Today is Administrative Professionals’ Day, a day to honor all the receptionists, secretaries and administrative assistants that help keep our offices running smoothly. There is still time to do something special for your favorite administrative professional today, and we have gathered a few quick and easy ideas. 1) Make a card from colored paper, write [...]
View PostHow to Break Bad Habits
Now is the time that most of us make a resolution to change something about ourselves. Psychologists speculate that the reason for this is partly tradition and partly the natural inclination people have toward self improvement. In other words, every resolution can be thought of as an attempt to break one of our bad habits. [...]
View Post complete the task, holiday, Organization, stay on task, swingline, Tips5 Quick Tips to Successful Networking
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, TipsThe Legendary Red Stapler Ornament
Happy Holidays from Swingline! We know that everyone who owns a red stapler absolutely loves it. So much so that you wish you could hang it up for everyone to see. Now you can with the Swingline collectible holiday ornament. A decorative version of our 747® Rio Red Stapler, this adorable ornament is perfect for [...]
View Post collectible, collectors, holiday, limited edition, red stapler, red stapler ornament, swingline, winHo Ho Hands Free Holiday Sweepstakes in Full Swing!
The holidays are a busy time of year for everyone, including identity thieves. In a recent poll, consumers reported that they are more worried about gaining weight than having their identity stolen, but 72% of people will be using their credit cards more than usual in the coming weeks. In the spirit of staying safe [...]
View Post 60x, holiday, identity theft, security, stack and shred, sweepstakes, swingline, winOut of the Office Etiquette
It 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, TipsGet Geeked About Being a Geek!
Did you miss “Take Your Webmaster to Lunch Day” last Friday? It’s okay. Make up for it today Friday, July 13th which is Embrace Your Geekness Day. Being a geek, or being friends with a geek, gives you a license to party this weekend. Seriously! Embrace Your Geekness Day is a Wellcat copyrighted holiday. By [...]
View Post geek, geek day, geekness day, holiday, july 13th, nerd, red stapler, swinglineAppreciate Your Dad with a Great Gift for Father’s Day
Father’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 [...]
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