Hot Topic Results for work

  • The Work Commute: It's as Easy as Riding a Bike

    Looking for a better way to get to work? With high gas prices and not-so-green emissions, driving isn't always the best solution. Explore an alternative to the usual commute with these easy biking tips.

  • Using the 80/20 Rule to Manage Your Life and Work

    The business world has been buzzing about the 80/20 Rule but what is it and how can you apply it to your life? A Brief History The 80/20 Rule, or Pareto Principle as it is sometimes called, was discovered in 1906 by Italian economist Vilfredo Pareto. Pareto discovered that 80% of the land in Italy and other countries he surveyed was owned by 20% of the population. He also found that he could apply this principle to other areas of his life.

  • The Games We Play: How Games at Work Can Boost Morale and Improve Productivity

    They’re not just for kids anymore. Games are a legitimate part of the running an effective workplace. If your office isn’t indulging some of their childhood sensibilities, this article will show you why you need to start playing around right away!

  • Work Alone Effectively

    Working remotely or in an office of one can make us feel disconnected from the rest of the world. We often find ourselves so preoccupied by the loneliness that it’s difficult to work. Learn ways to break through the obstacles with these helpful tips.

  • Toasting: A Work of Art

    Not sure how to give a proper toast? Perhaps you didn’t know that a toast is supposed to be directed not at one person, but at everyone in the room. Check out our article for more simple suggestions on creating a successful toast.

  • Proper Work Netiquette

    You’ve probably all heard of using the proper “etiquette”, but what about netiquette? This term refers to your online behavior and habits while at work. Explore the dos and don’ts of Internet use at work and what you can do to protect yourself online.

  • The Work Spouse

    Think your relationship with a co-worker is harmless? You might be doing more than just making heads turn. Explore ways to keep your best buddy at work without upsetting everyone around you.

  • Stop the Madness: How to Deal with Junk Email at Work

    Junk email comes in all shapes and sizes – from cute kitty cat images, to the must-see YouTube video, to completely offensive over-the-top humor. Whether you love it or hate it, it’s time to establish some rules for how to deal with this stuff in the office.

  • Watch Out! Prevent Work-Related Injuries

    If you haven’t been hurt on the job, consider yourself lucky. With so many reported workplace injuries each year, it’s amazing anything gets done! Learn to protect yourself from common workplace injuries with these simple steps.

  • Take Your Work on the Road: Design Your Mini-Mobile Office

    If you (or your boss) spend most of the workday on the road, then you need to stay connected and still perform at your best. It just may be that the only way you’ll be able to do this effectively is to design your own mini-mobile office and take it with you on the road. We’ll show you how.

  • Take a Break: Ways to Pamper Yourself after Work

    You work long hours at your job and, when you get home from work, all you want to do is take off your shoes and relax. Is that so wrong? Absolutely not! In fact, here are five ways to pamper yourself after a stressful day at the office.

  • Work it Out: How to Get Healthy on the Job

    Just because you work long hours doesn’t mean that you can’t stay healthy. It’s a matter of incorporating exercise, stress-relief and proper nutrition into your diet, whether you’re at home or in the office. Learn five easy ways to help you get healthy at work.

  • Virtually Possible: Conferences You Can Attend While at Work

    Want to attend an industry conference or two this year, but can’t afford to step away from the office? You’re in luck. Many conferences have now gone virtual – you can attend them right from the comfort of your own desk. Read on to learn more about this emerging trend.

  • Share Your Passions Contest

    We’ve all heard the phrase, “Do what you love, and the rest will fall into place.” This week’s theme is passion, and OfficeArrow wants to know: Are you living out your passions? Read on for more details of our newest contest.

  • The Quest for Balance: Finding Fulfillment

    Are you on a journey to find the perfect work-life balance? You probably already know it’s not an easy process! It all starts with understanding what fulfills you. Learn more about your personal vision of balance and fulfillment through thought-provoking questions and an exercise that will change your outlook on life.

  • Take Your Kids to Work Day: Planning Fun Activities for the Children at Your Office

    There’s been a long tradition of taking children to work in order to impart the value of education and help them understand what their parents do. Whether you bring your kids to work on the “official” day, April 29, or another day, it’s important to have activities planned for the little ones. Read on to learn 10 great activity ideas.

  • Strolling Through the Work: Incorporating Fitness Equipment into the Office

    Imagine losing 30 pounds without joining a swanky gym or hiring a personal chef. How did you lose it? You simply showed up to work and put in your requisite nine-hour days. Sounds impossible, right? Well, thanks to the recent emergence of office-based fitness equipment, this scenario may be more realistic than you think.

  • The Invisible Boss: How to Effectively Work with Remote Management

    In today’s ever-evolving office environment, having a remote boss is becoming a strong possibility. Learn ways to cultivate a professional working relationship with your remote boss and ensure that you don’t fall victim to the “out-of-sight, out-of-mind” mentality.

  • Workaholics Woe: How to Break the Addiction

    Have you ever been told that you work too hard? Does everything you do, every choice you make, center around your job? If so, you may be a workaholic. Learn how to break the addiction and reclaim your personal life.