If you’ve ever been part of an organization, chances are you’ve been encouraged (or forced) to participate in the occasional team building activity. Whether it was doing trust falls off of the table in the conference room or sharing fun facts about yourself while sitting in a circle with your coworkers, one thing is for…
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Employee wellness isn’t just a buzzword. In fact, employee wellness programs have been linked to increased productivity and reduced absenteeism, as well as decreased healthcare and worker compensation costs for employers. More than that, when you bring wellness into the workplace, you signal to your employees that you care about their health and well-being, and…
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The hustling, bustling holiday season can be overwhelming for everyone, but it can be especially overwhelming for introverts. With so many social gatherings and holiday events – not to mention family get-togethers – the end of the year can feel more miserable than magical if you’re not one who looks forward to small talk, appetizers,…
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Are you a small business owner looking to rent an office? Are you a start-up business ready to grow into a new space, but you’re not sure where to begin? Below is a helpful guide that will show you step-by-step how to lease office space for your business. 9 Steps to Renting Office Space for…
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It’s that time of year again when we all draw names from a hat and need to come up with something clever and inexpensive for an office Secret Santa we may or may not know very well. Whatever type of gift exchange you’re participating in, we’ve come up with some holiday gift exchange ideas for…
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At The Lakeside Park, we’ve worked with many small businesses and startups. In fact, many of those small businesses and startups continue to grow and thrive right here in our Boston area office park. When an entrepreneur comes to us to discuss renting office space, one of the first things we learn about their business…
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You may have noticed that in recent years, more and more offices have become pet friendly. Much to the delight of many employees, a steadily increasing number of workplaces in a variety of industries have adopted bring-your-pet-to-work policies. But pet friendly workplaces are much more than just a trend. In fact, offices that allow their…
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The battle over the office thermostat is an age-old dilemma. While more women than men lament that the office is too cold, it’s actually the number one complaint among all office workers in numerous workplace polls. Unfortunately, the solution offered by the rest of the warm-blooded world is simply to “put on a sweater.” And…
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Small businesses are just that: small. For many startups and entrepreneurial endeavors, keeping the employee roster relatively limited is key. Even when the workload begins to pick up, many small companies avoid hiring additional full time help in an effort to avoid extra expenses and overhead that could reduce profitability. As a result, we’ve begun…
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Halloween isn’t just for kids. In fact, it’s the perfect opportunity to liven up the office and show a little appreciation for your team. Even if scary and spooky aren’t your thing, we’ve got plenty of seasonal ideas for every office and budget. So put down that bag of fun-size candy and let’s start planning….
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