Workplace Tips

Is your home office riddled with mounds upon mounds of paper? Can’t find last month’s phone bill? Has the problem gotten so bad that you’ve taken to working at the dining room table instead because your desk is that cluttered? Take heart in the knowledge that you are not alone. Here are a few ideas to help you declutter that special office space in your life. Declutter That Home Office Space Go Digital to Declutter Firstly, go digital. If you are still receiving your bills and monthly statements in paper form, request that you receive them in the future by electronic means instead. Electronic documents are easier to organize, and mailing out paper documents costs businesses money, costs which are often passed on to consumers. A good first step to addressing the problem is to stop adding to it. Shred It Secondly, borrow or invest in a paper shredder. As […]

Valuable time is lost daily due to workplace distractions within an office. The first step in diminishing these distractions is acknowledging that they exist. Below is a list of the top 3 workplace distractions and ways in which they can be diminished. As the Holiday season approaches, it’s even easier to get distracted. How to Deal With Common Workplace Distractions Email The biggest distraction in regards to email is when the popup feature is on. Though it is sometimes necessary to see an email the moment it is received, more often than not, the popup feature is simply distracting. It causes individuals to stop the task at hand and redirect their focus to this email. This may also lead to even further distraction, as the individual then focuses on either responding to the email or inquiring about whatever it is the email is urging. In addition, emails can be intimidating. Having […]

Being the best you can be is something to strive for in your personal and professional life. Let’s help you do that professionally by giving you 10 ways to remain the perfect employee in your organization, stick to it and you might get a raise! The Perfect Employee 1. Remember Why You Were Hired If you are ever having a down day, remember the reason that you were hired. This will help to motivate your work and your attitude, keep it positive. 2. Ask For Help The biggest pet peeve of employers is employees who don’t ask for help, then end up making mistakes. It’s okay to ask for help and makes you look better. 3. Take Initiative If you see a problem, make it your own project to fix. By taking some initiative you will appear more valuable to your employer than people who just follow. 4. Stand Out […]