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What to do when there’s a medical emergency on the job

Most of the time, a day in the office is pretty similar: We show up in the morning, work for a while, chat with our coworkers, and then head home. But on rare occasions, office life doesn’t go as planned. Medical emergencies can and do happen, and your team will have a much better chance of navigating them if they prepare in advance. While it may not be fun to think about, implementing medical emergency preparedness strategies is important because it will help your team effectively manage a crisis. Here’s how to go about it.

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What is the best desk setup for productivity?

If you work in an office, you probably spend the vast majority of your time at a desk. And the way your desk is set up will play a big role in determining how you feel while you’re at work and how productive you are.

 In fact, research suggests effective workplace design may improve job satisfaction and productivity. On the flip side, an unpleasant or disorganized workspace can clutter your mind and impair work performance.

That means it’s worth your while to put some thought, time, and effort into crafting a work space that’s geared toward your success. To that end, here are some smart tips to develop the most productive desk setup.

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Destress with these simple massages you can do at your desk

Sitting at a desk hour after hour, day after day can be a pain in the neck. Office jobs—and consistent lack of movement—can take a toll on your whole body and leave you with tired, sore, tense muscles. While you can’t exactly call up a masseuse to visit you on the job, there are helpful, stress-relieving self-massage techniques you can use to alleviate muscle pain. Self massage—either with your hands, elbows, or a tennis ball—is not only less expensive than a professional massage (it’s free!), it’s also an effective way to improve blood circulation, stimulate the lymphatic system, and increase mental alertness.

 While self-massage isn’t a cure all, taking a few minutes to reduce head, neck, jaw, shoulder, wrist, forearm, knee, and foot pain can help you more comfortably get through the work day. Read on for instructions.

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Owning it: The growth of women-owned business

While most businesses were historically owned and run by men, times have changed. Today, there are roughly 11.6 million women-owned businesses in the U.S. These businesses employ nearly 9 million people and generate more than $1.7 trillion in revenue.

Additionally, women-owned businesses comprise 39 percent of the business population. While the overall national growth rate for all businesses was 44 percent between 1997 and 2017, the growth rate for women-owned businesses was more than 2.5 times that (at 114 percent). Want to learn more about women-owned business? We’ve rounded up some of the most interesting facts and statistics plus 10 of the fastest-growing women-owned businesses.

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Office essentials for the on-the-go worker

While office workers used to be tied to a desk and a cubicle, workplace mobility is becoming the norm—not the exception. If you’re one of the many workers who has ever hunkered down in a coffee shop, library, airport, or coworking space to knock out a day’s work, you know the importance of finding the right spot and carrying the essentials.

There’s more to working in non-traditional spaces than remembering your laptop charger and scouting out the closest electrical outlet. Depending on your line of work, you may benefit from a wireless mouse, wireless keyboard, and most importantly—a healthy supply of snacks.

While every worker and mobile workspace differs (many coworking spaces, for instance, are outfitted with plenty of the essentials), we’re here to make sure you’re prepared. Read on for our packing list plus tips, hacks, and tools to make your next out-of-the-office work session more productive.

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9 Ways to Boost Productivity in 5 Minutes or Less #infographic

Want to be more productive at work? Who doesn’t? Whether you’re an entrepreneur or work at a Fortune 500 company, getting more done in less time is often the ticket to excelling on the job.

 Being more productive doesn’t have to be difficult. Keep reading to learn nine simple ways to boost your productivity in five minutes or less. These easy-to-implement strategies will especially come in handy during seasons when it’s tougher than usual to concentrate. (We’re looking at you, summer slump.)

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Trust and security in the cloud #infographic

A lack of knowledge and worries about cloud security are among the chief barriers to cloud adoption and management buy-in, but while trepidation remains trust is slowly improving. Here we take a look at the top cloud concerns of IT departments worldwide.

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Blueprint: Shanghai Tower, one of the world’s most cutting-edge buildings

The $2.4-billion, Gensler-designed, mixed-use Shanghai Tower is not only China’s tallest building but the second-tallest in the world, standing at 632 metres high (2,073 feet). The 127-storey spiraling highrise combines cutting-edge sustainable strategies with both private and public spaces.

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How to Encourage Your Team to Take Much Needed Breaks at Work

Want to boost your employees’ productivity and job performance? Improve their downtime. Breaks are essential for staying healthy, happy, creative, and focused at work. Unfortunately, many employees don’t take breaks during the workday, and some even skip lunch. Keep reading to learn why breaks are good for employees and companies, and learn how to encourage your employees to take them.

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Gender Gap – Women in Technology

Women that choose careers in technology and other STEM fields are pivotal to technological innovation but they are increasing relegated to the sidelines inside their own organizations. Here’s a snapshot of the gender gap in technology and how it compares to the rest of the workforce – and why we should reprogram the gender balance.

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Account-Based Marketing: Extreme Personalization Techniques for Sales and Marketing

Account-based marketing is the B2B marketing and sales technique that focuses on finding the companies you want to have as customers, then networking with contacts until you have advocates for your company within that potential account. This personalized form of marketing, aided by artificial intelligence, helps companies form lasting, mutually beneficial relationships with their customers. Is your company part of the 58% that say they’re planning to invest in ABM technology?

The majority of companies say this type of marketing delivers higher ROI than other types, and investing in ad tech helps companies engage with defined audiences, retarget leads, and conduct web conversion optimization to engage and qualify visitors to a site. Marketing automation, web analytics tools, predictive analytics, and other advanced technology propel ABM and personalized B2B marketing.

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Top Logo Design Trends in 2019

This year kicks into high gear and it’s a good time for a logo trends review from Logaster. As a company logo is more than a simple drawing, so your special attention should be paid to its creation. Firstly, it is necessary for communication and maintenance in the company's commercial strategy.

Plus, it’s a strong marketing tool which is worth considering. So, choosing a logo is a very important step for every business owner. It must conform to the graphic design of the company itself, its vision, values and at the same time be simple, readable and unique.

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