Office Life

Here's what to consider when deciding on the right layout for your small business.

Whether you want to run your own company or snag the corner office at your current job, you probably have an end-goal for your career.

Many workers participate in some form of office politics, with most doing so as a way to get ahead.

Employee tardiness can affect business productivity and cost money. Learn valid reasons for being late to work, and how workers should communicate lateness with their managers.

The open office is battling backlash for causing inefficiencies and distractions. But does this mean it's the end?

While some companies are transitioning back to a more open office floor plan, the cubicle remains a popular option for many businesses.

Grasshopper is our favorite virtual business phone service for a mobile workforce because of its ease of use and flexibility.

8x8 is our favorite phone system for small businesses because of its features, reliability and customer service.

Dialpad offers voice calling, video conferencing and text messaging. This flexibility helps small businesses connect with clients in ways that work best for both customers and businesses. This VoIP...

Learn how to properly identify and overcome office politics in your workplace.

What does the future hold for workplace technology, office layout and company culture? Experts weighed in on what the American workplace will look like in the coming years.

Why smartphones can equal increased productivity.

Work friends are good for employee stress levels.

Many companies give a four-day weekend for Thanksgiving.

Employees who are treated poorly by co-workers often start feeling entitled to treat others the same way. Here's how to stop it.

Use these five communication strategies to effectively resolve workplace conflict.

About 65% of people maintain close friendships with at least one co-worker, according to a study by Good&Co. What do workplace friendships mean for productivity and company culture?

Maintaining confidence is key to succeeding in your career. Here's how to stay confident and accomplish your goals.

Some companies create videos they hope will go viral. Others have video greatness thrust upon them. These five companies wish they could recall videos that made them look very, very bad.

Sleeping at work isn't always bad. Here's when it can be good – and when you can and can't discipline employees for it.

If you create something at work, does your company own it? What if you create it using company equipment? Here's what you need to know about your workplace and intellectual property rights.

Smartphones, the internet, social media and email are among the 10 biggest workplace productivity killers. Here's how to get your team back on track.

How much do freelancers really make? Global payment platform Payoneer asked more than 23,000 freelancers around the world.

Michael Scott of "The Office" was a quirky yet valuable leader. Believe it or not, we can all learn a thing or two from him. Here are 10 Michael Scott quotes to lead by.

As many as 30 percent of office romances end in marriage. Many more, end in disaster. Here are some of the most famous – and infamous – office romances of all time.

Are you easily distracted by noise? Here's how to stay focused in a loud work environment.

RingCentral is our favorite phone service for businesses because of its wide array of features, reliability and multiple service plans.

You might be surprised by the myriad features your business phone system offers.

GoToConnect combines the power and reliability of Jive's cloud VoIP phone systems with GoToMeeting's web, audio, and video conferencing into one simple, reliable, and flexible solution.