While we all might breathe a collective sigh of relief when flu season is over that does not mean the germs just fade away into the summer sunlight. Unfortunately, germs and illness can still be spread regardless of the season. Here are some of the surprising spots within your office that contain germs. #1 Germiest Place In Your Office: The Breakroom You might be surprised that it’s not the restroom! Nope, the germiest place in your office is likely the last place you imagine it would be, especially since you probably eat, or at least store, your meals there. It’s […]

Excuse me, I’d like to speak to the manger. You become a top manager by making mistakes, and then learning from them. When you think back to your favorite manager, why did they make you feel so good as an employee? Maybe they were always giving praise when deserved, or maybe they exuded the three C’s (calm, cool, collected), and maybe it was simply being around them. You felt confident that any situation could be handled effectively. More importantly, I wonder if it was this- that you, yourself, felt empowered while working under them. “You’ve got this.”   Talent with […]

Ahh, My Leg! If you are like any other building or facility manager, lurking in the back of your brain, and what keeps business owners up at night, is the frightening thought of a costly lawsuit as a result of a job-site accident as a result of cutting corners. The ol’ “slip & fall” accident  is one of most easily avoided if you only follow some tips from those who have risen before you. Have you thought of the floors’ baseline reading vs. it’s “just cleaned” reading? “Looks like that cleaner you used left a slippery film behind…” Smells Like […]