Office

How to trick your boss on April Fool's Day

Emily Nichols — Fri, 29 Mar 2013 12:25:00 -0700

It's only fun until somebody gets fired... then it's just awkward! Have some fun in the office this April Fool's Day, but don't risk it all just for a laugh.

Ridiculously cool personal office spaces

Melissa Dunlap — Wed, 26 Dec 2012 04:02:00 -0800

For a budding entrepreneur, a personal office space is gold. No, we aren't talking about a home office that's crammed in the closet and has been taken over by toys; we mean a dedicated space for running your business and household affairs. Whether you are a start-up on a budget, running a small business from home, or overseeing family finances as Mom CFO, check out these office spaces that we are seriously crushing on and get inspiration for creating your own.

Styling a small workspace

Katarina Kovacevic — Tue, 18 Dec 2012 03:45:00 -0800

When you need to fit life, play and work into a tiny apartment, things can get messy. According to the experts, styling a small workspace is about both fashion and function. These small office design tips will make your life much easier!

Zen out your cube: Feng shui at work

Robin Baron — Thu, 10 Mar 2011 08:32:00 -0800

Cubicle living isn’t always easy. If you are lucky enough to work at home, creating a home office that is comfortable and conducive to working can be easily tackled. Just take a look at my article on home office design. However, we don’t all have that luxury. Working with a cubicle or pre-designed office space is a bit trickier than designing a home office, but it is equally important to create a space that makes you feel good, attracts positive energy and keeps your stress levels down.

5 Documents you can’t afford not to organize

Stephanie Taylor Christensen — Mon, 14 Feb 2011 09:40:00 -0800

You organize your cupboards, closet and basement once in a while, but how often do you schedule time to get your financial life straight? Despite our highly virtual society, there are still some financial documents that you must not only have on hand, but also be able to easily retrieve if needed. Jill Pollack, organizational expert, offers her advice for a clutter-free system on these five must-have documents.

How to manage your emotions at work

Alberto Villoldo, PhD — Fri, 04 Feb 2011 09:09:00 -0800

It's natural for you to feel angry or sad at different times and sometimes for no reason whatsoever. No amount of positive thinking will keep you from these occasional feelings, and though they may not last long, they can lead to trouble at work. When you experience instinctive emotions that are toxic, they may not only have detrimental effects on your health, they can also impair your ability to perform on the job.

Why women need a Mom Cave

Michele Borboa, MS — Wed, 05 Jan 2011 08:53:00 -0800

For decades, men in America have had a retreat in their homes all to themselves, the Man Cave. But according to a survey conducted by national off-price retailer HomeGoods, women want a refuge reserved just for them, too – and, no surprise, the majority of women don’t have a space to call their own. Elaine Griffin, New York interior designer, gives us the dish on why women need a Mom Cave and how to create that coveted home sanctuary.

Technology that will make your life easier in the New Year

Lauren Fairbanks — Thu, 16 Dec 2010 08:30:00 -0800

No one has enough time these days. With work projects, responsibilities at home and after-school obligations, most of us are stretched so thin that things inevitably fall by the wayside -- because you've just plain overlooked them, or you're just plain tired out. These modern-day issues are a driving force for tech companies to create time-saving, stress-relieving Web and smartphone applications to help you check off items on that to-do list. Whether you're a workaholic, a stay-at-home mom or both, you'll find a bit of relief with the following tech tools that will make your life easier in the New Year.

Organizing tips: De-cluttering for a healthy home

Beth Morrissey — Thu, 09 Sep 2010 10:35:00 -0700

Anyone who has been careless with her car keys or misplaced the mail knows that a cluttered home is a chaotic home. Disorganization can cause more than just a headache because hidden health hazards abound in messy homes. Lucky for you we've been in touch with four professional organizers around the country to find out how they optimally organize homes for physical and emotional health. Read on for tips to de-clutter your home.

How to stay organized: Tips of the Week

SheKnows Editors — Mon, 30 Mar 2009 17:01:00 -0700

Get organized with these simple organization tips.

4 Tips for office romance

Caroline Goddard — Thu, 07 Feb 2008 12:00:00 -0800

Wherever will you find your next true love? For many adults, the workplace is rife with dating possibilities -- it is where we spend most of our waking hours, and thus have most of our social interactions. If you're looking for love while on the job, make sure you follow these tips to realize happiness for your heart and your career.

Love in the office: If walls could talk

SheKnows Love & Sex Experts — Fri, 28 Sep 2007 18:29:00 -0700

Office romance today is more prevalent than ever despite what employers may mandate. Longer hours, more business travel and less time to meet people out of the office provides more opportunities to develop intimacy with people at work. Is there a way for singles to play at work without putting their careers at risk?

Women work better in teams

SheKnows Living Editors — Fri, 28 Sep 2007 18:29:00 -0700

When it comes to leadership in the workplace, work teams made up mostly of women tend to share leadership roles more than teams dominated by men, says a University of Toronto organizational behaviour expert.