Choice – it’s what employees want in their workplace environments. Businesses that build flexibility into the workplace are able to hire and retain top talent, and keep productivity at a high level. Choices can take a variety of forms, from flex hours to telecommuting...
NOS congratulates Iron Bow Technologies on being awarded the Excellence in Customer Partnering Award at the 2016 Institute for Excellence in Sales Annual Award Program. Kevin Ward, Karen Adams, and Joe Alvarez attended to support the nomination of NOS for a Sales...
The U.S. is filled with sports fans of every kind. Business managers know the value of sports as a team-building exercise, but sports offers bigger lessons to those who lead the team. The careers and work habits of some of the greatest sports stars provide a template...
“Lean” has been a manufacturing buzz word for decades. Law firms, however, have been slow to adopt this proven management technique, but in the past few years, some savvy practice managers have been introducing the lean philosophy to their law firms. Lisa Pansini,...
The U.S.A. is arguably the No. 1 best place on earth, but we rank 11th in happiness compared to the rest of the world. Prosperity is one of the primary components of overall happiness, according to Forbes Magazine. Even though economic indicators show us recovering...
No matter what your job description is, you’re in sales. Sure, you studied construction management or engineering, but if you’re a facilities manager, sooner or later you’ll find yourself selling a proposal to the people who sign off on your budget. Some sales are...
Business managers have long weighed the pros and cons of telecommuting. Reduced office space and less office furniture represent substantial facilities savings, but the lack of face-to-face “water cooler” communication can reduce productivity. Now another...
Who hasn’t lost their keys at one time or another? For rental-car agency Sixt, headquartered in Germany, lost car keys were driving customers away. Having to wait while keys were located for a specific vehicle was a major source of frustration for customers and...
“Ergonomics” is a term often used to describe the posture-supporting comfort of a desk chair or a driver’s seat. Your posture certainly plays an important role in your health and productivity, but it seems that posture also has a significant effect on your attitude....
Is this you? You’re bootstrapping your startup. You and your team are working out of your studio apartment. You hold client meetings at a nearby Starbucks. The business is starting to take off, and you have no time to sleep, eat, or shower. Finding the right office...
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