Travelers Switch to Staycations Amid Pandemic
Travelers Switch to Staycations Amid Pandemic If the COVID-19 pandemic threw a wrench in your travel plans this summer, you’re not alone. Staycations and hobbies are now trending in North America, as people try to fill their newly found free [...]
Many Experiencing Meeting Mishaps
Many Experiencing Meeting Mishaps For many, meetings with colleagues have become a little … different over the past few weeks. We’re (virtually) meeting new colleagues that might not be on the payroll, whether they be dogs, dads or babies. But even though fire [...]
Offices Are Going Green – Gradually
Offices Are Going Green – Gradually Many workers say they're making eco-friendly choices...but incentives never hurt The last few years have seen a “green” wave that’s been rolling for decades swell to a peak. As nations pledge to reduce their carbon emissions, [...]
Companies Across Canada Adapt Amid Coronavirus
Companies Across Canada Adapt Amid Coronavirus As the number of coronavirus cases across Canada continues to grow, many companies have started implementing policies and best practices to help keep their employees safe and limit the chance of community spread. The most common action? Suspending [...]
Companies, Workers Adapt Amid Coronavirus
Companies, Workers Adapt Amid Coronavirus As the number of coronavirus cases across the US continues to grow, many companies have started implementing policies and best practices to help keep their employees safe and limit the chance of community spread. The most common action? Suspending [...]
March Madness to Hit Workplace Productivity
March Madness to Hit Workplace Productivity Workers admit they’ve missed meetings, deadlines due to distractions While you might have high hopes for productivity this month, the NCAA college basketball tournament might block your shot as it leaks into workplaces across the US. In [...]
Women in the Workplace
Women in the Workplace Many companies have been making an effort to promote gender equality in the workplace, whether through diversity seminars and HR workshops or simply by offering more opportunities to women than were previously afforded. Despite the corporate song and dance, though, [...]
Most Have a Cubicle Confidante
Most Have a Cubicle Confidante Do you have a colleague who’s your “go-to” friend at the office? Someone you can gossip with, confide in and even grab a drink with after work? If so, then you have a work spouse – and you’re not [...]
Millennials Set to Slack Following Super Bowl LIV
Millennials Set to Slack Following Super Bowl LIV Nearly a quarter of business professionals (23%) think the Monday after the Super Bowl should be a national holiday, according to an Office Pulse study of 360 white-collar workers across the US. The reasoning? It [...]
Don’t Lose Good Workers to a Bad Environment
Don't Lose Good Workers to a Bad Environment CEOs worldwide are worried about talent retention as turnovers can cost companies a quite pretty penny. Leaders looking for an indication of whether they’re at risk of losing top talent should take a look at [...]
Weight Loss, Fitness, Career Growth Top Resolutions for Professionals
Weight Loss, Fitness, Career Growth Top Resolutions for Professionals A majority of professionals plan to set their sights on at least one attainable goal for 2020 – though whether they’ll last the year is yet to be determined. In total, more than two [...]
Working in a Winter Wonderland
Working in a Winter Wonderland As the holidays draw nearer, the question at the forefront of everyone’s mind is: who will get the most expensive gifts this year? Maybe that’s not at the forefront, but you’re probably wondering. According to a new Office Pulse [...]
Majority to Shop from Work This Cyber Monday
Majority to Shop on the Clock This Cyber Monday Some holiday gifts may get crossed off a little early this year, as a majority of professionals plan to hunt for deals from their office on Cyber Monday. In total, a whopping 71% said [...]
Professionals Are Suiting Up For Flu Season
Professionals Are Suiting Up For Flu Season From the first audible sniffle or cough, the office can seem like a bacteria battleground. While some work from home to dodge germs, others fortify their desks with boxes of tissues and bottles of hand sanitizer. Despite [...]