Workplace Culture

At Quill, we treat every order as an opportunity to bring something extra to your business. Nowhere is that more evident than with our assortment of free gifts. Every time you order supplies is a chance to reward your team…

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…

Whether leadership development occurs at the executive level, the upper or mid-management level, or the project-team level, it is key to progress and progression at any company. This post identifies key shifts in the leadership development training paradigm based on…

Working remotely has boomed in a big way. Many businesses were quick to pivot to a virtual office during the COVID-19 pandemic to keep their employees healthy without sacrificing productivity. According to an MIT report, 34 percent of previous commuters…

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…

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…