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The Office Courtesy Series: 5 Tips for Summer Office Etiquette
The office courtesy series: 5 tips for summer office etiquette It happens suddenly in May or June: you start seeing tans, smiles, shorts, and bright dresses. Summertime is here, and it changes the tone of the office for a few months. Your coworkers are in better moods, excited to dash off for drinks outdoors or […]
Techiquette: How to stay polite when dealing with technology in the workplace
Employees who wouldn’t use a certain tone of voice with a supervisor often don’t think twice about sending a snarky email, initiating a Facebook chat with a colleague, screaming on a cell phone, or over sharing personal photos online. And we have the increase of technology in the workplace to thank. As business shifts overseas, […]
‘Tis the season for awkward interactions: How to survive the office holiday party
Some offices put the awkward interactions on “The Office” to shame. For employees at Dunder Mifflin-wannabe companies, the current season brings with it the dreaded holiday party, an event that’s fun in theory, and often the opposite in practice. But office parties can be fun! Follow a few simple guidelines, and spare yourself the awkwardness […]
Would you recognize an office psychopath?
Here’s something spooky in anticipation of Halloween later this month: Psychopaths. They’re overtly charming, capable go-getters, but ultimately callous individuals with no capacity for empathy. And they may work in your office. While the most famous psychopaths are those who have resorted to criminal behavior, this is not prerequisite to falling into the category. In […]
Facebook introduces 50 new gender identity options
Gender is highly structured within our society. People must decide early on if they fit into the male or female box. But, like most things in life, choosing gender is not always as black and white as society would like. On February 13, Facebook decided to shake up the notion of gender as a binary […]
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 […]
Quiz: Google Glass etiquette
As we get closer and closer to a time when spotting someone sporting Google Glass becomes a daily instead of an occasional occurrence, we’ve been updating you on all you need to know about Google Glass etiquette. Last month, we brought you a quiz on Google Glass and parenting. This month we test you on […]
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 […]
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, […]