Many people believe that startups are far more nimble, less bureaucratic, and less political than large corporations. This is a myth that fails to recognize that, in reality, small businesses are as likely to be poorly run and dysfunctional as big enterprises. Some might suggest even more so. Two related factors that are considerably more […]

Why do meetings often have a bad rap? Perhaps it is because many any of them are poorly organized, overly long, and lack clear direction or leadership. There’s nothing worse than these types of meetings. People sit there grinding their teeth wondering why they have to be present for the meeting and how they could […]

We spend so much of our life at work!  One Gallup report showed the average time worked by full-time employees has ticked up to 46.7 hours a week, or nearly a full extra eight-hour day. Just 40 percent of Americans who work full time say they clock the standard 40 hours a week. Another 50 […]

Over the last few decades, we have increasingly left natural light and fresh air out of our lives.  Humans have constructed buildings with no windows at all for adults to work in. Schools have classrooms with no windows and our children are studying in artificial light and artificial ventilation. We have hospitals where the sick […]

It’s almost “turkey time” and that means those holiday work parties are right around the corner! Work parties are often seen by people as somewhat uncomfortable and stuffy. Some offices don’t throw holidays parties, and some that do don’t break this ‘bad office party’ stereotype. If you are a business owner (or office party planner), […]

Tablets aren’t just for fun. Paired with the right accessories and apps, your tablets can become real work machines.  When properly incorporated into your business, they can boost productivity and help your business thrive. How can you make your tablet contribute more to your business?  It’s just a matter of selecting the right applications and […]

While many businesses still “require” a college degree, more and more businesses are considering skills over expertise. And it’s no wonder!  With the rise of self-paced college courses and vocational learning, plenty of driven people can teach themselves all of the necessary skills to work at a given company. Take Google for example.  Although the […]

Join us as we congratulate Barbi Davis! Area Manager Barbi has worked at Barrister for over 20 years, and is a long time Valencia resident. She oversees not only our Valencia property, but also Woodland Hills, Burbank and Pasadena. Barbi is actively involved in the local business community; she attends many weekly and monthly meetings […]