Workplace Tips

Working in an office can be a busy and very stressful thing. But do not let that stress get the better of you. At the DataTech Business Centre, we are well aware of the stresses that working in an Office can cause. To help you and the businesses we deal with, we have created a tip list of ways to deal with your office stress. Manage Office Stress Before you get into this list, you should know, the best way to manage stress is letting DataTech Business Centre take away your worries. We handle mail, receptions services, and even phone call answering!  Learn to Chill Out If you begin to feel that stress build up, you need to learn to take a few minutes aside and calm yourself down. You can do this by Going for a short walk, tuning into your favourite songs, or heading down to the break […]

Office fitness is important, everyone wants to be fit and healthy. But how many of us actually accomplish this? Not many, and those with an office job, know the struggle of staying fit. Checkout our top tips for staying fit in the office. Summer 2022 will be here sooner than you know it! Fit in the office Ball Chair This may not be feasible where you work, but if it is, give it a go. Replace your office chair with a fitness ball. At around $15-$20 it’s well worth the investment, and you don’t have to use it every day. Using this ball will keep your core engaged. Water Always have water close to you. Keep the sodas and juices far, far away. Drinking throughout the day flushes your body of toxins and keeps you feeling fresh and energized. Water also helps you feel fuller, cutting down on your need […]

Working in a professional environment can be challenging. It’s important to pick up good working habits to ensure your success. Sometimes we find ourselves picking up bad habits as time goes on and it looks poorly upon us in a professional setting. DataTech Business Centre is here to help with a few good habits you should pick up. Professional Habits Remain Private Social media is great, but you don’t need your colleagues to see your party photos. Keeping work and play separate is a good idea all around. Do this by changing your privacy settings in your various accounts, Facebook, Instagram etc… While it’s rare your work would be affected by this, there have been cases of some unscrupulous activity being found on social media that led to termination. Be careful. Update Your Resume Life can be unpredictable. You never know when you are going to need your resume on […]

Becoming a manager for the first time can be daunting. Especially because when given the chance, we do not want to mess up. Everyone will be scrutinizing your every move, and there will always be those who want you to mess up in order to get ahead. But we at DataTech have some tips for you first-time managers. First Time Manager Tips Set Expectations When managing for the first time it’s important to have your staff understand what you expect from them. Have a meeting at the start of each week and layout clear guidelines and expectation for the week. This allows for you to hold employees accountable when mistakes are made. Giving your employees clear expectations will make you a more effective manager. Take Responsibility Be a team player. Just because you are the manager does not mean that any failure incurred by your team is their fault. As […]