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Reduce Office Plastic Waste with Fountain Pens

By Pia Hinckle on September 30, 2019

Now is the perfect time to kick your disposable pen habit and invite the reusable joy of the fountain pen into your life.

5 Tips for Leaving a Job on Good Terms

By Crystal Spraggins on August 23, 2019

What’s the best way to go about leaving a job on good terms? Here are 5 tips on how to say goodbye to an employer that will leave a good impression.

Organize and Optimize your Office with Feng Shui

By Jonanna Widner on August 16, 2019

Feng shui is an ancient Chinese practice, involving the arrangement of a space, and objects within a space, that aids the flow of energy within that space.

The Business of Mindfulness

By Elisabeth Flynn on July 30, 2019

Mindfulness is an invaluable skill to practice in professional settings, as well as in other aspects of life. Here are four benefits to mindfulness.

Six Lessons Managers Can Learn From Elite Athletes

By Mark Saltveit on July 26, 2019

If you had the chance to watch the U.S. Women’s National Soccer Team on their path to winning the World Cup this summer, then you’ve seen exceptionally talented, hard-driving, confident, and …

The “Overqualified” Candidate Conundrum

By Amanda Rebuck on July 16, 2019

There are a lot of blogs espousing tips to get the candidate without experience hired, but we rarely see advice or support for the candidate with “too much” experience. You’re an applicant with a …

Dressing for Success During Summer Months and Beyond

By Crystal Spraggins on July 2, 2019

Summer is here, and that means many employees will be gladly throwing off clothing layers and slipping into warm-weather wear. Even as dress standards at work have undeniably relaxed in recent …

Tune In to These 10 Powerful Podcasts About Work

By Elisabeth Flynn on June 4, 2019

If you’re looking to take your career to the next level, but don’t have the time or budget to commit to a formal program, podcasts can be a terrific resource. Maybe you want to explore potential …

Four Tips to Help New Hires Hit the Ground Running

By Crystal Spraggins on May 21, 2019

In today’s fast-paced work world, onboarding may seem like a quaint notion. Who has time to efficiently onboard employees? We need our new hires to jump in with both feet and begin making an impact …

A Fresh Start: Spring Cleaning at Work

By Jonanna Widner on May 15, 2019

One of the best parts of spring is the feeling of renewal it brings. This time of year, we shed the layers of winter, making it the perfect time to refresh all aspects of our lives, including a deep …

Five Ways to “Green Up” Your Lunch Routine

By Elisabeth Flynn on April 23, 2019

The numbers are staggering. Americans go through more than 100 million pieces of plastic utensils and throw away 500 million plastic straws a day, according to the nonprofit Plastic Pollution …

Four Tips for Building a Better Team

By Mark Saltveit on April 9, 2019

Psychological safety—the ability to safely express ideas, take risks, and make mistakes—has been widely recognized as a key attribute for successful team collaboration in all kinds of workplaces, from …

Sexual Harassment Training in the #MeToo Era

By Cynthia Cristilli on April 2, 2019

The #MeToo movement has highlighted the importance of creating safe, healthy work environments for all employees. Learn how to create an effective policy to educate your staff and prevent sexual misconduct or harassment in your workplace.