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The holidays are well over and here you are thinking about those resolutions that have already come and gone. Don't give up hope! First off, good for you for wanting to lose weight, exercise more or eat better, setting the intention to do so is the first step. The next step? Making it stick. Let's be honest, the "doing it" part is almost always harder than the "wanting to do it" part. You can take comfort in knowing that at least 80% of people who make New Year's resolutions are already off … [Read more...] about Let’s Get Real – New Years Resolutions

Building a great team is high on the priority list for nearly every company. But employers no longer have the upper hand when hiring. Today's most talented professionals have their choice, with companies fighting for their attention and services. Attracting that talent to your organization is a challenge that must be met head-on, in innovative ways. The key is selling potential employees on the benefits of working with you. This makes recruiting almost a marketing effort, and in truth, the … [Read more...] about How to Recruit the Best Employees

DLO is a proud supporter of the Family Services North Shore Toy Drive! With the communities help at this year's 8th Annual Toy Drive, the Christmas Bureau Toy Drive was able to bring holiday cheer to hundreds of children and families in need on the North Shore! Oh What Fun! Wishing you a Happy Holiday season from the team at DLO! Jingle & Mingle Ho Ho Ho! In case you can't tell, Move ManagerChris Whitten REALLY loves the holidays! … [Read more...] about Tis’ The Season

Cold weather is officially here, and you know what that means? Pumpkin Spice Lattes, apple picking, sweater season and (for some) a serious desire to never leave the house again. Whether you believe the seasonal changes affect your mood or not, there's no denying there's some correlation happening. So what do you do about it? Keep A Consistent Schedule Bad weather blues can often throw off your body's internal clock and make it hard to sleep and wake up on time. Even if it's difficult, it's … [Read more...] about How to Beat the Bad Weather Blues

As a successful business, you will experience a number of exciting times during your expansion. Part of this will include moving to a bigger and better office space. Whether you are moving down the road or to the other side of the country, it is important to get everything right from the start. However, it isn’t as simple as packing up a few things and moving them from one place to another. Without meticulous planning, your business could experience unnecessary downtime. Lack Of Planning Due … [Read more...] about Office Relocation: Avoid Making These Mistakes

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