The fact that information is driving today’s businesses is widely accepted. The proliferation of paper – and now the rapid growth of digitized storage – is testament to a company’s inherent need to create, use, manage, store, and control the information it requires to run effectively and provide value to its many stakeholders. But often,Read more

You just got home from a long day at the office. Snow and sleet doubled your drive time. The wind chill reached 50 below, and your whole body still feels frozen. Between the molasses drivers and the reckless speed demons, you’ve got a throbbing headache. Winter still has at least a month to go, but you’reRead more

Autumn is such a bizarre season, painted with gray clouds and colorful copses. Punctuated by feasts, elections, Halloween, and winter prep. It is a time of transformation. Sometimes, it is a time of shedding old habits and shifting priorities. The leaves may be turning red, orange, and yellow, but there’s no reason your office can’tRead more

Let’s get real for a second – office administrators are some of the most underrated and underappreciated people in the office. It’s often a thankless job that involves being on your feet throughout the day and working long hours. The best office admins unfortunately go unnoticed because so much of the role is about makingRead more

Pop culture is riddled with references to how summertime should be spent, from Will Smith (“There’s an air of love and of happiness”) to Grease (“Summer lovin, had me a blast…”) and all points in between. In many parts of North America, the weather’s better — and there’s a natural inclination to go outside and be active.Read more

Have you ever seen Mutiny on the Bounty? It’s a movie from the ‘30s about a British naval vessel under the command of a ruthless captain. He keeps cutting corners that put the crew in danger, making his subordinates walk the plank, and just being an overall bad dude. The morale on the Bounty isRead more

Whether working from home, stuck in the office, always on the road, or managing a business at all hours, staying fit and eating well aren’t easy. But they are perhaps easier than you think. You can improve your workplace, turning a once lackadaisical environment into a healthy office. Changes to the work schedule, layout, equipment,Read more

“Whatever happened to the lost art of conversation?” Right? It used to be a dance. It could be a business meeting, which was a bit like a courtly bassadanza. A raucous dinner party resembled something of a disco, and your impromptu luncheon among old friends a pleasant square dance. A sales call could be moreRead more

It’s 6am. Your hair is a mess. Your costume is still in pieces on the floor. You’re tempted to have candy for breakfast. It’s still dark outside, and you swear a ghost was haunting you all night. Never fear, dear office worker. We’ve got just the witch’s brew you need – a thirteen ingredient potionRead more