Worklife
15 Secret Santa Gift Ideas Your Coworkers Will Love
Have you been dragged into this year’s Secret Santa gift exchange? Fear not. From gourmet tea to novelty cable organizers and cool socks, you can’t go wrong with these 15 Secret Santa gift ideas.
December 4, 2019
How To Convince Your Boss To Let You Work Remotely
Want to work remotely but haven’t yet discussed it with your manager? Here are 5 tips to get started. The trick is to convey why allowing you to work remotely will benefit the company, not just you.
November 26, 2019
5 Easy Ways to Improve Your Health And Wellbeing At Work
As the lines between work and life blur, people and companies alike are now prioritizing health and wellness in the workplace. Careful food choices and keeping hydrated are just some of the simple yet incredibly effective ways to improve your personal health and wellbeing at work.
November 18, 2019
How To Improve Transportation Options For Your Employees
Most people aren’t big fans of their commutes, especially if they spend valuable hours stuck in traffic just to get…
November 5, 2019
5 Effective Ways To Deal With Chatty Coworkers
There’s nothing wrong with a bit of chit chat at work, and in fact it contributes to a positive workplace culture. But there are times when you just need to be left alone to focus. So here are five ways to deal with chatty coworkers without harming workplace dynamics or relationships.
October 30, 2019
12 Types Of Coworking Members And What They Need From Their Workspace
Flexible workspace is for more than just freelancers and startups. Here are 12 types of workers using these spaces today.
October 29, 2019
5 Things No One Tells You About Flexible Working (And They Suck)
You’ve heard it before, flexible working is great…but have you also heard about how it also sucks?
October 3, 2019
Workplace Wellness: Gender Harassment Is On The Rise
Sexual harassment has many forms and it has a deep negative effect on the recipient’s mental health and wellbeing. Greater awareness of sexual harassment including movements such as #MeToo and #TimesUp are encouraging companies to do more to create a psychologically safe space for its workforce.
September 16, 2019
WHO Recognizes Burnout As An Occupational Phenomenon, Here’s How To Prevent It
The World Health Organization (WHO) now recognizes burnout as an “occupational phenomenon” resulting from chronic workplace stress that has not been successfully managed. These 6 tips offer easy and practical advice on how to deal with stress and burnout in the workplace.
June 24, 2019
Is The Workplace To Blame For Bad Eating Habits?
Unhealthy eating is considered a new form of occupational hazard. It’s difficult to resist fatty or sugary foods when they’re in the workplace, and there’s a case for workspace operators to be more mindful of the snacks they provide. Here’s what to do about it.
June 10, 2019
5 Telltale Signs Of A Toxic Workplace
Your flexible workspace could have the very best design and amenities. But do your members really want to be there? Here’s how to gauge whether or not your workspace is a happy place, and what to do if you think your workplace culture is turning sour.
June 6, 2019
Tuning In At Work: Curating And Streaming Music To Drive Productivity In The Workplace
While music has the ability to improve performance in the workplace, it’s important to match the music to the task. For instance, research has found that ambient music can improve accuracy of data entry in 92% of people, while pop music enables 58% faster task completion.
May 28, 2019
Top 9 (Easy) Ways To Improve Workplace Indoor Air Quality
How clean is the air that you, and your workspace members, breathe? Improve your workspace air quality by maintaining vents and filters, cleaning up after spills, installing potted plants, and more.
May 13, 2019
The ABC Of Acoustics: 3 Ways To Reduce Noise In Open Workspaces
Noise is one of the biggest problems in open plan workspaces. Noise isn’t just about the source — it’s also about how sounds reverberate and move around the space. There are 3 ways to manage noise and reduce distractions at work: absorption, blocking, and covering.
May 7, 2019
11 Tricks To Maximize Natural Light In The Workplace
A lack of natural light in the workplace can upset our cognitive processing, creativity levels, and mental and physical health. These 11 tips show you how to maximize natural light within the workplace, even in gloomy spaces where daylight is limited.
April 8, 2019
