Workplace Insight

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

The vast majority of workers report that they are equipped with landline telephones (86 percent) and desktop computers (80 percent). Far fewer employees have laptops (39 percent), mobile phones (40 percent) or tablet computers (13 percent) available to them at work. Cultural context influences engagement levels.

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SnackNation

DECEMBER 19, 2016

In his presentation on the “drug of distraction,” SnackNation CEO Sean Kelly makes a strong case that the little computer in our pockets is actually the world’s most perfect distraction machine. Another consequence of open office layouts is the propensity for team members to interrupt each other to ask basic questions.

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SnackNation

MARCH 16, 2018

Locked out of your computer? Title Idea: Head of Office Operations. Core Responsibilities: Managing vendors, events, office layout, and repairs. When the Head of Office Operations describes her day, you assume she’s describing an entire week—a busy one. Just try to be mad about it; we dare you!)

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Ask a Manager

DECEMBER 17, 2015

Remember the letter-writer whose coworker kept forcing his way into her conversations, trying to one-up her in email, and spying on her computer while she was working? Here’s the update. I really appreciate your advice and perspectives from commenters on how best to deal with “Jake.”

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Ask a Manager

JUNE 3, 2019

It tends to really disrupt our chain of thought — would it be possible to do these meetings away from your desk and computer so that we’re not interrupted so frequently?”. Is there a way to schedule our meetings at times when that will be more likely, or even to meet away from your computer if that would solve it?” ” 2.

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SnackNation

SEPTEMBER 14, 2018

Coordinates schedules for office conference rooms. Guides office layout improvements. Office Administrator Responsibilities: Summary: Office Administrators strategically complete all need-to-do items around the office. What people ask (or say to) Office Managers: We’re out of toilet paper.

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Office Management Office Lease Problem-Solving Supplies 48

SnackNation

JANUARY 11, 2019

Liaising with key office contacts, including clients, vendors, building service staff, and more. Designing office layouts, makeovers, and renovations. Manning the office phone and email account. Career Institute Online Office Administrator School. Decides on a company information and architecture schematic.

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Ask a Manager

FEBRUARY 19, 2020

I work remotely, so up until now I’ve been working on my personal computer, which has worked fine for all involved. Obviously this would be unacceptable on a work computer, but what I do in my own time should not be my employer’s concern, right? This is your personal computer. In January, my office moved locations.

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