Laurie Oseen

The design of your office should be close to the top of your priority list. It's the root of your office culture, reflects your brand, and affects your employees’ productivity.  Here are a few top office design trends to pay attention to so you can build a dynamic work environment.  Green is the New Black Between time spent at home, at work, and in the car, we are often left with little time to spend outside. It’s been proven that being outdoors can reduce stress, improve memory, and make … [Read more...] about Office Design Trends for 2018

Data protection experts say that the workforce should act like a ‘human’ firewall to keep data safe. But data security training seems to be lagging because careless and negligent employees are one of the biggest security risks in the workplace today. Here are 4 data security strategies for training new and long-term employees on information security.  1. Be serious about security from the start. To lay a solid foundation, schedule security training during new employee induction.  2. Create … [Read more...] about How to Promote Data Security in the Workplace

Close-knit teams work more effectively and productively together. This is why scheduling regular team bonding activities encourages staff members to get to know their colleagues better while also having a little fun! #1 - In-Office Happy Hour You don’t need to go out to a restaurant or bar for happy hour; you can have happy hour right in your office! Pick up or order some drinks and snacks. End one Friday of the month an hour early, and get everyone to shut off their computers, stop … [Read more...] about Budget Friendly Ways to Encourage Team Bonding

  # 1 - Exercise Early in the Morning Okay, don't roll your eyes. Staying motivated at work actually starts before you walk into the office. It's extremely important to work out - whether that's going for a run or meditating - it's about finding a balance. Finishing a work out before you enter the office helps you start your day on the right foot and gives you the energy necessary to accomplish other tasks throughout the day. #2 - Spend Time with Co-workers Grab coffee, lunch, or even … [Read more...] about 4 Tips to Keep You Motivated at Work

January 8, 1969 - April 5, 2018  We are profoundly saddened by the loss of our friend and colleague Lee Hester. Lee was well-loved and admired for his impeccable, loving, kind and optimistic personality, and we admired his love for making people feel connected and  entertained at all times, even if it were at the expense of himself! Lee Hester was a successful Senior VP at Jones Lang LaSalle, and studied Technology & Marketing Management at BCIT, as well as Urban Land Economics … [Read more...] about We’ll Miss our Lee…

A comfortable work space can help you feel your best. Give your sitting work area a makeover with this visual guide to office ergonomics If you sit behind a desk for hours at a time, you don't have to be doomed to a career of neck pain, back pain, sore wrists and fingers! Proper office ergonomics - including correct chair height, adequate equipment spacing and good desk posture - can help you and your joints stay comfortable at work.  # 1 - Chair Choose a chair that supports your spinal … [Read more...] about Office ergonomics: Your how-to guide

It's that time of the year again...  the weather is starting to get a bit gloomy and everyone is feeling sad to see that ball of brightness in the sky less frequently.  We thought this might be a good time to talk about office morale and how to keep it high.   1.  Celebrate work anniversaries. Work anniversaries are relationship milestones between an employee and a company. According to a survey from Globoforce, 82 percent of people would feel good if people noticed and recognized … [Read more...] about Three Ways to Boost Office Morale