Really Good Interview Questions

really good interview questions

You’ve got a candidate coming in today for an interview. Will you ask the same old set of questions? Tell me about yourself. List 3 of your strengths and 3 of your weaknesses. What is your greatest accomplishment? While the questions listed above will help you get to better understand the personality of your candidate,…

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What Should Be In a Reception Area?

Two Person Reception Desk

A question we often get asked is, “What should be in a reception area?”. This area of your business is crucial. While it may not be where all of the productivity and output occurs, it has an important role. Your reception set is where people who walk through your doors draw their first impression of…

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How to Buy Office Furniture In a Supply Chain Crisis

supply chain crisis

If you’ve been in the market for office furniture recently, you may have experienced some unexpected delays or inventory concerns. At the time of this blog post, we’re still in the midst of a global supply chain crisis. Purchasing teams have vastly increased their knowledge of the supply chain and how to adapt to the…

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How To Tell Cubicle Neighbors They’re Bothering You

How to tell cubicle neighbors they're bothering you

If you work in a cubicle, you’re likely to have experienced neighbors who do things that annoy you as you’re trying to work. Here are some ideas on how to tell cubicle neighbors they’re bothering you. They range from extremely polite to somewhat confrontational. The Polite Request Susan, do you have a moment to speak…

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Tips to Stay Fit After Returning to the Office

tips for staying fit at work

Now that COVID-19 is over, many of us are returning to the office — either full time or on a hybrid schedule. While it’s great to see colleagues again, this change in scenery can cause you to slide back into a routine that maybe wasn’t as healthy the one you’d developed while working from home.…

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Direct Report Dynamics – 8 Things Bosses Love to Hear

Things Bosses Love to Hear

  This blog covers 8 things bosses love to hear. These are ideas for strategic and sincere statements you can make that will showcase your professionalism and positive attitude. #1: Is there anything else you need before I head out for the day? This is a strong question because it demonstrates your willingness to help…

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Am I experiencing pain from my office chair?

pain from my office chai

If you are experiencing pain from my office chair, you may be able to make some adjustments that will help. Here are a few ideas for possible ways to reduce or eliminate discomfort. Lower Back Pain from Office Chair Lower back pain can indicate the need for lumbar support. If your chair has this feature,…

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What are the rules for working in cubicles?

cubicle rules

Ah, the age-old question – what are the rules for working in cubicles? If you think about it, cubicles are the society of the workplace. Like the houses on a street, cubibicles contain people … people with different likes, dislikes, personalities, habits and much more. When people polulate an area in dense fashion, there are…

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Get More Productive in 2022

Productive Employee

Are you hoping to get more productive at work in 2022? Is working smarter on your list of New Year’s resolutions? Here are some tips for how to make your time in the office really count. Make a Plan Begin each workday with a list of the top tasks you need to complete that day.…

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