Anyone will tell you that it’s not what you know, but who you know that really matters. Office parties, friendly get-togethers, and even activities at your child’s school give you a chance to chat up other professionals who may prove to be useful contacts now or in the future. Here’s a few tips to get [...]
View Post communication, holiday, networking, swingline, TipsIt can be very frustrating to send an email or leave someone a voicemail with an urgent message and get no response. This happens frequently in the summer when many people take time off from work to be with their families and friends, but you can’t really blame them. According to research, skipping vacation could [...]
View Post clutter clean-up, holiday, swingline, TipsAccording to the U.S. Census Bureau, the average American family moves every five years. Each move generates approximately 50 shipping boxes. That’s a lot of packing peanuts! And according to the Plastic Loose Fill Council, approximately 45 million pounds of loose fill (packing peanuts) are manufactured each year, with only about 30% being recycled annually. [...]
View Post packing paper, packing peanuts, peanuts, shredded paper, shredder, shredders, shredding paperMost jobs today require workers to do a fair amount of multitasking and project management. It is easy for a couple tasks to slip your mind when you have so much on your plate. The key, once again, is to get organized. Not mixing up the paperwork you receive will help you keep track of [...]
View Post clutter clean-up, office efficiency, Organization, stay on task, sweepstakesDespite all the conveniences that internet technology has brought us, a large amount of business is still conducted over the phone. Many people have mastered the art of multitasking while on the phone, but the problem is most office phones are not very modern. You either have to hold the phone with one hand which [...]
View Post clutter clean-up, office efficiency, office productivity, shredder, stack and shred, sweepstakes, swingline, TipsThere are few things more frustrating than being in a rush and not being able to find what you need. It may seem like you are neat and organized when you store everything in your desk drawers, but in this case a clear desktop is a misconception. To make sure you can always find your [...]
View Post clean desk, clutter clean-up, office efficiency, Organization, stapler, sweepstakes, TipsDaily job stress gets even harder in the summer when your kids are out of school. Besides staying on top of your own work, you have the added challenge of finding an affordable way to keep your child entertained and supervised every day. What is the working parent to do? Get organized. Use a daily [...]
View Post clutter clean-up, Organization, TipsDo you know what exists in the space behind your desk, entertainment center and bedside table? It is an untamed jungle of cords. Just about every electronic device you purchase comes with an identical black cord. If you are like most people, you plug it in and forget about it until the day comes when [...]
View Post clutter, clutter clean-up, lorie marrero, office efficiency, office productivity, sweepstakes, TipsFather’s Day became a national holiday in 1972, when President Richard Nixon signed it into law. The third Sunday of every June, fathers are celebrated and honored. It is traditional to give your father a gift on this special day. Forward these foolproof gift ideas to your grown-up kids who are statistically the most likely [...]
View Post collectors, dad, father, gifts, holiday, shredder, stack and shred, stapler, TipsSpring is transitioning into summer and the weather outside is delightful. Spending the day inside, at work, is quite possibly the last thing you want to be doing. What you need is something to liven up your workday…something like the Office Olympics! This fun-filled activity is a great team building activity that is sure jump [...]
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