The other day, I discussed Amazon’s return-to-work mandate, which will take effect in January. Their decision could help other CEOs do the same. A new study says that nearly 80% of major corporation CEO’s think that all companies will do away with the hybrid work model. Many claim that people working from home has hurt…
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We all have weaknesses. One of mine is carbohydrates. They don’t like me, but I sure do like them. One of the perks of working at my office is that we usually get bagels for the whole office at our big Tuesday staff meeting each week. And while I try to limit my weekly intake,…
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For many, the Memorial Day weekend is a three-day celebration. The concept of a long weekend isn’t something I’ve dealt with through most of my life. Growing up, my father never got an extended holiday. He usually worked six days a week and rarely got holidays off. When I worked in radio, it took me…
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For years, doctors have said that sitting is terrible for our health. But, like many people who work in an office, I do a lot of sitting. I spend most of my day on the computer, working on the internet, sending emails, working spreadsheets, creating slide decks, and in Zoom conferences. There’s not much standing…
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Work-life balance continues to be a hot topic in the post-COVID world. We’re searching for one solution that will work for everyone. But researchers are finding that’s not possible. There is no single solution; it’s all about the power of choice. The optimum work solution varies by person. For some, in the office, every day…
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According to a recent study, 66% of American workers are back in the office five days a week. And while more people are working from home or on a hybrid schedule, many still need to determine if this change in the workplace is permanent. While most businesses want workers back in the office full-time, a…
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Most workplaces are somewhat similar, especially when it involves office small-talk. In most workplaces, you’re only close to a few people. But since there are many people in the office you only know casually, it can sometimes be challenging to carry on a conversation. Luckily if you run into one of those people in the…
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If you work in an office doing the 9 to 5 thing, you likely have one thought today. Will the boss be closing down the office and let everyone leave early? It’s always tough when holidays fall during the middle of the week…
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I love my office chair. I’ve loved it since I bought it over a decade ago. But I’m not sure how much longer my chair will last. And in all honesty I don’t know if I’ll ever find a chair quite as good…
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When you work for yourself your desk space is usually anything you want. That space is unlimited until you literally run out of room…
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