We’ve talked a lot about office decor on this blog — how to decorate your desk, how to liven up your office walls, what the logistics are for decorating your office, and how to know when your office decor is too nice — but we’ve never had a true expert weigh in. So today I’m … Read More about Guest Post: The Top 5 Crimes in Office Décor
Are mirrors too girly to have in your office? Which mirrors are best for the office? Reader A wonders… I am six-months into my first post-school job and am (as per your advice) slowly decorating my office. I’d really like to have a mirror in my office to check my makeup before meetings, etc. But, … Read More about Mirrors and the Office
I’m always a fan of colorful, happy folders — maybe not for submitting things to your supervisor, but they’re great for your own purposes. These navy/yellow/pink folders from The Container Store pretty much ring all of my bells — and they’re only $5.99 for a pack of six. Hooray! Container Store Sweet Pea File Folders … Read More about Coffee Break: Sweet Pea File Folders
Where can you get a great padfolio for the office? Reader N wonders about a decent padfolio.. I have been searching for a decent padfolio for what feels like ages. It seems like everything out there is clunky and overly masculine. Where can I find a professional, but feminine or at least sophisticated padfolio? Help! … Read More about Professional-Looking Padfolios
2018 Update: We still stand by this advice on healthy snacks for the office, but you may also want to check out our recent roundup of 40+ snack ideas for work. We’ve talked about snacks to keep in your desk drawers before, but since it is the season for healthy eating resolutions, I thought now … Read More about Healthy Snacks for the Office
How do YOU like to decorate your desk? Where is the line between “plain vanilla robot” and “crazed Cathy fan”? You covered desk essentials recently, but what I’ve really been wondering is: How do you “decorate” a desk? Where do you draw the line between professional and tacky? I’m a young (25) legal professional working … Read More about How to Decorate Your Desk
What do you do if you don’t have a specific desk or workspace every day, and instead have to carry everything you need for work with you? How do you set up a mobile office, or deal with a “hot desking” situation? I’ve had a few questions about this recently, so let’s discuss. First, Reader … Read More about How to Set Up a Mobile Office
It’s a perennial question: what to keep in your desk? We haven’t talked about this in a while, so I thought we should discuss reader J’s question: Can you do a post on essential things to keep in your office/desk? I ask this because I never think of things to bring in until it is … Read More about The Top Ten Things to Keep In Your Desk
If you’re carrying a million bags, how do you look professional? How can you lighten your load and reduce the number of bags you’re carrying? Reader R wonders… I work in a large corporate environment and recently had a daughter. I’m back at work, but I feel like a bag lady. I’m only 5’3″ and … Read More about How to Lighten Your Load
I’m sorry to say I don’t remember where I first saw this new line of Martha Stewart desk accessories — Pinterest, perhaps? There’s a lot to like, though — it isn’t overly cutesy, it’s organized, and there are a lot of ways to customize it to suit your needs. I’ve pictured the “Stack+Fit Desk Accessories” … Read More about Coffee Break: Martha Stewart Office Accessories
When should you accommodate coworkers to be a “team player” — and when should you hold your ground to avoid looking weak? Reader K wonders, particularly whether she should give up her window: I have an office etiquette question. I’m a lawyer in the public sector and we were recently told that we’re going to … Read More about When to Accommodate Co-Workers
2019 Update: We still stand by this advice on how to make your office smell nice; we’ve also updated links below. What are your best tips on how to make your office smell nice — without offending any of your coworkers or clients? Reader P asks a great question about de-smelling tips for her office: … Read More about How to Make Your Office Smell Nice Without Annoying Your Coworkers
