From time to time, you may find yourself with a few free minutes throughout the workday. Wondering how you can make that stretch of time productive? From cleaning up your inbox to filing essential papers, here’s some inspiration…

by Alex Plachta

The Office Express printing division handles a lot of mailings for non-profit organizations.  We primarily work with schools and Catholic organizations but have quite a variety of non-profits in our clientele.  I recently read some interesting statistics and thought they’d be a good topic to discuss.

Digital screens take up a lot of our lives, and the blue light that is emitted from those devices can interfere with your circadian rhythm, which is the cycle that signals to the body when it’s time to go to sleep and when it’s time to wake up. Here are some tips to ditch the digital so you can get a five-star snooze...

Finding and retaining top talent has become increasingly challenging in the last few years. Finding and retaining top talent has become increasingly challenging in the last few years. If you’re looking for ways to make your organization stand out so you can attract and keep top talent, try these strategies…

by Kim Schroeder

Within the past couple of years, we have seen an increase in open workspaces.  The intention was that employees could collaborate, share knowledge, and be more productive overall. Corporate America thought this was an ideal solution for encouraging teamwork.  We now know that this is not always the case.  There are current studies that show that an open work environment can be more disruptive.  The lack of privacy, along with the added noise, can do the opposite of what was intended and inhibit an employee’s ability to concentrate, therefore decreasing productivity. 

When asked how easy it is to keep track and change goals mid-year many people indicate that they struggle with maintaining or changing their goals as their priorities shift, which is normal. Some helpful tools can make the process a bit smoother, like resolution journals…

by Diana L. Martin

We're almost to the end of another year - do you know what that means? It means that it's time to check your date stamps. Are you on the last year band? Do you need to order a new stamp?

Some customers are confused by the process of ordering a custom stamp. They know basically what they want, but, when their office products dealer asks them for details, suddenly it seems not so simple. It needn’t be difficult – we’ll walk you through the process.

For working parents, it can be challenging to maintain a healthy balance between family life and professional life. If you’re looking to find a routine that works for you, check out these tips on balancing parenthood and work in the digital age…

How do you make health and wellness a priority throughout the winter? From making sure you get some sun on a regular basis to carving out specific times for rest, we have a few helpful strategies to make your health a priority throughout the colder months.

Small Business Saturday takes place on November 26th this year. Here’s how you can prepare your business for the shopping event…

by Diana L. Martin

We are constantly looking for ways to improve the customer experience at OEX. A year and a half ago, we changed software companies and launched a brand new website. We’ve received lots of compliments about it and we’re so glad you liked the change! But, like most things in life, it wasn’t perfect. You let us know what you liked, what you didn’t like, and what features were on your wish list - and we listened. We’ve been working with our software provider as well as some of you who agreed to be beta testers for us (thank you!) and last week we launched the redesigned and improved site!

Here are four of the improvements we’ve made that we think you’ll love:

Ergonomics in the workplace is the gift that keeps on giving. From increasing employee productivity to reducing the risk of workplace accidents, ergonomic accessories are oftentimes viewed as a key component of a successful, comfortable workplace. Here are some of the benefits that ergonomics can bring to your office space:

There can be tremendous value in being physically comfortable in the office, from increased productivity to a rise in employee happiness. Here are a few helpful upgrades you can make to ensure employees are comfortable and working at the top of their game.

By: Kim Schroeder, Lead Interior Designer

We are currently working on a showroom refresh! New furniture is starting to arrive, and it looks fabulous! We’re excited to show you some of the latest designs coming into our showroom from Hon.

The holiday season may be around the corner, but holiday shopping is expected to start as early as this month. Are you wondering how to plan for your holiday marketing? Here are some helpful marketing tactics to consider for your holiday strategy.

by Diana L. Martin

The debate on full return to office (RTO) versus remote or hybrid work schedules continues to rage. Multitudes of articles have been written on the topic and so many statistics have been thrown around that it’s hard to keep track or know which ones to believe.

According to an August article in The Washington Post, full-time remote work decreased by 10% from February to June 2022 and hybrid schedules rose by about as much, so it appears that hybrid work is winning out over a full return to the office.

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a great time to give back as an organization and work alongside your community and other organizations to fund breast cancer research. Newell Brands has partnered with City of Hope, a leading institute in cancer research and treatment, to donate a portion of the proceeds of the Paper Mate FlexGrip Elite Pink Ribbon Retractable Pen. Additionally, Pentel is donating a portion of the proceeds for every sale of their EnerGel Pink BCA Ribbon Gel Pens towards breast cancer research. Here’s what makes these pens so special.

by Alex Plachta, Print Department Manager

A few years ago there was a thought that everyone would go to exclusively digital invitations and advertisements, but that has proven not to be the case - at least not yet. Maybe in another 15 years it will be, but even the younger crowd likes getting some physical material and research shows that people are more likely to remember information when there is a physical piece to touch and feel.

Some people like celebrating the end of the summer season by hosting or attending barbeques with family, while others enjoy hanging out in the sun or going to the beach with friends. As summer draws to a close, now is a great time to consider the different ways you can welcome fall into the workplace. Here are a few ideas to get you started.

You may be asking, "Why do I need a buying guide for trash bags - what's so difficult about buying them?"  Difficult?  Nothing really, but there actually is science behind them that you may not be aware of.

There are basically two steps to choosing a can liner:

1. Understanding the plastic types and gauge
2. Matching bag sizes to cans

Let's take a look at each of those steps.