Tag: Business
Should your office invest in a coffee machine?
I swear by coffee. If I don’t have a cup in the morning I feel groggy and act irritable. (And I love the taste – an unpopular opinion, I know.) Despite my fondness for the drink, I’m surprised that study after study suggests coffee consumption has its health and productivity benefits, especially at the workplace. […]
Wayfinding: Typestyle do’s and don’ts
With the number of typestyle choices we have at our disposal these days it is very easy to be seduced by something snazzy, but it’s important to ask yourself, “Does this style suit signage?” There are lots of examples out there of fonts that may be fine for use on a logo or a printed […]
See how you’re really spending time at work
Using Time Doctor, Biz 3.0 tracked wasted time in the workplace and found that the typical office time wasters may be costing employers millions, if not billions, in lost productivity. There’s no question that technology makes it easier than ever to get distracted from work, and Biz 3.0’s infographic breaks down workplace distraction to show how […]
How to conference call like a pro
The inherent awkwardness of the average conference call is captured in a new video from YouTube favorites Tripp and Taylor. Watch the quick clip and see how palpable discomfort – and the little white lies – becomes clear as day when the comedians cast a light on a normally remote banality of the typical workday. […]
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. […]