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5 ways to incorporate Radiant Orchid in your office
Call the news what you will, “expressive, creative and embracing,” or simply a purple patch: Pantone’s official color of 2014 is Radiant Orchid, a vivid hue inspired by the unusual flower. Pantone has been selecting colors of the year since 2000 (that year’s hue: Cerulean), influencing fashion and design with each annual choice. “A lot […]
An iPad app could be your office’s next receptionist
A start-up company based in Colorado has introduced a technology that could trigger a change in the hospitality industry. A new app called “Receptionist” now makes it possible to run an unmanned front desk via an iPad. Small businesses that can’t afford a salaried employee for the job can benefit the most from the virtual receptionist. […]
Corporate colors: Do offices decorate for personality or practicality?
MyDoorSign, a leading supplier of office signs, examined 10,400 orders to better understand the buying patterns of corporate consumers. More specifically, we focused on companies’ color selection beyond the basic black. The colors burgundy, brown, gray, and green were clear leaders in sales, while colors like yellow and orange did not appeal to consumers. We […]
Pantone picks Radiant Orchid as the color of 2014
The Pantone Color Institute has crowned a pinkish purple hue as the Color of the Year. Radiant Orchid is on the opposite side of the color wheel from last year’s selection, Emerald. “It’s a little different, it’s a little off the beaten path and it’s not a primary color… It’s an invitation to innovation,” says […]
How to boost productivity when working from home
Ah, the perks of work-from-home days: comfier clothes, plenty of snacks, a nonexistent commute. But there are productivity perils to working from home, too. Learn how to combat them with our guide to boosting your productivity from the comfort of your own home office. As companies increasingly offer flexible work schedules, employees are learning how […]
Antibacterial soaps strengthen the bacteria you’re trying to kill
Antibacterial soaps are everywhere. Loaded with floral fragrances and topped with foam-producing pumps, these colorful liquid soaps promise instant hygiene. The obsession with a germ-free lifestyle is such, that antibacterial products have raided our entire home — from the kitchen to the bathroom to the bedroom. And while most of us think that’s a good thing, […]
Man calls cops on office refrigerator thieves after Jell-O goes missing
A Pennsylvania man recently brought in law enforcement to target his sticky-fingered coworkers. Having discovered his strawberry-flavored Jell-O was stolen from the office refrigerator, the 39-year-old man called the cops to report his missing snack. According to the Upper Macungie Township Police Department, the crime took place at the Wakefern Food Corporation warehouse in Beinigsville, […]
After Starbucks comes out against guns, Moms Demand Action targets Staples
In an open letter addressed to fellow Americans, Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz has politely requested that customers refrain from bringing firearms into the coffee giant’s stores after encouragement from Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America. Although it is clear that Starbucks has not entirely banned guns from its outlets, the “request” holds true […]
Are these grocery store dress code policy signs justified?
A few weeks ago, we asked the question, “Do store owners really have the right to refuse service to just anyone?” The answer, of course, was no, but in examining some of the issues that surround this query, we mentioned the case of an Orthodox Jewish group in Brooklyn, fighting to keep immodestly dressed patrons […]
What your conference table says about your office
If an interior design consultant told you, “Tables are necessary for a meeting room,” you might ask for a refund. However, there are other elements at play here. The conference table is such an important aspect of a meeting, it simply can’t be overlooked as just another surface area where notepads are placed. The conference […]