Dr. Steve Kerr, former Chief Learning Officer at General Electric and Goldman Sachs once said, “If you want something to happen, you have to make people able and you have to make them want to.” Although this quote sounds beautiful and powerful, it’s not an easy thing to accomplish as a company president or CEO. […]
Tag Archives: Workplace Tips
07
May
May
As a modern-day, business-minded individual, you recognize that digital platforms are continuously replacing outdated sources. Perhaps you hold a cell phone in your hand that resembles a laptop more than it does the old flip phones you remember fondly. Maybe you are walking around your office right now holding a tablet and having a business […]
02
May
May
As a high-level business professional, you’ve probably heard the term, “teamwork makes the dream work” more time than you care to mention. Although this silly saying has been around for decades (and most people take it as more of a joke than anything nowadays), this statement is entirely true if you analyze it. Without a […]
09
Apr
Apr
As a business owner or major decision maker in a successful company, you recognize the need for a team that not only works together and achieves the business’ goals, but also has quality leadership and administration. To accomplish this, it is important that you find an administrative professional capable of taking your company and team […]
31
Jan
Jan
You go to work every day and you notice some changes that could make the office a little more environmentally friendly. You know that it can’t cost THAT much to buy better light bulbs for the cubicles or purchase sustainable paper. But how do you convince your boss that it is worth the initial investment […]
10
Jan
Jan
You are busy making invoices and communicating with your customers to make sure their needs are being met. However, you are very aware that your business may not be as environmentally friendly as you hoped. You want it to be as green as possible, and you start looking around at ways you can improve. The reality […]
13
Dec
Dec
If one understands the concept of sustainability, then its significance should be abundantly clear. Sustainability is required if we are to heal the earth, and support our quality of life today, and in the future. Sustainability has no finish line as it supports the notion of eternity. Consider it a cyclical, worthwhile, never-ending journey. As […]
11
Dec
Dec
What kind of paper should you stock? Stores and companies often ask this question, hoping for a definite answer. You should strategically choose your paper based on the client. There are many different types of paper varying in thickness, gloss, size, shape, all for different uses. When you’re deciding on what types of paper to […]
06
Dec
Dec
“Going Green” can seem like a huge task for businesses, but when broken down into smaller steps and initiatives, it creates innovation and breathes life into a company. Eco-conscious business practices are becoming more and more important in the business world, as consumers want to choose companies that mirror their own philosophies on sustainability. Becoming […]
29
Nov
Nov
During the 1980s, the Brundtland Commission disclosed a glaring reality to the world stage – modern paper production processes apply little forethought regarding the needs of future generations. The concept of sustainability was originally termed by the commission’s report, Our Common Future. By endeavoring to control resource depletion rates, the Brundtland Commission awakened the modern age […]