Archives for October 2012

Is Your Office a Health Hazard?

By now, everyone knows that keeping employees healthy is the best way to trim healthcare costs, cut absenteeism, and just generally keep things running smoothly around the office. But what about if the office itself is the problem? How can … Continue reading →

Could an In-House Health Clinic Save Your Business Money?

For years now, companies have been offering group exercise classes and flu shots to their employees, with the idea that an ounce of prevention is cheaper than a pound of cure. But as chronic conditions like obesity and diabetes continue … Continue reading →

4 Money-Saving Opportunities Your Business May Be Missing

When it comes to succeeding in business, Benjamin Franklin was right: a penny saved is a penny earned. The road to a healthy bottom line starts not with the money you earn, but with the money you never have to … Continue reading →

5 Ways to Make Your Office Healthier

Let’s face it: offices aren’t health clubs. We spend eight-plus hours a day crouched over a keyboard, swilling coffee and eating high-fructose corn syrup in hopes of staving off the lethargy only fluorescent lights and corporate art can induce. It’s … Continue reading →

Is an Open Office Plan Right for You?

Facebook recently announced their new office space, which will cover ten acres, house 3000 workers, and be “the largest open floor plan in the world,” according to Mark Zuckerberg. And while the social media giant might be planning the biggest … Continue reading →

5 Ways to Improve the Light in Your Office (Without Breaking the Bank)

The days are getting shorter. For those of us who toil away in office cubicles, the darker days of winter are especially trying. Heck, we can barely get any light as it is. Once we’re going to work before the … Continue reading →

4 Execs Who Work in Cubicles

Gone are the days when ascending the corporate ladder meant a swanky corner office in the penthouse. Nowadays, many executives skip the private space altogether, opting to toil away in office cubicles like their reports. The idea is to reinforce … Continue reading →

Which “Endangered Species” of Office Equipment Still Lurk in Your Office?

When it comes to office equipment, we tend to get new shiny toys long before we get rid of outdated stuff. This is partly because it’s always a bit nervewracking to toss out the old technology before we’re sure the … Continue reading →

5 Ways for Your Office to Go Green (and Save Money, Too)

What’s the best part about adopting more environmentally-friendly practices at the office? If you said “saving the planet,” you’re a nicer person than we are. Because while we’re always pleased to be able to do something for mother earth, in … Continue reading →

5 Tips for Saving Money on Office Supplies

The average worker uses Multiply that by the number of workers at your company, and you’ll see why most office managers are eager to save money on office supplies in any way that they can. Here are a few of … Continue reading →