We’re almost halfway through the summer, and it’s finally starting to feel like it. The weather’s too nice to miss out on, so why not move your next company outing outdoors? No more bitter cold and snow — it’s all sunshine with maybe a touch of humidity 🙂 In addition to getting a change of… Read more »
Tips to Being Productive When Working Remotely
With so many new gadgets and coffee shops popping up everywhere, it’s no surprise that remote work is becoming more and more popular. At first glance, working remotely seems like the best thing since sliced bread. But it’s not all rainbows and butterflies. When working remotely, you are much more prone to distractions and procrastination…. Read more »
The Silver Lining to Your Coffee Addiction at Work
The average American worker spends more than $20 a week on coffee, adding up to more than $1,000 a year. It’s probably not surprising that coffee expenses are so high, though. The first thing most people do in the mornings (us included) is to brew themselves a cup a joe. It’s why there’s an entire… Read more »
Why Working on July 4th Isn’t as Terrible as You Think
July 4th is right around the corner, and it’s one of the most anticipated holidays of the summer. A holiday where you celebrate our country, Old Glory and delicious food is one worth celebrating. Even if you aren’t an extreme patriot, you should take any excuse you can to indulge in all-day BBQ favorites like… Read more »
What You Need to Know About Millennials in the Workplace
We hear about Millennials all the time — the generation that grew up with technology and praise for everything they did. Everyone knows the stereotypes, but most are still mystified about how this new generation is completely changing the workplace, and are even more in the dark about what they should be doing about it…. Read more »
The 8 Co-Workers You’ve Definitely Had
If you’ve been working in “the real world” for at least a few years, you’ve probably realized that you’re going to interact with all kinds of personalities in the office. And unfortunately, you may not always get along with everyone. I mean, spending 40 hours a week (at least!) with the same people can really… Read more »
Tips on Beating Monday Morning Blues
Feeling the Monday blues again? You’re not alone — it’s always tough to have to go back to work after a nice, relaxing weekend. In fact, according to a study done by British researchers, the average worker can’t even crack a smile until 11:16 am on Mondays. That’s how demoralized some of us can feel… Read more »
It’s Time to Go Pro Puppy at Work
It’s almost Take Your Dog to Work Day (June 24th, if you didn’t already know), but why can’t every day be Bring Your Pet to Work Day? Some companies already allow pets in the workplace as one of their cornerstone office perks, and see that the benefits go far beyond simply having a furry friend… Read more »
5 Cool Productivity Apps to Check Out
We take our smartphones and tablets almost everywhere we go. They’ve made it easy to get things done on-the-go, socialize and kill time. But the easier it is to do so, the more help we need focusing and staying on top of everything. No matter how short your attention span is, these apps will help… Read more »
5 Out-of-the-Box Team Building Activities
Team building activities are crucial in assembling a tight-knit and productive team at work. But at some point, the same old team building activities get boring and aren’t as fun as they used to be. Two truths and a lie. The human knot. Trust falls. I’m sure you’ve done at least two of those activities… Read more »