Workplace Tips

Happiness is relative. There are a few universal ways to try and increase one’s happiness inside the workplace. At DataTech we strive to make our business community as happy as we can. We have learned a few tricks that improve the happiness of office space. Here are just a few. The Guide to Being Happy at Work Change Currently unhappy? You need to change something. For us, we find that a change in our morning routine is a big factor in our overall happiness at work. If you aren’t a morning person, then it may be time to change your habits or your working hours. Things that work for us are: exercising in the morning and healthy breakfast. If you are a night owl, try to move your hours back, and don’t stress, there is no “right” time to work. Work & Play Imagine how boring your life would be […]

There is a time and a place for everything in the workplace. Emotions are a normal part of every day, but how you handle them will determine how you are viewed. Most places require emotional outbursts to not happen publicly. Learn how to deal with your emotions right here. Emotions in the Workplace Don’t get triggered Not as easy as well all think, but reacting to things that trigger us are a bad habit. You have to learn to brush some things off, and not everything that someone says or does is pointed at you. People have differences and if you react negatively to each little thing someone does it will cause a divide. Of course, if it’s a major issue, that is what HR is there for, talk to them. Remain Neutral If someone is reacting to something in the workplace, it’s easy to get caught up in it. […]

At DataTech we see all kinds of different businesses and employees here. Many of them have made a career change at least once in their life. In order to make this change successfully, it’s important that you follow some of these steps below. Maybe a new career in 2023 is something that you need. A Guide to a Smooth Career Change Ask Yourself Questions Asking yourself questions like “what do I want from a career?”, “Do I have the qualifications to obtain this career?” are a very important first step. Answering these questions will help you to grasp a realistic view of your goals. So sit down and start writing out some questions and answering them truthfully. Ask Around Seek advice from people you know that have made a career change. Ask as many questions as you can and try to learn from any mistakes they made. It would be […]

You think you have the perfect office space setup, you have all the drinks and amenities any workforce would like, but something just won’t “click”. Company culture plays a vital role in making an office tick, just because your office space is set up right, doesn’t automatically mean your workforce will run like a well-oiled machine. When the office space won’t help, here a few ways to boost company culture. Boost Company Culture 1. Work Comes Second Now, we don’t mean it’s not important, but it comes in second when compared to important life events. If an employee is in need of a personal day, or there is an important life event, wedding, etc. you need to give them the time off. If you give this leeway, they will be more inclined to work harder. Showing that you don’t only care about work humanizes you and provides assurances to employees […]