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The Office Courtesy Series: Hostile behavior hurts office productivity
Growing up, many of us were taught to “treat others the way you want to be treated,” probably by a parent or teacher. Perhaps you haven’t been reminded of that lesson lately, but many companies would benefit from their employees following the golden rule. According to a recent Wall Street Journal article, uncivil behavior at […]
Would you book a stay at these high-tech hotels?
CNN just published a list of nine hotels that break the traditional mold. From going paperless to using heat and motion sensors, these accommodations are certainly advanced, but whether they really make life easier is debatable. We’ve taken the list and ranked the high-tech hotels from most to least useful, taking into consideration the problems […]
Businesses prepare for expanded gun laws
Southern states are revising gun laws, and many have enacted wide-reaching concealed and open carry gun laws. In North Carolina, lawmakers recently approved a bill that allows concealed-carry permit holders to bring their guns into bars, restaurants and other places where alcohol is served, as long as the property owner doesn’t expressly forbid it. The new law also […]
New research says only 5 percent of people wash hands correctly
Would you have believed that the percentage of people who wash their hands the right way is in the single digits? In a new study by Michigan State University, researchers found that only 5 percent of people who used a bathroom washed their hands long enough to stamp out infection-causing bacteria. This means that 95 […]
Trends in American work productivity
It’s five past nine a.m. and you’re sitting down to work. Then your coworkers stop by your cubicle to share weekend stories or ask for your help fixing the coffee machine. After chatting with them, checking in with your boss, and answering a slew of emails and IMs, it’s time for an hour and a […]
Sayonara, Siri: the debate on banning smartphones in meetings
It’s meeting time and you’re up at bat to deliver an important project. You’ve spent hours devising presentation material and you’re excited to share all of your hard work with your colleagues. As you’re immersed in your presentation, you notice your colleague thumbing through his smartphone. You’re shocked by his discourtesy, until you recall that […]
Upsurge in bikers means more bike rooms in NYC
Buildings often have a room to hang your coat, but how about a room to store your bike? Since it’s National Bike to Work Week, bikes are definitely on everyone’s brain. It’s no secret that bikes are great for fitness and weight loss, and it’s expensive and exasperating to have them stolen. Thanks to new […]
How to install a sign frame
As a happy MyDoorSign customer, you want to spruce up your wall with a new sign. However, your new acquisition could use an elegant touch. Investing in a new sign frame is a great way to feature your new sign on the wall with proper support, adding polish to the room. This guide will help […]