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September 3, 2020
Co-working or shared office spaces have been around for more than 20 years now. With its very quick increase in popularity, let’s take a dive into the history of shared office spaces. You just might learn a thing or two about the reasoning behind this phenomenon. Shared Office Spaces: A Brief History 1995 Starting in 1995, was a company based in Germany called ‘C-Base’. These were the modern pioneers of the co-working space. They are responsible for making WiFi networks available and promoted free access to the internet for the public. 1999 This is the year that the term “co-working” was officially coined. It was created by the man Bernard Louis De Koven. He explains his choice for the word as follows: “When I coined the term “co-working,” I was describing a phenomenon I called “working together as equals.” I was exploring how the insights I gained in designing games […]
August 27, 2020
Sometimes when you enter a new workplace or you are working with a new group of people, workplace boundaries need to be set. Many people find this to be a tricky situation. However, having workplace boundaries is an important part of being productive. We have a lot of experience in setting boundaries in our own workplace, and now we share them with you. Set Workplace Boundaries Learn to say NO Saying NO is a large part of maturing in your chosen career. If you cannot bring yourself to tell a co-worker or superior “no” once in a while, then you may find yourself overwhelmed quite often. Just because someone asks you to perform a task, does not mean right away. They have things to do and might have mastered saying “no” themselves. Don’t shut the door forever, but find a way to say “not right now”. Time Management This one […]
August 13, 2020
At DataTech we understand that many people can be become caught up in office work. Often times it spills over into our personal time and we forget some important things. It’s time to take a break and reconnect with people and loved ones that you may have accidentally forgotten about. Take an Office Break and Reconnect Video Chat & Cell Phones Technology has come a long way and now there are ways to keep in touch with those far away. This may be daunting as many of our loved ones have difficulty with newer technology as they get older. However, many companies make senior-friendly devices to ease this process. Support Network Keeping in contact with loved ones shouldn’t be a one-person task. Having a strong support network of family and friends can help immensely in making sure your loved ones feel connected. Having multiple people stop by and check in […]
August 6, 2020
COVID has put a damper on many travel plans, however, inter-province travel has been promoted? Courtenay BC offers an inter-province and inter-island destination. Take a break from our beautiful offices and get out there! We have composed a list of our top 5 things to do in Courtenay BC. Top 5 Things to do in Courtenay Nymph Falls Nature Park Take a break from the city and take a refreshing walk down to Nymph Falls Nature Park. It is wheelchair accessible meaning everyone can enjoy the waterfalls. For more information check out the Nymph Falls website. Miracle Beach Provincial Park Another provincial park to checkout. This site offers camping and day-use options. It’s a bit of a drive, but well worth it for a day out. The main camping season runs from March to October, but you can visit the park all year. For more information click here. Courtenay & […]