Category: Business
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Putting it off? How to overcome procrastination
“Don’t put off until tomorrow what you can do today.” This advice from founding father Ben Franklin seems pretty straightforward. Just do the work. Get it done. No problem, right? Except for millions of people, procrastination IS a real problem in their daily lives. Research shows one in five people are chronic procrastinators — consistently…
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Create a positive customer experience in your lobby
Your brand is more than just your company’s logo. Your brand is what other people say about you when you aren’t in the room (thank you, Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos). Every interaction a customer has with your company needs to leave a good first impression, because if it doesn’t, the customer is likely to share…
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Earth-friendly practices you can incorporate in your workplace
As April 22 approaches each year, you may find yourself thinking a little more about the ways you can give back to the place that provides a safe haven to you every day. Being environmentally conscious not only on Earth Day, but every other day in between, will go a long way in having a…
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Show your customers a little extra love on Valentine’s Day
Though it’s customary to send cards or purchase gifts for your customers at Christmas, Valentine’s Day is also a great (and unique) time to show them how much you value their business.
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4 ways to make staff meetings productive and enjoyable
Let’s be honest. No one really looks forward to staff meetings. Whether you’re having them once a day, once a week or once a month, we have a tendency to lose focus when we get employees together. Sidebar conversations can overrule, debates can go on a lot longer than expected, and we can get lost…
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Listen while you work: Podcasts for long days at the desk
Podcasts are a great alternative to music if you’re looking for something to listen to at work or during your commute that is interesting, inspiring or simply entertaining. If you’re unfamiliar or have never listened to one before, podcasts are digital audio files made available on the Internet for downloading to a computer or mobile…
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Ways to make your workspace more productive
A key element in having a more productive work day is your workspace. Are you comfortable? Are you inspired? If you’re sitting at a cubicle with nothing but your computer to look at, then those eight hours a day probably move by pretty slow. Likewise, if your desk is not positioned appropriately, then any discomfort…
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Help employees meet their goals with workplace wellness
One of the most popular New Year’s resolutions people make is to improve wellness in some way, whether it’s exercising more, eating healthier, or losing 10 pounds. In early 2017, Google searches for “get healthy” increased nearly 14 percent, while the number of specific searches for “gym” during that time went up 315 percent over…
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Find the cause that’s right for your business
An essential part of a company’s business strategy is determining how it will give back to the community. Corporate philanthropy helps foster employee engagement, builds trust with consumers and generates value for the business. But how do you choose the cause your business should support? It is not a decision to be taken lightly. Take…
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Trending: The casual workplace
Ready to trade in your high heels and sport coats for something a little more comfy? If the last two years are any indication, it’s likely you’ll get to. More employers are embracing casual workplace attire, and that’s expected to continue in 2018.