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TrendingAre you looking for ideas to decorate your office this Christmas? You have come to the right place. Decorating the office during the holiday season is a great way to lighten up the mood, embrace festivities, and bringing all the employees together. These Christmas office decoration ideas are
Read MoreSafety has to be a priority of all people wherever they go, especially in the workplace. To achieve this, you need to be aware of the various types of workplace hazards to which you may have exposure. At the same time, employers must also conduct the proper procedures to plan and imple
Read MoreFor several years now, I have been working as a human resource manager in a multinational corporation. One common thing I noticed among the people in my department was that they would use social media during working hours. This phenomenon is unacceptable in some companies, but the firm I work in
Read MoreAs part of the Human Resource Department, I always encounter the questions, "Is this job stressful?" during job interviews. Thinking of it, I believe that all jobs are stressful in their ways. However, I encountered a seminar which showed us some of the least stressful situations accord
Read MorePerhaps office etiquette is something that differs from office to office and place to place. Even if this is true, comprehending basic etiquette in the workplace helps things run a bit smoother. Even if we know what social etiquette is, in an office setting, it is a little different when it comes
Read MoreYour boss or manager has asked you to fill out an employee engagement survey. You figure this will give you an opportunity to have your voice heard, so you accept. While you want to offer constructive criticism, something is giving you pause. You can’t help but wonder, are employee engageme
Read MoreDavid Allen in his book Getting Things Done: The art of stress-free productivity has devised a method to help managers and anyone else who feels overwhelmed by an ever-increasing workload to stay afloat at work. The aim of this method is to free time for you to concentrate on things that re
Read MoreCoworking is typically defined as a situation in which multiple individuals utilize a single space together to be productive and share knowledge and information with one another. What is the catch? Well, these individuals do not work for the same company and at times, do not even work in the same
Read MoreEmployee experience is such a broad concept that can be defined in many ways, but it is an essential factor in ensuring job satisfaction and maximum productivity. This term is often tied in with workplace experience but the former is more focused on how the employee can benefit.
Read MoreCreating a luminous environment in the office has a positive impact on how workers feel and how they interact with one another. Even as you update the artificial lighting, it is imperative that you optimize natural lighting in the office. We spend most of our daylight hours working in an offi
Read MoreIn the workplace, drug usage is nothing new. In fact, according to a 2013 Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) survey, out of the 22.4 million illegal drug consumers aged 18 and over, approximately 70% were working either full- or part-time. It may be difficult to br
Read MoreThe success of your business is dependent on employee productivity levels. You may not realize that productivity does not mean your employees have to work tirelessly on tedious or demeaning tasks. Productivity refers to the amount of time or level of effort used to get something done. When an emp
Read MoreHigh-performing, cohesive teams rarely form out of the ether. They are deliberately built, fostered and nurtured. Camaraderie and collaboration are building blocks of a functional, productive, engaged team - one where people want to work together, help their colleagues and see group success as th
Read MoreIt doesn’t matter if you own a business or manage one; there’s a good chance you care about its success. You are motivated to work harder and be more productive day after day. Unfortunately, this isn’t always the case for your team. In fact, according to a study by the Socie
Read MoreThe real estate industry has been one of the more stubborn sectors of the economy that has resisted change over the last decade. Today, we see real estate finally succumbing to digital transformation. The impact of the pandemic on commercial real estate is impossible to ignore. Unique challenges
Read MoreWorkplace safety threats are increasing every year - imposing a heavy burden on organizations’ resources. Workplace security staff are constantly on the lookout for new technologies and and solutions to meet their fast-paced and high-stakes work environment. Protecting important data, netwo
Read MoreThere’s no doubt that the COVID-19 pandemic has put small businesses through the wringer. Many entrepreneurs have found their brick-and-mortar establishments shut down or subjected to stringent and exhausting social distancing and safety protocols. The realm of small businesses impacted by
Read MoreIncreased use of technology has greatly revolutionized the efficiency of doing business and that has come with seamless methods to build innovative apps for business. For instance, some of the things you may easily consider routine today such as the use of email, or video conferencing had transfo
Read MoreAs a result of the pandemic, remote work is now more important than ever, suspending the king of productivity: the classic workplace environment. With the surge of remote working, we can observe that both employers and employees are observing a refreshed degree of productivity and overall health.
Read MoreMany people consider going to the corporate office an inherent aspect of work. Among these people are those who attribute their productivity to working in the office. As the head of a company that mostly works remotely, I know that there are aspects of working in a dedicated office that cannot be
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