LEED stands for Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design, developed by the United States Green Building Council (USGBC) to rate and evaluate the environmental sustainability and performance of a building. A building earns credits by using environmentally friendly materials in construction, taking into account long-term sustainability through water conservation, efficient energy usage and more. The […]
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Caregivers play a very important role in the lives of any cancer patient. In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness month, we wanted to give a special shout out to one of our Teammates for her amazing volunteer work in helping the patients and family members in their fights against breast cancer. Assistant Vice President, Jacqui […]
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Oct
Oct
If you find yourself wasting time–or notice an employee is wasting time, there are so many online tools that are great for improving efficiency. Your competitors might already be using them, so make a change today in how your team uses their 40 hours. Time Trackers Being aware of where you spend your time […]
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Oct
Oct
Depending on how you travel to work, the morning commute can either be a relaxing experience or the worst part of your day. Starting with a mindset that it is a high point in your day can be the first step in creating a better commute for yourself. Prep the night before Your morning […]
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Sep
Creating a cohesive team dynamic demands face time with the people in your workplace. Daily or weekly meetings with coworkers or employees can cost time and money if they’re used inefficiently. A ten-minute meeting between six employees is the equivalent of an hour of your company’s time–a resource that must be spent consciously. So, whether […]
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Sep
Sep
The idea of getting more hours in the day is something professionals dream about. Finishing work at a faster pace is the only way to stretch your time out and something that holds a lot of people back is their technology. User error, or simply not utilizing technology to its full potential is a pitfall […]
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Large corporations looking to save money, improve their image, and even do their part to save the planet have turned to experts on how to make their organization more environmentally conscious. As climate change becomes harder to ignore every year, customers and clients are choosing to do business with sustainable companies. Beyond “going green” by […]
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Aug
When you’re establishing yourself in a new office, it can feel like you have a fresh start on keeping your workspace neat and organized. When you feel more organized it can be easier to take on the day and be more productive. A cluttered desk can be stressful, there are even studies to prove it. […]
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Millions of working parents all face the same dilemma with their children during summer months–without school, what should kids do? Juggling babysitters, daycare, and summer camp can be stressful, but it’s important to make the most out of the time you have with them in the warmer months. Nice weather means there are usually more […]
We all must do our part to care for the environment and reduce our personal carbon footprint. Though it’s easier to control that at home, we can easily turn our workplace into a Green Zone, and there are many ways that we can make a big impact at our workplace with proven results from experts […]
