Working a 9 to 5 job may be the norm for most people, but it isn’t always easy. During day to day life at the office, we’re forced to navigate unique challenges. Here, we’ve collected some tried and true tips for improving your life at work and making certain unfavorable aspects of life as an employee easier. Read on for life hacks, tips for small but meaningful changes, and easy ideas that will make your every day at work less stressful and more enjoyable.
You never really think about how much you say with your facial expressions, until more than half your face is covered by a mask. Although necessary for fighting the novel coronavirus, masks can hinder communication, particularly in the workplace, where those tiny facial cues help to establish trust, convey sincerity, and lend credibility to our…
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COVID-19 has changed many things about the way the world does business – including the way professionals greet each other. Handshakes require close proximity and physical contact. As a result, although these are traditional and socially acceptable methods of greeting clients and making customers feel welcome, in the age of coronavirus they are no longer…
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Many business owners and employees are wondering what life will look like after the coronavirus pandemic ends and life gets back to “normal.” With such an unprecedented situation upon us, it’s difficult to know exactly what “normal” will look like when we emerge on the other side. After shelter in place and social distancing regulations…
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Online meetings have become increasingly popular in the past few years. More and more companies are allowing their employees to work from home or work remotely, creating an increased need for meeting virtually rather than face to face. And now, with the COVID-19 pandemic forcing most employees to work from home, online meetings have become…
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If you’re like many employees in the current era of COVID-19, you’re probably working from home right now. Many workers in many industries have been displaced from their offices and shared workspaces in an effort to curtail the spread of germs as this highly contagious virus continues to spread. For some employees, working from home…
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In an effort to save money – or to increase collaboration, as some tech companies claim – many businesses have opted out of private offices and cubicles, in favor of open-office floor plans and co-working spaces. However, the arrival of evermore contagious and dangerous infections, such as COVID-19, could bring an end to these modern…
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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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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.” But…
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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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Whether we like it or not, we spend a huge portion of our lives at work. In fact, many people spend the majority of their waking hours in the workplace on a daily basis. While this may be somewhat of an alarming realization, if you’re comfortable and happy in your workplace it might not be…
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