We are in the midst of winter, which means: It’s flu season. The CDC estimates that this will be a bad year for flu infections. Fortunately, there are many things you can do to keep yourself and your team healthy this winter. Practice Good Hygiene Handwashing is key to reducing germs and keeping yourself—and others—healthy. A solid handwashing routine can reduce respiratory illnesses by 16–21%, as many germs are spread from person to person via their hands. Read on →

It is all too common to yearn to be productive at work. We want to complete our tasks in a timely manner, have good time management and feel positive about the work we do. But being efficient and productive isn’t always that simple. There are so many things that can get in the way of productivity, including distractions that are common with working from home. The dishes are piling up in the sink, the dogs are barking and there just seem to be so many noises outside when it’s time to work. Read on →

So, you’ve achieved your desired level of work-life balance. Now what? With a busy schedule, it may be a challenge to maintain the balance you’ve worked so hard for. It seems like something is always popping up and disrupting your equilibrium. Instead of stressing out and losing your work-life balance, there are simple ways you can maintain the balance you desire in your life. Be Flexible Having a work-life balance isn’t about having a rigid schedule that fits in all of your ideal activities. Read on →

Picture this: You’re in the zone. You’re in the middle of an important project, the deadline is quickly approaching and you’ve made a bunch of progress today. Then you can’t find the document that’ll help you wrap the project up. You search and search, but it’s nowhere to be found! Now you’re stressed, frustrated and your concentration has been broken. Sound familiar? This scenario could easily be prevented with more organization in your workspace. Read on →

Technology often swoops in to save the day, and the pandemic was a great example of that! When crowding offices was not deemed safe, businesses had to look for solutions to keep things afloat while keeping their staff safe. With this problem, the concept of remote work seemed like the ideal solution. This not only let businesses and their staff run as close to normal as possible, but it also improved the old way of doing things for many companies. Read on →

Following the pandemic, we have seen trends and changes in how we do business. One of the most notable changes was that many companies are now allowing their employees to work remotely! This means that employees can essentially log into work from anywhere there is internet reception. This is obviously an attractive opportunity for employees across the country and has people considering how to enjoy their time on the clock best. Read on →

When operating your own business, especially if you do not have employees, it can be hard to understand your place as a leader. But being a leader can be more than just leading people. If you are the leader of a business, you represent the company with your actions and words. Often with smaller businesses, the owner and the brand can become synonymous, so you must lead the public perception of your business toward something positive. Read on →

Most of us have good days at work and bad days. And when we reflect on these days, we can usually see some trends. On the good days, we are generally energetic and excited—able to get a lot done. On the bad days, we may feel tired or uncomfortable and feel like no matter what we do, we are not accomplishing much. These feelings we have make up what we call morale. Read on →

When you first got the news from your supervisor that you had the opportunity to work from home, your first feeling was likely excitement. You immediately imagined your commute to work disappearing, sleeping in and wearing your loungewear as you work. Essentially, the concept of being extremely comfortable while on the clock probably sounded great to you! While this preconception is a reality for some people working from home, for many others, it is not. Read on →

As a manager, you are the leader of your team and have substantial influence over them during work hours. One responsibility that comes with this is encouraging them to be as comfortable as possible on the clock while staying professional. It can often be hard to unwind at work, especially if your environment feels too much like work! To prevent this among your team, you should advise them to make the space their own. Read on →