If you work in an office, or have in the past, chances are you remember something cool your company did for you that wasn't necessarily in your contract. Like free coffee in the break room or a company softball team (sponsored with fun t-shirts). These office perks are a way to keep morale up and your employees generally happy. Over the past few years, the amount and extremes of perks have gone down significantly, but there are still some out there worth offering your team. Here are a few of the favorites (and feel free to let me know of any I may have missed):
- Snacks (like fruit and granola) in the break room (along with the free coffee)
- Tuition Reimbursement (or free school altogether!)
- Sports Teams (nothing like team bonding over a playing field)
- Paid Sabbaticals (who doesn't need a little me time)
- In-House Gyms (or memberships to local gyms)
- Good Office Furniture (never underestimate the importance of a good chair)
Check out more from Inc.'s article and Boston.com's article for some more of the best office perks.
April 25, 2012
April 18, 2012
Office Practices: It Can Be Easy Being Green
Earth Day is coming up on April 22nd which makes it a great time to evaluate your company "green practices" and find ways to help the environment all year long.
Furniture, like the Think Chair by Steelcase, have come a long way in the types of plastics and manufacturing techniques used to create them. Think is actually the first piece to receive Cradle to Cradle certification and is up to 98% recyclable.
Don't have a budget to buy new furniture? No problem - used furniture (i.e. pre-owned) is a great way to get really good equipment at lower prices. Many local companies have pre-owned options available to their customers. Give dealers a call and see if this is a possibility. They may also have in-house services to reupholster or paint - so check into that, as well!
Additionally, recycling bins in your office (at each workstation) and in the kitchen area, will help with the most basic recycling we're taught. Using LED lighting and post consumer recycled paper is another easy way to contribute. Also, think about setting up a carpooling program or benefits for those who take public transportation or ride a bike to work. Positive reinforcement for continually doing the "green thing" is a great way to keep Earth Day going everyday!
Check out these additional articles for some more ideas.
Green office: Recycling at work
What is paper recycling?
10 Ways to go Green at Work
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| Think by Steelcase |
Earth Day is coming up on April 22nd which makes it a great time to evaluate your company "green practices" and find ways to help the environment all year long.
Furniture, like the Think Chair by Steelcase, have come a long way in the types of plastics and manufacturing techniques used to create them. Think is actually the first piece to receive Cradle to Cradle certification and is up to 98% recyclable.
Don't have a budget to buy new furniture? No problem - used furniture (i.e. pre-owned) is a great way to get really good equipment at lower prices. Many local companies have pre-owned options available to their customers. Give dealers a call and see if this is a possibility. They may also have in-house services to reupholster or paint - so check into that, as well!
Additionally, recycling bins in your office (at each workstation) and in the kitchen area, will help with the most basic recycling we're taught. Using LED lighting and post consumer recycled paper is another easy way to contribute. Also, think about setting up a carpooling program or benefits for those who take public transportation or ride a bike to work. Positive reinforcement for continually doing the "green thing" is a great way to keep Earth Day going everyday!
Check out these additional articles for some more ideas.
Green office: Recycling at work
What is paper recycling?
10 Ways to go Green at Work
April 2, 2012
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