Office courtesy
Mind your manners, corporate America
America’s got 99 problems and incivility is one. An online survey by Weber Shandwick and Powell Tate reveals that American businesses rank poorly when it comes to treating customers right. Of the 1000 adults surveyed, 54 percent decided never to buy from a company after being treated discourteously, and 43 percent advised others not to […]
An iPad app could be your office’s next receptionist
A start-up company based in Colorado has introduced a technology that could trigger a change in the hospitality industry. A new app called “Receptionist” now makes it possible to run an unmanned front desk via an iPad. Small businesses that can’t afford a salaried employee for the job can benefit the most from the virtual receptionist. […]
Quiz: Google Glass etiquette
As we get closer and closer to a time when spotting someone sporting Google Glass becomes a daily instead of an occasional occurrence, we’ve been updating you on all you need to know about Google Glass etiquette. Last month, we brought you a quiz on Google Glass and parenting. This month we test you on […]
Corporate colors: Do offices decorate for personality or practicality?
MyDoorSign, a leading supplier of office signs, examined 10,400 orders to better understand the buying patterns of corporate consumers. More specifically, we focused on companies’ color selection beyond the basic black. The colors burgundy, brown, gray, and green were clear leaders in sales, while colors like yellow and orange did not appeal to consumers. We […]
How to boost productivity when working from home
Ah, the perks of work-from-home days: comfier clothes, plenty of snacks, a nonexistent commute. But there are productivity perils to working from home, too. Learn how to combat them with our guide to boosting your productivity from the comfort of your own home office. As companies increasingly offer flexible work schedules, employees are learning how […]
Man calls cops on office refrigerator thieves after Jell-O goes missing
A Pennsylvania man recently brought in law enforcement to target his sticky-fingered coworkers. Having discovered his strawberry-flavored Jell-O was stolen from the office refrigerator, the 39-year-old man called the cops to report his missing snack. According to the Upper Macungie Township Police Department, the crime took place at the Wakefern Food Corporation warehouse in Beinigsville, […]
What your conference table says about your office
If an interior design consultant told you, “Tables are necessary for a meeting room,” you might ask for a refund. However, there are other elements at play here. The conference table is such an important aspect of a meeting, it simply can’t be overlooked as just another surface area where notepads are placed. The conference […]
The Office Courtesy Series: Hostile behavior hurts office productivity
Growing up, many of us were taught to “treat others the way you want to be treated,” probably by a parent or teacher. Perhaps you haven’t been reminded of that lesson lately, but many companies would benefit from their employees following the golden rule. According to a recent Wall Street Journal article, uncivil behavior at […]
Trends in American work productivity
It’s five past nine a.m. and you’re sitting down to work. Then your coworkers stop by your cubicle to share weekend stories or ask for your help fixing the coffee machine. After chatting with them, checking in with your boss, and answering a slew of emails and IMs, it’s time for an hour and a […]
Sayonara, Siri: the debate on banning smartphones in meetings
It’s meeting time and you’re up at bat to deliver an important project. You’ve spent hours devising presentation material and you’re excited to share all of your hard work with your colleagues. As you’re immersed in your presentation, you notice your colleague thumbing through his smartphone. You’re shocked by his discourtesy, until you recall that […]