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3 S’s of cubicle etiquette: How to thrive in close quarters

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In an era when the corner office has gone the way of the dodo bird, cubicle etiquette has become a hot topic. Whether your business uses partitioned cubicles or wide-open workspaces and shared desks, chances are your employees have only a small area they can call their own. That’s where a cubicle etiquette policy becomes essential.

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8 office etiquette expectations that are now history

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Spontaneous meetings at cubicles are normal Remember how team members used to surprise their colleagues with a cubicle visit to discuss a project or ask a question? It was no big deal to just swing by someone’s cubicle and chat for a bit, right? Gently remind employees about loud music and pungent food smells, for example.

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10 tips for a successful hybrid employee work environment

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Don’t bring everyone into the office just to have them sit in cubicles all day with their headphones on. Whether your team members are in a cubicle eight feet away or in their home office 800 miles away, they need someone who clarifies direction, provides resources and offers recognition for doing great work.

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Move Beyond Cubicles To Craft Future-Ready Workplaces

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The post Move Beyond Cubicles To Craft Future-Ready Workplaces appeared first on Allwork.Space. Bottom line, without people, offices would simply be glorified storage facilities for outdated furniture, filing cabinets, and equipment. Let’s make them places where people want to be.

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5 can’t-miss keys to fostering innovation in the workplace

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Or, maybe everyone is in a cubicle, and it would help to turn a private office into a team meeting room. As we’ve discussed in previous blogs on how various generations like to work, many employees are more comfortable working wherever they are, rather than the confines of a cubicle or office. How do they get work accomplished?

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Ready for a full return to the office? 5 strategies to consider first

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There’s less exposure to office drama or politics, and they can be in a more comfortable (cubicle-free) environment, wearing casual attire. Environment : For many employees, remote work is work without many of the less satisfying, unfortunate elements that often come with a workplace.

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Building a robust employee recognition program

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For example, peers can write notes and post them on their cubicle walls when an employee does something to help out a peer. If you don’t have a management recognition program in place, however, you should ensure that that senior leadership has an opportunity to participate in the peer recognition program.

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