest as people work in their own unique ways. Here are seven…

Do you want to empower your team to be more creative, innovative, and productive? Are you looking for ways to get more done—and come up with ingenious ideas—in less time? Fostering creativity in the workplace can help accomplish all this and…

Corporate giving is on the rise—and that's good news both for nonprofits and the businesses that help sustain them. From 2014 to 2015, businesses' philanthropic efforts grew 3.9 percent, totaling a whopping $18.46 billion. One 2015 study found more than…

In a country where only one in three workers take a lunch break (away from their desks) it’s easy to forget basic dining etiquette when on the job. It’s even easier to forget how to carry ourselves at happy hours…

Words are powerful. They communicate a lot about our character, priorities, and work ethic—sometimes without us even realizing it. They can persuade someone to be on our team and embrace our ideas, or they can alienate other people and contribute…

Some workdays are so hectic that eating lunch in front of the computer is just about as close to a break as you can get. But not taking a few minutes away from anything work related can lead to strained…

The nine-to-five workday—or something darn close to it—is a reality for a whole lot of us. And, sadly enough, many of us regularly work much longer days. In fact, some figures suggest nearly 40 percent of Americans work more than…

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,…

Birthday celebrations don't have to wreak havoc on everyone's health goals: they can be fun and festive occasions, and a great way for team leaders and coworkers to celebrate their colleagues. But how do you manage office birthdays in a…

Everyone has a favorite partner: Batman & Robin. Stapler & Staples. Lucy & Ethel. We asked our Facebook fans to tell us the office object or person that is the peaches to your cream, and boy did we receive some…

Are you feeling worn down and drained from your time in the office? That daily grind does more than exhaust your mental resources. It may also subject you to serious physical strain or hazardous conditions that are made more dangerous…

Walmart, Target, McDonald’s, Starbucks, and other large companies are boosting entry-level pay, and many corporations have announced larger than usual annual raises this year. Your company may want to follow suit and raise employee compensation. Pay hikes are not only…

If you grew up in the United States, odds are good that someone taught you the following topics were off limits outside the home: politics, religion, and sex. American workplaces have long upheld these and other conversational taboos. For example,…

Clothing is often an extension of a person’s personality. But when it comes to dressing for work, there are a lot of nuanced rules—both documented and unspoken. And for women especially, those guidelines can get pretty complicated. Thankfully, workplace policy…

A year ago I noticed that I was one of the few left on my team who was not wearing a FitBit®. I didn't see the lure, thought it was a fad and honestly felt that it looked like a…

Did you know that there can be up to five different generations in any given workplace? The players in your workplace could include: Traditionalists (born before 1946) Baby Boomers (1946-1964) Generation X (1965-1976) Millennials/Generation Y (1977-1997) Generation Z (after 1997) These…

If the phrase “Why don’t you ask for help?” makes every fiber of your being uncomfortable, then you’re not alone. American culture, with a strong emphasis on self-reliance, breeds insecurity about asking for help. This is especially true in U.S.…

Is the annual holiday party a “highly anticipated” or “dreaded” event at your office? If you're the one in charge of this year’s event, you want to make it one to remember — and not because your coworkers get so…

The U.S. presidential election always brings strong opinions — choosing the next leader of the country is no trivial matter, after all. In the weeks leading up to Election Day, people may find themselves getting into heated debates with friends,…