Instead of handwriting a letter to a friend, it’s more common to send a text message or email. In an effort to reduce paper costs, schools, offices, and companies turn towards digital forms of communication like PDFs and eBooks where they once would have printed handouts and fliers on sheets of paper. Organizations and businesses […]
Tag Archives: Workplace Tips
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Jul
Jul
Unless governments, industries, and individuals make dedicated efforts to lower their consumption and shrink their carbon footprint, global waste will triple by 2100. The amount of garbage that human beings generate is unsustainable, and it’s killing the planet and people, too; 7 million die every year from pollution. Oceans are being treated like giant waste bins, and […]
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Jul
Jul
If you work from home, run your own small business, or otherwise spend a lot of time in your home office, you may be wondering how you can become more efficient, and do more work – in less time. To help you do just that, we’ve put together a few of the best home office […]
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Jul
Jul
Let’s face it; everyone makes office mistakes, but when you’re the one whose guffaw has them on the proverbial chopping block, clichés are weak. Instead of trying to soothe yourself with tired platitudes, there are active steps you can take to restore your reputation and boost your confidence. Studies show that people who take action […]
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Jul
Jul
As an executive assistant, you’re not just a gatekeeper. In today’s hypercompetitive environment, you’re required to wear many hats. Technology has advanced exponentially in recent years, and with so many essential, newfangled products in the digital world, an executive assistant’s function within the business organization is more important and valuable than ever before. Someone has […]
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Jun
Jun
Sustainable Corporate Practices Have you ever wondered, “How do you create environmentally-friendly paper?” At Double A, it’s simple. We start with our Paper-Tree seedlings that produce the highest quality pulp. We know that you create environmentally-friendly paper by prioritizing sustainability from the ground up. Watch how we partnered with Thai farmers to achieve this: 8 […]
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May
May
We’ve all been there. You’re at work, you’ve got a deadline coming up, and you just can’t seem to pay attention. You can’t focus. You’re distracted by your phone, your coworkers, or even by thinking about lunch. What can you do? How can you regain focus, and concentrate on what’s important? Let’s discuss step-by-step strategies […]
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Apr
Apr
Tell us if this sounds familiar: You have an important meeting tomorrow morning, and you’re reviewing the information you plan on presenting to the client. The stakes are high and, if everything goes well, you could be bringing hundreds of thousands of dollars’ worth of business to your company. However, you’re not sure about the […]
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Apr
Apr
Time management is something we all think we’re great at until we realize our to-do lists are still full of tasks we haven’t gotten around to yet. There’s no way these tasks could take more than one day to tackle, you say to yourself. And yet, at the end of the day, you have to […]
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Apr
Apr
Raise your hand if you ever felt like you were on the verge of falling asleep during an office presentation. We can’t see you, but we assume your hands are up in the air. Studies show that 25% of people walked out of a presentation because it was longer than it should be. Ouch. That’s harsh. […]