Work Life

JANUARY 29, 2025

was advised by their supervisor to get on disability benefits and clean houses for extra money under the table. Then, he was placed under a micromanager who wanted to control everything Justin did and how he did it. Burnett Grant, a highly experienced Black, autistic lab technician from the U.S.,

Problem-Solving 98

Problem-Solving Transportation Healthcare Cleaning 98

All Work

DECEMBER 17, 2020

The challenge is to come up with ways of co-dividing space that won’t impede infection control or compromise the appeal and functionality of the space. However, some designers are now considering other design-led options that still enable physical distancing but a) are more visually appealing and b) will be a more viable long-term solution.

Office Operations 245

Office Operations Cleaning Equipment Food 245

All Work

MAY 13, 2022

Returning to the office and working in-person means employees lose control over their environment and must adapt to new situations. Returning to the office means employees must adapt to new situations, especially to the lack of environmental control that comes with working in-person.

Controlling 212

Controlling Influencing Creativity Catering 212

All Work

DECEMBER 9, 2020

Clean your windows! Whether you have a dedicated home office or simply a space on the dining room table, take control of your workplace and keep it clutter-free. Dirty or grimy windows significantly reduce the amount of sunlight passing through them.

Home Office 246

Home Office Maintenance Cleaning Promotion 246

All Work

JULY 22, 2022

Garden areas with a variety of plantings reduce heat island effect, control sound transmission and provide shade. Wind is also controlled with select plants and higher railings, windbreak structures, and step-backs from a building’s edge—all features that improve users’ safety and reduce the impact of high winds in tower garden terraces.

Retail 219

Retail Healthcare Cleaning Controlling 219

Office Space

MAY 17, 2024

Traditional offices, on the other hand, typically have centralized control over health and safety protocols, with standardized procedures for cleaning, ventilation, and emergency response. This includes everything from enhanced cleaning protocols to health screening and monitoring.

Cleaning 130

Cleaning Promotion Prioritization Equipment 130

The Office Management Group

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

Getting a Head Start on the Day: Starting your day with a clean and organised office sets a positive tone. Ensure desks are clutter-free, floors are clean, and emergency exits are accessible. Regular Deep Cleaning: Schedule deep cleans weekly or monthly, depending on the office size. You are on it.

Office Management 130

Office Management Cleaning Equipment Legal 130

All Work

MARCH 1, 2022

Natural light, access to outdoor work and interaction spaces, temperature-controlled workrooms and ergonomic height adjustable sit-stand desks provide WELL-inspired amenities designed to strike a balance between collaborative and focused work. Photo Credit: Orgain. Spaces for Breaks and Movement.

Influencing 233

Influencing Creativity Cleaning Equipment 233

Insperity

MARCH 5, 2020

Your website should be clean, attractive and modern in design – and user friendly. Harder to manage are the third-party online sources over which you exert much less control. In other words: Information should be easy to find. Pages should load quickly. The site should be compatible with mobile devices.

Networking 282

Networking Salary Catering Advertising 282

The Office Management Group

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

The exact Tweet was “How can we get our employees to keep the kitchen clean??!!!” So, my advice: don’t start doing it if it’s not too late and more so, if doing the cleaning / tidying is not actually your role. This will ensure a tidy and clean worktop as well as ample supply of crockery, cutlery and glassware.

Cleaning 130

Cleaning Supplies Office Management Controlling 130

Office Space

AUGUST 20, 2024

It should be handled and cleaned according to the company’s established desk sharing guidelines. They may be concerned about safety, cleaning protocols, and who else will show up to the office. To deal with these reservations, organizations may want to implement clear clean desk policies. What is a shared workspace?

Cleaning 130

Cleaning Software Flexibility Flexibility 130

Jen Lawrence

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Clear the Calendar As I approached cleaning up my calendar, I divided the contents into two categories: within my control and outside of my control. For those outside my control, I let them rest as-is. The calendar contents within my control fell into two buckets: meetings and recurring holds.

Cleaning 130

Cleaning Controlling Delegation Learning 130

Success

MARCH 27, 2024

When controlling our awareness and where our attention is going, Kwik explains that the brain’s reticular activating system (RAS) controls a great deal. It just helps you to get that spotlight on things that you can control,” Kwik says. O: Organized Keep your digital workspaces clean and organized to reduce mental clutter.

Coaching 124

Coaching Multitasking Cleaning Controlling 124

Jen Lawrence

NOVEMBER 9, 2020

If your inbox is a little out of control, I recommend starting with using these three labels/categories to give you visibility into what’s in store for you. If your inbox is really out of control and needs to be cleaned up, I suggest using the steps in my Detox Your Inbox guide. Pending Reply. Get the free download here.

Cleaning 130

Cleaning Controlling Project Management Communication 130

Jen Lawrence

NOVEMBER 9, 2020

If your inbox is a little out of control, I recommend starting with using these three labels/categories to give you visibility into what’s in store for you. If your inbox is really out of control and needs to be cleaned up, I suggest using the steps in my Detox Your Inbox guide. Pending Reply. Get the free download here.

Cleaning 130

Cleaning Controlling Project Management Communication 130

Office Space

JULY 22, 2024

These sensors collect real-time data, providing a wealth of information on: Occupancy: Track how often spaces are used and identify peak utilization times to optimize cleaning schedules, energy usage, and space allocation. Security: Integrate sensors with security systems for enhanced monitoring and access control.

Technology 130

Technology Maintenance Real Estate Office Layout 130

Insperity

MAY 3, 2018

Keep your storefront and windows clean and clear. When you keep your windows clean and clear, it’s easier to view things happening outside. Set strict guidelines for controlling cash. A well-kept storefront not only helps you set an attractive stage for customers, it also discourages criminals.

Security 162

Security Banking Cleaning Transportation 162

The Office Management Group

APRIL 16, 2023

What it means is you cannot be an expert in how your air-conditioning system works, how it should be cleaned and serviced, nor can you be an expert in what sort of chairs are out there and the many functions of them all or an insurance or rates whizz who knows exactly what the best products are out there for your business.

Payroll 130

Payroll Cleaning Insurance Maintenance 130

Jen Lawrence

OCTOBER 3, 2022

A commonly recommended solution to controlling how much time and attention we allocate to communication is to turn off notifications. Start with my free download to help you clean out your inbox or this post about the five email templates you need to use. A great suggestion and one I highly recommend.

Communication 130

Communication Correspondence Cleaning Controlling 130

Success

NOVEMBER 9, 2021

The Edge offers a range of color temperature and brightness controls so you can find the perfect custom fit for your skin tone. And its ceramic-coated interior makes cooking (and perhaps more importantly, cleaning) easier than ever. Always have a “clean” office with your own personal air purifier. Courtesy of Levoit.

Home Office 140

Home Office Cleaning Office Chairs Equipment 140

Productivityist

MARCH 11, 2019

There’s something about starting something with a clean slate. My recently repaired MacBook Pro had a clean install of its operating system, giving me the chance for a fresh start with it. The ability to have a fresh start shows up more often than we realize each day. When we wake up in the morning, that’s a fresh start.

Cleaning 94

Cleaning Controlling 94

Insperity

MARCH 2, 2017

Your employees will be working in a place you can’t control, but you’re still responsible for providing a safe, non-discriminatory environment for your employees to work in. Are the bathrooms and communal kitchen areas clean? Things to look for include: Does the office space meet your company’s standards for safety and security?

Equipment 192

Equipment Office Equipment Training Cleaning 192

The Receptionist

AUGUST 13, 2024

Depending on what you produce, you may also have clean rooms, climate-controlled areas, or storage for hazardous materials. In your manufacturing facility, you likely have areas—such as receiving, production, and shipping—that are off-limits for certain personnel and visitors.

Manufacturing 130

Manufacturing Pharmaceutical Security Cleaning 130

Success

JANUARY 26, 2023

When trying to get control of her house, Davis would always ask herself, “Where’s the bottleneck?” Instead of cleaning a room, she says “resetting a room” to remove negative associations with the task of cleaning and redefine a finite task that you can even make enjoyable by listening to music.

Cleaning 111

Cleaning Decision Making Consulting Coaching 111

Success

OCTOBER 17, 2023

There was no time for cleaning the pump, which I’d have to just worry about later in the day, before pumping on my car ride home. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) shows many parents quit breastfeeding —around 4 in 5 parents start out breastfeeding, but by six months postpartum, only around half still are.

Cleaning 128

Cleaning Supplies Consulting Prioritization 128

Success

AUGUST 12, 2021

The more control we have over our money, the less control it will have over you,” says financial expert Sharon Lechter, co-author of Rich Dad Poor Dad and veteran entrepreneur. Teaching your children about money gives them a lifelong legacy.

Supplies 111

Supplies Food Cleaning Controlling 111

All Work

APRIL 30, 2021

Take note: spacious and defined workstations, acoustic and temperature control – these factors should all be given increased attention in the post-vaccine era. . Asking people to return to noisy, over-air-conditioned spaces where their neighbour’s coffee cup keeps creeping closer is going to be a hard sell.

Real Estate 251

Real Estate Healthcare Computer Software 251

Insperity

MAY 15, 2018

However, so is adequate lighting and temperature control, access to water, clean bathrooms, machinery in proper working order, and employee education. So, anything that may cause an employee to get hurt or be physically uncomfortable while working falls under the guise of workplace ergonomics.

Equipment 172

Equipment Administrative Assistance Office Chairs Computer 172

Success

DECEMBER 20, 2022

Available in two sizes, SnapCollar creases the collar to give you a crisp, clean look, so your shirts look (almost) as good as you do. With every purchase, Good Time donates to clean water initiatives. The brand’s cordless Wet/Dry Hand Vacuum quickly cleans liquid spills and dry debris, with handheld portability for cleaning on the go.

Cleaning 105

Cleaning Purchasing Multitasking Maintenance 105

Mad in America

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

Four years later, after a series of abusive relationships, I managed to become clean and sober for my two children. Years of prescription medications and drug and alcohol usage will do that to a person, especially when they become clean and sober, then they really have nobody. I thought that they would understand. My captors lurked.

Consulting 137

Consulting Cleaning Pharmaceutical Controlling 137

Insperity

NOVEMBER 14, 2017

For example, if you’re controlling office thermostats remotely and using a preset temperature for all locations, consider allowing your office managers the freedom to adjust the thermostat for their office as needed. Green plants inside the office can actually help clean the air.

Office Condition 200

Office Condition Creativity Cleaning Communication 200

Office Snapshots

AUGUST 29, 2024

Shades of beige and white create a clean and professional look. Use sheer blinds to control glare without blocking light. Desks were arranged in clusters to encourage teamwork, while breakout areas were strategically placed to provide spaces for informal meetings and brainstorming sessions.

Office Layout 98

Office Layout Catering Cubicle Teamwork 98

Success

JUNE 26, 2021

But facing the issue will empower you to make it better and diminishes the control it has over you. It might be tempting to slip into passive-aggressive behavior, such as angrily cleaning up the mess or making snide comments. You are in control of your own time. Clarify first, without attacking. Try being deliberate instead.

Problem-Solving 131

Problem-Solving Catering Cleaning Controlling 131

Insperity

DECEMBER 21, 2015

If you can pinpoint what’s causing overtime to creep into your payroll, you can likely do something about it and more proactively control your labor costs. Payroll is usually one of a company’s biggest expenses – controlling overtime costs can increase profits.

Payroll 116

Payroll Equipment Software Purchasing 116

The Receptionist

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

By restricting access to your office, you have more control over who’s in the lobby, when they’re in the lobby, and for how long. Regularly Clean and Disinfect Public Places Be sure to regularly disinfect every public area in your office. And meeting at pre-arranged times can also improve your productivity and customer satisfaction.

Cleaning 130

Cleaning Equipment Software Security 130

Insperity

DECEMBER 21, 2015

If you can pinpoint what’s causing overtime to creep into your payroll, you can likely do something about it and more proactively control your labor costs. Payroll is usually one of a company’s biggest expenses – controlling overtime costs can increase profits.

Payroll 116

Payroll Equipment Software Purchasing 116

Work Life

JANUARY 10, 2024

You might be singing a song, thinking about your dry cleaning, or drinking your coffee. Turn off Distractions It’s also important to control your environment, especially if the meeting is online. And third, get some fresh air, do some deep breathing, and clean out the mental cobwebs. ” 3.

Multitasking 108

Multitasking Cleaning Prioritization Controlling 108