Office courtesy
Where Can I Buy a No Soliciting Sign?
You know that mid-dinner knock from someone trying to sell you a home security system or a new roof? Yeah, most people are over it. A no soliciting sign is the easiest way to put a stop to that without having to awkwardly turn someone away at the door. The good news is that finding […]
What Door Signs Are Required by OSHA for Businesses
In a commercial facility, a door is never just a door. It is either an escape route, a barrier against fire, or an entry point to a hazardous zone. During an emergency evacuation, employees do not have time to test handles or guess where a hallway leads. According to OSHA Standard 1910.37, the proper marking […]
7 Types of Door Signs Every Professional Office Should Have for Maximum Impact
Introduction to Office Door Signs In a bustling professional environment, the door sign is often the first interaction a client or employee has with a specific space. It is a silent greeter, a navigator, and a guardian of privacy. While often overlooked, high-quality office door signs are the subtle details that separate a chaotic workspace from a […]
The Office Courtesy Series: Office Refrigerator Etiquette
Refrigerators are wonderful inventions, allowing us to store perishable food for weeks at a time. They’re especially ideal to have at work—we can make lunch at home, store it in the fridge at the office, and save money that would otherwise be spent on restaurant food. However, these useful ice boxes have a downside. They […]
What does “We reserve the right to refuse service to anyone” really mean?
In restaurants and near cash registers, we’ve all seen signs that state: “We reserve the right to refuse service to anyone.” But who can business owners really refuse service to? It’s certainly not just anyone. Here’s a breakdown of what is and isn’t covered by this familiar phrase. Can business owners really refuse service to anyone? […]
The Office Courtesy Series: 10 Tips for Microwave Etiquette At Work
Ah, the microwave. An essential, wonderfully convenient item in the workplace…except when the only available appliance to heat up food is a microwave splattered with someone else’s pasta sauce. As office workers, what can we do to minimize microwave mess? Guidelines for microwave etiquette will help ensure a clean environment. Microwaves are breeding grounds for […]
Are ‘Do Not Disturb’ signs in hotels enforceable?
How much power is behind a ‘Do Not Disturb’ sign? In general, hotel rules state that guests are entitled to a certain degree of privacy, at least until the checkout time of the agreed departure date. Do Not Disturb signs often work as an effective deterrent, but can they legally keep someone out? Is there […]
5 Tips for office courtesy in open workspaces (without cubicles)
Remember when the “Dilbert” comic strip was all the rage in the ‘90s? Soon enough, Dilbert-esque cubicles will be a thing of the past. Office managers today are gravitating towards implementing open-concept offices. These are shared work stations; employees sit somewhere different every day, cleaning out their desk at closing time. Open workspaces are effective […]
The Office Courtesy Series: 8 Elevator Etiquette Essentials
Proper elevator etiquette is essential. Of all the modern conveniences, elevators might win in being the most loved and hated. We love them when they work and we would otherwise have to hike up several flights of stairs, but hate them when they’re broken, stop on every floor, or move too slowly. At times, slow elevators can […]
The Office Courtesy Series: How to Keep Coffee Areas Clean
When you experience the three o’clock slump in your workday and you don’t want to spend five dollars on Starbucks, a trip to the office coffee maker is just plain necessary. But when the grounds or creamers are depleted, workplace tension can boil over and brewing areas can become battle grounds. The same employees are […]