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Politics at Work: The New Normal

By Mark Saltveit on February 21, 2017

Our 45th president is challenging long-standing conventions on a global scale. Have conventions around politics in the office changed as well?

Open to Interpretation

By Kjerstin Johnson on October 26, 2016

The once trendy open-plan office has seen a wave of backlash in recent years. Yet given the benefits, it isn’t going away anytime soon. The FruitGuys has a guide to surviving in an open office without losing your mind.

The End of the Car Commute

By Mark Saltveit on August 24, 2016

The FruitGuys looks at the future of car commuting.

Cool Outfits for Hot Days

By Miriam Wolf on July 27, 2016

What to wear—and what NOT to wear—to work in the heat.

Book It!

By Nancy Friedman on March 16, 2016

Looking for a way to boost morale and creativity in your work team? Want a steady diet of new ideas to energize your career? Start a business book club.

Workplace New Year’s Resolutions

By Mark Saltveit on December 9, 2015

Resolve to make your company a better corporate citizen this new year.

Charitable Giving Is Good Business

By Mary Anderson on November 19, 2015

Charity, as the old saying goes, may begin at home, but increasingly it’s found its way into America’s home away from home—the workplace. From multinational corporations to mom-and-pop shops, …

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10 Ways to Save Water in the Office

By Miriam Wolf on April 23, 2015

The ongoing drought in the West is reshaping how we use water. Here are 10 steps your workplace can take to reduce water use.

How to Start an Office Carpool

By Miriam Wolf on March 25, 2015

Save money, help the environment, and make new friends by starting an office carpool! This guide will help you get started.

Successful Entrepreneur Couples

By Miriam Wolf on January 27, 2015

Thinking of starting a business with your spouse? Find advice & get inspired on the FruitGuys blog with stories of successful entrepreneur couples!

The FruitGuys 3rd Annual Spirit Week

By Melissa Nguyen on July 28, 2014

Pajamas, ping-pong, and righteous potlucks—if you wandered into any of The FruitGuys' five offices last month, you’d have gotten a good taste of why employees say working at The FruitGuys is such a …

Tales from Lutzka’s Lyft, Part 2

By Lutzka Zivny on May 20, 2014

The second installment in the adventures of artist Lutzka Zivny as she drives for Lyft in San Francisco.

Smart Snacking at Work

By The Lunch Lady on April 17, 2014

I recently made a simple change to my workday eating routine that has helped me achieve my weight goals—and improved my life. Before, I had been congratulating myself on how disciplined I was about my …

Tagged With: health, lunch

Tales from Lutzka’s Lyft

By Lutzka Zivny on February 25, 2014

We begin an occasional series chronicling life in various workplaces. In this edition, we hear from Lutzka Zivny, who drives for Lyft, an app-based ride-sharing service, in San Francisco. She’s been …

Modern Office Coffee Culture

By Miriam Wolf on February 25, 2014

Oh coffee, is there anything you can't do? You taste great. You enhance our productivity at work. And you may even be a veritable health-giving elixir.

Off the Grid

By Christian Morabito on February 25, 2014

A former FruitGuy recounts his dream-fulfilling, life-changing bicycle journey from San Francisco to Cabo San Lucas, Mexico.

ACA Gives Office Wellness A Wake-Up Call

By Heather Boerner on December 18, 2013

Lunchtime yoga. Health fairs. Flu shot clinics. Fresh fruit and vegetables in the break room. You do right by your employees. But what effect will the Affordable Care Act, going into effect in 2014, …

Tagged With: workplace wellness

Wellness Carrots & Sticks

By Elizabeth Weinstein on February 14, 2013

Employers are using incentives (and disincentives!) to get employees to take a more active role in maintaining and improving their health.

SmileSnack Activity Breaks

By The FruitGuys on January 28, 2013

Turn your desk into an individual wellness station with SmileSnack. Taking regular breaks for brief activities during the day helps improve your focus and productivity. We suggest: Eye Breaks: …

Tagged With: healthy office

How to Resolve a Customer Crisis

By Chris Mittelstaedt on December 4, 2012

(Reprinted from Chris Mittelstaedt’s column, "Eureka," on Inc.com.) Every business makes mistakes. What you do next is the difference between losing customers forever and gaining lifelong …