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The new decade marks a pivotal shift in workspace solutions and culture. 2020 will build on budding trends that we've seen over the past ten years, such as the rise of coworking and collaborative spaces, and an increasingly more flexible workforce. With new industries growing, digital natives entering the workforce, and a decline in traditional workplace culture and schedules, this year will leave its mark on U.S. workspaces. We've rounded up the top five trends to look out for at work in 2020!

It’s the last day of 2019, and likely you’ve already begun to think of change you want to make in the new year. Besides receiving a promotion or salary increase, making workplace resolutions is a helpful practice in professional development, and generally feeling happier at the office. Here are five though-starter resolutions for making your 2020 at the office the best year yet!

The week between Christmas and New Years poses a challenge to companies, and especially small business owners, everywhere: how can I leave work for a week and keep the business going? Whether you’re working remote or on vacation, many people elect to stay out of the office during the last week of the year. The most wonderful time of the year can quickly turn into the most stressful time if you have to worry about keeping your workspace in order.

With a week left until the holidays, there is still time to celebrate the season at work! Even though shared workspaces have their events, kick the festivities up a notch with these five easy ways to make the most of the holidays at work. Requiring little prep but packing a big punch, we have you covered- whether you want to engage within your own company, bond with fellow remote workers, or celebrate with your workspace neighbor!

As the holidays get closer, people become more checked out at work. While the season is full of fun, it’s still important to end the year on a strong note at work. Finding this often elusive balance of work and play at the office will make for a happy environment as the year comes to a close. To finish out the year and eliminate stress during days off, we've rounded up four tips that will help everyone stay engaged at the office throughout the next few weeks.

For many people one thing weighs heavily on their mind during the holidays: vacation time. December will likely be the most popular month of the year for paid time off (PTO) requests. The average American has 10 days of PTO per year, along with 10 federal holidays. The end of the year not only brings up issues on how to handle PTO, but also how to plan for the next year, what days are rolling over, and if any time needs to be used up. This week, we’re breaking down how to navigate vacation time so you can enjoy the season!

Whether you’re going back to work on Black Friday or enjoying a long weekend, the Thanksgiving holiday marks an important time to express gratitude, relax, and prepare for the rest of 2019. Read below for five tips on navigating the Thanksgiving season as a working professional!

It’s the season for expressing gratitude and giving thanks. Not just for family and friends, but your business, coworkers, boss, and even your workspace too. Gratitude is all about small gestures. It doesn’t take a lot of work to make an impact. Before you head out of the office for turkey day, take the time to express your gratitude at work.

The holiday season has a lot of perks, but with all the celebrations and time-off comes increased stressed and anxiety at work. According to the American Institute of Stress, 65% of workers surveyed said stress from work caused difficulties in their lives. In 2019, when we can access work from our phones and demands often stretch beyond 9-5, it is more important than ever to learn how to stay calm. Here are four tips for tapping into your zen side at work:

Whether you are a business owner or an employee, fall is the best season for any member of the workforce. The cooler temperatures, the timing between holidays and sun, and being the last chance to create change in 2019 all lead to the perfect storm for having your most productive and transformative month at work yet. This fall, learn how to capitalize on the time of year with these three tips!