Protect workers from summer heat hazards

• July 05, 2018

Summer has arrived with a vengeance over much of the United States, with high temperatures in the 90s for days at a time. That means employees who work outdoors or in...

To connect, stop being a one-upper

• June 29, 2018

Resist the urge to compete with people you are meeting for the first time—and focus on connecting with them instead. Here’s how.

Headphone etiquette at work

• June 14, 2018

Wearing headphones at work is a great way to cut out noise and distractions so you can focus on the task at hand. Follow these tips to wear them without hurting...

What to say to pregnant co-workers

• June 11, 2018

Do you have a pregnant co-worker or employee? Here’s a list of things you should—and shouldn’t—say during those nine, often difficult months.

Dress for success—even if standards have relaxed

• May 22, 2018

Climbing the corporate ladder still requires the right look, new research from staffing firm OfficeTeam suggests.

3 communication faux pas

• April 18, 2018

Everybody has at least one co-worker whose behavior grates their nerves. Make sure that you aren’t the one annoying others by avoiding these three seemingly innocent...

Should you curse at work?

• April 04, 2018

Jim O’Connor, author of CUSS CONTROL: The Complete Book on How to Curb Your Cursing, says “No,” despite research and reports that state the contrary. Here’s why

Calling a time-out on the real March Madness

• March 12, 2018

Working professionals surveyed for a recent OfficeTeam poll said they spend an average of 25.5 minutes per day on sports-related activities in the office during the...

Pass along flu prevention tips to employees

• January 22, 2018

This year’s flu season is suddenly shaping up to be worse than public health officials expected. To keep your employees healthy and keep your business running smoothly...

Under siege on social media? Choose words carefully when responding

• January 04, 2018

If an aggrieved employee launches a social media campaign against your organization, it can be hard to figure out how to respond. However, you can defend yourself. If...

Employee’s poor personal hygiene puts you in a difficult situation

• December 27, 2017

Telling a person they have bad breath or body odor is difficult to do. That's why so many managers toss this employee problem HR's way. You need to toss it back to the...

As long as they sit and stay, they’re welcome at work

• September 21, 2017

Pet food maker Purina has launched a campaign to encourage employers in Europe to welcome employees’ dogs into the workplace.

Sometimes, you gotta tell it like it is: The case of Steve Harvey

• May 16, 2017

Steve Harvey just landed smack dab in the middle of another scandal. The author, comedian and TV host was ripped to shreds in the media when a memo he sent his staff...

10 office faux pas you’ve committed for the last time

• May 15, 2017

We made these mistakes so you don't have to.

Social media etiquette 101

• April 01, 2017

With as much as we use social media for both personal and professional reasons, it’s smart to revisit some etiquette rules.

Put a stop to interrupters

• February 24, 2017

Numerous studies tell us that men are more likely to interrupt women than vice versa, and they interrupt women more than they do other men.

5 of the worst meeting types

• February 06, 2017

Ensure that you aren’t one of these types of meeting participants.

Dealing with profanity in the office

• August 25, 2016

While some employees don’t mind, others find it offensive. Readers, etiquette experts and human resource consultants offer their views.

How to safely let down runner-up interviewees

• July 11, 2016

Don’t let clumsy messaging cause legal liability in job rejections.

Prevent temperature conflicts

• June 13, 2016

Surprisingly, one of the biggest battles you’ll face in the workplace involves disagreements over room temperature.