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July 19, 2018
A fundamental element of team building in an office environment is communication. For employers ideal communication leads to a satisfied workforce, comprehensive understanding, and a strong team dynamic. For employees, the ability to speak freely with supervisors or management forms a bond of respect amongst the office and ensures all needs are addressed. So with the multitude of communication tools available, which are the best forms of communication in an office space? Inter Office Communication is Key Face to Face The oldest and most time honored form of communication, an in person conversation allows for a much more personal approach than an email or text. Not to mention there are elements of delivery that are only possible in person. Body language, tone of voice, and facial expressions say just as much, if not more, than the text of an email. In person meetings provide an organic space for the flow of […]
July 13, 2018
For those who work in an office environment, sitting is part of the job, but its very important that you get up and move a couple times a day. You may not notice it now, but sitting is the silent killer. Here at DataTech Business Centre we are going to give you the facts. From top to bottom, this is how sitting affects you. Sitting Too Long in The Office Head When sitting too long, blot clots form in various parts of your body like your legs and arms. When you stand up after sitting for a long time these blood clots can travel up to your brain causing strokes. Neck Trouble sleeping at night? Sitting might be the cause. When you sit down fluid is retained in your legs and moves up to the neck at night when you sleep. This rising of fluids contributes to obstructive sleep apnea […]
June 29, 2018
Being in an office all day can be a very stressful thing. Staying stress free will help you remain more alert and focused. Here at DataTech Business Centre, we have some tips to help relieve that office stress. Learn to Manage Office Stress 1. Learn to relax Go for a walk, listen to music and stay hydrated. We all get stressed out during parts of the day, by doing some of these things you can help to kick that stress out. Take a quick trip to our break room and grab a quick cup of coffee. 2. Time is on your side Plan, plan and plan. Time is a major factor in workplace stress. We often worry about how we are going to accomplish all our tasks within 8 hours. If you plan well and still cant get it all done, don’t stress, you have tomorrow. 3. Don’t overload Don’t […]
June 22, 2018
One of the most important parts of ones day is physical activity. Staying seated at a desk all day can be extremely harmful to us long term. Studies show that sitting at a desk all day decreases heart rate and results in calories burn drop of 120, that’s an entire beer! Fear no more, follow these suggestions to maintain your heart rate while sitting at your desk. Burn Calories by Sitting? Standing Desk Increasing in popularity are standing desks. By using one you can increase you caloric burn by up to 400 calories! Even better? These desks fold down should you choose to take a break and sit down. Check them out here: https://www.varidesk.com. Arrange your office Stretch things out a bit! When you have everything in arms reach your movement really slows down. Space things out and give yourself the need to stand up to retrieve things once in […]