AdvantEdge Workspaces Blog

October is National Book Month, a time to celebrate our favorite genres, authors, and topics. Nowadays, with phones at our fingertips, it’s easy to push reading aside in favor of social media, video games, and T.V. Despite all the tech temptation, books continue to play an important role in our lives. They provide an escape, help with self-improvement and serve as an entre into worlds of information. To celebrate the end of National Book Month, we’ve rounded up some top picks for business and personal development. Once there's a title that speaks to you, head to your favorite local bookseller or library and get to reading!

October is National Cybersecurity Month, giving us a great reason to not only talk about safety but also how to approach technology in the office. We use our computers and phones without a second thought- but isn't it time to be more intentional with our technology? Technology can ultimately impact the success of a business, and one must harness its power to work for their business.

New initiatives, products, re-brands, or welcoming new employees- any type of growth or change is important to celebrate as a company! Launch events are not only a fun way to bring people together, but they are crucial in promoting and curating the image for your brand and company. Instead of throwing a run-of-the-mill happy hour or cocktail party, put some thought into your launch event and knock it out of the park with these three steps.

Last week was International Podcast Day- a time to celebrate one of the fastest-rising and biggest new media platforms. When it comes to your work life, podcasts are perfect for commuting or sitting at your desk. Just slip in your headphones and be transported! Unlike audiobooks, podcasts are shorter and have reoccurring series. You can look forward to new episodes every week and easily bounce around between shows and categories. We compiled some of the best options (including AdvantEdge employee favorites) to get you started!

Who says goals are just for the new year? The end of the year brings a time to hone in on what you want to achieve. While Q4 is full of work deadlines, holidays, travel, and events, it’s also a great time to center yourself before 2020. January will be here in a blink of an eye, so let’s focus and get serious about Q4 goals to help close out the year strong.

There are endless excuses as to why one cannot work out during the workday. We often think if we want to exercise, we have to squeeze it in by waking up extra early or taking away precious evening time. It’s why so many of us dread working out or skip the gym altogether.

A business card is so much more than a piece of card stock with contact information. It’s a chance to stand out, make an impression, seal a deal, and take your business to new levels. In an age where communication is primarily online, a business card allows you to add that unique touch. Boring white rectangles with a simple logo should go in the recycling bin where they belong - it’s time to upgrade your business card game with these three tips:

This Thursday, AdvantEdge Workspaces is launching our first pro-working lounge! Before you join us for a “taste of Chevy Chase” and a tour of the new space, learn more about the new workspace solution we are bringing to Northwest D.C.

At work, it often seems that there are no in-betweens: either you’re living large with extra guac on that burrito, or sitting down for another sad desk salad. You think to yourself, “there must be a better way!” Ditching workplace mindsets around food is difficult. There always seems to be something that gets in the way of regular eating- not being able to take lunch, leftover catering from a meeting, mindless snacking, or not packing enough food. All of these reasons, and more, prevent us from feeling satisfied and eating well at work. It is possible to feel full and happy without sacrificing work time. Read below for four strategies for eating well at work!

Engagement at work isn’t just about staying motivated. It’s about reassessing your place in both your job and career. Often, this lack of motivation stems from not getting what you want out of your workday. Summer is also often a slower season for many businesses, which only increases how difficult it is to be engaged. As we head into fall, here are three tips for jump-starting your office life and reigniting your purpose at work.