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Office Holiday Party Guide

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), […]

College Degrees: They’re NOT a One Way Path Towards Success Anymore!

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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 […]

Employee in the Spotlight: Jerome Chau, Technology Manager

Jerome Chau, Barrister’s Technology Manager   Meet Jerome Chau!   Jerome has been with Barrister Executive Suites, Inc. for 13 years, and currently serves as the Technology Manager.  Jerome oversees all aspects of the technology department including voice and data networks and IT infrastructure at all Barrister locations. Prior to managing all technology at Barrister, Jerome […]

When Enough Becomes Too Much: Workaholism

Workaholism is one of society’s respectable addictions. It comes with costs, however. Organizations that allow people to be workaholics see a loss in terms of productivity, workaholics have poor relationships and employee engagement, and their health often suffers. The impact on people and the organizations of overwork are significant. The Work Foundation reported that job […]

Dressing for Success: It’s All About the Context!

There was once a time when every professional, no matter his or her industry, put on a suit each morning.  Today, there are many interpretations of formal, business casual, smart casual, etc.  If you’re not aware of the environment you’re in it can be easy to look sloppy, and it can be equally easy to […]

Employee in the Spotlight: Jacqui White Jansen

Jacqui White Jansen Assistant Vice President, Barrister Executive Suites, Inc.   Meet Jacqui White Jansen!   Jacqui has been with Barrister Executive Suites, Inc. for 23 years, and currently serves as the Assistant Vice President.  She’s primarily responsible for the West Los Angeles region, where we recently opened our newest location: 233 Wilshire Blvd., Suite […]