How do I sound more professional at work?

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Welcome to the Office Furniture EZ blog, where we not only provide solutions for your office space but also aim to enhance your professional environment through communication skills. Here’s a guide to help you avoid some common pitfalls in workplace dialogue, particularly from a young professional’s perspective: Phrases to Avoid and Their Professional Alternatives: “I’m…

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How to Respond to Google Reviews

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In today’s digital world, Google Reviews are a big deal for just about every kind of business. People use them as part of their selection set for buying and they can make or break your reputation. They also impact your rankings when people search for you online. They’re an important part of your business. Here…

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Are Stand Up Meetings Worth It?

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People often ask if stand up meetings are worth it. Stand up meetings are a great way to quicky and accurately dissemenate information to a large group. If done in an efficient manner, they are an ideal setting for announcements, inspiration, instruction and questions. Stand up meetings are expensive. It’s a group of people, on…

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How to Find Out What’s Going On In Your Company

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Are you a CEO, manager or other leader looking to find out what’s REALLY going on in your company? Are you concerned you don’t have the full picture? Do you want to see for yourself? Here are some ways that you can rapidly increase your knowledge about the business you’re running. Drop by Your Locations…

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Great Things to Say to Your Boss

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Want to be the best employee you can to your boss? There are some things you can say (and do) to signal you’re not just there for a paycheck, but that you’re a helpful teammate. Here are a few things you can do to help convey this message in your daily interactions: I’m heading out…

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How to Ask for Customer Reviews

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Asking your customers to leave you an online review may seem difficult, but it’s well worth the effort! Online reviews are marketing gold. Consumers are more likely to purchase goods and services from a business that has an online presence with recent and multiple reviews. But how do you go about actually asking a customer…

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How to Hold a Productive Meeting

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If you have been a participant or organizer of a meeting, you may have taken time out to ask yourself, “How do I hold a productive meeting?”– one that starts on time, ends on time, and accomplishes its purpose. Here are are 9 key steps to holding a productive meeting. Select the place of your…

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How to Say No

How to say no

Time, effort, money, and other resources are precious. Sometimes people ask things of us and we want to refuse but it’s hard to say no. Here are some ideas for how to say no and still be polite and pleasant. Someone wants you to buy something their child is selling for an organization: Thank you…

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Tips for Looking Your Best on Microsoft Teams

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With more people working remotely, Microsoft Teams usage has dramatically increased. This has left many employees doing searches for How to Look Your Best on Microsoft Teams. When you aren’t in the office 5 days a week, your persona is formed by what you present online. With Teams it starts with your personal profile picture,…

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