Google’s Return To Office Policy & Timeline (June 2023)

Alphabet (Google) returned to the office on April 4, 2022 with a voluntary policy to work in a hybrid fashion for three days per week. Until an internal memo on June 7, 2023, Google had a positive stance toward remote work, stating that it expects 20% of its workforce to take advantage of the opportunity to work remotely full time, and that 85% of requests…

9 Best Collapsible, Folding Desks (Don’t Buy This 1)

You know you need a dedicated desk to work from home. You can’t keep clearing the coffee table or sitting at the kitchen island with your arms at that weird angle. But let’s be honest – the last thing your crowded living room needs is another piece of permanent furniture. You’ve decided to get a folding desk.  The only problem is, you’ve scoured the internet,…

Remote Onboarding: Our Exact, Step-By-Step Process

A smooth onboarding process has long been recognized as a key to engaging new employees, boosting productivity, and reducing employee attrition. According to SHRM, 69% of employees are more likely to stay with an organization for three years if they have a great onboarding experience, and organizations with a standardized onboarding process experience 50% greater productivity from new workers. The reasons are obvious: When new…

The Best Standing Desk With Drawers: 7 Front-Runners Reviewed

You’re in the market for a standing desk with drawers. You love the sit-stand idea, but need some storage to put your laptop away at the end of the night or store some pens and notebooks. As you do your research you’ve been thinking, “Why do none of these popular standing desks have any drawers at all?”  It’s a pretty niche, specific product and only…

12 Zoom Backgrounds From “The Office” (U.S. Version)

(Hey, there’s me in front of the conference room from ‘The Office’ background!) The U.S. version of “The Office” may have debuted close to 20 years ago (it premiered on NBC in 2005!), but its lessons continue to impact the workplace. This is the show that taught us why it’s so important to have fire drills. It also likely inspired thousands of workplace pranks, some…

How To Lay Out A Small Bedroom With A Desk

We’re not going to lie. Working in a bedroom comes with challenges (like fighting the urge to take just a *quick* snooze during work hours). But do you know what’s harder than working in a bedroom? Working in a small bedroom. If you’re trying to figure out a small bedroom layout that can fit a desk, this article can help. We’re sharing layout advice from…